Antique Black Limestone

A George IV period Radford Black limestone/marble fireplace, c.1820-30s, the panelled frieze with shaped corbels to each corner, the boldly scrolled and moulded console jambs on bloc...

Beautifully carved Italian, likely Venice, 18th century Rococo console table with black Limestone top. The wonderful asymmetrical undulating forms that are carved are reminiscent of ...

The tabletop is composed of black limestone with embedded marine fossils—likely Orthoceras or other Devonian cephalopods—which appear as contrasting white or grey inclusions against ...

This French Limestone Memorial Finial is a true masterpiece from the 1750s. Made of high-quality limestone, it adds an elegant touch to any outdoor space. With its intricate design a...

Breathtaking defined gargoyle from late 19th century France.

,". Elements of red and black pigment are preserved adding a sense of presence and vitality to the composition, which is elegantly mounted against a black frame.

Antique 18-19th Century Chinese carved limestone sculpture, depicting a horse drawn carriage going over a bridge, being accompanies by servants to the front and rear. CONDITION I...

This superb sculptors model is carved in raised relief with the bust of a pharaoh in profile to the right. The noble face features a prominent chin and thick lips. A delicate eye-lin...

Very nice sized an subtel decorated French “Campagnard” style fireplace mantel. This mantel comes from the burgundy area and was reclaimed from a nice proportioned small estate. The ...

Impressive Carved Stone (Pierre de Bourgogne) and Marble Console Table. Standing on Marble Vert feet, each simple support decorated in elegant, understated, carved relief. Stepped to...

This antique limestone Buddha statue from Burma (Myanmar) stands at a height of 37 cm and features exquisite traces of 24-carat gilding. Crafted during the 19th century, it embodies ...

19th Century Ammonite Fossil Paperweight on Limestone Base A beautiful and highly evocative 19th-century paperweight, featuring a finely polished ammonite fossil mounted on a solid ...

Swedish Limestone Paperweight in Dice Form, 19th Century A refined and sculptural Swedish paperweight in limestone, dating to the 19th century. The composition is defined by a strik...

Extraordinary hand-carved Coat of Arms. Architectural fragment which was probably located above a doorframe. Material: Limestone Dutch / Flemish, probably 18th century. Dimensions:...

Swedish Limestone Paperweight with Polished Fossil, 19th Century A charming Swedish paperweight carved from polished limestone, dating to the 19th century. The rectangular stone sla...

France 20th Century Bas relief depicts a young woman carrying fowl and a young man with a sheep. The relief was created by dissolved limestone in water running from stalactites int...

This delicately carved limestone head once belonged to a statue of an official and represents a classic example of old kingdom sculpture in the round.

Swedish Butter Box ca 1850 The base part is made of grey Öland limestone and the lid is made of red Öland limestone. Heigth: 10 cm/3.9 inch Depth: 11.5 cm/4.5 inch Widht: 15 cm/5.9...

An Irish Regency Kilkenny limestone fireplace, early nineteenth century, with rectangular lozenge tablet and roundel corner-blocks, the frieze and jambs reeded.

This old Limestone bench was hand carved and installed in a Large Italian countryside home along with several other benches and architectural elements. This piece has been well prese...

This weathered English Romanesque limestone capital is centuries old, dating from the Norman era of the 11th and 12th centuries. Originating from Oxfordshire, it is decoratively hand...

The tabletop is made of black Jämtland limestone – a durable and decorative type of limestone known for its strength and fine fossil patterns.

This authentic 19th century mantelpiece is made of French limestone in the elegant Louis XVI style. With refined floral motifs and classic lines, this antique fireplace is a timeless...

Dating from the mid 19th century, this original pair of natural limestone winged lion statues are a rare find. Having stood the test of time for more than 170 years, each lion is bea...

Rare Chinese Limestone Head of Buddha, Tang Dynasty, 9th Century A rare and beautifully sculpted Chinese limestone head of Buddha, carved with remarkable sensitivity and spiritual ...

Impressive and monumental in size! Mantel is from Normandy, France. Chimney breast has an 18th century carved panel inset featuring animal figures deemed the trophy of the hunt. The ...

Provenance : - Kunsthaus Heinrich Hahn, Frankfurt am Main, sale 16, June 17, 1930, lot 16. - Sotheby's, Amsterdam, Feb. 26, 2006, lot 201. HISTORIC Located between Mosell...

This old French Limestone fountain was hand carved and installed in a French countryside home. The piece has been well preserved throughout the years and was recently reclaimed by ou...

Rare Chinese Song Dynasty Carved Limestone Head of Buddha, Ca. 9th Century DIMENSIONS Height: 9 inches Width: 7 inches Depth: 7 inches ABOUT A ...

Included in this exclusive lot are complementary Italian white marble tiles in various natural marble types. Together, the black limestone and white marble create a stunning checkerb...

A rare stone chest shaped like a book, crafted circa 1840-1870 Made of solid carved Swedish limestone (Öland) with a top nobb in alabaster. The craftsmanship of this heavy piece is...

