USA Mounted Objects

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...

Discover the enchanting beauty of nature captured in this exquisite sculpture this stunning piece title Seascape Symphony is harmonious blend of a majestic clamshell shimmering ro...

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Obsidian & Lapis Horse An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt rock-crystal, obsidian and lapis lazuli jeweled sculpture "Bucéphale, Chevaux de légende", "Bucephalus, A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1998. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock crystal slab is finely applied with a lapis lazuli half-horse with harness mounted in 18k gold and brilliant cut diamonds, between two crystal and lapis lazuli columns adorned with gold and diamonds, insert with 7 ruby cabochons and 1 emerald cabochon, the obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5029 DIV Bucephalus (c355-326 BC) is among the most famous horses in history, and it was said that this he could not be tamed. The young Alexander the Great, of course, tamed him – and went on to ride his beloved equine companion for many years and into many battles. 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" high x 9" 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...

Elegant pair of ram made of solid brass, mounted on a base. Will make great addition to any room decor.

16th century Chinese Ming Dynasty two gold painted plates from a shipwreck. Beautiful natural patina from being submerged under water for hundreds of years. Stands measure 5" wide x ...

This is a Benin-style bronze sculpture, likely inspired by the traditional lost-wax casting techniques used by the Edo people of the Kingdom of Benin (modern-day Nigeria). Descripti...

Asian patinated brass or bronze seated Gandhara Style Buddha with both hands raised in the vitarka mudra or teaching hand position.

Rare 1956 Mexican soda tin sign.

A large French metal cattail sculpture from the mid 20th century, with square base. Created in France during the midcentury period, this tall cattail...

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

Large 8 inch Split Ammonite Mounted Fossil Set Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old The cutting and polishing of this large pair revealed pale yellow-brown, cal...

Early 16th Century Spanish gold gilded and polychromed carved wood sculpture of John The Baptist.

Pair of 18th Century German Baroque Carved Wooden Angel Sculptures. Each cherubic angel is depicted in dynamic, flowing motion with beautifully detailed features and in the original ...

A simple and elegant Roman bronze hand mirror, late Republic Period, circa 1st century, Italy. The bronze mirror of simple form. The round face with a pierced border design. The openwork handle...

A striking early 20th-century Italian terracotta wall fountain featuring Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and revelry. This two-piece set includes a sculptural relief of a cherubic Bac...

Pende Illness Mbangu Mask on a wooden base.

Gold Gilt Gesso Frame German Decorated Wall Plaque Plate c1920s

This striking specimen is a slice of Uruguayan agate hand-polished around the sides and over the stunning back and mounted on a sleek, custom black metal base that rotates 360 degree...

SET of Four miniature models of gilt Italian Baroque Solomonic Columns with swirl design having a black base and tops (Mid-18th Century) (PRICED ...

An early 20th Century, pair of vintage Italian obelisks made of hand carved Porphyry marble, in good condition. The large monolith décor pieces are enhanced with spheres on the corne...

18th century Italian mecca processional cross on a calcite crystal base in matrix with coordinating baroque pearls. The calcite crystal cluster in matrix is from Elmwood Mine in T...

Blown glass star sculpture. Probably Italian. Free USA shipping.

Silas Seandel Sun Spots Sculpture, composed of Torch cut bronze, steel, copper and brass elements.

18th century Italian gilded and hand-painted processional finial with baroque pearls and adventurine and mounted on honey calcite. The piece was originally part of a processional pole...

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...

18th century Italian "Florence Fragment" candlestick base mounted with a fishtail selenite and decorated with chalcedony rosettes and ecphora shells. This fragment is from a church ...

Three wooden batons, hand-carved in Indonesia, late 20th Century. Two of the batons are made in two-tone Suar wood, dark at the lower part, and lighter on the top part, ending in a...

Crane sculpture Bill Scott, USA 1991 Walnut, brass lacquer 17 tall x 15 deep and 7.5 inches wide. From an estate of a collector of art from around the United States. Elegant details such as the method used to cut the brass to impart bird feather tuffs behind the head and at the base of neck coupled with carved walnut feathers to the tail show quality studio attention to detail and a high level of professional craftsmanship. Possibly American School art...

A whimsical 19th century French hand-carved and gilt cartouche fragment with acorns and foliate decorations, and mounted on a custom steel mount. Since ...

A one-of-a-kind antique wrought iron sculpture, comprising 18th and 19th century architectural elements, in a rustic parcel gilt finish, including door lock, latch, and skeleton key,...

