Chicago Mounted Objects

A 20th century American Folk Art hand-carved and painted wood stop sign mounted on a custom steel stand.

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...

This ceramic tsa tsa brick depicts a series of six Buddhist deities. It was crafted as a meditation by a Buddhist monk in training and traditionally would have...

A playful set of 19th century French pétanque boules, comprised of four iron studded balls and one marble cochonnet (jack). The set can be used in pla...

A wonderfully whimsical collection of vintage Italian Capodimonte hand-painted porcelain fruits including oranges, pears, and apples, perfe...

This pair of cast plaster Gothic finials exudes the elegance and intricacy of Gothic architectural design. Each finial is adorned with floral form crockets, meticulously crafted to r...

Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald uses his works as a means of resurrecting the idyllic worlds he once found in the Industrial surroundings of his youth. Raised in Grand Rapids, MI, he looks to the raw beauty and inherent potential of his manufacturing hometown as an endless source of creative inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars...

Cloaked in allover verdigris oxidization, this petite Chinese bronze mirror has the simple beauty and undeniable texture of an ancient object. Though an exact date is unknown, the m...

A stunning and rare 18th century French hand-wrought iron weathervane, from Normandy, with a stylized dragon "flag" the moves according the wind, and with four wrought-iron flowers t...

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...

This round stone disc originated in Shanxi province as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel that ran through the center, the stone was rolled across stalks...

This abstract stone sculpture is a funerary marker of the Bura people of the Niger/Mali region. Little is known about the Bura civilization (c. 200 to 1000 AD), but it shares many of...

A trusty, hardworking 19th century French walnut shoe cobbler's mallet with the most beautiful patina only two hundred years of use could bestow, and mounted on a custom steel stand....

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...

Unleash a slice of culinary history with this 19th-century French iron butcher's cleaver, a robust masterpiece echoing the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The large triangle-shaped bl...

A monumental French wall-mounted coat rack from the 1920s, rising over six feet tall in hand-wrought iron. The frame is worked into scrolling lines and hammered textures, its surface...

These late 19th or early 20th-century Dutch garden clogs, with their leather uppers and wooden soles, evoke a bygone era of simple, rustic craftsmanship. Each clog is thoughtfully de...

A handsome collision of sport and sculpture, this set of seven vintage American and English polo sticks carries the easy authority of a life well played. Each mallet, weathered to pe...

Max Neufeldt “Assembledge” Mixed-Media Assemblage, 1975 An original 1975 assemblage by California artist Max Neufeldt, this sculptural collage marries an eclectic array of found mate...

Max Neufeldt Metal Assemblage Sculpture 1990c Dimensions: 19"high x 37" wide 7.25" deep Condition: Very good original vintage condition This striking metal collage is an original wo...

This long wooden object is a 19th-century Chinese pestle, originally used with a large, free-standing mortar to pound rice or other grains. Placed upon a custom steel mount, the anti...

This small metal amulet depicts the Taoist deity Shoulao, known as the God of Longevity. A benevolent old man with a prominent head, Shoulao bestows a long life filled with success. ...

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...

This small clay plaque is an antique tsatsa amulet, a form of votive offering created by devotees of Tibetan Buddhism. The seated figure stamped onto the front depicts Guanyin, a bel...

Max Neufeldt Heart College 1990c Dimensions: 12.75"high x 15" wide 3" deep Condition: Very good original vintage condition This striking collage is an original work by renowned Cali...

This set of four 19th-century French wrought iron chamfered shave draws is a tribute to the artistry of coopers, essential craftsmen in communities. These draws, once crucial tools f...

A vintage gentleman's library telescope Not sure exactly of it's age. Estimated Mid Victorian Period ( 1860-1880). Uncertain to maker and origin. ...

Georges Jouve Crucifix in Black glazed earthenware Inscribed to top 'INRI'. Incised signature and artist's cipher to verso ‘Jouve’.

Mary Block Walking Cat, 2022 bronze 39h x 64w x 13d in 99.06h x 162.56w x 33.02d cm MBK001

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural of the Mbole people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with this exquisite pair of 20th-century Mbole copper currency cuffs. Mounted on cus...

This long, wooden carving is an early 20th century Chinese weaving shuttle, once used by skilled artists in Yunnan province to weave textiles of cotton, hemp and silk upon the loom. Known as a stick shuttle, the rustic tool is simply designed with a slender handle and two prongs at either end to hold yarn or thread. Elevated by a custom steel stand, the antique shuttle...

