Limestone Figurative Sculptures

A powerful bronze sculpture of a male torso by renowned Mexican modernist sculptor Victor Salmones (1937–1989). This finely executed Artist Proof (A/P) exemplifies Salmones’ celebrated exploration of the human form, combining classical sculptural traditions with the expressive language of modernism. The sculpture presents a muscular male torso rendered with dynamic modeling and richly textured surfaces, capturing both strength and sensuality. The dark patinated bronze emphasizes the sculptor’s expressive treatment of anatomy, with subtle variations in tone highlighting the movement and vitality of the figure. Salmones was internationally recognized for his monumental public sculptures and refined studio works, many of which reinterpret classical figurative themes through a modernist lens. His work is represented in important public collections and architectural settings throughout Mexico and internationally. Mounted on a solid travertine stone base, the sculpture achieves a balanced dialogue between the warmth of natural stone and the depth of the bronze patina, creating a sophisticated presentation suitable for modern interiors, curated collections, or architectural settings. Signed by the artist and marked Artist Proof (A/P), this work represents a compelling example of 20th-century Mexican bronze sculpture...

Abstract expressionist sculpture by Robert Stoetzer USA 1964 Two hand formed metal figures, the upper a winged angelic form in ascent and the lower figure caught between release and...

Shabti Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, Ramesside Period, 19th–20th Dynasty Limestone 21.5 cm high. Condition: Good state of preservation. Provenance: Former H. Wild Collection, 194...

This is a nice pair of Cherub sculpture in Limestone

Stunning Roman Nude Male Marble Sculpture Italian or statue of David. Well executed and wonderfully proportioned figure of David as a youth, copied from the original by Michelangelo ...

Stele of Pharaoh Ramses III offering Maat to the triad of Karnak. Ancient Egypt · New Kingdom, 20th Dynasty, Reign of Ramesses III, 1184–1154 BC. Limestone. 45.6 cm wide and 37 cm...

19th century Neapolitan Grand Tour bronze of a Satyr with wine skin, also known as the 'Drunken Satyr'. The cup he would have been holding was lost in the conflagration. The lean, mu...

Finely carved mythological roman subject of Minerva in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 80. Minerva (Pallas Athena in Gr...

Provenance : - Kunsthaus Heinrich Hahn, Frankfurt am Main, sale 16, June 17, 1930, lot 16. - Sotheby's, Amsterdam, Feb. 26, 2006, lot 201. HISTORIC Located between Moselle valley and Meuse valley, framed by the Vosges Mountains on the south side and the duchy of Luxembourg on the north side, the duchy of Lorraine is the result of several partitions. It starts with the 9th century when the Carolingian empire is divided, with Lothar 1st inheriting Lotharingia. In 959 this territory was in turn divided in two; Lower and Upper Lotharingia, the latter being the forebear of the duchy of Lorraine. This duchy was under the rule of the Holy Roman Germanic Empire until 1736 when it was absorbed by the kingdom of France. All along its history the duchy of Lorraine has found itself in the midst of many conflicts. Alliances and feuds marking European history were always particularly sensible in Lorraine where instability was frequent. Because of its geographic position the duchy of Lorraine was also an artistic crossroad. Hence the duchy of Lorraine becomes from the 13th century onwards an important artistic centre where a particular type of Virgin and Child appears. According to professor J. A. Schmoll the characteristics of Lorraine sculpture burgeon around 1280-1300 in the Aube region. It presents “vigorous volumes, restrained movements, rare but solemn gestures and a strong interiorised and stern expression”. Those Virgins look similar with a wide forehead, a shield- or oval-shaped face, large neck, small lips and a cleft chin. This model is particularly in favour during the 13th century because of the revival for Marial worship and for the theme of the Virgin and Child. It bears witness to a new religious sensibility with a more intimate vision of religious practice. DESCRIPTION The important 14th century Virgin we present to you is one of the most beautiful examples of sculptural art from Eastern France, with her fascinating distant gaze. Her contrapposto posture is induced by the weight of the child she carries high on her left side. The child has a chubby face framed by blond hair with well defined curls and he wears a long red V-collared tunic from which emerge his feet. The fabric is animated by long folds. The position of the right foot turned to the back is a detail we can notice on several Virgins from Lorraine. He holds a bird that seems to be pecking his thumb. “The bird /held by the child in his hands/ has been read as a reference to an episode from Christ’s childhood when he has moulded sparrows with clay before giving them life. It appears in the apocryphal gospel of Pseudo-Matthew (ch. 27) and later in the Quran (III, 43, v. 110). However the iconography seems to be more influenced by the concept of Redemption or of Eucharist, the bird symbolising the soul of the Christian about to be redeemed or revitalised.” Mary wears a long dress with two rock crystal cabochons remaining from the original five. She is covered by a red cloak enriched with old-gold motifs draped as an apron falling in long pleats along her left hip. The relief treatment and the volume of the cloak developing a network of concentric pleats contrast with the the flat pleating of her dress. They nevertheless suggest the curve of her bent right leg. She wears a floret crown securing a short thin veil carved in very low relief. From it emerges her blond curled hair characteristic of the 13th century. The large face with almond-shaped eyes, straight nose, small lips and cleft chin casts its gaze afar in a fashion typical of 13th century Virgins. In her right hand she holds a lily flower. In a very refined manner the artist has carved a band on her right ring-finger. In the back, carefully sculpted, spreads the minutely detailed short veil. COMPARATIVE STUDIES This sculpture of great quality presents obvious similarities with Virgins from Lorraine, designated by William Forsythe...

