Stone Decorative Objects

Period: 18th Century and Earlier

Material: Stone

Pair of 14th Century Cast Iron Fence Post Fragments

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A rare pair of French cast iron fence post fragments dating back to the 1300’s. A long sprouting flower is wrapped around the flat column post, recently set in concrete bases. Sold a...

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15th Century and Earlier French Other Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Cast Stone, Concrete

Pair of 14th Century Cast Iron Fence Post Fragments

Japanese antique stone Buddha “Nyoirin Kannon”/1750-1850/Edo period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This Buddha is called "nyoi-rin-kannon" in Japanese. It is a Buddha statue that grants wishes as you wish and removes suffering. This sitting figure with his hands on his cheeks show...

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Stone

Japanese antique stone Buddha “Nyoirin Kannon”/1750-1850/Edo period

Pyrite Fool's Gold Sphere Peru Natural Specimen

Located in Forney, TX

A visually striking Peruvian Pyrite sphere! Fairly large and heavy, this massive sphere of brillant metallic Pyrite is a study in duality, with a large section of the exterior surfac...

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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Hollywood Regency Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Pyrite

Pyrite Fool's Gold Sphere Peru Natural Specimen

Italian 17 Century Marble Panel with Madonna and Child

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful 17 century marble panel with a Madonna and child. Gorgeous period piece with great patina. Italy circa 1650. Weathered and small losses. Measurement include the wooden pe...

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17th Century Italian Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Marble

Italian 17 Century Marble Panel with Madonna and Child

18th Century Italian Cross with Smoky Quartz Crystals and Druzy Petrified Wood

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian brown and gilded cross adorned with smoky quartz crystals and druzy petrified wood. The smoky quartz crystals are from Madagascar and druzy petrified wood from t...

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Stone Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Quartz

18th Century Italian Cross with Smoky Quartz Crystals and Druzy Petrified Wood

Large Heavy Rectangular Carved Marble Relief of Madonna and Baby Jesus

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a large heavy rectangular carved marble relief of the Madonna and Baby Jesus. It depicts a caring Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus with her ...

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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Marble

Large Heavy Rectangular Carved Marble Relief of Madonna and Baby Jesus

Pyrite Suns with White Fossil Ferns in a Black Slate Matrix

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Pyrite Suns with white fossil fern in a black slate matrix. Found 300 feet deep in coal mines in a narrow seam of shale lying on top of the coal vein. Resea...

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15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Pyrite

Pyrite Suns with White Fossil Ferns in a Black Slate Matrix

William Shakespeare Sandstone Bust

Located in Darlington, GB

A truly wonderful carved sandstone bust of William Shakespeare, late 18th/early 19th century. This large sculpture of Shakespeare possesses a sensational weathered patina and is a fine display of stonemasonry. Intriguingly, related versions by John Cheere...

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Late 18th Century British Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Sandstone

William Shakespeare Sandstone Bust

12C Vishnu Dark Grey Sandstone Carving

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Indian Antiquity from the 12th Century, namely, a Vishnu Dark Grey Sandstone Carving. From Central India. This piece has impeccable Provenance ! It ...

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15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Sandstone

12C Vishnu Dark Grey Sandstone Carving

French Louis XVI 'cercle a tournant' clock

Located in HAARLEM, NL

Very unusual and important finely chased and gilt French Pendule ’Cercle a tournant’. Louis XVI circa 1780. This ‘Cercle a tournant’ clock symbolising THE ALTAR OF VENUS . The revolving dial indicates hours in Arabic numbers alternated with finely cut and assembled paste rosettes. Mounted in a tuncated column decorated with a ribbon-tied laurel torus, a leaf frieze and a shield whose medallion at one bore engraved initials surmounted by a German Prince’s crown...

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18th Century Antique Stone Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI 'cercle a tournant' clock

Early 16th century bust of Saint Barbara, School of Troyes, Champagne

Located in PARIS, FR

Bust of Saint Barbara School of Troyes, Champagne Circa 1520-1530 Partially polychrome limestone h. 13 in., w. 12.6 in., d. 9.84 in. This remarkable stone sculpture belongs to the traditional Champagne repertoire from the first third of the 16th century. Saint Barbara is one of the most venerated saints in Champagne during the Renaissance. The very small corpus of saints sculpted in the region during the Renaissance only includes Saints Marguerite or Savine, or anonymous saints, and is mainly dominated by numerous Saints Beards. In the guise of a sweet and kind young girl, the Saint has an oval face with a high domed forehead, almond-shaped eyes with modestly lowered eyelids. The long, wavy middle-parted locks of hair flow down either side of her shoulders. A beaded crown sits atop her slightly inclined head. She is dressed in a dress with a square neckline and an open coat covering the shoulders. The tower, symbol of suffering, which serves as an attribute of the young martyr, is in the form of a dovecote tower in cut stone with a conical roof covered with flat tiles, pierced by a dormer window and equipped with a large arched door . As an essential attribute, the integrity of the tower displaying the door at its base indicates that our sculpture, although executed as a bust, could in no way constitute a fragment of a larger statue. The work of a talented anonymous sculptor from the Troyes region, our Saint Barbara with a delicate face and meditative expression reveals all her inner grace and arouses emotion and offer a feeling of benevolence. The essential effects that the artists sought to transmit through their artistic creations, but above all spiritual. Saint Barbara There is no certain historical data on Barbara who probably died a martyr at the beginning of the 4th century. However, its story is located in Turkey during the persecutions of Maximilian. The figure of the saint became legendary following the compilation of the acts of her life in the 7th century and the subsequent publication of “The Golden Legend...

