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