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Hardstone Carved Animal

Russian Carved Hardstone Bear
By Fabergé
Located in Wiscasset, ME
In original fitted case from St. Petersburg retailer 'Empatorskaya'. Most likely dates to the 1920s, with gold and ruby eyes.
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Early 20th Century Russian Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Russian Carved Hardstone Bear
Russian Carved Hardstone Bear
H 1.85 in W 3.25 in D 1 in
Carved Hardstone Bird Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Carved Hardstone Bird
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Carved Hardstone Bird Sculpture
Carved Hardstone Bird Sculpture
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H 7.09 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
Carved Hardstone Eagle in Smoky Quartz
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This majestic eagle is hand carved from quality smoky quartz. The eagle is standing on a decorative
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Quartz

Carved Hardstone Eagle in Smoky Quartz
Carved Hardstone Eagle in Smoky Quartz
H 15 in W 6.75 in D 3.75 in
Carved Geode Hardstone Parrot Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Three stunning carved stone birds mounted on Quartz specimens. The two orange parrots are carved
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20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

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Rock Crystal

Amusing Carved Hardstone Quartz Cockatoo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Amusing carved stone cockatoo with a quirky expression and brass feet mounted on an impressive
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Rock Crystal

Carved Russian Hardstone Rabbit Pendant Faberge Style
Located in Nottingham, GB
From a private collection. Free international shipping. Carved Russian Hardstone Rabbit Pendant
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Carved Russian Hardstone Rabbit Pendant Faberge Style
Carved Russian Hardstone Rabbit Pendant Faberge Style
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H 1.19 in W 0.79 in D 0.6 in
Signed Carved Hardstone African Seated Hippo Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Carved Hardstone
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Signed Carved Hardstone African Seated Hippo Sculpture
Signed Carved Hardstone African Seated Hippo Sculpture
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H 2.96 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in
18k Gold Duck Carved Opal Hardstone Figure
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold Duck carved opal hardstone figure Legs marked "750". In great condition Measures
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20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

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Opal, Gold

Carved Amethyst Gemstone Geode Hardstone Owl Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, GB
Carved Geode Gemstone Hardstone owl Sculpture Good condition From a private collection. Free
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Multi-gemstone

Carved Amethyst Gemstone Geode Hardstone Owl Sculpture
Carved Amethyst Gemstone Geode Hardstone Owl Sculpture
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H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 4.53 in
Carved Geode Gemstone Hardstone Exotic Pelican Bird Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, GB
Carved Geode Gemstone Hardstone Pelican Sculpture Good condition From a private collection. Free
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Multi-gemstone

Carved Geode Gemstone Hardstone Exotic Pelican Bird Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, GB
Carved Geode Gemstone Hardstone Pelican Sculpture Good condition From a private collection. Free
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Multi-gemstone

Carved Geode Gemstone Hardstone Exotic Pelican Bird Sculpture
Carved Geode Gemstone Hardstone Exotic Pelican Bird Sculpture
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H 8.27 in W 2.37 in D 7.49 in
Carved Geode Gemstone Hardstone Exotic Parakeet Bird Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, GB
Carved Geode Gemstone Hardstone Exotic Parakeet Bird Sculpture Good condition From a private
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Multi-gemstone

Carved Geode Gemstone Hardstone Exotic Parakeet Bird Sculpture
Carved Geode Gemstone Hardstone Exotic Parakeet Bird Sculpture
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H 8.67 in W 2.76 in D 3.35 in
Carved Geode Gemstone Hardstone Exotic Parakeet Bird Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, GB
Carved Geode Gemstone Hardstone Exotic Parakeet Bird Sculpture Good condition From a private
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Multi-gemstone

