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Technique: Hand-Carved
Extraordinary Natural Stone "Pink Flowers Painting", Natural Stone
Located in South Burlington, VT
Pink flowers Extraordinary natural stone work of art, one of a kind. This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" suggestive of a likeness of flowers and another world space features light and dark colors, pinks, white, cream, yellow and dark green. This is called a dream stone Shih-Hua. They are cut from historic Dali marble...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Carved Walnut North American Iron & Leather Fireplace Bellows
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enhance your fireplace with this elegant and functional handmade bellows, crafted in North America in the late 20th century. This exquisite piece combines quality wood, brass, and le...
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Late 20th Century North American Rustic Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

17th Century French Country Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a French Country side LXIII period limestone antique fireplace mantel. This piece was standing against a doorway on the right side. Shelf can be added on demand. It still ha...
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

21st Century Black Granite Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
21st Century Black Granite Fireplace Mantlepiece The Cool Beauty Of This Hand Carved Stone Fireplace, A Versatile Choice For Period Or Modern Settings. Georgian-influenced, It Has ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Granite

Antique Carved Granite Farm Trough from Normandy, France, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Stone troughs have been used agriculturally since the Neolithic period (roughly 10000 BC to 2000 BC), not only for watering livestock but also to dry out crops. This hand-carved gran...
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19th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Granite

Large Period Louis XVI French Painted Overdoor or Headboard, circa 1790
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally an overdoor from a boiserie room at a French chateau, this large architectural was hand-carved during the Louis XVI period, circa 1790. The overdoor is roughly rectangular, with the exception of the stepped bottom molding, which would have been necessary to fit over the door frame. In the center of the overdoor is a classical urn adorned with imbricated disks and gadrooning and topped with a pinecone finial. The vessel is surrounded by an ovate border embellished with bead and reel, an oval floret, scrolls, and foliage. Two bundled leaf swags emanate from the top of the medallion, flowing in opposite directions, with crinkled ribbon loosely twirled around the greenery. An additional crinkled ribbon is wrapped around the garland just before the swag feeds through a hoop and turns downwards. Prominent molding with several thick layers surrounds the low-relief carvings, providing a nice border to the architectural panel. The wood has been painted a grayish-green color, sometimes referred to as “French gray”, which is a very neutral color that can be paired with many interior color palettes. Our Louis XVI painted overdoor...
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1790s French Louis XVI Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Paint

Carolina Rectangular Tray, Cream Onyx Stone
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The onyx quarries of the Carolina village, in the province of San Luis, Argentina, bring a fresh air and contribute to the femininity and elegance of our line for bathrooms, made up of brushes, tissue box covers, wastepaper bin, trays and soap dishes...
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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

Hand Carved Stone Trough Fountain Basin Tub Planter Firepit Container Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Trough Fountain Basin Tub Planter Firepit Container Antique LA . 18th century water Fountain Lavoir wash basin Tub of hand carv...
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18th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Limestone

A Fleur de Peche Marble and Giltwood Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A carved giltwood and marble chimneypiece in the style of Thomas Johnson (1714–1778), an English designer and master carver. With foliate c-scrolls, lozenges and a scored ground, the...
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18th Century English Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique Fireplace in Gray Stone, Birds, Flowers and Cherubs, 1800, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace in gray stone, hand carved with various figures of birds, flowers and putti, very rich in decorations, with shields and lilies in the corners, it comes from an anci...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Wood Panel with Cloud Motifs and Guardian Lion
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty carved wooden architectural panel from the 19th century, with pierced cloudy motifs and guardian lion. Hand-carved du...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

