Soapstone Busts

Intriguing horse sculpture made of hand carved solid wood, hand painted with beautiful rustic patina. Professionally mounted on steel base. Exceptional object of art for display.

A wonderfully sand stone-carved Asian deity figure / sculpture likely from Cambodia. The detailed head is likely that of the divinity deity Shiva, sometimes referred to as the smiling God-King. The features are clearly reminiscent of the carvings found at both Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom...

Great mid century piece from the estate of modern architect John Mooney, NY. Pencil signed. Appears to be unfinished as it shows some pencil mark...

Stunning and unique pair of matching horse sculptures. With a combined experience of almost 30 years in the antiques trade, we were thrilled to once again find beautifully hand-crafted and decorative antiques that we had never seen before. From the density and the weight we can see and feel that these highly decorative horse sculptures are made of a tropical hardwood. Like, for example, with antique mirror frames or church sculptures these horses too were first covered with a mixture of chalk and glue so that the paint would hold longer. And, as so often is the case with antiques, the colors that were used for painting these horses are so much more beautiful than anything you find in this day and age that they truly are an absolute joy to look at. From the colors, the wear, the materials and the techniques that were used to create these horses we can see that these are 19th century antiques. However and unfortunately we lack the knowledge to be able to tell you from which country these highly decorative and sizeable works of art originate. We just can't find matching style horse sculptures anywhere on the worldwide web. They could be Chinese or Nepalese, but they could also be Persian or Arabian. We just have not been able to find out. What we do know is that they are definitely antique, they are in beautiful condition (with some wear, consistent with their age), they are highly decorative, probably unique and they have a look and feel that will instantly change the atmosphere of the room they are in. Mind you, our sharp price for this wonderful pair of horse sculptures...

A decorative hand carved Thai giltwood standing Buddha on a lotus flower with black square base. The costume is layered and flowing and peaceful grin facial expression . Serenity and...

Beautifully detailed African carved male bust in solid ebony. The figure has been expertly modeled by a master craftsman. The figures is expressive and nearly photographic. Ebony is ...

Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes the protection of the home. Originally used as an exterior panel. Grea...

This is an amazing piece born by the fine craftmenships of the Sardinian artisan of the beautiful island of Sardinia, Italy. The elephant has a dynamic movement that depict the figur...

A striking marble bust of Mithridates, the legendary King of Pontus, renowned for his resilience and strategic brilliance. This 20th-century sculpture captures the strength and regal...

Wear and scuffs consistent with age and use overall in great condition and no breaks. DescriptionThis whimsical vintage rattan giraffe is a charming and unique decorative piece, perf...

Vintage hand carved and painted soapstone lidded box - taking the form of a seated tiger - unsigned - country of origin unknown - late 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - cl...

This is a beautifully sculpted composite marble bust of Marie Antoinette, late 20th century in date. This attractive sculpture features the Queen of France facing to dexter, wearing...