Antique Marbles

From 1857, he made regular sendings to the Salon and became famous thanks to the success of large marbles, such as the "Bacchante" exhibited at the Salon in 1863, and acquired by Nap...

A large George III Irish Chimneypiece In Statuary and Siena marbles. The Pilaster jambs centred with panelled Siena, the frieze again with Siena panels flanking a centre tablet of ca...

The square paperweight with specimen marbles inset in yellow marble ground.

Used as far back as the 13th century, it is considered as one of the hardest marbles in the world. Swedish Green was frequently used in French interiors of the period due to its var...

At the same time, the geometric center with its radiating wedges of specimen marbles is closely aligned with Roman taste for sample compositions of rare marbles arranged into strict ...

From 1857, he made regular sendings to the Salon and became famous thanks to the success of large marbles, such as the "Bacchante" exhibited at the Salon in 1863, and acquired by Nap...

An unusual George III style chimneypiece executed in 6 different English marbles. The pilaster jambs of Derbyshire fossil marble with Ashburton marble panels to front and foot bloc...

The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and colored marbles. In Florence, the Chapel of the Medici at San L...

From 1857, he made regular sendings to the Salon and became famous thanks to the success of large marbles, such as the "Bacchante" exhibited at the Salon in 1863, and acquired by Nap...

Surrounding the board is a segmented border of additional marbles in various geometric arrangements, forming a complementary mosaic that both frames and elevates the central field.

A wonderful large early 19th Century Grand Tour specimen marble centre table, segmented with 140 rare marbles.Raised on a bold, carved giltwood monopodium with plinth base and sunken...

These are finished on top with blue grey marbles.

Invented in Italy in the 17th century, the scagliola technique involves combining gypsum, pigments and glue together to form highly convincing imitations of figured stones or marbles...

Invented in Italy in the 17th century, the scagliola technique involves combining gypsum, pigments and glue together to form highly convincing imitations of figured stones or marbles...

The mahogany crossbanded octagonal top with a beaded edge and inset with a star design using specimen marbles, raised on a reeded and leaf carved ring turned column on a concave sid...

The Marble Arch in London and the Duomo di Siena are also made from this stone, as are the interiors of Manila Cathedral, the cold-white marbles of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and the ca...

A stunning pair of Italian game or center tables, each featuring a magnificent pietra dura (hardstone) marble top depicting an intricate chessboard design surrounded by geometric bor...

Henning's original slate models taken from the Elgin Marbles were obtained by the British Museum in 1938.

The central image is surrounded by a geometric border of richly varied marbles and hardstones, each segment individually cut and fitted, creating a rhythmic frame that highlights the...

From 1857, he made regular sendings to the Salon and became famous thanks to the success of large marbles, such as the "Bacchante" exhibited at the Salon in 1863, and acquired by Nap...

One cabinet is open with two shelves and the other has a door with a space where people used to store their chamber pot. One of the marbles was broken but has been professionally and...

From 1857, he made regular sendings to the Salon and became famous thanks to the success of large marbles, such as the "Bacchante" exhibited at the Salon in 1863, and acquired by Nap...

Tomlinson, of Ashford, Derbyshire, one of the many ingenious manufacturers of the native spars and marbles of the county, contributes, among other articles, the Table here engraved. 

From 1857, he made regular sendings to the Salon and became famous thanks to the success of large marbles, such as the "Bacchante" exhibited at the Salon in 1863, and acquired by Nap...

As the essential redistribution hub for precious marbles arriving from Greece, Asia Minor, and Egypt, the Serenissima allowed its craftsmen — the tagiapiera, or stone-carvers — acces...

Featuring a simple structure, it's crafted from two different colored marbles for a dramatic effect. The distinctive black marble with light veining alternates with the white marble ...

The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and colored marbles. In Florence, the Chapel of the Medici at San L...

The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and colored marbles. In Florence, the Chapel of the Medici at San L...

'Endymion' Photogravure from a collection of photogravures depicting Greek and Roman marbles and bronzes in the British museum. Plate number above top right corner of the image. 1...

'Germania' Photogravure from a collection of photogravures depicting Greek and Roman marbles and bronzes in the British museum. Plate number above top right corner of the image. 2...

'Asclepios' Photogravure from a collection of photogravures depicting Greek and Roman marbles and bronzes in the British museum. Plate number above top right corner of the image. ...