A Highly Important Empire Period Rosso Antico Chimneypiece with Portrait Reliefs
Located in London, GB
A Highly Important Empire Period Rosso Antico Chimneypiece Inset with Specimen Marble Portrait Reliefs of Roman Emperors The carved and veneered surround comprising a moulded shelf supported by a bold dentil cornice, above an inverted breakfront frieze carved with a central triglyph panel, flanked by a pair of rosettes carved in shallow relief, the frieze mounted with six carved hardstone profile portrait medallions of Roman Emperors, the stop-fluted jambs raised on moulded footblocks; in excellent condition with small restorations commensurate with age and use; the pale inclusions in the stone naturally formed. This spectacular neoclassical marble chimneypiece is carved from Rosso antico, the frieze inset with six portrait reliefs of Roman Emperors, each carved in marmo giallo on a bardiglio background, five variously incised: VESPASIANUS, TIBERIVS, OTHO, JULIUS CAESAR, TITUS. Rosso antico (marmor taenarium) is first recorded as being quarried in 1700 BC at Akra Tainaron (Cape Matapan), Greece.¹ The majority of this stone, however, was extracted throughout the Roman period, when it was one of the most coveted materials for carving due to its rich red colouring and association with highly prized Egyptian ‘Imperial’ Porphyry.² Rosso antico was chosen in antiquity for portrait busts, notably depicting Bacchic subjects such as Dionysus and satyrs due to its rich red wine colour which symbolised conviviality whilst conveying the education and cultivated taste of the owner.³ In the Renaissance, Rosso antico was also used for architectural detail on important buildings, such as the steps leading up to the choir in the medieval church of S. Prassede, and the large columns at the entrance to the Camera dell'Aurora.⁴ In 121 AD, G. Suetonius Tranquillus, secretary to Emperor Hadrian, wrote a biographical history of the first twelve emperors of Rome entitled De vita Caesarum (The Twelve Caesars). A Renaissance edition of Tranquillus’ work was published in 1470, followed by further reprints and translations into all the main European languages. Many of these were illustrated with prints of emperors taken from coins and statues, or imagined by the artist based on Tranquillus’ accounts. These interpretations were copied, in turn, by Renaissance designers for medals, Limoges enamels, and busts, as well as paintings such as the Eleven Caesars, a series of eleven half-length portraits of Roman emperors made by Titian in 1536–40 for Federico II, Duke of Mantua.⁵ These paintings were later given to King Charles I, before being passed in the Commonwealth to the Kings of Spain. Unfortunately, the series was destroyed in the catastrophic fire of 1734 at the Royal Alcazar of Madrid, and is now only known through copies and engravings.⁶ From the middle of the 17th century until the end of the 18th century, there was an insatiable demand for marble carvings, often sold as Roman or assembled from ancient fragments, thus perpetuating the reverence for antiquity that was the quintessence of the Grand Tour. Rosso antico was in extremely short supply, even after the ancient quarries at Skutari were rediscovered in 1830, and remained one of the most highly valued of all stones. Described in 1776 as ‘dark red; scarce and dear’, it was mostly used for small objects such as Grand Tour desk ornaments, inevitably using material re-cut from classical fragments, due to its rarity, as was the case with porphyry.⁷ The portrait roundels on this chimneypiece are typical of those produced in Rome and Florence in hardstones, semi-precious stones, gold, silver, bronze, and mother-of-pearl, which, being easily transportable, would be taken home from the Grand Tour to be mounted within wooden, gilded or brass frames, as fashion dictated.⁸ A group of gold portraits of Caesars, dating from around 1660, are in the Museo Nazionale del Bargello in Florence. Images of Roman emperors were not limited to Italy, England and France, however, as examples executed in Deshima for the Dutch East India Company (Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie) show. Medallions depicting Roman emperors, invariably made of black and gold Japanese hiramakie or takamakie lacquer on copper, were produced for the Dutch market at the end of the 18th century. Examples can be found in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.⁹ There are two possible sources for the Imperial profiles on the chimneypiece: the engravings of The Twelve Caesars by Marcantonio Raimondi, or the Imperatorum Imagines by Hubert Golz.¹⁰ The portrait medallions also bear remarkable resemblance to a set of eighteen carved portrait reliefs of Roman Emperors, also of marmo giallo, almost certainly bought by David Ker (1742–1811) of Portavo, Co. Down, on his Grand Tour between 1792–4 in either Florence or Rome. Ker’s diary entry for 17th October 1793 is interesting as it reveals that he was offering his brother a choice of chimneypiece designs, which further supports a Roman origin for the offered example.¹¹ Indeed, fire surrounds incorporating antique fragments had been promoted from the late 1760s by Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–78), encouraged by Rome-trained architects including Robert Adam (d.1792). One such example, inset with mythological tablets carved from Rosso antico, was acquired by the 9th Earl of Exeter from Piranesi himself for Burghley House.¹² Another can be found at Islington House, Dorset.