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What is an alabaster sculpture?

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What is an alabaster sculpture?
An alabaster sculpture is one that is made out of alabaster, which is a soft white or translucent stone. A variety of gypsum, alabaster is described as fine-grained and marble-like. On 1stDibs, find a collection of alabaster sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers.
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Saint Christopher, Italian alabaster sculpture from Trapani
Located in Madrid, España
Saint Christopher, Italian alabaster sculpture from Trapani with traces of 17th-century polychromy and gilding Niche of 16th-century Spanish carved and gilded wood Dimensions: 53 x ...
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Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

Carved Italian Alabaster Sculpture of a Maiden at the Well, circa 1900
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Tarzana, CA
Carved Italian Alabaster sculpture of a maiden at the water fountain Italy, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

Antique Italian Alabaster Sculpture of Leda & the Swan
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid-late 19th century antique Italian alabaster sculpture depicting Leda and the Swan mounted on a green marble base.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster, Marble

Antique Italian Alabaster Sculpture after Jean de Boulogne
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking Italian alabaster sculpture of the Abduction of the Sabine Women, also known as Giambologna, after the antique by Jean de Boulogne.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

Mid-20th Century Italian Alabaster Sculpture of a Kneeling Female Nude
Located in Nottingham, GB
A superb vintage alabaster sculpture, probably Italian and dating from the mid to late 20th century, depicting an elegant semi-clad female figure in a graceful kneeling pose.
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

Italian Alabaster Sculpture of Seated Female by Galileo Pochini (1800-1899)
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique (late 19th century) sculpture of a nude female seated on a bench. Attributed to the Italian master, Galileo Pochini (1800-1899). Signed G Pochini Made in Italy. 21...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

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