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Item Ships From: London
Antique Bronze of Vercingetorix with His Son by Emile Laporte 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large French bronze sculpture of Vercingetorix with his son by Emile Laporte (1858 - 1901), circa 1890 in date.
The standing figure of Vercingetorix wearing a winged hel...
Category
1890s French Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Silver Plated Bronze Pegasus Winged Horse
Located in London, GB
Enourmous Silver Plated Bronze Pegasus Winged Horse Statue on Wooden Base
This Bronze is Truly a one off and a Real Statement Piace
Category
20th Century Unknown Classical Greek London - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$14,903 Sale Price
25% Off
'Cosmic Solstice Caramel' Table Lamp, Handmade Leather Wrapped Brass Table Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Taking inspiration from planetary shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection artfully explores the interplay of metal properties and a curated selection of patina finishes.
Handcra...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern London - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bloor Derby Pair of Porcelain Figures, Stag and Doe, circa 1765-1820
By Derby, Bloor Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a very charming pair of porcelain figures of a stag and a doe, probably cast by Derby in about 1760 and decorated by Bloor Derby in 1820. The figures are a simple white porce...
Category
1760s English Rococo Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$668 Sale Price / set
20% Off
'Seleno Pendant 70' Handmade Brushed Steel Ceiling Lamp
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes.
Composed with two carefully hand-spun steel ...
Category
2010s British London - Sculptures
Materials
Steel
$11,824 / item
Large African Lion Family Carved Stone Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Heavy carved stone sculpture of a family of African lions. This unusual sculpture is in very good condition, the male lion is a little loose on the b...
Category
Late 20th Century London - Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Vintage Pair Life-Size Bronze Stags Deer Statues 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning pair of enormous life-size bronze stags, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century.
They stand listening carefully with perked up ears and impo...
Category
20th Century London - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Malachite Vide Poche Ashtray, Italy, C.1950
Located in London, GB
Mid-century malachite vide poche ashtray, Italy, C.1950.
In excellent condition commensurate of age.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian London - Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Early 2000 Unique Blown Murano Glass Fuchsia Yellow Sculpture by Juan Ripolles
Located in London, GB
Early 2000 "Pedone" (Pedestrian) a unique and very catching glass sculpture by Juan Ripolles executed in Berengo Studio glass Furnace in Murano Venice Italy. Blown glass fuchsia, yellow and dark gold.
Juan Ripolles is a Spanish postwar and contemporary painter and glass artist born in 1932
His glass art works projects were mainly created at the Berengo furnace in Murano, exhibited through out the world in several private galleries and in the epical"Glass Stress" exhibition, started by the founder of Berengo Studio ,Adriano Berengo...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern London - Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Art Deco Bronze Biba Ladies Jardiniere The Water Carriers 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly stunning monumental life-size jardiniere depicting a pair of semi nude female figures wearing flowing skirts standing back to back holding an Etruscan urn.
In timel...
Category
1980s English Art Deco Vintage London - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Man Figurine with Flowers
Located in London, GB
Lovely antique hand painted porcelain man figurine, with blue and pink flowers and gold detail. This antique figurine is in very good co...
Category
Early 20th Century London - Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Individual Twist in Green Aquamarine II, glass sculpture by Nina Casson McGarva
By Nina Casson McGarva
Located in London, GB
'Individual Twist in Green Aquamarine II' is a unique glass sculpture by the British artist, Nina Casson McGarva.
Casson McGarva firstly casts her glass in a flat mould where she in...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern London - Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Sterling silver model of a hare made in 1972 by A. E. Jones
By A.E. Jones
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1972 by A. E. Jones, this charming, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Model of a Hare, is realistically cast. The hare model measures 4"(10cm) tall, by...
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage London - Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Deep Spherical Amethyst Geode
Located in London, GB
A wonderful and substantial spherical geode is shown here, with deep purple
amethyst crystals enveloping a central calcite. A quintessential geode and a
striking display piece.