¹³ A third, inset with giallo antico and Rosso antico, follows Piranesi’s engraved design dated 1769 for a fire surround mounted with three marble portrait reliefs.¹⁴ It should be re-emphasised that Rosso antico was so precious that it was only ever used for small tablets or details rather than an entire chimneypiece, as with the offered example; likewise, while portrait reliefs are occasionally seen on the jambs of Italian surrounds, it is exceptionally rare to see the frieze mounted with a group, especially of this scale: the combination indicates an architectural commission by an extremely wealthy patron. The sophisticated lines of this chimneypiece epitomise the French Empire influence on the Italian states at the turn of the 18th century. This idiosyncratic ‘Roman’ taste is encapsulated by that of Napoleon, who identified with Rome’s Imperial past. Napoleon’s desire to establish a visual link between himself and Roman emperors is demonstrated by the portraits of his court painter, Jacques-Louis David, inspired by portraits of Emperor Augustus. This Imperial taste extended to architecture, furniture and porcelain, the latter two of which are combined in a group of magnificent ormolu-mounted guéridons commissioned in Sèvres between 1803–11, made to immortalise Napoleon’s reign.¹⁵ The second guéridon in the series, the Table des Grands Capitaines (Table of the Great Commanders of Antiquity), commissioned in 1806, is made almost entirely of hard-paste Sèvres porcelain. The top, painted in imitation of sardonyx, is centred by a portrait cameo of Alexander the Great, surrounded by twelve smaller heads of commanders and philosophers from antiquity: Pericles, Scipio Africanus, Pompey, Augustus, Septimus Severus, Constantine, Trajan, Caesar, Mithridates, Hannibal, Themistocles and Miltiades.¹⁶ Louis XVIII presented the table to the Prince Regent (later King George IV) in 1817 as a token of appreciation for Napoleon’s defeat two years earlier, and George IV treasured it so highly that it became part of the ceremonial backdrop for all his state portraits. The table remains in the Royal Collection.¹⁷ This chimneypiece remained, until recently, in the possession of a noble Dutch family, who acquired it from the owners of a bombed Knightsbridge house in the 1940s; unfortunately, its provenance prior to this has been lost. The use of Rosso antico on this scale, inset with these splendid Imperial profile medallions, appears unparalleled. 1. J. B. Grossman, 'Looking at Greek and Roman Sculpture in Stone' (Los Angeles, 2003). Grossman states that this material was ‘...quarried in three places during antiquity: on Cape Tainaron present day Matapan on the Peloponnese of Greece; on Crete; and at the site of Iasos in Asia Minor. 2. L. Lazzarini, ‘Rosso antico and other red marbles used in antiquity: a characterization study’, Marble, Art Historical and Scientific Perspectives on Ancient Sculpture’ (1990), 237–252. C. Gorgoni, L. Lazzarini, P. Pallante, ‘New archaeometric data on Rosso antico and other red marbles used in antiquity, ASMOSIA VI, Interdisciplinary Studies on Ancient Stone’ (2002), pp. 199–206. J. Deér, trans. G.A. Gilhoff, The Dynastic Porphyry Tombs of the Norman Period in Sicily (Cambridge, 1959), p. 144. R. Gnoli, Marmora Romana (Rome, 1988), pp. 187–191. 3. A notable example is a satyr from the Emperor Hadrian's villa at Tivoli, now in the Capitoline Museum, Rome. Another is the head of a satyr in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, accession no. 2006.110. See T. Opper, Hadrian. Empire and Conflict (London, 2008), p. 165, fig. 149. 4. De Luca, Marmi antichi (Rome, 1998), p. 126. Faustino Corsi, Catalogo ragionato d’una collezione di pietre di decorazione (Rome, 1833), p. 93. 5. For related Limoges medallions, see set of ten circular Limoges enamel medallions depicting Roman emperors, en grisaille with gilding, from the workshop of Jacques I Laudin, sold Christie’s London, Fine Renaissance Bronzes and Works of Art, 19 December, 1977, lot 95. 6. See set of drawings sold Sotheby’s London, Of Royal and Noble Descent, 24 February, 2015, lot 184. 7. J. J. Ferber, Raspe’s Travels through Italy in the Years 1771–1772 (London, 1776), p. 218. 8. See Sotheby’s London, Pelham, the Public and the Private, 8 March 2016, lot 75: ‘A set of twelve mother-of-pearl cameos of Roman Emperors, Southern Italian, early 19th century’ 9. Oliver Impey, Christiaan J.A. Jörg, Cynthia Viallé, Japanese Export Lacquer 1580–1850 (Amsterdam, 2005) pp. 48–57, no. 56 & 57. 10. For a further reference, see the candlesticks by Jacques I Laudin in the Waters Art Gallery, illustrated in P. Verdier, Catalogue of the Painted Enamels of the Renaissance (Baltimore, 1967), p. 389, nos. 207 & 208. 11. John Ingamells, A Dictionary of British and Irish travellers in Italy 1701–1800 (London, 1997), pp. 572–3. 12. Oliver Impey, Four Centuries of Decorative Arts from Burghley House (Virginia, 1998), p. 53, fig. 23. 13. Country Life, 12 June, 1997, p. 162, figs. 9–11. 14. A. González-Palacios, Il Tempio del Gusto, Roma e il Regno delle due Sicilie, Vol. II (Milan, 1984), pp. 592–93, p. 260. 15. S. Grandjean, 'Napoleonic Tables...
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Early 19th Century English Empire Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Large George III Carved Wooden Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive, large scale George III carved wooden chimneypiece, circa 1800. This spectacular antique fire surround is beautifully handcarved throughout, featuring acanthus leaf and...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Oak, Pine, Wood

