Manhattan Mounted Objects

Vivian Alexander egg-form purse from the Forbes Collection limited edition of 100 after the original Faberge imperial lilies of the valley egg. 7 3/4 inches tall. Pink toned guilloc...

Rare tones on this one and a half thick petrified wood slab, resting on a minimalist metal base. Beautiful pale blue veins with a contrasting edge left unpolished. We have a collecti...

Rare tones on this one and a half thick petrified wood slab, resting on a minimalist metal base. Beautiful pale blue veins with a contrasting edge left unpolished. We have a collecti...

It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these stunning 40 million year old petrified wood with such contrasting and natural patterns throughout. Modern yet with so much history. ...

Fragment of a Bronze Arm Mounted Green-Patinated Bronze Sculpture A Grand Tour–style early 20th-century fragment of a bronze arm, this evocative sculptural remnant captures a lifeli...

Beautiful antique carved marble relief depicting flowering grapevine, mounted in later giltwood frame supplied by Saxon & Clemons of the D&D Building in New York City, circa...

This stunning Art Deco sculpture was produced in France, circa 1930 and procured in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It features a dancing nude female form in bronze holding a pheasant in each arm. The piece sits on a cylindrical exotic black marble pedestal with a cylindrical body, wrapped in a beveled ring...

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 ...

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Four rows of large polished white cowrie shells in two sizes, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macramé base, which has been ha...

Adorned with spiked braids, this prestigious custom mounted Ashetu hat embodies the cultural significance of the Bamum and Bamileke people of Cameroon, Central Africa, who revered th...

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Large cone shells in concentric rows, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macrame base, which has been hand-knotted around a sem...

This pair of extra-large mounted sea fans combines the organic elegance of natural marine forms with the opulence of 19th-century design. The intricate...

Originally used as a butcher's trade sign. With mounting hooks on back. This head was previously mounted on the carriage house of Buatta's country house in Connecticut.

A 19th Century English lion head with articulated jaw. Probably from an antique billiard table. Measurements: Height: 10.5" Width: 7" Depth: 5"

Mid-Century Modern sculpture in patinated bronze and marble by Sante Monachesi, an impressive abstract sculpture by this renown Italian artist made of patinated bronze intricately de...

This glittering Modernist Pyrite Rock Specimen on Rectilinear Lucite Base originates from America, 20th Century. Features a beautiful natural cluster of Py...

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

This beautifully achieved Art Deco Gilded Plaster Wall Plaque originates from the United States, Circa 1930. A well formed and elegantly proportioned piece, this plaque depicts a fem...

This dreamy Pink Amethyst display showcases four hand-carved crescent moons, each cut from solid, natural stone and arranged in a balanced celestial composition upon a custom metal s...

A hand-carved marble ring on stand, contemporary. Made in Indonesia by local artisans. 16" Diameter, 20.5" High (mounted). Stand base: 10" W x 5" D

A hand-carved Indonesian marble ring on stand, contemporary. 10" Diameter, 14" High (mounted). Stand base: 7" W x 4" D

A wrought iron wagon wheel on stand. Indonesia, late 19th Century. Reclaimed from an old carriage, it has been preserved intact. The inside has been refinished in dark gilt, date un...

A hand-carved, hand-polished volcanic basalt blade from Indonesia, late 20th Century. Mounted on a black metal stand. 34 inches high (mounted), 6.5 inches max. wide. Base stand: 6"...

Group of three natural amazing agate sculptures on stands with beautiful colors, created by Phoenix Gallery.

Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...

A 19th Century Italian painted and gilt reliquary with original patina. Measurements: Height: 11.5" Width: 5.5" Depth: 3"

A wooden wagon wheel on stand. Indonesia, late 19th Century. Reclaimed from an old vehicle, it has been preserved intact, with the exception of the...

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

A shield-shaped antefix ornament from Thailand, late 19th century. Reclaimed from old constructions and preserved in time, these architectural details were and still are a decorati...

Large natural stone onyx egg mounted on a metal stand Size: 9 3/4" high x 5" diameter x 4" base diameter.

A tall Stone sculpture hand-carved in Indonesia, mounted on a black metal cube stand. This massive volcanic basalt slate is narrow at the botto...

A 19th Century vintage boat rudder, hand-crafted in Bali, Indonesia. Preserved almost intact, with its original paint and construction, naturally weathered by its age and use. Mo...

Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...

Rock crystal sphere mounted on a brass stand. Rock crystal, a form of quartz, has been used in jewelry and ornaments since antiquity, and is the purest form of quartz discovered. Mea...

