Manhattan - Decorative Objects

I am the Keeper of Our conversation by Karen Atta H76.5" x L33" x D33" Cast Resin Karen is a pioneer in cast-resin sculpture. For over 25 years, her commercial studio has created ...

From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco Here is an exceptional world class specimen of a cluster of hexagonal crystals of bright red Vanadinites with glassy luster...

Murano red and clear art glass bowl with controlled bullicante and applied clear glass forms surrounding sides. Italian Mid-Century.

A monumental 19th C. Italian Marble Bust of The Grandparents, Titled: Rimembranze, Signed Vichi. Presenting an exquisite Italian masterpiece from the 1800s, we have a captivating white Carrara marble bust group entitled "Rimembranze" (Remembrance). This remarkable sculpture portrays an endearing elderly couple locked in a tender embrace, their love emanating through the gentle touch of the man's hand on the lady's chin and face. The profound affection and mesmerizing connection between them are beautifully captured in the expressions gracing their faces. Renowned for his exceptional talent, Ferdinando Vichi meticulously crafted this sculpture, paying meticulous attention to every detail. The couple's wrinkles, veins, and musculature, as well as the delicate rendering of their clothing and expressions, are expertly brought to life by Vichi's craftsmanship, establishing this artwork as one of his most remarkable and meticulously executed pieces. The sculpture rests on a contrasting black marble base with the title "Rimembranze" etched into the side, further enhancing its aesthetic appeal. Vichi's artistry is truly captivating. The old woman's knitted shawl, meticulously fashioned out of marble, appears astonishingly lifelike, while the choice of beautiful white marble exudes a refreshing allure. The old man's playful gesture of touching the lady's chin is captured with natural grace and warmth. Vichi's exceptional ability to sculpt fabric with such finesse creates an illusion of softness that defies the medium of marble itself. The remarkable attention to detail, from the intricately carved wrinkles and smile lines to the depiction of a lifetime shared in joy, evokes a profound sense of admiration. Ferdinando Vichi, a member of the esteemed Florentine School and associated with the Bazzanti Gallery in Florence, Italy, was part of a talented group of Tuscan sculptors. His body of work encompasses a wide range of subjects, including romantic busts, orientalist themes, and Renaissance-inspired models. Similar to his contemporaries from the late nineteenth century, Vichi often drew inspiration from romantic and tender subjects. This is exemplified in the beautifully detailed marble group depicting an elderly man's playful courtship and deep love for his wife. This 19th-century Italian marble group titled "Rimembranze" is signed by the esteemed artist Ferdinando Vichi, who was associated with the renowned Pietro Barzanti...

Fully terminated single crystal of transparent gem quality spodumene var. Kunzite. The crystal faces are composed of smaller lustrous parallel crystal faces. Kunzite is a beautifu...

From Huanggang Mine, Kèshíkèténg Qí, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China Large specimen of silvery metallic luster arsenopyrite crystals in a subparallel growth formation on gossan matrix...

An ornate pair of ruby red bohemian glass portrait vases with white enamel, gold painted ornament and lithograph printed portraits. Bohemia, n...

"Hsing" vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri, Sesto Fiorentino. Green glazed ceramic.

From Huanggang Mine, Kèshíkèténg Qí, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China Pink mangano calcite flower. The pink color of the calcite is caused by manganese ...

Limited edition art glass vase by Martin Postch. Clear class with gold dust inclusions. Etched signature on the bottom.

From Moscona Mine, Villabona District, Asturias, SpainAesthetic penetrating cubic formation of transparent to translucent golden yellow fluorite crystals on matrix. This specimen off...

From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco Here is an exceptional world class specimen of a cluster of hexagonal crystals of bright red Vanadinites with glassy lust...

From Nani Hill, Loliondo, Ngorongoro district, Arusha, Tanzania Large trapezohedral crystal of transparent orange spessartine garnet with no matrix attached. Has lustrous faces with ...

Suzanne Ramié, co-founder of Atelier Madoura, played a central role in reviving the pottery traditions of Vallauris in the south of France during the 20th century. Established in 193...

From Bombay Quarry, Mumbai (Bombay), Maharastra, India Hemispherical cluster of hair-thin okenite crystals in a geode lined with calcite along side large calcite crystals with rhombi...

Crown of Creation by Karen Atta H 62" x L 39" x D 33" Cast Resin Karen is a pioneer in cast-resin sculpture. For over 25 years, her commercial studio has created unique objects f...

This 100 lbs large genuine polished Lepidolite freeform from Madagascar is of superior quality, hosting a distinctive lilac shade with a distinct blend of purple hues for a remarkabl...

Top AAA-quality, hand polished sphere of natural gem translucent yellow Rose Quartz from Brazil. This piece is hand-polished to a brilliant shine. The ...

AAA quality, hand-polished flame free-form of natural gem translucent rose quartz from Brazil. This specimen has bright rich color, all sides hand polished to a smooth mirror finish....

From West Boltsburn Mine, Rockhope District, Weardale, England Beautiful specimen of purple fluorite crystals covered with overgrowth of siderite crystals with siderite. The specim...

Art Nouveau sterling silver paper clip. Made by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn in New York, ca 1900. Long-tressed nymph emerges from the water with bosom concealed by waterlily pads. In re...

From Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico Gem transparent yellow fluorapatite crystals embedded on both sides of its gray quartz chalcedony. The fluorapatite crystals are prismatic hex...

Very tall pair of Neoclassical-style, sterling silver, Corinthian Column-form candlesticks, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1967, William A. Humphries, Ltd. - maker. Each ca...

From Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan Lustrous translucent to transparent gemmy crystals of aquamarine beryl with muscovite crystals around. The aquamarine...

A woven wicker cane and glass hurricane candle table lamp, circa late-20th century. A woven cane and wicker hurricane candle holder with an open‑lattice body, braided rim and base,...

Edwardian Regency sterling silver picture frame. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark, ca 1910. Rectangular surround with vertical engine-turned strips and beaded oval (vacant) in leafi...

From Deveti Septemvri Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgariaina Rare large specimen of crystals of arsenopyrite with quartz. The arsenopyrite crystals are in complex aggr...

An unusual antique Baccarat crystal and Dore bronze-mounted oval shaped centrepiece, the removable oval shaped crystal bowl, beautifully hand-cut and engraved with floral and vine de...

Galena from Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria Bright metallic galena crystals with mirror-like surface luster with minor quartz. The galena crystals have...

Blue and tan blown glass bowl made in the 80s in Malta in the Baltic Seas region.

From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Rich cluster of many intersecting yellow mimetite crystals. Very lustrous, good color. The crystals are elongated and co...

This well preserved tooth is 40 to 34 million years old from the Late Eocene Period. Basilosaurus was first thought to be a reptile but was later identified as a genus of ancient cet...

Perl by Karen Atta H 72.5" x L 30.5" x D 32 Cast Resin Karen is a pioneer in cast-resin sculpture. For over 25 years, her commercial studio has created unique objects for design a...

Silver overlay vase, Quezal, circa 1900 Signed Quezal.

The superb pair of porcelain figures depicts two birds modeled in a naturalistic stance, each standing on a shaped base with foliage and grassy details. The bodies are carefully stru...

A natural agate sculpture with grotto.

From Jalgaon District, Maharashtra, India Classic example of cream colored cluster of bowtie stilbite crystal on matrix. Stilbite crystals are translucent with lustrous crystal fac...

Vase In collaboration with la Manufacture des Emaux de Longwy 1798 Limited edition of 25 copies Dimensions : Ø 11" × 20" H. Longwy enamel

AAA quality, rare find translucent perfect bullseye yellow Aragonite stalactite slice. Polished on front and rear sides. Aragonite is a naturally occurring polymorph of calcium carbonate which differs from calcite in its crystal lattice structure...

From Huaron District, Cerro de Pasco Province, Pasco Department, Peru Large metallic Pyrite cubic crystals with golden calcite crystals overgrown on quartz crystal pyrite matrix. W...

from Mount Gunson Area, South Australia, Australia The rich translucent green cubic halite crystals in an inter grown 360 formation over selenite crystals. Acrylic display includ...

From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India Large translucent twinned crystals of calcite on translucent to transparent apophyllite crystal cluster matrix in wheat sheave aggregates. Th...

Large, museum-quality, lustrous transparent deep golden calcite with small sphalerite crystal at the base of the crystal. Double terminated scalenohedral twinned on the C-axis with w...

From Minggang Mine, Xinyang Prefecture, Henan, China Translucent purple fluorite in botryoidal formation with sculptural hemispherical aggregates covering both sides of its matrix. Measures...

Pune District, Maharashtra, India Large cabinet geode of bright pink heulandites in translucent wheat sheave aggregates intergrown with pink stilbite bow crystals all on powder bl...

From Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) Lustrous transparent green acicular malachite crystals lining cavities on Cuprite matrix. The crystal surface...

From Mina Navidad, 19 km northwest of Abasolo, Durango, Mexico Lustrous transparent colorless spherical clusters of radiating orange creedite crystals. The creedite crystals are tra...

A Very Special Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Verde Antico Marble Urns and Cover. Each with grape finials. The handles formed ram’s head, raised upon a waisted sole and dome...

Finely carved rock crystal vase with natural gemstone decoration. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.  

Large 1930s bronze candleholder by Ystad Metall, Sweden. With space for 7 candles it is in a very good condition.  Dimensions: H 11.25 in. x W 12.5 in. x D 4.25 in.

The broad central band molded and painted with lotus flowers and scrolled foliage on an orange ground, the lower and upper registers with butterfly and floral decoration.

Lustrous cluster of rhombohedral formation of calcite with heavy inclusions of brick red hematite. The calcite crystal faces are fully terminated with sharp rhombohedral form in a su...

From Minggang Mine, Henan Province, China Large well defined cubic formation of fluorite crystals with crystal faces composed of smaller sub-parallel cubic faces. The fluorite has a...

From Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee Very aesthetic large transparent cubic fluorite crystals with white barite overgrown on yellow fluorite crystals. Weight: 6.5 ...

from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee Large plate lined with scintillating micro quartz crystals with isolated rosettes of brilliant, lustrous sphalerite crystals. T...

 Pair of Meissen Porcelain Neo-Rococo Figural Reticulated Centerpiece Compotes on Stands A set of porcelain rocaille bowls with gilt branch handles have been painted and adorned wit...

This very unusual American Mid-Century Modern cast stone sculpture by Rhys Caparn, "Extraterrestial" on the original black marble base is one of the sculptor’s famous pieces. This wo...

From Soygaon, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra, India Large cluster of spherical balls of Thomsonite covered with mesolite crystals all over a bed of Heulandite on matrix. Specime...

Galena from Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria Bright metallic galena crystals with mirror-like surface luster with minor quartz. The galena crystal...

Armoured armoire for watches and jewels lined in black leather and details in red leather. Accessories in satin palladium. Inside the safe 17 watch winders made in Switzerland and a ...