Hand Carved Wood / Brass North American Fireplace Bellows
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enhance your fireplace with this elegant and functional handmade bellows, crafted in North America in the mid 20th century. This exquisite piece combines quality wood, Upholstery, br...
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Mid-20th Century North American Rustic Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Italian Antique 18th Century Handcarved Polychrome Painted Pilaster Friezes
Located in Firenze, IT
This pair of Italian 18th century (early 1700) hugely decorative archictectural pilasters friezes is deeply hand carved with a wonderful compositions of fruits, flowers and leaves, the whole hand painted, lacquered and gilded. These pillars are an amazing examples of Sicilian folk art, they maybe were part of choral ensemble and now are antiques artworks...
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18th Century Italian Other Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

French Castle Fireplace Mantel In Rose And Ivory Colour Stone From Beaune
Located in Beervelde, BE
French castle fireplace surround in colourful hard-stone. This kind of stone was also used in the hotel Château de Gilly, near Dijon. Elegant and original French decorative object fo...
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18th Century French Regency Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Timeless European Bolection Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original vintage marble fireplace surround is one of a collection of 4 that was reclaimed out of a Brussels great Maison de Mait...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Baroque Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

18th Century Pair of Italian Pedestals
Located in Stockbridge, GA
18th century pair of Italian pedestals, painted and gilt, they can be used as ornaments.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Rare Gothic Castle Limestone Chimney Mantle Chateau Fireplace Hand Carved Stone
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Gothic Castle Limestone Chimney Mantle Chateau Fireplace Hand Carved Stone . A real museum / Chateau Manor mantel fireplace piece. Perfect for a R...
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15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Limestone

Niagara Teak Cornwall Chair
Located in Annville, PA
A solid teak folding chair the Niagara Teak Cornwall Chair is suitable for use either indoors or outdoors. Cleverly crafted the chair back has several different resting positions so ...
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2010s Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Teak

20th C. Grand Scale Italian Statuary Marble Jardineres
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Grand Scale hand sculpted marble planters depicting various floral elements, bows and stylized goat heads.
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Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Irish Regency Period Antique Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An Irish antique fireplace from the Regency period in Italian Carrara and Siena marbles. The jambs with demi lune reeded panels on book matched...
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Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Siena Marble

Light Reflecting French Style Antique Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine 19th century French petite Bourguignon original hard stone/limestone fireplace surround. Elegant and small for a timeless minimalistic interior with a smooth surface. Measur...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

