Stone Decorative Objects

onyx green marble 1950s jewelry box with Brass foot.

Offered is a luminescent Tibetan "offering" bowl of "Jiuquan" made from fine Qilian-shan jade through the process of being delicately ground and polished. Held up to the light, the b...

A Large European Carved Limestone Celtic Votive Head of a Male Warrior Wearing a Typical Flowing Moustache Small Beard and Curling Locks of Hair Stiffened with Lime Wash the Slit Mouth Open as if in Command Circa 1st Century BC - 1st Century AD Size: 31cm high, 22cm wide, 25cm deep - 12¼ ins high, 8¾ ins wide, 9¾ ins deep / 42cm high - 16½ ins high (with base) From about 500 BC, first Greek and later Roman historians mention peoples living in a large area of non-mediterranean Europe as Celts. These classical chroniclers seem to have recognised these communities as having sufficient shared cultural traditions to justify their being given a common name, ‘Keltoi’ by the Greeks, and ‘Celtae’ or ‘Galli’ by the Romans. The earliest allusions to Celts by such Greek historians as Herodotus (485 - 425 BC) were followed by Polybius (200 - 118 BC) and Livy (59 BC - AD 17) who discuss the expansion of the Celts from their central European homelands during the 4th and 3rd centuries BC. They document the presence of Celts in Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Asia Minor, specifically central Turkey. They testify to the successful Roman resistance to the Celts in Italy, after the ignominy of the sacking of Rome by them in 387 BC, and describe the huge defeat suffered by the Celts at the battle of Telemon in northern Italy in 225 BC. The Celts in Greece who sacked the sacred site of Delphi in 279 BC were defeated by King Antigonos Gonatas of Macedon in 278 - 277 BC and in Turkey by Altalus of Pergamon in 240 BC. The Celts in Spain fell under the shadow of Rome from 2nd Century BC and the Celtic heartland known by the Romans as ‘Gaul’ was conquered by the Romans under Julius Caesar in the mid 1st Century BC. Britain was not referred to as Celtic by the ancient historians, but Caesar recognised the close similarities between Britain and Gaul especially in their political organisation. Tacitus (55 - 120 AD) and others chronicled the conquest of Britain between 43 and 84 AD some mentioning the fierce nature of the Celts who went into battle naked. Celtic art therefore belongs to an artistic tradition in the early history of Europe which is no less important than that of the classical world. Art was central to Celtic identity and was closely related to the objects which it decorated. The Celts were used to seeing art as an integral part of their everyday lives. Provenance: Ex Finch and Co...

Female bust by Gustave Van Vaerenbergh, ca 1900 A female bust, made of marble and with gray tones and with decorative carving on the upper body of the dress. A beautiful face look...

Exquisite pair of hexagonal crystal vases in shades of green, decorated with thistles cut from the glass, engraved, and gilded with fine gold. Superb craftsmanship! Unsigned...

Feast your eyes on this remarkable specimen featuring vibrant yellow calcite crystals elegantly perched on a natural matrix, originating from the rich mineral deposits of the USA. Th...

Impressive Late 19th Century Bronze of Mercury on a carved stone plinth An exceptional grand tour bronze figure of Mercury, masterfully captured in a dynamic, mid motion pose and rai...

High-Grade Quartz Crystal Sphere – All-Natural Quartz Ball from Diamantina, Brazil ▫️ Description This is a very special Crystal Quartz Sphere, AA-quality and nearly flawless, embo...

An Exceptionally Fine Museum Quality Example of a Well Cast Parian (unglazed porcelain) Figure depicting Jesus Christ nailed to a plain black marble standing Cross of impressive prop...

A refined Italian ashtray or vide-poche crafted from natural agate and set in a brass mount. The stone displays rich, organic veining in warm tones of brown, cream, and reddish hues,...

This antique Irish cut crystal decorative bowl with matching lid is a Classic accessory that is easy to place in any home. Perfect for serving or dec...

Striking large vertical presentation displaying vibrant purple amethyst bordered by a thick agate layer. One of a group of four impressive specimens. Pieces such as this are hard t...

Handcrafted. Practical size sculpture of imperator Napoleon Bonaparte. If you are a collector of good quality antiques having to do with (French) historical figures then this rare a...

Austrian Belgian black marble dish with a wonderful copper repousse band with decoration typical of the Vienna Secession, that evokes the background ...

This magnificent abstract sculpture, crafted from White Carrara marble, is a masterpiece by the renowned Italian-American sculptor Arturo Di Modica, famous for the Charging Bull Bron...