An early 20th century carved wood door panel from Timor Island in the Indonesian archipelago. This antique wall panel from Timor Island (an isl...

In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's belt and often doubled as a small pouch for flint and tinder. The finest strikers were finished with precious metals and decorated with repoussé and inlaid stones. This leather flint pouch is decorated with silver and gold plated metalwork and three large beads of turquoise and red coral. The mechag hangs from a simple leather strap and three decorative leather beads hang below. The pouch contains two Tibetan prayer flags...

This is a set of 3 panels Chinese antique Rosewood with Jade inlay Panels. They were hand made and hand painted. It features beautiful detailed carved painting and jade inlay of Chinese traditional design - 8 immortals...

This Chinese Neolithic-inspired stone axe head, meticulously carved from yellow nephrite stone, is a testament to ancient craftsmanship and cultural si...

Elegant mid century deer head made of solid brass, professionally mounted on a beautiful brass made. Great decorative object of art for display.     

Exceptional antique French bronze architectural element used as decorative object of art. Beautiful oxidized green-turquoise patina, lion heads and vines Greek key motifs, one of a k...

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

Japanese hand carved Jizai Kagi hearth hook in keyaki wood (Japanese Zelkova). The hook is presented on a custom forged metal stand. Japan, Edo Period, 16...

Beautiful hand painted and glaze ceramic tile painted on two sides, funny subject. Displayed on wood stand, wood stand included.  

18th century Italian fragment with fossil agate coral and Herkimer diamonds on a lucite base. Fossil agate coral is mounted on top of the artifact. Fossil agate coral is Florida's s...

A fabulous vintage 1950s Italian Florentine giltwood fleur de lis sculpture mounted on a lucite base. This stylish sculpture could be used as ...

A funky lucite table sculpture circa 1970's. It features a tall skyscraper form in solid clear acrylic. Free continental USA shipping.

17th century Italian gold leaf fragment with pyrophyllite in matrix and decorated with baroque pearls. This fragment was originally a candlestick from a church in Italy. The pyrophy...

Monumental modernist wall sculpture created by Rafe Affleck (1928-2015). Richard R. "Rafe" Affleck created incredible sculptural metal works for private and public installations. Ref...

1990s Etched glass glass sculpture with marble base designed by Susan Pelish, in good vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to ...

Collection of Museum Mounted Industrial Eye Glass Dyes/Molds An instant collection of four unique actual industrial brass and iron molds for eyeglass fram...

Discover the enchanting beauty of nature captured in this exquisite sculpture this stunning piece title Seascape Symphony is harmonious blend of a majestic clamshell shimmering ro...

Midcentury solid bronze sculpture of a US army helmet. The helmet is heavy and sits of a black painted metal stand. This is one of 3-5 other helmets made...

Driftwood sculpture selected by John Dickinson for the Historic Firehouse, San Francisco. Placed in John's bedroom on the same cases shown, (also available) Custom brass display mount...

Amazing antique expertly hand-carved wood block with a floral and vegetal pattern that has been used in printing production. This now rustic piece shows signs of years of handling in...

Rare black coral on a pyrite crystal base with a fossilized seashell. The combination of the glittery silver pyrite and the alluring shape of the black coral creates a sculptural ...

A vintage cow jaw mounted on a custom black steel stand, perfect for the curiosity cabinet. USA, Mid-20th century Measures: 14.75" W × 3" D × 13" H Very good condition.

3-446 Indian temple hand carved architectural fragments with ceramic inlays. Set on a custom wood base.

An incredible and rare set of 19th century French stone carver's wooden mallet and six iron chisels, mounted on a custom steel stand. Found in Roen, Nor...

Amazing antique expertly hand-carved wood block with a floral and vegetal pattern that has been used in printing production. This now rustic piece shows signs of years of handling in...

Mid-Century solid bronze sculpture of a US Military Helmet. We think this is an Army attack helicopter helmet. The helmet is very heavy and sits on a steel black painted stand.  

17th century Italian fragment with wulfenite on a fishtail selenite base This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from t...

Highly decorative African hand carved mask, in the style of a Goli tribal mask, Baule People, Ivory Coast. Mounted on a custom steel base. Measures: 23.75 inches high (including sta...

This set of four 19th-century French wrought iron chamfered shave draws is a tribute to the artistry of coopers, essential craftsmen in communities. These draws, once crucial tools f...

An antique Thai hand-carved wooden temple dragon sculpture mounted on a custom base. Created in Thailand, this abstracted wooden dragon sculpture adopts ...