composed of movable steel rings incised with signs of the zodiac and Roman numerals; resting on a square marble base; excellent condition with overall even wear and patination; an armillary sphere is a tool that can be used to solve various astronomical problems or as an educational tool to represent movements in the heavens
each hand-crafted capital carved from quarried cantera stone, a strong but malleable volcanic ash stone; even wear with some chipping; for interior or exterior use; great for table bases
each hand-crafted element carved from quarried cantera stone, a strong but malleable stone of volcanic ash; overall even wear with some chipping; perfect for interior or exterior use
This expressive, forcefully-rendered horse head sculpture with flared nostrils and lively mane; raised on a separate base; fine overall craquelure; with minor chips and flakes
The exuberantly carved Corinthian capital with faux marble top; would make a great side table with a piece of glass or as is; good solid condition with overall wear; remnants of label from Tony Duquette Collections sale, Christie's Auction House, Los Angeles, 2001, image can be seen in the book "Tony Duquette" by Wendy Goodman and Hutton Wilkinson, pg. 216