Manhattan - Decorative Objects

This polished septarian freeform sculpture immediately draws the eye with its dramatic network of calcite‑filled veins and rich natural color palette. To begin, the piece features wa...

Stunning gold plated bronze shell and splatter vide poche with rock crystal specimens. Signed

A hard-cover book with dust-jacket on abstract American artist Frank Stella, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1970, New York, NY. This book presents a decade of Sella's work from 1959 - 1...

Opal Tsehay Mewcha, Wegeltena, Delanta Woreda, South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia Measures: 14.4 cm tall x 11 cm wide Precious opals are a hydrated amorphous form of silica (amorphous meaning a non-crystallized solid), unlike crystalline forms of silica, which are classed as minerals. Australia is the locality most associated with precious opal. The precious opals of Ethiopia were only discovered recently in 2008. Opals are formed over thousands of years when rain frees spherical silica particles from sandstone. These microscopic particles spread deep into underground cavities and are then compressed into a closely-packed interlaced structure. When miners bring them forth from the earth to the surface, sunlight travels through this microstructure creating the dazzling kaleidoscope of flashing rainbow colors that we see here. This opal may be unique. The colors are like no other we have seen from Ethiopia. There are several names given to opal (Black Opal, Boulder Opal, Fire opal, etc.). This piece begins an entirely new genre - Candy Opal.

This exceptional Mid-Century Brutalist wall sculpture, crafted circa 1980, is a striking piece of organic artistry, signed by Silas Seandel. The sculpture is rendered in molten brass...

This rare Thomsonite specimen from India presents a striking natural arrangement of spherical orange radial sprays against a contrastingly dark matrix. The acicular crystals radiate ...

A monumental and quite important pair of antique French Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted Chinese export porcelain vases. This exceptional pair of Louis XVI style porcelain vases are be...

Footed bowl by Danish designer Nills Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1930s.

Art Nouveau glass vase with engraved silver overlay. Made by Quezal in New York, ca 1900. Ovoid with gently flared mouth rim. Open overlay with loose and distended blooms and entwine...

From Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India Large cabinet specimen of rich golden yellow calcite crystal cluster partially covered in lustrous gem apophyllite cr...

A beautiful Italian porcelain footed bowl urn by Mottahedeh, in the Neoclassical style, circa early-20th century, Italy. Beautiful as a s...

A beautiful Herend porcelain salmon orange roses with green leaves and vine/stem decorative object, 2001, Hungary. Marker's mark on underside as shown in last image. Dimensions: 6" x...

Italian Neoclassical Grand Tour Patinated Bronze figure of “Resting Satyr,” After Praxiteles, Signed A. Röhrich Roma, amazing cast and detail The figure is cast as a standing nude s...

Pair of antique (late 19th century) porcelain vases with covers in the Louis XV Sevres style, with gilt bronze mounts and well-painted scenes of courting lovers and landscapes on a c...

From Daye Mine, Hubei Province, China. Large metallic mirror luster intergrown cubes of golden pyrite on quartz and pyrite enriched matrix lined with ...

Modern "Folk Art" crocodile made of cast fiberglass, in distressed white paint surface. Large scale makes this an impressive decorative item, probably circa 1960s. This item is built...

A substantial purple amethyst natural specimen piece. A beautiful decorative object with a rich purple hue. A beautiful piece that could make a great ...

A substantial white marble and agate jewelry box or decorative vanity box. Box is square, predominately white marble, with an agate square surrounded by chrome lid detail. A great pi...

A highly unusual and exquisitely crafted French egg-form covered box, attributed to Baccarat and dating to the mid-to-late 19th century, composed of luminous white opaline crystal an...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Giselle Hicks' glazed white stoneware vase is part of her Vessel Series. Each form is built by hand using a coil and pinch technique. They are fo...

A substantial Italian Murano yellow art glass bowl, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. A beautiful vibrant yellow bowl with handle-like design. Hand-made. Great as a standalone p...

Pair of Victorian Classical sterling silver 5-light candelabra. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1883. Each: Central flower bud surrounded by five wraparound s-scroll arms r...

A large pair of ormolu-mounted Se`vres Porcelain Bleu Celeste '1867 Exhibition' vases and covers (‘Vase Paris de Milieu Garnis’), ‘l’Abreuvoir’ and ‘Le Retour’ De Champs’ 1860, one ...

A New York French restaurant dish, circa late-20th century, New York, NY. A dish/saucer from the famed iconic French restaurant LUTECE. A great piece from the New York French fine di...

Bitossi box, ceramic, orange and matte brown, signed. Small scale box having a raw clay lid hash mark incising and decorated with an orange glazed pill pat...

This stunning Art Deco vase (signed Schneider) was realized in the studio of the esteemed glass makers Ernest and Charles Schneider circa 1925. The Schneider Brothers were some of th...

Finely modeled and cast antique (19th century) patinated bronze sculpture depicting Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix after the original model by the Italian master, Antonio Canova....

"Untitled" (Bush) Sculpture by Harry Bertoia, circa 1970's made of welded bronze. Harry Bertoia, was an Italian-born American artist, sound art sculptor, and...