...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Austrian Bronze "Woodcock" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
An excellent early 20th Century cold painted Austrian bronze study of a standing Woodcock. The bronze with excellent vibrant naturalistic colour and exceptional hand finished surface...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian London - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vug in Fuchsia & Gold ii, Pink & Gold Geode Glass Artwork by Samantha Donaldson
By Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
'Vug in Fuchsia & Gold II' is a unique handblown sculpture by the British artist, Samantha Donaldson.
Created by layers of coloured glass in fuchsia pink and amber/gold, the trans...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern London - Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Stunning Labradorite sphere
Located in London, GB
This stunning sphere is crafted from Labradorite, a mesmerizing mineral renowned for its remarkable play of colors, known as labradorescence. The sphere predominantly showcases a gre...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Antique Monumental Grand Tour Bronze of Michelangelo David 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant monumental Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Michelangelo's David, circa 1880 in date.
The full-length portrait statue is of David, the 14ft marble statue depicts the Biblical hero David, represented as a standing male nude, David looks tense and ready for battle after he has made the decision to fight Goliath, but, before the battle has actually taken place. His brow is drawn, his neck tense, and the veins bulge out of his lowered right hand and holding his slingshot over his shoulder.
This impressive scuplture is 107cm (3ft 6" ) tall and weighs over 36kgs (79lbs).
This high quality hot cast solid bronze was produced using the traditional 'lost wax' process.
The attention to detail of this sculpture is absolutely fantastic.
Condition:
In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 107 x Width 41 x Depth 24.5
Weight 36.3 kg
Dimensions in inches:
Height 3 foot, 6 inches x Width 1 foot, 4 inches x Depth 10 inches
Weight 80.0 lbs
Michelangelo's David
This astonishing Renaissance sculpture was created between 1501 and 1504. It is a 14ft marble statue depicting the Biblical hero David, represented as a standing male nude. Originally commissioned by the Opera del Duomo for the Cathedral of Florence, it was meant to be one of a series of large statues to be positioned in the niches of the cathedral’s tribunes, way up at about 80mt from the ground. Michelangelo was asked by the consuls of the Board to complete an unfinished project begun in 1464 by Agostino di Duccio and later carried on by Antonio Rossellino in 1475. Both sculptors had in the end rejected an enormous block of marble due to the presence of too many “taroli”, or imperfections, which may have threatened the stability of such a huge statue...
Category
1880s Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Enduring Presence, soft moss green cast glass sculpture by Monette Larsen
By Monette Larsen
Located in London, GB
'Enduring Presence' is a unique cast glass sculpture by the Danish artist, Monette Larsen.
Larsen has always been fascinated by the concept of beauty within nature; what makes somet...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern London - Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass
Ceramic Torso
Located in London, GB
A minimalist ceramic sculpture of a female torso with flowing, abstracted curves and a mottled turquoise glaze; mounted on a black wooden base.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage London - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,246
A Pair Of Glass And Brass Brutalist "Paradise" Sculpture By Amy Cushing
By Amy Cushing
Located in London, GB
Paradise Aqua and Paradise Sunshine
Each glass element is handcrafted using delicate kiln-firing techniques. Not two are the same making every Paradise sculpture completely one-off...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern London - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1950's Italian Silver Coated Seashell Stamped Buccellati With A Silver Marks
By Buccellati
Located in London, GB
Italian c.50's silvered clam seashell stamped Buccellati with a silver marks
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage London - Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Luxury Gold & Silver Plated Art Deco Snail Cocktail Stick Set, France, c. 1930
Located in London, GB
A luxurious gold- and silver-plated bronze escargot or snail cocktail stick set made in France c. 1930. It is a superb Hollywood Regency conversation piece, perfect for eating not ju...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage London - Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Vintage Marble Bust Roman Statesman Julius Caesar 20th C
Located in London, GB
A beautifully sculpted composite marble bust of the famous Roman Statesman Julius Caesar, dating from the late 20th century.
The attention to detail throughout the piece is second t...