Carved Geode Gemstone Hardstone Exotic Parakeet Bird Sculpture
Carved Geode Gemstone Hardstone Exotic Parakeet Bird Sculpture
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H 7.49 in W 2.37 in D 3.55 in
Carved Quartz Gemstone Geode Hardstone Exotic Pelican Bird Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, GB
Carved Quartz Gemstone Geode Hardstone Exotic Pelican Bird Sculpture Good condition From a
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Carved Quartz Geode Gemstone & Lapis Hardstone Owl Bird Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, GB
Carved Quartz Geode Gemstone & Lapis Hardstone Owl Bird Sculpture Good condition From a private
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Multi-gemstone, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz

Carved Amethyst Gemstone Geode Hardstone Exotic Parakeet Bird Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, GB
Carved Amethyst Gemstone Geode Hardstone Exotic Parakeet Bird Sculpture Good condition From a
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Multi-gemstone, Amethyst

Mid-20th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Green Hardstone Foo Dogs / Lions
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bi-color green hardstone carved to represent a pair of traditional Chinese foo dogs and lions. The
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Other

James Tandi African Wild Boar Green Carved Verdite Hardstone Sculpture Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
James Tandi African Wild Boar Green Carved Verdite Hardstone sculpture figure. Item features
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Late 20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Fine, Late 20th Century, Han-Style, White Hardstone Horses
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of elegant, hand-carved, white hardstone, Chinese horses with gilded details. Each outfitted
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Late 20th Century Chinese Han Animal Sculptures

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Other

Kelly 'Nitushi' Byars Native American Polar Bear Hardstone Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
"Polar Bear." The piece was made in 1991 of carved hardstone and is mounted to a rectangular stone slab
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20th Century American Native American Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Large 18K Gold, Silver Gilt, Diamond and Hardstone Bird Model by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
flowers. Silver gilt is formed to depict the delicate leaves while pink-purple hardstone is carved to
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Late 20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures

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Stone, Gold, Vermeil

Large Russian Carved Jasper Figure of a Rabbit
Located in New York, NY
A large Russian carved Jasper hardstone figure of a rabbit, in the style of Faberge. With 14K
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Antique Late 19th Century European Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Hand Carved Chalcedony Lizard Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This nicely proportioned, finely carved hardstone sculpture captures these reptiles’ enigmatic
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Animal Sculptures

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Other

George III Marble and Blue John Dolphin Tazza
By Sir William Chambers
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chambers. The magnificent piece features a base carved from statuary marble in the shape of a stylized
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Antique 18th Century English George III Animal Sculptures

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Stone, Marble

Faberge Hardstone Group of Three Pekinese Dogs, circa 1900
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
Faberge. A Hardstone Group of Three Pekinese Dogs Carved of grey-brown chalcedony, the eyes set
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20th Century Russian Russian Empire Figurines and Sculptures

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Chalcedony

Antique rare amusing Russian silver model of a bear, St Petersburg, circa 1890
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
of Europe. The base of this silver bear is hand carved from a massive single piece of green onyx
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Antique 1890s Russian Sterling Silver

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Onyx, Silver

Chinese Jade Stone Ritual Blade
Located in Chicago, IL
. This contemporary example follows the traditional oblong form of its predecessors and was hand-carved
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20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Steel

Chinese Jade Stone Ritual Blade
Chinese Jade Stone Ritual Blade
H 12.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
"Playing Snow Monkeys", A. Zimmermann
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
a snow ball. They are carved from a single single piece of Nigerian Bi-Colour (red-green) Tourmaline
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Early 2000s German Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

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Sapphire, Tourmaline

"Playing Snow Monkeys", A. Zimmermann
"Playing Snow Monkeys", A. Zimmermann
H 2.52 in D 1.58 in L 2.49 in
John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
By John Brogden
Located in London, GB
either a mineral or a shell, upon which a design has been carved in relief—is believed to have originated
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches

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Yellow Gold

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Bronze Cat Bookends
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of Art Deco, patinated bronze bookends in the form of stylized, stretching cats.
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze

Bronze Cat Bookends
Bronze Cat Bookends
H 7.88 in W 2.76 in D 5.91 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Rock Crystal Gemstone Parrot Bird on Amethyst
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful rock crystal parrot perched on amethyst clusters. Realistically modelled with curious and amusing expression, with natural rock crystal plumage, onyx beak and sodalite ta...
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2010s Peruvian Animal Sculptures

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Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal

Rock Crystal Parrots Birds on Amethyst
Located in Somis, CA
Two rock crystal parrots perched on amethyst clusters. Realistically modelled with curious and amusing expression, with natural rock crystal plumage, aventurine and green serpentine ...
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2010s Peruvian Animal Sculptures

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Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal

Egyptian Cat Mask Vase with Black Glass and Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Vase Egyptian cat made with hand blown black glass and with mask in bronze with gold finish. Each piece is unique as its handcrafted work.  
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21st Century and Contemporary French Vases

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Bronze

Rose Quartz Parrots Crystal Birds on Amethyst
Located in Somis, CA
Two rose quartz parrots perched on amethyst clusters. Realistically modelled with curious and amusing expression, with natural rose quartz plumage and blue sodalite tails. Beaks in b...
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2010s Peruvian Animal Sculptures

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Amethyst, Multi-gemstone

19th Century Venetian Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Italian armoire made up of exceptional carved and painted panels.
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

19th Century Venetian Armoire
19th Century Venetian Armoire
H 83.5 in W 98 in D 30 in
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Drophead Dragonfly Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Gilt Bronze Jeweled Drophead Dragonfly Table Lamp, circa 1910. At the turn of the century, Clara Driscoll, head of the women’s glass cutting depa...
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

20th century Viennese bronze cat pincushion
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
20th Century Viennese bronze cat pincushion Pincushion showing a cat with bristly hair Viennese bronze with red velvet, figure of the Ea...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

20th century Viennese bronze cat pincushion
20th century Viennese bronze cat pincushion
H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in
Antique Imperial Russian Peter Carl Faberge Silver Gilt Diamond 8 Day Clock 1900
By Fabergé
Located in Portland, OR
Important antique Russian Imperial Faberge silver gilt chalcedony (black onyx) diamond miniature desk clock, by workmaster Feodor Afanassiev (1870-1927), the clock circa 1900. In 188...
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Early 20th Century Russian Baltic Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Onyx, Enamel, Silver

Fabergé, Court Jeweler to the Tsars, First Edition
By Geza von Habsburg-Lothringen, Alexander von Solodkoff
Located in valatie, NY
Fabergé, Court Jeweler to the Tsars by G. von Habsburg-Lothringen and A. von Solodkoff. New York: Tabard Press, 1979. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 170 pp. A book on the ...
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

PABLO PICASSO "Buste de femme d'après Cranach le Jeune"
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) "Buste de femme d'après Cranach le Jeune" linocut in colours, 1958, on Arches wove paper, signed in blue crayon, numbered 31/50, a very good impression of t...
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Mid-20th Century Portrait Prints

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Paper, Linocut

French Antique Bronze Sculpture Group Three Putto after Claude Michel Clodion
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CLAUDE MICHEL, called CLODION [after] French, 1738-1814 A Bacchanalia Group of Putto with a Wildcat Sand-cast patinated bronze signed in base "Clodion", underside with pigment "30...
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Cat Sculpture Paperweight Silvered Bronze. Signed Rochard, France 1920
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Cat Sculpture / Figure Silvered Bronze. Signed Irénée Rochard. Made in France 1920´s. Lovely desk paperweight of a sitting cat playing, mounted over a marble base. Very nice...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Italian Hardstone Cockatoo Figure
Located in New York, NY
Italian hardstone cockatoo figure, in the Faberge style in quartz with lapis beak and silver mounted feet, formerly on a perch or rock (lacking). Dimensions: 7.5" H x 6" W x 2.5" ...
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20th Century Aesthetic Movement Animal Sculptures

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Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Silver

Italian Hardstone Cockatoo Figure
Italian Hardstone Cockatoo Figure
H 7.5 in W 6 in D 2.5 in
Carved Rock Crystal Quartz Cockatoo Bird on Citrine
Located in Houston, TX
An intricately carved rock crystal cockatoo with amethyst tail, garnet eyes, agate beak and gilt bronze feet perched on a citrine druzy specimen. Superior workmanship and semi-precio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Aesthetic Movement Animal Sculpt...

