The Decorative Arts
“There is a quiet elegance to Bruce’s photography’”
- Jayne Wrightsman, Connoisseur and Philanthropist
Whether a work is made of highly reflective metal, rare and precious gemstones, or more humble materials such as clay, glass, or wood, bringing out an object’s personality is a forté and passion for Bruce. From ten meter long tapestries in Belgium, full scale Renaissance horse armors at Madrid’s Royal Palace, or a Cartier jewel box from a private collection on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Bruce makes objects look their absolute best through careful lighting and considered composition. Perfection, sophistication, and beauty as seen though the lens.

Bellange Pier Table, The White House

American card table, Levy Collection

American card table detail, Levy Collection

US Department of State Diplomatic Reception Rooms

US Department of State Diplomatic Reception Rooms

US Department of State Diplomatic Reception Rooms

Federal Settee detail, Princeton University Art Museum

US Department of State Diplomatic Reception Rooms

Seifū Yohei ceramic vase detail, Private Collection

Seifū Yohei Japanese ceramic fish bowl, Private Collection

Plate, Alcora Spain, 1749, Hispanic Society of America

US Department of State Diplomatic Reception Rooms

Majolica planter, The White House

US Department of State Diplomatic Reception Rooms

Beale Family silver service, Decatur House Collection

Tureen, by Robert Garrard? early 19th century

Console table, Houghton Hall, William Kent

William Kent

Garden furniture, William Kent

Marble console table, William Kent

Pedestal, William Kent

Shaker oval nest boxes, Sherborne Museum

Shaker yarn winder, Sherborn Museum

Small diamond chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll 1957, BGC

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair (1946), BGC


Afternoon Dress, French, c.1840, President James K. Polk Home and Museum

Afternoon Dress, French, c.1840, President James K. Polk Home and Museum

Ball Gown, pink satin, c.1840s, President James K. Polk Home and Museum

Ball Gown, pink satin, c.1840s, President James K. Polk Home and Museum

Detail of Lace Mitt, French, c. 1840s President James K. Polk Home and Museum