Category
Late 20th Century London - Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Beautifully Shaped Amethyst Cluster with Agate, Celadonite and White Quartz
Located in London, GB
An exquisite deep purple amethyst cluster with stalactite formation. This natural piece is surrounded and adorned with a beautiful polished frame, where it is possible to see the min...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Early 20th Century Glass Sculpture "Chardonneret Moqueur" by Rene Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
"Chardonneret Moqueur" by Rene Lalique
An endearing early 20th Century French Art Deco clear and frosted yellow glass figure of a goldfinch with its head raised, exhibiting excellen...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco London - Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Antique English 19th Century Porcelain Staffordshire Ware Figure of A Hound
By Staffordshire
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th Century Porcelain Staffordshire Ware Hound
By William Kent C.1850
A superb hand painted elegant hound figure presented in very good co...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Figure of Narcissus 1870, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Grand Tour patinated bronze figure of Narcissus, dating from the last quarter of the 19th Century.
Narcissus was a hunter in Greek mythology and he was di...
Category
1870s Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Smokey Quartz Crystal with Black Tourmaline
Located in London, GB
An impressive, large single crystal point of smoky quartz with pleasing facets. The interior of the quartz crystal is interspersed with gorgeous black tourmaline in a variety of orie...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Tourmaline
'Cosmic Solstice Noir' Table Lamp, Handmade Dark Bronze Patinated Brass Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Taking inspiration from planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection explores the interplay of metal properties and an array of patina finishes.
Handcrafted with bronzed ...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern London - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Natural Quartz Crystal
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous large quartz crystal sits on a bed of rough crystalline matrix.
A large piece is wonderfully sculptural.
This piece was legally and ethically sourced.
Place of ori...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Quartz
Half Polished Amethyst Geode with Agate Border and Calcite Formation
Located in London, GB
A half polished geode with a thick agatised border. The inside covered by deep purple amethyst crystals and 2 beautiful calcite formations at the centre, one of them covered with a b...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
20th Century Art Deco Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Feather Gown" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
A wonderful limited edition Art Deco bronze sculpture depicting a young woman in a striking colourful floor-length gown, adorned with two stylized birds' heads at the bodice and a fl...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco London - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese FF Fitz And Floyd Hand Painted Ceramic Nautilus Seashell Planter 1980
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in London, GB
Hollywood Regency vintage hand painted Nautilus ceramic planter, footed Bowl, bathroom accessory, centerpiece or nautical sculpture. Made in Japan in circa 1980. Signed. In very good...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage London - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Glazed Zoomorphic Ceramic Pitcher by Bruno Gambone 'circa 1970s'
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Italian glazed ceramic pitcher in seagull form by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). A very rare Bruno Gambone piece never before encountered by this gallery...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage London - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$5,481 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Bust of the Albani Faun
Located in London, GB
Antique Marble Bust of a Faun, Antique Marble Bust of a Satyr, Antique Marble Sculpture, Antique Marble Statue, Gothic Antique Sculpture.
Antique Italian Marble Bust of a Faun or Sa...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Petrified Incense Cedar Wood Fossil
Located in London, GB
This spectacular cross section of petrified cedar wood comes from Saddle Mountain, Washington. It is remarkably large with a wonderful and highly aesthetic shape, exhibiting vibrant ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Petrified Wood
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Sculpture "Nature Unveiling" by Ernst Barrias
Located in London, GB
Wonderful late 19th Century Art Nouveau French bronze figure of a seductively draped female figure representing, in allegorical form, Nature revealing her secrets to Science, a fitti...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Spectacular Citrine: Polished Perfection from Brazil
Located in London, GB
Feast your eyes on this breathtaking polished citrine from Brazil, a true marvel of natural artistry. This stunning specimen boasts remarkable transparency, allowing the rich brownis...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze "Jaguar Qui Marche" by Antoine L Barye
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in London, GB
A dramatic mid 19th Century French bronze animalier study of a powerful striding jaguar with excellent autumnal (green, brown, and orange) patina and intricate hand chased surface de...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze entiteld "Groupe de Renards" by P j Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
A wonderful mid 19th Century Animalier bronze study of a a pointer turning its head in an alert pose with fabulous rich brown patina and excellent surface detail, raised on naturalis...
Category
1870s French Art Nouveau Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Headboard with Brutalist Bronze Sculpture by Frigerio, Italy, 1968
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in London, GB
Headboard with large Brutalist bronze sculpture, model "Aurora" by Frigerio, Italy, 1968.