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Amethyst, Quartz, Agate, Rock Crystal, Marble

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Sterling Silver and Carved Smoky Quartz Ape Sculpture by Gianmaria Buccellati
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Pasadena, CA
. Gianmaria whose animal form sculptures are routinely cast in silver rarely surface in a carved hardstone. An
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Vintage 1950s Italian Animal Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Carved Hardstone African Elephant Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Carved Hardstone African
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Carved Hardstone African Elephant Sculpture
Carved Hardstone African Elephant Sculpture
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H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
Large and Exceptional Carved Hardstone Parrot or Bird
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent, large carved hardstone parrot or cockatoo with an air of confidence and majesty
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20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Italian hand carved hardstone sculpture of a exotic bird, circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
A very fine Italian carved hardstone sculpture of an exotic bird. This splendid exotic bird is a
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Lapis Lazuli

Two Huge Hardstone Carved Parrots and a Friend, Available Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Three carved stone parrots made from an assortment of hard stones described from left to right
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20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Large Russian Carved Jasper Figure of a Rabbit
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
gold and ruby eyes. Realistically carved hardstone figure of a bunny rabbit holding a carrot carved
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20th Century Russian Animal Sculptures

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Multi-gemstone

Vacheron Constantin ‘Wolf’
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, by appointment only
Naturalistically carved hardstone wolf, poised and alert, eyes bright, mouth open with hardstone
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Late 20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

Vacheron Constantin ‘Wolf’
Vacheron Constantin ‘Wolf’
H 2.45 in W 6.89 in D 1.97 in
Zuni Carved Stone Heishi Necklace & Fetishes
Located in New York, NY
, both mounted with turquoise stones, one carved hardstone fox fetish, and one carved turquoise bear
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Late 20th Century Native American Collectible Jewelry

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Multi-gemstone

Victorian 1890 Signet Intaglio Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with Carved Carnelian
Located in Miami, FL
Artemis "the huntress" Intaglio ring with carved carnelian Beautiful signed ring, created during
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Signet Rings

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Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sculpture of Eagle Carved From A Block Of Rock Crystal White Quartz
Located in Roma, IT
An impressive and unique sculpture of Eagle carved by a rare block of the beautiful Rock Crystal
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Other Medium

Van Cleef & Arpels, onyx and diamond 'Philippine' ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Malmö, SE
Boutique jewels perfectly. Inlaid with panels of various hardstones and centering on a panel of round
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Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

17th Century Cabinet of Curiosities
Located in New Orleans, LA
by beautifully vibrant hardstones mingling amongst resplendent gilt bronze. Six golden classical
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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets

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Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

17th Century Cabinet of Curiosities
17th Century Cabinet of Curiosities
H 73.25 in W 43.63 in D 20.75 in
Hand Carved Chinese Malachite Frog / Toad Sculpture on Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool hand carved malachite frog / toad sculpture on fitted hardwood base, circa 1970s. The
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Late 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Malachite

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Hardstone Carved Animal For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hardstone carved animal for your home. Frequently made of stone, metal and other, every hardstone carved animal was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the hardstone carved animal you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each hardstone carved animal bearing Georgian, mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made hardstone carved animal has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Asprey International Limited are consistently popular.

How Much is a Hardstone Carved Animal?

The average selling price for a hardstone carved animal at 1stDibs is $4,800, while they’re typically $612 on the low end and $150,000 for the highest priced.

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