Amethyst Sprig Cloche, Large

A composition in mineral and light, the Amethyst Sprig Cloche presents a sculptural arrangement of stone beneath a clear glass dome, its polished brass and stainless steel framework catching the room's illumination with quiet authority. John Richard's large-scale execution — nine and a half inches high, thirteen inches across — gives the piece genuine architectural presence on a console, library shelf, or center table. The amethyst specimens themselves bring an inherent depth of color that shifts with the hour, making this as much a study in natural geology as it is a decorative object.