The headboard comprises a large Brutalist sand-cast sculpture, overlaid on an arc of textured lacquered metal, which has a deep gold finish.
The piece is in very nice vintage condition. We have left the sculpture unpolished and it has a developed an aged patina, ranging from brown to gold. There are minor losses to the finish of the headboard frame, both the arc and the cross-bars. The sculpture is bolted to the bed frame; it appears it could be unbolted and used separately, though we have not tried to do so.
Approximate dimensions:
Sculpture W 173 cm x H 49 cm
Headboard W 185 cm x H 108 cm
Please be aware this listing is for the headboard only. The remaining three sections of the bed surround...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern London - Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$5,262 Sale Price
30% Off
Sculptural Concave Rose Gold Mirror
Located in London, GB
Impressive pink gold concave mirror with brass wall bracket
other colors are available.
Bronze, blue, green, copper
Some colours available im...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern London - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$8,221 / item
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze "Nouveau Lady" by Georges Van Der Straeten
By Georges Van der Straeten
Located in London, GB
A delightful Art Nouveau Bronze figure of a young beauty scantily dressed with only a shawl draped across her body in a striking pose. The surface of the bronze with rich golden/brow...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chromatic Vug in Orange & Purple, amorphic glass sculpture by Samantha Donaldson
By Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
'Chromatic Vug in Orange & Purple' is a unique handblown sculpture by the British artist, Samantha Donaldson.
Created by layers of coloured glass over an inner opaque white, the tra...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern London - Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Nineteenth Century Italian Bronze of Seated Hermes
Located in London, GB
Nineteenth century Italian bronze model of Seated Hermes, stamped 'GIORGIO SOMMER FOUNDRY, NAPLES', set on marble plinth base.
Dimensions: 44cm (17¼") High, 42cm (16½") Wide, Base 2...
Category
19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th century Bronze sculpture of Mercury
Located in London, GB
A large bronze classical Roman figure of Mercury, after Giambologna (1529 1608), holding the caduceus & wearing his winged helmet, standing on one foot above the mask of Boreus, the ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Djinn" by P J Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
A very fine French Animaliers bronze study of a stallion standing behind a post and rail fence exhibiting excellent hand finished surface detail and good...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$4,110
Spectral Symphony: Multi-Colored Fluorite from the USA
Located in London, GB
Behold the dazzling beauty of this multi-colored fluorite specimen from the USA, featuring a rich palette of violet hues interspersed with transparent areas and edges adorned with a ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
Antique French Ormolu & Marble Double Encrier Inkstand Standish 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique French Empire Revival ormolu mounted and patinated Verde Antico marble inkstand, Circa 1870 in date.
Of rectangular form with a pair of raised inkwells h...
Category
1870s English Empire Revival Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Ormolu
Roman Marble Head of a Satyr
Located in London, GB
Head of a Satyr
Roman, circa 2nd - 3rd century AD
Carved and highly polished marble
An extremely fine marble head of a satyr, depicted with ivy wreath, curly hair and pointed goat’s ear, the full lips slightly parted to reveal the creature’s clenched teeth.
The head was once part of a relief with visible fragmentation on the left side. Almost completely worked in the round and carefully polished, the skill of the sculptor is particularly remarkable given the confined working space available for a relief carving, such as this.
The Roman Imperial Period marked the expansion of the political and cultural influence of the Roman Empire. The period began with the reign of Augustus in 27 BC, immediately following Caesar’s assassination which ultimately ended Rome’s time as a republic. Soon after, Augustus’ defeat of Anthony and...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$59,000
Antique Large Bronze of Pan Dancing Musee de Naple, 1870s
Located in London, GB
This is a large French Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Pan the Roman fertility God of the forest issued by the "Musee de Naple" , circa 1870 in date.
The sculpture features Pan danc...
Category
1870s French Grand Tour Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Cosmic Orbit Solo Purion' Handmade Gloss White Lacquered Brass Ceiling Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Two lighting components harmoniously balanced, framing this unique ceiling light. Composed by patinated brass plates and finely brushed brass framework, the Orbit Solo ceiling light ...