18th Century Fine French Regency Fireplace Surround In Royal Saracolin Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a extra fine sculpted chimney piece of the French regency period, 1st half of the 18th century. The Royal Saracolin marble was used in many luxury decors of that time period....
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Mid-18th Century French Regency Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique 19th C. French Hand-Carved Limestone Cherub or Putti Garden Statue
Located in St. Louis, MO
Antique French 19th century or possibly earlier, large hand-carved limestone cherub or putti garden statue or sculpture from a very prominent and historic St. Louis estate on the grounds of St. Louis Country Club...
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

China Huge Stunning Natural Marble Stone "Painting" Magnificent Mountain Peaks
Located in South Burlington, VT
This Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone painting of a mountain range in green and white colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. It is a huge monumental masterwork of nature. Totally natural. Dimensions: Hardwood frame: 62 inches tall and 88.5 inches length Site: 54 inches tall and 80.5 inches length This marble stone painting is approximately 3/8 inch thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing a unique, incredible pattern in soft green and white colors. This unique work of art was from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone. This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve. History of Green Flower dream stone paintings...
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20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique Gothic Fire Screen w. Handpainted Earth Angle, Saints and Carved Knights
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning firescreen with a famous earth angle, two famous saint paintings and more. With meaningful 'religious art' from centuries-past being one of our specialities we were amazed, not only to find this rare and marvelous fire screen, but also because of its excellent condition. But then again, we think we see that more often, because true beauty, quality and meaningful antiques radiate something that was already there when it was created. This 'something' commands respect and this is why most people take very good care of very special pieces. Since much of what we know now about Christianity and about monastic life in its various 'forms' was given shape since the life of Christ, but possibly mostly so in Gothic / Medieval times, much of this is expressed in European Gothic Art of the past circa 8 centuries. This rare and beautiful fire screen from the early 1800s, which can also be used as a small room divider or a unique work of (decorative) art, is one of those unique Gothic antiques. The hand-carved knight sculptures are 'fun' and meaningful at the same time, because one of them looks a little desperate and the other looks more at piece and in prayer. The hand-carved winged angel in the middle/ on top seems to be overlooking this 'Gesamtkunstwerk'. What makes this antique really stand out and what also makes it complete are the three hand-painted panels inside this screen. Each of the figures portrayed here have dedicated their lifes to doing good, giving love and hope and thus healing people. In the centre is a glorious painting (in medieval style) of Earth Angel St. Raphael and the boy Tobias. The lady Saint on the right, we feel, is Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231) and the Saint on the left, we feel, is either Francis de Sales...
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Early 19th Century European Gothic Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Oak, Paint

An Exceptional Pair of 19th Century Primitive Carved Stone Wabi Sabi Planters
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb pair of natural stone hand carved 19th Century planters originating from the west country (Cornwall, England). Originally mortar pots, they are smooth on the inside and top...
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Early 19th Century English Primitive Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Granite

Antique Weathered Rectangular Granite Trough from Brittany, France, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… A large granite trough, hand-carved in Brittany, France, during the 1800s. The stone has inherent contour to the sides and a unique patination consisti...
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19th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Granite

Double-Slip Georgian Style Fireplace Surround Italian Violette Brescia Marble
Located in London, GB
Large Double-Slip Georgian Style Fireplace Surround in finest quality Italian Violette Brescia Marble. Measures: Depth: 8” – 20.3 cm External Height...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique French Fireplace of Carrara Marble with Steel Inset included
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Step back in time with our Antique French Carrara Marble Fireplace, a true gem that reflects the elegance of days gone by. The Carrara marble gives this fireplace a timeless splendor, and the beautiful cast iron insert adds a chic detail that enhances the classic look. This fireplace is not only a functional element for warmth, but also a stylish addition to any interior. Every detail is carefully crafted to ensure a sophisticated look. Add a touch of French charm to your space with this antique fireplace, where classic design and timeless beauty come together in perfect harmony. fireplace The antique fireplaces on my website have been fully restored and are available from stock. Transport and installation is made easier because the chimneys are already pre-assembled. Antique fireplaces are cleaned and re-waxed in marble, this ensures that the fireplace regains its original deep luster. This maintenance-free marble wax also provides the fireplace with a dirt and water-repellent layer. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Renzo van...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Provincial Stone Fireplace Surround From Provence Bastide
Located in Beervelde, BE
Medieval stone fireplace from the south of France. Unique fireplace surround for timeless authentic slow-living interior design project. Exceptional artempo wear and condition. This ...
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15th Century and Earlier French French Provincial Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) antique Chinese architectural elements with beautifully aged patina. circa 1900 Most impressive large scale, likely sculptural corbels from a Buddhist temple or imperial palace, late 19th / early 20th century, each intricately hand carved with very fine detailing, similarly styled pair, modeled as guardian foo lion, depicted with outstretched arched body, mouth ajar, clutching floral ball, having elaborate openwork carvings, with scattered remnants of original polychrome paint remaining. The highly decorative architectural salvaged ornamental building elements presented on custom made hand carved wooden sculpture stands...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Paint