Hardly ever seen Original bronze letters from renovation of a Louis Vuitton store in Paris France. This came to the US from France over 25 years ago. Ver...

Boris Schatz Bronze Plaque In high relief, expertly cast bronze. Depicting bearded men on the floor of the Synagogue reading kinnot (sad poems / elegies),...

Extraordinary wall-mounted sculpture featuring a hand-wrought iron structure of a citrus tree with Murano glass oranges and lemons inset into the tree. ...

Silver and gold Torah crown, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1925. On silver base decorated with a small gold Stars of David. The lower ribs decorated with applie...

This exceptional Amethyst Geode with Calcite is a museum-quality specimen that commands attention. Featuring rich, grape jelly purple Amethyst crystals with high luster and excellent...

This giltwood sculpture was carved in the round, probably in southern France or northern Italy in the 1760s. Her pronounced musculature speaks to the ongoing influence of Michelange...

Handmade silver Torah finials, chased, pierced, engraved, and cast, France, circa 1860. The finials are constructed with large open-work decorated ball ...

Sleek 1970s smoked glass sculpture set on a black wooden base. The smooth glass undulates and tapers up from the base. It fades from a dark amber to nearly clear at the top.

A rare paired set of forged iron throwing knives attributed to the Magali and Fali peoples of Northern Cameroon and Northeastern Nigeria—forms that exist at the intersection of weapo...

Full of verve and élan, this stunning and impactful abstract sculpture, entitled "Triangles" was realized by the esteemed American artist Dan Bedik in the Un...

A circa 1960s Italian wall sculpture. Measurements: Diameter: 25.5" Depth: 2.75".

Large natural rock crystal (clear quartz) cluster, elegantly mounted on a custom black stand, composed of densely packed, well-formed prismatic points with softly translucent to milk...

Large natural rock crystal (clear quartz) cluster, dramatically mounted on a custom black stand, featuring multiple well-formed prismatic points with softly translucent to milky clar...

Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...

A striking example of West African material culture, this Igbo iron currency knife from Nigeria embodies the intersection of economy, artistry, and ritual within traditional African societies. Before the widespread adoption of coinage and paper money, many regions across Africa used forms of metal currency—objects whose intrinsic material value, craftsmanship, and symbolic form made them widely accepted as units of exchange. Among the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria, iron currency objects such as knives, rods, and bracelets circulated not only as mediums of trade but also as markers of wealth, social status, and ceremonial exchange. This particular form—often referred to as a currency knife—features an elegantly curved profile with a tapering blade-like extension and finely incised surface decoration. Forged and hand-carved from iron, the piece demonstrates the remarkable skill of traditional blacksmiths, whose work held both practical and spiritual significance in Igbo culture. The etched geometric motifs along the surface speak to a visual language of craftsmanship passed through generations, transforming what was once a utilitarian object into a sculptural artifact rich with cultural meaning. Mounted on a custom-made platform for display, the piece now reads as a refined sculptural object. Its weathered iron patina, subtle textural variations, and dynamic crescent silhouette give it a commanding presence—equally compelling as a collectible ethnographic artifact or as a distinctive decorative accent in a contemporary interior. Today, objects like this Igbo currency...

Enhance your space with this impressive Unique Freeform Agate on Custom Metal Base – 50 lb Natural Crystal. You’ll immediately notice a striking blend of natural beauty and modern de...

Spectacular polished petrified wood sphere. The sphere sits on a separate polished 6" square marble base which is included. The last three imag...

A circa 1900's Italian mirrored wall mounted niche with etched mirror insets. Measurements: Height: 44" Width: 27" Depth: 15"

Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...

A carved wooden flower sculpture of assembled carved pieces of wood mounted on an iron stand. Very good condition with some signs of repairs made over time. Early 20th century.

A slim Onyx stone disk, hand-carved in Indonesia, contemporary. The two-color disk was cut and polished from a transversal cut of a larger rock, showing the irregular banding separ...

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Two rows of large polished shells in concentric rows, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macramé base, which has been hand-knott...

A sculptural iron throwing knife attributed to the Marghi, Mofu, or Kapsiki peoples of northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon. Known broadly as a hunga munga, this form transcend...

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Large Money Cowrie shells (used in earlier times as currency) seamlessly sewn in concentric rows onto a white cotton macra...

A striking expression of pre-colonial value systems, this Igbo iron currency knife from southeastern Nigeria operates at the intersection of economy, ritual, and sculpture. Forged by...

Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...