Val Saint Lambert green cut-to clear crystal vase, Signed A Belgium green colored cut to clear crystal vase from Val Saint Lambert, Belgium, established since 1826. The vase is si...

Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his travels. In his ongoing series of memory jugs, Thompson adorns stoneware vessels with a kaleidoscope of ceramic shards, found objects, and pocket-sized trinkets he collected over the course of his life. Also known as forget-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one who has recently passed. Small tokens and mementos of the deceased are gathered and affixed to the exterior of a jug or vase, an abundance of memories that celebrates a life lived to the fullest. Michael Thompson applies this tradition to his own practice, creating tactile assemblages of this and that. Formed in the manner of collage, each jug honors the lost memories of generations past and his own memories of personally discovering each item. With varied sources for materials including Kyoto, Turkey, and Mexico, a great number of the found shards are 18th and 19th century ceramics...

Luxury at its finest, a rarely seen Martin Benito fine and heavy purple cut to clear centre piece bowl, mouth-blown, hand-cut crystal and gilt bronze doré mount of swans and Baroque ...

TAN is the central part of the decorative vase POR TAN TE, contributing to its overall modular design. This part can be used independently as an elegant decorative element or combine...

Gorgeous Natural Citrine Crystal Flame, a Natural Sculptured Art ▫️ Description Combining a gorgeous golden-orange color with a high-grade, transparent citrine crystal, this citrin...

Vintage jeweled elephant sculpture paper weight wearing traditional ceremonial costume. Finely hand painted animal sculpture of an elephant...

Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beautiful piece is a large, ebonized wooden casket or coffer, mounted with extensive ormolu decorations, and inlaid on front and back with Florentine pietra dura hardstone panels. It was made in English in the early 19th century during the regency period, using a host of stylistic influences, and amalgamating various outstanding decorative techniques. The front and reverse are set with hardstone panels, depicting flowers, fruits and insects in the corners. It is attributed to Robert Hume Jr., of Hume & Son, leading English makers of the Regency period, engaged for a time as interior designers for the wealthy 10th Duke of...

Triangoli vase is made from white onyx, featuring edges that evoke the shape of a crown. Expertly crafted in Italy, the vase blends elegance with a regal design. The crown-like edges...

Large Organic Brazilian Geological Popcorn Aragonite Specimen 30.25in long, 22in wide, 8in tall when laid flat. Very heavy.

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...

Bring radiant warmth and sculptural elegance into any space with these Large 5 ft Genuine Citrine Butterfly Wings on Custom Stand – Crystal Sculpture. Expertly mounted on a sleek cus...

The Following Items we are offering is an Estate Lalique Large Centerpiece Champs Elysees Leaf Bowl conjoined Around. Signed with etched Lalique Fr...

This beautiful Art Deco stamp was realized in China, circa 1925. It features a volumetric rectangular body crowned with a hand carved guardian lion (a Chinese leitmotif) and accompan...

Rare Pair of French Empire Period (Circa 1810) Dore Bronze Genie Oil lamps of finest quality, chasing, and two tone gilding w/ Medusa Masks on Gray Marble Bases Each lamp is conceiv...

Small Round Inuit Northwest Coast Native American Lidded Box with Bird Motif: Possibly in Volcanic Pearlite This exquisite small black...

This 1940s Solid Amber Glass Lion was created using the pâte de verre (glass paste) technique with translucent and varying colored amber crystal glass with fine detailing Small lit...

Scultura, Torso maschile, arte classica, arte greca, Torso, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica, fauno Pompei Torso maschile scolpito su bellissimo marmo bianco di Carrara, ispir...

Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Clock Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. While the clock is stri...

This is a vintage elegant tessellated stone dresser box. This box is tessellated with an iridescent plum colored stone with a brass banded detail around the edge. This box is in the ...

French Baccarat Cut Crystal Ormolu-Mounted Casket/Jewelry Box with Starburst Lid and Original Key This rectangular Baccarat cut crystal casket features a hinged form with sharply de...

Tall High-Grade Lemurian Quartz Obelisk from Diamantina, Brazil ▫️ Description With refined aesthetics that follows the natural lines of the raw crystal and precise crystallization...

This authentic Art Deco bronze sculpture depicts a graceful nude dancer holding a Thyrsus, created by the renowned French artist Pierre Le Faguays around 1930. Cast in gilt and patin...

A beautiful Amethyst geode from Uruguay featuring intensely coloured deep purple crystals surrounding a striking white Calcite crystal. The rich colour and sparkling crystal faces cr...