A Large European Carved Limestone Celtic Votive Head of a Male Warrior Wearing a Typical Flowing Moustache Small Beard and Curling Locks of Hair Stiffened with Lime Wash the Slit Mou...

Fabulous cast limestone sculpture bust of a Roman dignitary, possibly Caesar or Augustus. Great detailed casting of stone with an angled pose in typical Roman garb. Fantastic hair! P...

This is a phenomenal French Burgundy region bicolor hard stone fireplace chimneypiece. The rich and royal carving is astounding. It is a museum worthy piece of the Directoire period....

Stunning little fireplace surround with black marble details. 19th century period and reclaimed from a townhouse.

This gothic style architectural segment of a building facade located ion Harlem, NYC, was carved 1924-1926 by William Bradley & Son Cut Stone Contractors. In 2020, each limestone scu...

St. Jerome 347 Stridon, Croatia - 420 Bethlehem Around 1500/20 Limestone Remains of the original polychromy Height 45 cm The man with the holy name! 347 Stridon, Croation – 420 Be...

With a style-critical analysis by Dr. Arthur Saliger, former curator of the medieval department in the Belvedere, Vienna and a scientific pigment analysis by Prof. Dipl.Ing. Dr. Manf...

This gothic style architectural segment of a building facade located ion Harlem, NYC, was carved 1924-1926 by William Bradley & Son Cut Stone Contractors. In 2020, each limestone scu...

This gothic style architectural segment of a building facade located ion Harlem, NYC, was carved 1924-1926 by William Bradley & Son Cut Stone Contractors. In 2020, each limestone scu...

This gothic style architectural segment of a building facade located ion Harlem, NYC, was carved 1924-1926 by William Bradley & Son Cut Stone Contractors. In 2020, each limestone scu...

This gothic style architectural segment of a building facade located ion Harlem, NYC, was carved 1924-1926 by William Bradley & Son Cut Stone Contractors. In 2020, each limestone scu...

This gothic style architectural segment of a building facade located ion Harlem, NYC, was carved 1924-1926 by William Bradley & Son Cut Stone Contractors. In 2020, each limestone scu...

This gothic style architectural segment of a building facade located ion Harlem, NYC, was carved 1924-1926 by William Bradley & Son Cut Stone Contractors. In 2020, each limestone scu...

Gothic Limestone frieze decorated with curly foliage North of France, 14th-15th century 59,8 x 15,6x 22 cm This French Gothic limestone frieze, adorned with curling foliage, stands ...

Saint John the Baptist Central Italy, 16th century Carved limestone, traces of polychromy H 43,5 x L 24 x P 15 This remarkable carved limestone sculpture depicts Saint John the Bap...

This fossilised specimen of an extinct ammonoid cephalopod originated from the sedimentary basins of the Sahara Desert. Dating to the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 66 million...

Large Exceptional Swedish Stone Box, ca 1850 Beautiful octagon-shaped tobacco box made of Swedish limestone. With small fossils throughout the stone, and the knob made from a fossil...

A rare and beautiful antique stone trough, hand-carved from solid natural stone. Dating from the 18th century, this piece showcases the timeless craftsmanship and rustic charm typica...

Fragment of an Inscribed Stone
 France, 15th century
 Limestone
 14 × 24.5 × 5 cm This evocative limestone fragment preserves the refined vestiges of a Gothic inscription carved in ...

Pilgrim or saint Jacques figure in sculpted and polychromed limestone. He holds a calabash in his left hand. He probably held the pilgrim's staff in his missing right hand. Very beau...

Each standing at 165cm (64.96 inches) tall, these spectacular reclaimed 20th century outdoor braziers or vintage garden torchieres bring grandeur and prestige to any property. Imagin...

This beautiful hand-carved stone basin has a timeless, rustic charm. Crafted from a single block of stone, it has been worn and weathered over the years, giving it a rich, natural pa...

16th century wellhead from Venice, rare find, museum quality that needs a bit of restoration, done by us. The stone it's made out is Italian Pietra Serena.

China an ancient limestone figure of an Entertainer replete with hands holding tambourines and a top a drum, -for the afterlife- , Han dynasty 206 BC-220 AD A strongly conceived an...

These monumental limestone sphinxes, carved with the idealised visage of Pharaoh Nectanebo I (c. 379-360 BC) atop a lion’s body, are icons of ancient Egyptian culture. Depicted in th...

This sculpture has taken on a different character over time as it has weathered and the detailing has softened. Time has given it a pared down, minimalist quality juxtaposing the R...

A sensitively-modelled and well-provenanced ancient Greek waterspout in the form of a lion’s head, a notably rare example of 4th-3rd century BC Tarantine sculpture. An architectural ...

This very impressive sphinx is fully signed and dated on the plinth 'Felix Austin 1833, England'. This monumental sculpture is made of artificial limestone, an invention of F. Austi...

Gothic Corbel France, 15th century limestone 36 x 44 x 45 cm This imposing culot, carved in stone and dating from the fifteenth century, exemplifies the expressive vitality and imag...