18th Century French Louis XVI Musical Trophy Boiserie Panel in Carved Oak Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved during the reign of Louis XVI, this linden wood and oak plaque was originally a boiserie panel that would have adorned the wall of a French manor...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Oak

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. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Limestone

Italian Renaissance Style 19th Century Stone Well Head
Located in Troy, NY
Italian Istrian stone well head from the Veneto area, elaborately carved and beautifully weathered. Renaissance style, late 19th century. The two featu...
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Hand Carved Stone Column Base Pedestal Sculpture Doorstop Decorative Element LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Column Base pedestal Sculpture Doorstop Decorative Element LA . Nicely hand carved 17th century Renaissance stone column base appli...
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17th Century French Renaissance Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

China Extra Large Natural Marble Stone "Painting" Magnificent Mountain Peak
Located in South Burlington, VT
This Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone painting of a mountain range in green and white colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. It is a monumental masterwork of nature. Totally natural. Dimensions: Hardwood frame: 54 inches tall and 73 inches length Site: 46 inches tall and 65 inches length This thin marble stone painting is approximately 3/8 inch thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing a unique, incredible pattern in soft green and white colors. This unique work of art was from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone. This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve. History of Green Flower dream stone paintings: “Green Flower” dream stone paintings known in China as Shui Mo or Chinese painting stone, were cut from stone found on Shuang Yang mountain in Dali moutains Captivating compositions, they might remind us of a long string of rugged mountain caps from a distance. These dream stones are cut from a scarce regional stone yielding notoriously “fuzzy” detailed paintings. To find examples possessing clear, contrasting detail like this one is indeed a rare find. Fine stone paintings like this example are rare as access to and availability of resource material diminishes. After a thin coating of wax is carefully applied to its surface to protect and reveal its beautiful subtle colors, this stone painting is signed upper right position with poetic verse and seal of an artisan who describes its majestic beauty as Provenance: Private Chinese collection, Yunnan, China. Reference: Dreaming of Dreamstones China’s Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings, Schneible Fine Arts. Dreaming of Dreamstones – World’s first comprehensive English text publication covers China’s extraordinary natural Stone Paintings, by author and dream stone lecturer Douglas Schneible...
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20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

A Giallo di Siena, Africano and Portoro Nero Marble Chimneypiece, Rome, c.16
Located in London, GB
No doubt originally intended for a palatial interior, this elegant chimneypiece is carved in three different specimens of prized coloured marbles: yellow Marmo Giallo Siena, a favour...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Black Belgian Marble and Onyx Decorative Vintage Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A Noir de Mazy en Onyx marble combination vintage fireplace surround from the Louis Phillipe period, 19th century. Measures: 130 cm exterior width 51.18 inch 105 cm exterior heigh...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Bleu Stone Planter
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 19th century Belgium bluestone planter.
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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Granite

Exceptional Massive Cheminee Antique In Grey Hard Stone From France
Located in Beervelde, BE
Naif French country original antique chimney piece with Royal proportions that was built in the Regency period,18th century. It can be built with an upper ...
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Early 18th Century French Regency Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Set Of 2 Outdoor Barstools Carved From a Single Block Of Scented Cedar Wood
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Crafted from a single block of fragrant cedar wood, this stool boasts an all-natural construction. Perfectly suited for bar counters or reception areas, its ergonomic seat and footre...
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2010s Italian Modern Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Cedar

