Continental US Mounted Objects

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 hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on a 18th century giltwood urn fragment base with sea shell trim.

Renaissance bronze medallion made by Master IOFF in the mid 15th century, showing the mythological scene of Ariadne on Naxos. Made in the mid-15th ...

Three panel arched top bamboo screen. Each panel is 17.25 wide and 74” high. Screen was professionally cleaned reinforced, and new wood stain Coat.  

A huge witches broom burl from a very old conifer tree w/ beautiful color and age expected natural surface wear distressing cracks to wood. Mounted on a ci...

Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on solid brass base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. And the back is upholstered with fi...

Hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on 18th century gilt wood fragment base. 11.5 inches in height. Perfect for your "Cabinet of Curiosities".

Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, the shell cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautiful natural piece of art for di...

Slice cut and polished geological specimen of Southwestern American petrified wood. Mounted on a custom stand.

A vintage wrought iron wasp sculpture with colorful glass mosaic inlay. Tiffany style iridescent glass eyes. Wings layered with clear and iridescent glass tiles. Wall sculpture measu...

beautiful vintage hand painted and glazed ceramic two tiles set ,professionally mounted on wood backing , featuring hunting scene with Horse ...

Sculptural 18th century Italian fragment with elestial quartz and mounted on an agate slice. The fragment was originally from a historical Italian church. It is mounted with the ele...

Faux Kudu horn over plinth base. Features realistic patina and modern styling. Dimensions: 6.5" x 6.5" x 29.75"h

An Exquisite 14K Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, and Semi Precious Stone Mounted Rhodonite Camel. Possibly by Verdura, circa 1970, Italy. A very good quality and unusual gold mounted jeweled object...

Huge, one of a kind acrylic resin skull. Mounted to a light box and base with handles for moving. There is a cavity inside the skull in which a light can ...

This whimsical and imaginative sculpture is a 1969 piece by Curtis Jere, a design signature used by the artists Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels. Known for their eclectic and artistic m...

A beautiful Sea Shell of good size mounted on stand with metal rod... the base is also a very heavy piece of metal with nice detailing. The piece is a nice addition to any side tab...

A tall stone sculpture hand-carved in Indonesia, mounted on a black metal cube stand. Narrow slate. The sculpture itself is 10" Wide x 5" deep x ...

1993 wrecking ball installation Art Gallery sphere sculpture by Carter Kustera Carter was born in Canada in 1962. In the early 1990s, Carter began ...

Ancient organic modern fragment of petrified wood on stand. Great decorative piece of natural history specimen.

Mid-Century Modern brass sheet metal sculpture of a sail boat in style of Curtis Jere.

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Jade, Mother-Of-Pearl and Smoky Quartz, Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object. An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt, rock-crystal, jade, obsidian, mother-of-pearl, and smoky quartz carved jeweled sculpture "CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE", "A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1991. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock-crystal slab is finely applied with a carved smoky -quartz and jade horse with a harness mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, rubies, turquoise, and amethyst chains and pendants. The top columns adorned with 18k gold and brilliant cut diamond pendants, the bottom with gold and mother of pearl plaques. The obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE" / N° 05 / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5003 D The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10.5" high x 8.5" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...

Pair of 18th-century Italian fragment candlestick bases decorated with fossil agate coral. The 18th century hand carved fragment base is originally from Tuscany. The agate coral coo...

Mellerio Paris, a large silver, gold, lapis lazuli, coral, and hardstone picture photo frame with two falcons. France, circa 2000 The frame resting on a lapis lazuli base with squa...

Late 19th century ship's model in crate is more than a decorative item, its tribute to an age of exploration and adventure, a special object d' art. Although, the detailed ship is ...

BABY SUMO, welcome to the world! The legendary Helmut Newton SUMO in a spectacular new edition The Helmut Newton SUMO was overwhelming in every respect: a ...

Versace Collection 'Floralia Gold' Wall Porcelain Plate by Rosenthal 7 inches. The Versace Collection decorative wall plate is a work of art and the best expression of both, the eleg...

Elegant pair of wall sconces made of metal, painted in silver and gold, with two 60/watt light each sconce Electrified and ready to use. Beautiful and clean cut pair for the wall. ...

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...

Large naturally forming selenite crystal slab with a coordinating tangerine crystal cluster and mounted on a lucite base. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the arti...

A stunning sound sculpture made by Val Bertoia. Makes a beautiful chime when played. Comprised of brass and beryllium copper. Gorgeous patina and comes with COA from the Bertoia Studio.