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16th Century French Gothic Antique Stone Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Early 16th century bust of Saint Barbara, School of Troyes, Champagne

18th Century Italian Cross with Tangerine Crystals on a Crystal Cluster Base

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

18th century Italian cross adorned with tangerine quartz crystals on a tangerine quartz and crystal cluster base. The crucifix originally came from a church in Tuscany. The crystal quartz points replicate the original sunrays or halo around the cross. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece and the period shows that the Italian cross is originally 18th century. The 18th century Italian cross has been preserved and transformed into a figurative, contemporary work of art. With the combination of the precious minerals, the church artifact...

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Stone Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Quartz

18th Century Italian Cross with Tangerine Crystals on a Crystal Cluster Base

Tree Agate Sculpture on Stand, Brazil, Prehistoric

Located in New York, NY

Brazilian tree agate mounted on stand "Tree agate is also known as dendritic agate. Dendrites are crystal inclusions that develop in foliage or tree branch-like patterns." "Tree-...

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15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Agate

Tree Agate Sculpture on Stand, Brazil, Prehistoric

Italian 15th Century Marble Fragment

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stunning 15th century cross fragment from Northern Italy. Beautifully carved from marble with a fabulous patina. A wonderful art piece.

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Stone Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Italian 15th Century Marble Fragment

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Candlesticks with Beautiful Patina Late 18th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

A pair of Swedish Gustavian candlesticks with beautiful patina. Probably made in Stockholm during the 1780s-1790s. The candlesticks have minor marks, chips and discolorations (see...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Stone Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Candlesticks with Beautiful Patina Late 18th Century

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17th Century Italy Sculpture Stone Lion Holding a Monkey

Located in Epfach, DE

17th Century sculpture stone lion holding a monkey. This very decorative Piece was once built into a building as a striking focal point. The depictio...

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17th Century Baroque Antique Stone Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

17th Century Italy Sculpture Stone Lion Holding a Monkey

Element of Gothic Architecture, France or Flanders, 15th Century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Element of gothic architecture France or Flanders, 15th century Measures: 48 x 50 x 17 cm This element of limestone architecture representing two angels above a Gothic pointed arch, was probably the crowning of a stone tabernacle. Dressed in an alb tightened at the waist by a belt, the angels keep in their hands the instruments of passion: the crown of thorns, the ladder to descend from the cross...

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15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Limestone

Element of Gothic Architecture, France or Flanders, 15th Century

Amethyst Purple Druze Quartz with Calcite Formation

Located in London, GB

This delightful mineral sculpture has an unusual shape, formed of an almost complete geode, whose frontal portion wraps around like an arm, protecting the attractive “calcite” formation at its centre. The calcite is very clear and allows us to see the beautiful combination of colours behind. The edges are polished, revealing a vibrant combination of grey-blue agate, green celadonite, red-pink jasper...

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15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Stone Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Amethyst Purple Druze Quartz with Calcite Formation

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Monumental Stone Capital Decorated with Coat of Arms, France, 15th Century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Monumental stone capital carved in high relief with foliage and a central coat of arms. France, 15th century 34 x 49 x 47 cm Provenance : Georges Demotte collection, then André Macé, see the photo taken by Demotte in his workshop around 1930. The foliage that surrounds the central ecu with the details of the stems, ribs and lobes shows a naturalistic attention characteristic of 15th century ornamental carving. This large capital with vegetable decoration was made during the 15th century in France, probably for a castle as it suggests the presence of the central shield, originally painted and gilded. The work reveals the exceptional virtuosity of Gothic sculptors who tried giving the illusion of the flexibility of stems and leaves. The kale, which here surrounds the central shield, is a plant characteristic of the exuberance of the flora of the Flamboyant Gothic. This beautiful capital comes from the collection of Georges Joseph Demotte (1877-1923) famous art dealer of Belgian origin specialized in Medieval...

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15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Stone, Limestone

Monumental Stone Capital Decorated with Coat of Arms, France, 15th Century

Stunning Unusually Shaped White Quartz with Stalactite Formation

Located in London, GB

A stunning formation of white quartz on a wooden Stand. This beautiful and delicate piece presents a white quartz formation inside a geode. Al...

