Antique Marbles

Viot and named also « The Algerian Onyx-Marbles Co. », refering to the quarries of onyx the firm exploited near Oran, set up Boulevard des Italiens N.24, in Paris.

Antique Louis XVI Fireplace in grey marble with gold threading in the decorations. Grey marbles, with their elegant veining, are able to bring a note of elegance to any environment.

Artist: After Guillaume Coustou, French (1677-1746) Title: Cheval de Marly Medium: Bronze Sculpture, signature inscribed Size: 22 x 19 x 9 in. (55.88 x 48.26 x 22.86 cm) This be...

This remarkable piece is composed of meticulously hand-laid tesserae made from colored marbles and semi-precious stones, forming an intricate array of floral motifs.

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...

Equally prized were tabletops where micromosaics were combined with inlays of fine marbles, known as commesso. Here, we present a significant example of this type.

Antique Mantle Fireplace in white Carrara marble with red marble inlays, original Louis XVI, Brightly colored and contrasting marbles were used to create surprising and unusual firep...

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...

Marble slips can be supplied for the interior, we have various marbles to choose from. Circa 1880

The piece of furniture has been crafted in the Japonisme style with three legs in solid walnut wood with gilding accents and carved white marbles inserts, fully decorated with orient...

The circular top decorated with various specimen marbles including Rosso antico, serpentino, Giallo antico, Palombino, Malachite , Granito, Carrara .. ecc.

Three elegantly curved supports lead upwards to finely chased Ormolu rooster masks linked together with hanging floral garlands to frame the handsome two-toned urn in Vert de Patrici...

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...

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. 230mm by 175mm (platemark)...

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. 235mm by 145mm (platemark)...

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. 235mm by 170mm (platemark)...

With shell and acanthus detailing throughout, supporting a fine pietra dura marble top. The top in various marbles & hardstones, with a shaped carnelian edge, with a central floral d...

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 fine arched Belgian black marble panels to the doors are inset with shaded agates, marbles and rare hardstones, depicting vases issuing flowers in high relief.

This large table features a beautiful later marble top inlaid with Various marbles including Sienna and Verde Antico, on a conforming giltwood base decorated with bellflower swags, p...

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...

The Specimen Pietra Dura Marble Armorial Top By Joseph Darmanin of Malta The shaped circular top finely inlaid with the arms of General Robert Edward King, 1st Viscount Lorton (1773...

Stunning Pietre dure Top The Top lobed edge with radiating Specimen Marbles.

Bikoff collection, Italy circa 1870 Made with different marbles.

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...

French Art Deco Clock Set by M Schnerb, Paris This impressive Art Deco Clock Set is formed in a pentagon shape of contrasting marbles and a decorative floral garland in brass at th...

Pure white marble has been the favoured material for statuarios (sculptors) since the ancient Romans started quarrying material from the Alpuan Alps in the first century BC. Fine and...

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 plaques displays exceptional and intricately detailed inlaid blooming flowers in an urn with a an exquisite array of semi precious stones all set on a black Belgian marble backgr...

It is created from wood and features hand-drilled holes for marbles, and beautiful blue paint on the sides and back.

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 rediscovery of ancient marbles in early sixteenth-century Rome—such as the Laocoön—revived an intense interest in classical models.

With meticulous craftsmanship, the painted surface masterfully mimics the texture and veining of various marbles, achieving an effect that is both sophisticated and striking.

A model of a similar African Venus, mounted in floor lamp, has been exposed by Marnyhac during the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1878 (see picture) Marnyhac et Cie was used as th...

Hand crafted mosaic inlay using blue lapis lazuli and an assortment of semiprecious stones and marbles decorated with colorful floral reserves over a dramatic black ground.

Pair of erotic bronzes representing a Chinese couple resting on a base composed of three different marbles: cherry red, carrara white and finally black.

A late 18th century George III period Irish Chimneypiece executed in Statuary white and Convent Siena marbles. The shelf with a typically Irish moulded edge.

A George III Irish, fireplace surround, in old English marble with a wide breakfront shelf, inlays of convent sienna and breche Violette marbles to the Jambs. The centre tablet with ...

The impressive Pietra Dura marble top with mottled edges displays a symmetrical pattern of varied marbles having scrolling movements as well as straight lines along the edges.

A fine Victorian parcel-gilt cast iron and specimen marble table, stamped 'THE ROTHERHAM', the top inlaid with marbles to a geometric design, c.1870-1880.

An antique Regency period fireplace in Bardiglio and statuary white marbles. The reeded and molded panels on the jambs surmounted by end blocks of carved classical urns in statuary m...

The tops of the two cabinets are made of different marbles: one is white marble, and the other is grey 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...

These earrings are handmade by our goldsmiths, using ancient Roman marbles, red porphyry and green porphyry from Greece, called by the ancient Roman marble workers "Serpentino".

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...

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 white Carrara marble crown is jeweled with other marble inlays of Vert de Patricia, Sienna and Rosso Marbles. The peeks of the crown showcase a wonderful Fleur de Lys shape and e...

This marble is one of the most important marbles of Italy and has almost become synonymous with the splendor of Venice.

A good and unusual pair of bird’s-eye maple commodes by Zignago & Picasso, each of rectangular form with cut corners and four drawers, with the original grey marbles set into the top...

Napoleon III French two marbles mantel clock late 19th century circa 1890.

Ebay Category: There is some light fritting to the marbles edges. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear throughout, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected...

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...

"A method of inlaying coloured marbles or semi-precious stones into a stone base, often in geometric or flower patterns...."

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...

In the foreground a group of children play marbles by a dog as two women chat by a log. Meanwhile, a horse and cart is shown entering the village alongside a barn.

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...

The use of multiple colored marbles combined with detailed gilt-bronze mounts is consistent with the elaborate presentation clocks of the time.

Monumental pair of obelisks veneered with following marbles:  pink marble of the Pyrenees, blue Turquin and yellow of Siena.

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...