17th century arrowheads excavated from central highlands, Vietnam. Beautiful greenish patina which is typical of bronze artifacts. This type of artifact is common in ancient tools a...

Complete conch shell mounted on a large crystal quartz cluster and adorned with two crystal points, highlighting the neutral and warm hues of the shell. The piece was collected and ...

From the estate of Bill Blass via Sotheby’s auction , retaining the labels . Probably architectural fragments or remnants later mounted on faux malachite bases . Strikingly in the de...

A fine and substantial 18k gold, amethyst and natural pearl pendant. The pendant modelled in gold as a crown is of the very highest quality, the gem is set with five imposing oval fa...

Ceremonial Thai headdress usually worn for wedding or religious ceremonies. Hand-crafted in Thailand. Gilt Thai Ceremonial Headdress circa ...

Stunning Silver Miao Minority Tribe Necklace mounted on a custom base. Meticulously designed to add a touch of cultural charm to your space, this captivating piece serves as a decora...

A massive brutalist sculpture outdoor sculpture circa 1980's. It consists of welded steel construction with patinated cubes on a black enameled base. Just shy of 8 feet tall. Unmarked.

An 18K gold, diamonds, amethyst, tourmaline, bloodstone, carved emerald, opal and jasper toucan bird resting on a gold tree branch, mounted on a carved malachite base. A very rare and unique gold-mounted jeweled object...

Kudu horn over plinth base. Features realistic patina and modern styling. Dimensions: 6" x 6" x 40.5"h

Play up your flirty, fluttery side with this butterfly decorative accessory. Each flutter, mounted on acrylic, adds movement and joy wherever it lands. Build a space where you can bl...

Beautifully executed hand carved marble buddha head fragment of Quan Yin. The youthful face is peaceful and serine framed by an intricately carved headdress. A striking art object wi...

Stunning stainless steel “swirl” floor sculpture by Curtis Jere. Swirl sits atop a painted black steel base and swivels, allowing the perfect placement. Pictured with Milo Baughman f...

Primitive Polished Marble Stone Sculpture This striking sculpture is a primitive piece of unknown age and origin, but likely from Africa. It has been hand-carved of polished marble ...

A set of five vintage Indonesian copper Batik textile printing blocks from the mid 20th century, with floral patterns. We have an unlimited stock availabl...

The Aperture series was created to provide a beautiful quality of light by combining bounce and ambient glow. The light source is held in a hand-spun perforated brass dome on one sid...

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...

Antique 19th Century etched copper photogravure plate, mounted on wood. The photo plate features a stately house with columns, with trees in the foreground. Photogravure is a way o...

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 late 19th-century French Baroque-style carved wood ornament, now presented on a custom black metal stand. Richly detailed and deeply sculpted, the composition centers on a dramatic...

Sculptural 17th century hand-carved Florence Fragment mounted with a fossil shell with barnacles and adorned with crystals. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found ...

Two Neolithic basalt hone stones mounted on black steel bases. A hone stone was used to sharpen weapons and tools such as an adze, hoe or axe. These beautiful prehistoric objects are...

Vintage solid cast brass Italian door knocker with scary evil devil man face. The large mascaron crest has been crafted in grotesque style and is sometimes called a chimera. A mascar...

A Moroccan smaller-sized carved wood door from the late 19th century on custom stand. This antique door from Morocco has a wonderfully rustic appearance, with hand-carved accents and...

Bronze statue of a rider or warrior on a rearing horse holding a torch. Not sure who the rider is but it's a nice piece. The bronze is in good condition and may have stood on a marbl...

Curtis Jeré “Seagulls” metal wall sculpture in white with blue splatter finish. This design is often referred to as “Birds in Flight”. It casts s...

A yellow marble disk, hand-carved in Indonesia, contemporary. Reminiscent of the traditional "Bi" disks omnipresent throughout Asia since prehistory to symbolize heaven and the cyc...

An antique circa 1940's-1950s Police model Colt 38 pistol frame. Custom mounted on a steel stand. Shows heavy pitting which adds to its character.

A beautifully carved beige marble sculpture from the 1980's. It's stunning at any angle and mounted on a walnut base. Signed & Dated.

Chaumet Paris, A French Silver-Gilt Seahorse Mounted Rhodochrosite cup Circa 1980. An exceptional object A quadrangular cut cup in rhodochrosite and the handle made of a sea...