This intriguing head fragment was once attached to a bust or full effigy figurine crafted in 400 A.D. Mesoamerica. Earthenware figurines were made in great abundance throughout Teotihuacan's history. After 250 A.D. objects made from clay increased dramatically in Teotihuacan, serving a wide variety of purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings. Figurines like this commemorated important people and events within the city of Teotihuacan and other parts of Mesoamerica, portraying individuals of different rank and status such as soldiers, merchants, bureaucrats, and occasionally divinities. This figure is adorned with an elaborate coiffure or headdress and ear spools...

A 19th-century Italian library ladder, custom-made for a music school in Turin. Crafted in walnut, its sides are carved with scrolling motifs reminiscent of musical notes, a decorati...

An incredible and rare set of 19th century French stone carver's wooden mallet and six iron chisels, mounted on a custom steel stand. Found in Roen, Nor...

Max Neufeldt “Blue Bird Heart” Assemblage Collage, 1985 An original mixed-media relief by California artist Max Neufeldt, this 1985 “Blue Bird Heart” piece marries a hand-crafted bi...

A charming and playful vintage American saucer sled painted with an American flag motif, and retaining its original handles and tow rope. We've had...

A wonderfully whimsical collection of vintage Italian Capodimonte hand-painted porcelain vegetables including artichokes, eggplants, and a ...

This sculptural metal form is a Mbole currency anklet from the early 20th century. Worn by both men and women, this type of leg ornament (ambi) was worn at the ankle as ceremonial at...

This antique Chinese mirror is cast of bronze in the tang-dynasty style, with a lobed rim of eight flower petals, each filled with small cloud ...

A pair of wonderfully sculptural early 20th century handwoven wicker shields from the Tamberma people of Togo, mounted on custom steel stands.

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...

Florence Resnikoff Wall Sculpture, Painted Canvass stretched over wire frame. Signed on backside Resnikoff Resnikoff's work can be found in the permanent collections of the City and ...

This curious keepsake from the late 19th century is a provincial Chinese smoking pipe and its accompanying tobacco pouch. The small pipe honors the humble beauty of natural materials...

Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, repurposes objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. This piece, with it's titled "Tell Me That You Love Me" embossed ...

Cloaked in allover verdigris oxidization, this petite Chinese bronze mirror has the simple beauty and undeniable texture of an ancient object. Though an exact date is unknown, the mi...

Florence Resnikoff Wall Sculpture Painted Canvass stretched over wire frame. Signed on backside Florence Resnikoff '68 Resnikoff's work can be found in the permanent collections of t...

While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron example was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after objects of inherent value, resulting in sculptural combinations of function and beauty. This large iron spear dates to the early 20th century and is attributed to the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Secured to a narrow iron handle, the flattened blade has an elegant, sloping silhouette, subtly textured with concentric grooves and a rusted, antique patina. Forged as a broadleaf spear, the weapon contrasts a violent potential with images of peaceful branches swaying in the wind. We've set this unusual Kuba spear...

While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron sword blade was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were...

Max Neufieldt Still Life Shelf Assemblage Sculpture 1995 Dimensions: 13"high x 54" wide 6" deep Comes with a certificate of authenticity from the estate Condition: Very good origina...

To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, these iron...

Time-honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...

With its many blades and dramatic form, this impressive throwing knife would have been a status symbol and a form of currency among the Ngombe peoples o...

Diane Cooper Mixed Media over Wood Wall Mounted Bundle Sculpture, From Ruth Horwich collection. Textures Canvas and Metal About Diane Cooper: Inspired by the visual culture in Japan,...

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys....

Antique Nautical Tyfon Brass Foghorn Malmo Sweden Kockums Mek Verkstad This antique Tyfon nautical brass foghorn originated in Malmo, Sweden, specifically from the Kockums Mek Verks...

To Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald, his sculptures are a means of traveling through time. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature soap box cars and the ...

Early 20th century Taxidermy mold elk head This is a cool an unusual object for the wall (stand is easily removed) or tabletop as a decorative piece. Found in Argentina in the Fronti...

This giant architectural element once graced the pediment of a Northern Thai temple. It is from Chiang, Mai, Thailand and entirely made from Teakwood, which is naturally resistant ...

To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, this iron ...

These exquisite Neolithic bracelets from Mali are a captivating testament to ancient craftsmanship and ingenuity. Carved from limestone with natural crystalline veins coursing throug...