Very sensitive rendering of a greyhound at rest with a rich dark brown patina with lighter highlights showing through. The dog is shown reclining with one paw turned up, a detail I find endearing as a dog owner, my border collie does this too! Mounted on a polished black slate base, marked Fratin on the base. Also stamped with the foundry mark 'Daubree, Editeur'. A fine desk top, shelf, or mantel piece for the dog lover, Christopher Fratin (1 January 1801 – 16 August 1864), also known as Christophe Fratin, was a noted French sculptor in the animalier style, and one of the earliest French sculptors to portray animals in bronze. Fratin was born in Metz, Moselle, France the son of a taxidermist. He first studied drawing under Pioche in Metz and later worked in Paris at the studio of Théodore Géricault. He exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1831 to 1842 and 1850–1862, as well as at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851. Fratin never signed his bronzes but instead used a stamp showing his last name in straight block letters. Fratin received monumental commissions in France and elsewhere, including the Deux Aigles Gardant Leur Proie (Eagles and Prey, created 1850) displayed since 1863 in New York City’s Central Park. Today, Fratin’s sculpture is on permanent display in the Louvre, the city museums of Metz, Lyon, Strasbourg, Nîmes and at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. The Georg Eisler...

A nicely banded cross section of an amethyst stalactite crystal from Southern Paraná Basalt Basin, Artigas, Uruguay Gem translucent slice with deep purple color along the outer rim ...

A pair of English composition lion sculptures from the late 20th century, with weathered patina. Born in England during the late 20th century, each of this pair of composition lions ...

A spectacular specimen featuring brilliant golden pyrite cubes perfectly embedded in a natural limestone matrix. The mirror-like faces and sharp geometry of the crystals create a str...

Decorative Amethyst Box – Christian Dior Decorative box. Pink and black amethyst box with white marble interior, and a black decorative stone. Signed “Made in Italy” for Christian Di...

The “Dunes” Sculptural Vase by Barberini & Gunnell is a masterful blend of natural beauty and exquisite craftsmanship, hand-carved from luxurious statuary marble. With its soft, undu...

Naturalistic Sandstone Bust of Girl with Flowers designed by the Danish sculptor Sigurd Forchhammer for Just Andersen in the 1940s. * Sandstone figurine...

This exceptional modernist silver plate lidded box has a design reminiscent of Gabriella Crespi's prestigious production. The rare piece was expertly crafted in Italy circa 1980. The...

A very charming 18th century mortar from the Catalan region in Spain. Beautifully carved from stone. A wonderful accessory piece for any kitchen, bathroom, or table top.

An Marvelous Signed Caldwell 19th Century Patinated and Dore Bronze Hercules Clock on a Marble Mount. The clock features a Roman Numeral ormolu dial wi...

We present this beautiful sculpture made of white marble, likely from Carrara. The sculpture dates back to the late 19th century. On the back is the engraved signature A. Cipriani, p...

Polished petrified wood with tangerine quartz cluster on a lucite base. Petrified wood is a special type of fossilized wood. This type of mineralized petrified wood went through an ...

Signed Steuben White Swirl & Bubble Glass Egg Paperweight by George Thompson, USA, Circa 1970s This exquisite Steuben glass egg paperweight,...

A large ancient light coloured hand carved stone vessel from southern Portugal. Heavily patinated & heavily textured with chisel marks all over.

Neoclassical French bronze bust of Napoleon mounted on marble base.

Rep. American Museum of Natural History, 1986 Museum Replica. Stunning and substantial carved composite tusk. the base is 8" x 9" the overall size is 8" x 16" (because of the curve...

A beautiful and substantial pair of urn style blue marble vases, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Marble has black veining and is beautifully carved and...

Impressive bust depicting a Roman emperor, masterfully crafted from a combination of colored marbles during the first half of the 20th century. Inspired by the portraiture of Classic...

Monumental Rock Crystal Quartz Stalagmite on Carved Silver Leaf Base, in the Style of Serge Roche France, Circa 1960 Two Pieces: The Rock Crystal Quartz Stalagmite and the Carved Sil...

Handmade from stone carved in the Belgian Ardennes in the 19th century. A wabi-sabi piece beautiful in its simplicity. The irregular shape and material make this bowl so unique. Bea...

A painted concrete pelican sculpture from the mid 20th century, with nicely distressed patina. Created during the midcentury period, this statue captures our attention with its charm...

This set of 3 Jars is in sandstone, in grey and blue colors. It has been done in the east of France. Betschdorf Pots. The datation is 20th century. Diam...