21st Century Victorian Carved Corbel Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
21st Century Victorian Carved Corbel Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece. Hand Carved From Italian Statuary White Marble Made In England. Based On A Late Victorian Early Edwardian Design. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Late Victorian Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Statuary Marble

Hand Carved Wood / Brass North American Fireplace Bellows
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enhance your fireplace with this elegant and functional handmade bellows, crafted in North America in the late 20th century. This exquisite piece combines quality wood, brass, and le...
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20th Century North American Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Large Teak Wood Root Hand-Carved Organic Sculpture Sphere
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Impressive organic teak wood root shaped into a sphere sculpture. This large heavy natural teak root sculpture sphere has been hand-carved from reclaimed natural teak wood root sphere to create this perfect beauty sculpture. The inner root has been left to its natural beautiful state, while the outer section has been polished to produce a visually stunning contrast. By leaving the live edge it gives the inner surface of the ball a unique organic shape and preserves its natural beauty. This is a great piece of hand carved teak wood ball...
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Late 20th Century Asian Organic Modern Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Teak

Very Rare Exceptional Statuary Clear White Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This exceptional Statuary marble fireplace is an absolute gem. This Statuary is an Italian marble type. This particular piece of marble is totally whit out veins. The same marble ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Statuary Marble

Scarce Anglo Indian British Colonial Brass Mounted Wooden Log Pail Bucket
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most charming antique Anglo Indian British Colonial brass bound hand turned hollowed log bucket. Early 19th century, India, handmade during the British rule on the Indian...
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Early 19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Impressive Limestone Bolection Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very impressive moulded bolection fireplace in French limestone. This limestone is called "Buxy" and comes from the area of Beaune in France. The moulding, dimensions and ratio are ...
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2010s Dutch Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

18th Century Hand Carved Stone Garden Column Architectural Elements Decorative
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th Century Hand Carved Stone Garden Column Architectural Elements Decorative . Nicely hand carved late 17th Early 18th century single stone columns sitting on Square Base pedestal ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Concrete, Cement, Limestone

China Huge Natural Marble Stone "Painting" Mountain scape
Located in South Burlington, VT
This Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone painting of a mountain range in green and white colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. It is a monumental masterwork of nature. Totally natural. Dimensions: Hardwood frame: 38 inches tall and 78 inches length Site: 30 inches tall and 70 inches length This thin marble stone painting is approximately 3/8 inch thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing a unique, incredible pattern in soft green and white colors. This unique work of art was from historic Dali marble...
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20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

18th Century Exceptional European Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exceptional original Louis XVI period, 18th century, antique fireplace surround in a Yellow Italian marble. Exceptional little jewel. Easy on the eye which will catch everyone's atte...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique Monumental Stone Fireplace Mantle, 16th Century from Italian Castle
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique monumental fireplace, of great value and great size, in beige stone carved entirely by hand, wavy legs and protruding hat with large molure, built in the late 1500s / early 1...
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16th Century Italian Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

19 Century Hand Carved Italian Wood Columns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant Pair of hand Carved wood Columns, probably from Italian , great object of art for display.
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19th Century Italian Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Louis XV Potoro Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Southall, GB
French Rococo Louis XV fireplace mantel made in a superb Potoro marble. Hand carved molded shelf above a paneled frieze, centered by an elaborate scrolle...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique Grey Stone Fountain, Hand-Carved, 18th Century, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fountain in gray stone, hand-carved with the name of the country it comes from, built entirely by hand in the late 18th century, from France....
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Late 18th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

18th Century Original Pink Stone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This one of a kind antique fireplace surround was made out of a burgundy hard stone and reflects an Italian style. Measures; 151 cm EW 59,45" 117 cm EH 46,06" 123 cm IW 48,42" ...
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18th Century French Régence Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Jules Cantini Jaspe Du Var Rose Marble Fireplace For High-End Design Decor
Located in Beervelde, BE
Phenomenal mantel from Jules Cantini. The marble is called the Jaspe Du Var Rose. In the right panel you see a seal from the world known Jules Cantini workhouse. The Cantini museum i...
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Hand-Carved Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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