'Nereid' Photogravure from a collection of photogravures depicting Greek and Roman marbles and bronzes in the British museum. Plate number above top right corner of the image. 260...

'Westmacott Boy' Photogravure from a collection of photogravures depicting Greek and Roman marbles and bronzes in the British museum. Plate number above top right corner of the imag...

From 1857, he made regular sendings to the Salon and became famous thanks to the success of large marbles, such as the "Bacchante" exhibited at the Salon in 1863, and acquired by Nap...

'Apotheosis of Homer' Photogravure from a collection of photogravures depicting Greek and Roman marbles and bronzes in the British museum. Plate number above top right corner of the...

'Maenad in Frenzy' Photogravure from a collection of photogravures depicting Greek and Roman marbles and bronzes in the British museum. Plate number above top right corner of the im...

'Mausolos and Artemesia' Photogravure from a collection of photogravures depicting Greek and Roman marbles and bronzes in the British museum. Plate number above top right corner of ...

'Choiseul-Gouffier Apollo' Photogravure from a collection of photogravures depicting Greek and Roman marbles and bronzes in the British museum. Plate number above top right corner o...

'Apollo from Cyrene' Photogravure from a collection of photogravures depicting Greek and Roman marbles and bronzes in the British museum. Plate number above top right corner of the ...

'Diadumenos of Vaison' Photogravure from a collection of photogravures depicting Greek and Roman marbles and bronzes in the British museum. Plate number above top right corner of th...

The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and colored marbles. In Florence, the Chapel of the Medici at San L...

'Harpy Tomb, West Side' Photogravure from a collection of photogravures depicting Greek and Roman marbles and bronzes in the British museum. Plate number above top right corner of t...

'Head of a Gaul' Photogravure from a collection of photogravures depicting Greek and Roman marbles and bronzes in the British museum. Plate number above top right corner of the imag...

'Caryatid of the Erechtheum' Photogravure from a collection of photogravures depicting Greek and Roman marbles and bronzes in the British museum. Plate number above top right corner...

'Sculptured Drum, Temple of Artemis, Ephesus' Photogravure from a collection of photogravures depicting Greek and Roman marbles and bronzes in the British museum. Plate number above...

'Equestrian Torso from the Mausoleum' Photogravure from a collection of photogravures depicting Greek and Roman marbles and bronzes in the British museum. Plate number above top rig...

Pair of Napoleon III bamboo shelves by Perret & Vibert. Different marbles on each shelf. France, circa 1860.

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s Striking and highly characteristic Art Deco bookends from the 1920s, crafted in a sophisticated combination of marble...

Affectionally known as Aberdeen’s answer to Indiana Jones, Walkden contributed enormously to research through his papers and talks on British marbles, minerals and fossils. Highly re...

This fine pietra dura picture is made up of approximately sixty separate pieces of hand-cut and shaped different marbles, all selected for their colour and natural representation of ...

Their harmonious contrast of Carrara and Siena marbles highlights the Italian use of stone carving and the Roman iconography.

Full figure in various marbles and hardstones, in a display box. The sculpture depicts a young man in traditional dress, portrayed holding a gilt metal samovar with both hands.

These powerful and large-scale bust are made from the finest quality marbles available in the 1850's. The heads are made from impeccably carved white Carrara marble, and the chests a...

Godward renders an extraordinary array of marbles and hardstones throughout, with the delightful detail of an agate oculus window shining above the figure's head.

Above is a single drawer accented by an Ormolu pull below the stunning specimen marble top showcasing thirty two different marbles.

The architectural case is crafted from richly colored marbles in deep red, cream, ochre, and black veining, arranged in bold geometric patterns typical of the Art Deco period.

Noticeable Repair of marbles edge.

From 1857, he made regular sendings to the Salon and became famous thanks to the success of large marbles, such as the "Bacchante" exhibited at the Salon in 1863, and acquired by Nap...

The circular pietra dura inlaid top features a dazzling array of semi-precious stones and marbles — including lapis lazuli, malachite, porphyry, and Siena marble — meticulously arran...

After having visited Paris to arrange for the return of Italian art treasures plundered by the French, he went to London ( 1815 ) to give his opinion on the Elgin Marbles. The succes...