Category
2010s English Organic Modern London - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique Italian Bronze Sculpture Herme Naples Italy 19thC
Located in London, GB
This is a beautifully detailed antique Italian Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Hermes, dating from Circa 1880.
Hermes is cast after the original held at the Museo Nazionale in Naples...
Category
1880s Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Carved Wooden Mater Dolorosa (Our Lady of Sorrows) Statue Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Mater Dolorosa Sculpture, Our Lady of Sorrows Sculpture, Religious Antique Sculpture, Church Antique Statue, Gothic Antique, Antique Mater Dolorosa,
...
Category
Early 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
1970s Brass Parrot Sculpture On a Perch by Sergio Bustamante, Mexican
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning 1970s brass parrot sculpture on a perch, by renowned Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante. The sculpture showcases Bustamante’s signature artistry, featuring individua...
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage London - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Handmade Cast Dark Patina Bronze Decorative Snail Large Paperweight
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Each of these exquisite solid bronze snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, the noble material is aged unveiling a beautiful ...
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern London - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Solid Teak Carved Hippopotamus Sculpture c.1960
Located in London, GB
A particularly nice example of a solid teak carved Hippopotamus sculpture C.1960.
In excellent vintage condition commensurate of age.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern London - Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique French Empire Revival ormolu and patinated marble casket, circa 1820 in date.
Of rectangular form decorated with a central sculp...
Category
1820s French Empire Revival Antique London - Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Earthly Treasures No 27, an Elm & Cornish Turquoise Sculpture by Morrison Thomas
By Morrison Thomas
Located in London, GB
‘Earthly Treasures No 27’ is a unique sculptural bowl by the British artist, Morrison Thomas. It is made from burred English Elm inlaid with Cornish Turquoise.
Morrison turns beautiful wooden spheres from damaged or diseased trees that have been felled as they can no longer survive. Using aged wood such as this, reveals cracks and crevices which the artist can inlay with precious minerals. The results are breathtaking. These take on the role of globes and are evocative of old maps. The minerals suggest undiscovered islands and continents.
During Thomas’ time as a designer and maker of furniture it was usual practice to mask and hide any blemishes or cracks in the wood, however much like the Japanese art of Kintsugi (where ceramic breakages are repaired with gold and precious metals) Thomas highlights the anomalies in the wood by inlaying them with naturally formed colorful minerals, many taken from his personal collection which he still adds to. Recent visits to the ‘World Famous’ Blue John Mine and also a working Fluorspar mine in Derbyshire has meant new materials for future inlays. With the wood hard to find and unpredictable to turn, the resulting union of the Earth’s natural resources are patiently and skilfully jigsawed together, resulting in truly unique treasure-laden artworks.
Is his own words:
‘The two mediums I combine both come directly from the Earth. The trees form and grow at the surface whilst the minerals can form at great depth. It is not unknown for some trees to have accumulated pieces of crystals in their roots. The thought of this combination of a substance formed during explosive episodes in the Earth millions of years ago with a gently formed living substance, which may have been growing for hundreds of years before finally coming to an end, is both exhilarating and intriguing. I think of it as a fusion between animate and inanimate, above and below the ground, naturally both beautiful, and without which, we as humans could not survive’
Morrison Thomas was born at New Inn Cottage in the tiny village of Charlton near Banbury, Oxfordshire. His father was a cabinet maker & carpenter who was also a wheelwright and blacksmith, as with many village craftsman of the time, he was skilled in all things. Keeping the family tradition, Thomas continued in his father’s footsteps and is a fourth generation woodworker.
As a furniture designer & maker Thomas has exhibited his work in numerous high profile galleries and undertaken many prestigious commissions. He has written articles on woodworking with his work appearing in numerous publications. Previously the chairman of the Surrey Guild of Craftsmen and with a listing in Debrett’s Who’s Who, his achievements are many, especially in consideration that he received no formal training, with his skills obtained from observing and listening to his father.
For many years Thomas designed and made contemporary furniture but mainly due to health reasons stopped making larger-scale works. With woodworking in his blood and a material he simply couldn’t stop creating with, he resumed his creative skills some years later by making unique hand-turned wooden vessels...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern London - Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone, Elm
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