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15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Stunning Unusually Shaped White Quartz with Stalactite Formation

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Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Dupasquier À Paris

Located in Warsaw, PL

The outstanding mantel clock is in the style of Louis XV – Louis Seize (1774-1792). Royal breath appears in each motif. Almost the entire upper part of the clock is inlaid with ormol...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Stone Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Dupasquier À Paris

Crystal Center Thin Slice Agate Sculpture, Brazil, Prehistoric

Located in New York, NY

Brazilian thin slice of agate mounted on a custom steel stand. Agate is a banded form of finely-grained, microcrystalline Quartz. The lovely color patterns and banding make this t...

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15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Agate

Crystal Center Thin Slice Agate Sculpture, Brazil, Prehistoric

Moroccan Crinoid Fossil about 450 Million Years Old

Located in Chicago, IL

Moroccan fossil named Crinoid, which are about 450 million years old. Crinoid fossils, or sea lilies are members of the Echinodermata phylum. Our Crinoi...

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15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Stone Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Moroccan Crinoid Fossil about 450 Million Years Old

Grey Concentric Circles Agate Sculpture on Stand, Brazil, Prehistoric

Located in New York, NY

Grey Brazilian thick slice of agate mounted on a steel stand. Agate is a banded form of finely-grained, microcrystalline Quartz. The lovely color patterns and banding make this tr...

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15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Agate

Grey Concentric Circles Agate Sculpture on Stand, Brazil, Prehistoric

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carrara Marble Urn Vases on Pedestals

Located in Firenze, IT

Pair of Italian (probably Florence) 18th century white Carrara marble campana shaped vases, extremely decorative architectural pieces both for indoor or outdoor use dating back to Ne...

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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carrara Marble Urn Vases on Pedestals

15th/16th Century Italian Carved Polychrome Limestone Crest

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of an Italian polychrome carved limestone crest architectural element with seven carved diamonds, perhaps from over a doorway or window, probably dating to the 15th or...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Stone Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone, Marble

15th/16th Century Italian Carved Polychrome Limestone Crest

Torso of Buddha, Kingdom of Ayutthaya, '1350-1767', 17th Century

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Torso of Buddha Kingdom of Ayutthaya (1350-1767), 17th century. Carved sandstone, height (including base) 64 cm. Provenance: The Sassoon...

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17th Century Thai Minimalist Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Sandstone

Torso of Buddha, Kingdom of Ayutthaya, '1350-1767', 17th Century

Japanese Edo Carved Stone Bodhisattva Sculptures

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Edo period pair of carved stone female Bodhisattva sculptures, hand painted. The pair has incised markings on their backs and was made in circa 1...

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1750s Japanese Edo Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Stone

Japanese Edo Carved Stone Bodhisattva Sculptures

Monumental Burmese Ava Style Marble Head of the Buddha, 17th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A large carved, lacquered and gilt Ava style marble head of the Buddha, Burma (now Myanmar), 17th century. Originally part of what must have been a monumental Buddha...

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Mid-17th Century Burmese Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Marble

Monumental Burmese Ava Style Marble Head of the Buddha, 17th Century

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Carrara and Black Marble Ormolu Portico Mantle Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

Late 18th century Carrara and black marble ormolu mantel clock, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals signed „Poudra à Paris“, surmounted by ...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Carrara and Black Marble Ormolu Portico Mantle Clock

Pair of 18th Century Ormolu and Marble Vases

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Beautiful pair of 18th century French ormolu and marble vases.

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Marble

Pair of 18th Century Ormolu and Marble Vases

“Cercles Tournants” Louis XVI Mantel Clock, Bronze Attributed to Gouthière

By Pierre Gouthiere

Located in Paris, FR

Important white marble “Cercles Tournants” mantel clock. Gilt bronze mounts attributed to Pierre Gouthière. Paris, Louis XVI period, circa 1775...

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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

“Cercles Tournants” Louis XVI Mantel Clock, Bronze Attributed to Gouthière

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Busts of Caligula & Tiberius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved sandstone busts of Caligula & Tiberius, 17th-18th century, Denmark.

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Late 17th Century German Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Sandstone

Busts of Caligula & Tiberius

17th century Louis XIV Stone Sculpture of Playing Children

Located in Troy, NY

Important and very charming stone group of one child watching over his sleeping companion, in the spirit of the "Marmousets" along the "Allee d'Eau" and th...

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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Stone Decorative Objects

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Limestone

17th century Louis XIV Stone Sculpture of Playing Children

African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You

It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.

With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production

Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.

Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself

The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.

8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants

The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.

Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers

Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.

These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life

Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.

This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other

Ceramist Roberto Lugo brings a street-art sensibility to a dainty serving vessel while paying homage to his artistic heroes.

This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists

Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.