Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 13

Italian Carved Limestone Sculpture of a Seahorse on Pedestal

About the Item

Hand-carved from a single piece of limestone, this whimsical seahorse sculpture rests on a three-piece pedestal, giving it additional presence. Sometimes called a hippocampus, this mythical creature has been depicted in such ancient civilizations as Greece, Etruscan, and Phoenician mythology. In all iterations, the cryptid is depicted with the upper body of a horse and the tail of a fish. Our seahorse is lying on a stylized sea foam, with its webbed hooves pressing against the crest of the water. Its tail is curled up on the back of the horse, tucked neatly behind the wavy mane. The pedestal has deep cavetto cornices along the top and bottom edges, while the center section has shallow carvings of rectangles with canted corners. All pieces of stone have a light gray hue with darker patination in some areas. Perfect for poolside or garden statuary, our Italian limestone seahorse on a pedestal will surely attract the attention of anyone who views it. *For shipping and transportation purposes, the pedestal is comprised of three pieces of stone, while the statue itself is a singular block. We have placed foam cushions between the sections of stone for purposes of display. The foam is not needed for installation.*
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 54 in (137.16 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 40 in (101.6 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2000s
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(One of a Kind)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    Available Now
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition with minor nicks and rubs. Limestone is a natural material that can change color with exposure to the elements. Please contact us for a photo of the current patina.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 324-141stDibs: LU906340012762

More From This Seller

View All
Finely Carved Italian Limestone Statue of a Woman Holding a Bird
Located in Dallas, TX
This finely carved statue depicts a woman holding a bird close to her chest. It was hand-carved in Italy from one block of stone. The solemn woman can be seen kneeling on her left kn...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Statues

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Large Carved Stone Lions on Pedestals, “The Sleeping and The Vigilant”
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderfully detailed interpretation of the famous Canova lions, this pair of large limestone lions on pedestals have been affectionately called The Slee...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Statues

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Carved Limestone Fountain Mascaron Spout from the Gard Region of France, 20th C
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the Gard region (a department in the South of France) during the 1900’s, this fountain mascaron spout depicts a heavily bearded man. The face, which has been carved in...
Category

20th Century French Fountains

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Pair Of Tall Carved Italian Limestone Ball Finials On Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved from Italian limestone, this pair of ball finials on pedestals measure over four feet tall. Both balls are roughly 15 inches in diameter and sit atop a square plinth. Ben...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Italian Limestone Statue of Flora on Circular Stone Pedestal
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… A beautiful depiction of the Roman goddess, Flora (her Greek counterpart is Chloris), this hand-carved Italian limestone statue depicts the youthful de...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Pair of Large Italian Carved Limestone Acorn Finials on Octagonal Plinths
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in four sections, this pair of Italian limestone acorn finials sit on robust octagonal plinths. The lower section of each ovate nut is encircled by a gadrooned calybium. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Limestone

You May Also Like

Italian Hand Carved Limestone Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
This hand carved limestone statute origins from Italy, circa 1880.  
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Statues

Materials

Limestone

Antique French Limestone Carved Cherub Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This reclaimed antique French limestone sculpture features a beautifully detailed male cherub figure, perfect for enhancing any outdoor space. Dating back to the 1880s and originatin...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Statues

Materials

Limestone

Antique Carved Limestone Statue of a Scholar
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautifully hand-carved 19th century limestone statue of a scholar. This was reclaimed from a house in Cumbria. Dating from the mid-late 19th century, the limestone is of beautiful...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Statues

Materials

Limestone

English Limestone Cherub Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a touch of history to your décor with this English Limestone Cherub Sculpture, crafted from durable limestone in 1890. This intricate carving of...
Category

Antique 18th Century Statues

Materials

Limestone

French Limestone Nobleman Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This French Limestone Nobleman Sculpture comes from France and is constructed with limestone in 1880. The sculpture is a detailed carving of a nobleman and is signed. Enhance your ho...
Category

Antique 18th Century Statues

Materials

Limestone

17th Century Carved Limestone Bust of Solon
Located in London, GB
Mounted on an 1820 solid Bardiglio marble column.
Category

Antique 17th Century British Statues

Materials

Limestone

Recently Viewed

View All