Silver plated metal sculpture of a ballerina dancer mounted on black lacquered stepped base by the Mexican sculptor, Federico Cardona (1951- ). 18 1/2 by 14 3/4 by 10 inches. 33.9 ...

This rare combination specimen features fine, radiating sprays of white Mesolite layered atop gemmy Apophyllite crystals all set on a rich red Heulandite matrix. Sourced from a remar...

French bronze sculpture of Cupid after Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)

An Extraordinary Pair of Early 1800's French Ormolu Covered Vases, in the style of CLAUDE MICHEL, Signed Clodion. After the original terracotta vase by Clodion in 1763. These ormolu vases represent an extraordinary confluence of painting and sculpture in 18th century French art...

This vide-poche depicts a whelk (Buccin) beside a strand of fucus, the brown algae traditionally harvested along the Breton coast. Such gathering was historically undertaken by goémo...

A Murano circa 1960's center table plate. Measurements: Length: 16” Width: 10.75” Height: 4.5”

Moldavite (Tektite - natural glass caused by meteorite impact) from Czech Republic. Translucent green moldavite with wavy flow pattern resulting from the impact process. Moldavite i...

Rubellite Tourmaline on Quartz, Malkhan Pegmatite Field, Krasnyi Chikoy, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia Measures: 12.5 cm tall x 15 cm wide All ru...

An Italian porcelain vanity bathroom vessel box in a matte dark charcoal grey and 24kt gold accent, made exclusively for Fortuny of Venice, Italy. Dimensions: 3" diameter x 3.75" hei...

A massive pair of fine antique French ormolu-mounted Sèvres style porcelain covered vases. Each of baluster form, the cover with foliate finial and laurel band, the body finely paint...

An English sterling silver letter opener with scallop seashell design, from sterling company Sheffield, circa mid to late-20th century, England. A beautiful sterling silver handle wi...

This exquisite Art Deco sterling silver basket, signed by the prestigious American silversmith J. E. Caldwell, epitomizes the elegance and innovation of Art Deco design. Featuring ra...

A round white ceramic cachepot or jardiniere with bamboo design, circa 20th century, 1970s. Shown holding small flowering plant. Dimensions: 4....

From Xiaoqinggou, Datong, Shanxi, China This beautiful Silver from the New Nevada Mine Batopilas Chihuahua Mexico is a one-of-a-kind specimen. Its sc...

This striking Goethite vug from Morocco features a naturally hollow formation lined with shimmering botryoidal textures and rich metallic luster. Reddish brown tones contrast beautif...

A remarkable Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano glass vase, featuring intricate battuto texturing and stylized organic detailing, rendered in a stunning cerulean blue hue, Italy...

Prehistoric ammonite fossil.

This beautiful and dynamic isometric grid sculpture was realized by the esteemed American artist Dan Schneiger in the United States circa 2010. In dialo...

This timeless Mid-Century Modernist vase, crafted in Italy circa 1960, exemplifies the mastery of Murano glass artisans. Hand-blown in a rich sap green hue, the vase exudes an unders...

A Very Unusual and Rare French 1940s model of a Camel, made of natural tanned leather. This is truly an elaborate piece for any home decor. This piece is made of naturally tanned lea...

Mid Century Modern pair of stylized bronze shell jardinieres, in the style of Tony Duquette. Larger : 8.5T X 7W X 7D Smaller : 5.25T X 6W x6D

Trilobites, an early arthropod relative of spiders, horseshoe crabs, and scorpions, preserved in this level of detail only occurred as a result of very sudden underwater landslides c...

Decorated with mauve, plum and blue blossoms against a cobalt ground.

A pair of 19th century Louis XVI style Bohemian white over clear crystal maiden portrait vases with hand-painted gilt décor. Each is beautifully hand-painted with gorgeous maidens lo...

Realistic 19th century terracotta dachshund dog in seated position. Lifesize in deep brown tones beautifully sculpted with distinct facial details and glass eyes.

White porcelain neoclassical style amphora oil lamp. Sleek white Berlin porcelain amphora with entwined serpent handle raised on four lion monop...

An Italian porcelain tray or dish with Greco-Roman design by designer by Piero Fornasetti, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Italy. Use on a desk/vanity or on a cocktail table. etc. Tra...

Daum French Crystal Riviera Coupe Car. Highly detailed large glass depiction of a classic car with frosted tires and engine. Designed by Xavier F...

From Sterling Mine, Stoneham, Weld County, Colorado Cluster of intersecting transparent many prismatic blue barite crystals in sphalerite matrix. Weight: 442.9 grams, Dimensions...

A beautiful oval Italian brass pill box with an inlayed floral glass micro mosaic millefiori design and twisted rope top lid, finished with a brass ...

Bottle-shaped vase in copper with an enamelled surface by Paolo De Poli. The color gradient transitions gracefully from red to white, demonstrating De Poli’s masterful command of the...

This stunning pair of Art Deco candleholders, designed by Walter Von Nessen for Chase in circa 1935, embodies the innovative elegance of Machine Age design. Von Nessen's work is cele...