Chestnut Hill Sculptures

This exceptional 1920s Hubley cast iron doorstop, “Charleston Dancers,” No. 270, was designed by the celebrated British-born artist Anne Harriet Fish (later Anne Sefton) and captures...

Fabulous 1930 Art Deco Signed Taylor Cook Whimsical Koala Doorstop #5 This original 1930 Art Deco Taylor Cook Koala Doorstop (#5) is a rare and highly collectible piece from one of...

1966 Brooks Co. “Shy Baby” Chalkware Kewpie Bank with Metal Glasses This charming chalkware Kewpie-style baby bank by A.N. Brooks Corp. of Chicago captures mid-century Americana at ...

1920s Art Deco Cast Iron Bellhop Doorstop by Judd Manufacturing Co. This delightful 1920s Art Deco cast iron doorstop by Judd Manufacturing Co. captures the timeless charm of a hote...

Substantial Polished Petrified Fossilized Wood Decorative Sphere / Orb, 5.5" Diameter, 6.5 lbs This impressive petrified wood decorative sphere measures approximately 5.5 inches in diameter (16.5 inches in circumference) and weighs a substantial 6.4 pounds. Expertly polished to a luminous sheen, the orb showcases extraordinary natural variations in color from rich chocolate browns to warm amber honey, creamy beige, soft greys, and golden tan. The surface reveals mesmerizing natural patterns and textures, including swirling grain, delicate veining, subtle craquelure, and striking abstract formations that can only be found in fossilized wood. While polished smooth, the orb retains slight tactile variations, celebrating the organic character of this ancient material. Petrified wood is formed over millions of years as mineral-rich water permeates buried wood, gradually replacing its cellular structure with quartz, chalcedony, or other minerals while preserving the original growth rings and textures. Each specimen is a unique work of nature, blending the warmth of wood with the permanence of stone. Collectors value petrified wood not only for its geological significance but also for its aesthetic qualities each piece is entirely unique, a frozen moment in natural history. The sphere shape, long associated with harmony, wholeness, and timeless design, enhances the inherent beauty of the material. Unlike raw or slab-cut petrified wood, a polished orb emphasizes the depth of color, movement, and mineralization from every angle. Substantial in weight and presence, this piece makes a striking accent for a coffee table, bookshelf, or desktop. It can serve as a meditative object, a sculptural statement, or a thoughtful addition to a collection of natural history and decorative arts. Highly collectible and increasingly sought-after, large polished petrified wood spheres such as this bring a sense of luxury, grounding energy, and conversation-worthy beauty into any space. Condition: Excellent overall with natural surface variations inherent to petrified wood. Please see photos for details. This is a timeless decorative object that bridges nature, design, and geology, an ideal addition for collectors of minerals, fossilized wood, decorative spheres, and natural history objects.

A striking example of hand-carved modernist sculpture, this nude female figure in the style of Ferdinand Parpan captures the elegance and abstraction of the 1930s–40s post-Art Deco e...

1934 Art Deco Henry Dreyfuss Washburn Co Potato Masher: Iconic Industrial Design, In The Met Collection An everyday kitchen tool elevated to a milestone of American industrial desig...

1920s Art Deco Porcelain Half Doll Spanish Dancer with Pin Cushion Base This stunning Art Deco porcelain half doll from the 1920s depicts a dramatic Spanish dancer, beautifully styl...

Large 1920s Art Deco Porcelain Half Doll, Flapper with Exotic Metallic Bustier This rare and striking early 20th century porcelain half-doll embodies the glamour, boldness, and play...

Pair of 1970s Tretorn Men’s Sneakers in Bronze – Size 11.5 – Unique Vintage Home Sculpture This striking pair of bronzed men’s sneakers captures the spirit of the 1970s and the endu...

Elegant Art Deco 1920s Rose Pink German Porcelain Flapper Half Doll Vanity Powder Puff This rare 1920s Art Deco German porcelain half doll captures the glamour and playful charm of ...

This early 20th-century bronze sculpture is a finely crafted reduction of The Discobolus by Myron, one of the most celebrated sculptures of classical antiquity. Measuring approximate...

Rare Art Deco Seated Cat Bookends This rare pair of highly sculptural Art Deco cat bookends captures the elegance and stylized beauty of feline for...

Charming German Art Deco Porcelain Half Doll – Marked "Germany 3851" This delightful German porcelain half doll captivates with her petite size, making her all the more charming. Sh...