Parietal relief with the figure of the god Onuris. Ancient Egypt, Late Period - P. Ptolemaic, 664 - 30 B.C. Limestone. 40 cm height. Provenance - Private collection, Mr. and Mrs....

An antique bronze and composition bust of the famed late 13th to early 14th century Italian philosopher, writer and poet, Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), mounted on an associated fossil...

This is a superb limestone statuette of the goddess Isis, seated on a throne, in the act of breastfeeding her child Horus seated on her lap. The child is largely missing, however the...

A fine antique limestone carving. Modeled as a Madonna. With her head slightly tilted, holding an orb in one hand, and with her other hand resting on her breast. By repute ...

Inspired by the grandeur of the ancient Hadrian's Gate, this handcrafted travertine sculpture captures the essence of history and craftsmanship. Commissioned in the year 130 AD to h...

Elegant stone sculpture depicting a classical Greek torso, inspired by the fragmented masterpieces of Ancient Greek and Roman sculpture. This refined work celebrates the idealized hu...

Finely carved mythological roman subject of Bacchus or Dionysus in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 85. Price is not inc...

Materials: Brown onyx, Mazahua gray marble, Talan green onyx, lava stone, Queretaro black marble, Veracruz travertine **Marble and onyxes are a natural materials, so variations in ma...

Originally part of a larger architectural from a French building in the 1600s, this hand-carved limestone fragment of a winged angel has been mounted more recently to a painted black...

Possibly a Noblewoman Elegant stone sculpture from 14th-century Gothic France, possibly representing a noble lady. The bust features finely carved details in the attire, with attent...

Parietal relief of a temple or chapel with the enthroned figure of the god Harpocrates. Ptolemaic Period, 332 – 30 BC. Limestone 40 cm height Provenance - Private Collection, Mr....

Provenance - Private Collection, James Gordon Hanes Jr., North Carolina (USA) Acquired from the Mathias Komor Gallery, New York, in the late 1950s and early 1960s. With a Komor Galle...

Measuring over six feet tall, this life-sized statue is a wonderful depiction of the Roman goddess, Flora. Supported by a circular pedestal with a diameter of 22 ½ inches and a thick...

This carved stone stele depicts the historical Buddha, known also as Shaka, Shakyamuni, or Siddhartha Gautama. Seated in perpetual meditation, the Buddha embodies virtues of wisdom and composure. Hand-carved of limestone in the style of Northern Wei (386-535) statuary, the Buddha is depicted upon a lotus plinth with legs crossed in lotus position. His hands are held downwards in bhumisparsha mudra, a gesture representing the moment that the Buddha claimed the earth as witness to his awakening. The Buddha has a peaceful, benevolent expression and is framed by a halo of concentric circles. His figure is surrounded by attendant bodhisattvas, carved in relief on the curved stele behind and platform below. Leafy tree branches add a naturalistic touch to the background, wrapping around to the back of the stele to form a canopy above a second, smaller Buddha...

16.4 cm with the stand. Provenance - Private collection, Marquis Pierre d'Archanges (1886 - 1973), France. Head of a sculpture, carved from a block of stone in round bulk with a d...

To the right of Asclepius and to the left of Hippocrates, a monogram composed of an M crossed by a triangle and, below, an L. Dimensions: 57 x 32 x 27 cm (each bust). LOT DETAILS ...

Head of a crowned Virgin Lorraine, first half of 14th century. H26 x 14 x 14 cm Provenance : - Private Collection, Paris France (1960) Private Collection Tuscany, Italy (1980) Ex...

Gothic Corbel France, 15th century limestone 36 x 44 x 45 cm This imposing culot, carved in stone and dating from the fifteenth century, exemplifies the expressive vitality and imag...

PAIR OF LIMESTONE PYRAMIDS, early 20th century Beautiful limestone pyramids/obelisks, over 2 meters tall. This version is without the four spheres that form the base between the obe...

Rare architectural Corbel with Foliate Mask known as "Green Man" France, 14th century Limestone 16 x 35 x 12 cm Architectural fragment in grey limestone, featuring a relief anthropo...

French Cast Iron Sculpture on Stone Pedestal, cast by Val D'Osne Foundry, Paris, 19th century, depicting a classical male figure represented as a sculptor, upholding a sculpture of a...

The sculpture was made from a single block of Roman Travertine. Dimensions of the sculpture: cm 93 x 52 x 40 cm. Size of the sculpture with shaft an...

This early 20th century stone basin was sourced from China and is worked in limestone, its surface finished in a soft gray tone. The stone basin is a hand-carved rectangular trough w...

Sculpture entitled “Eva” in black lacquered metal, a stabile whose different parts can be tilted to obtain different shapes resting on a rectangular travertine base. Work of contemp...

Art Deco cold patinated Bronze sculpture by Marcel-André Bouraine entitled Satyr abducting a Nymph. The piece rest in a hand sculpted rock. Made in France Circa: 1930 Signature: ...

Extraordinary hand-carved Coat of Arms. Architectural fragment which was probably located above a doorframe. Material: Limestone Dutch / Flemish, probably 18th century. Dimensions:...

Mindscape 02 Medium Travertine Sculpture by Jeroen Broux Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x H 22,5 cm Materials: Travertine This modular sculpture, comprised of six individual stones, invite...

Modernist carved stone figurative sculpture.W.P.A.style, signed M E F '01? Amazing form, proportion, Extremely well executed. Skilled artist for sure.

Fragments from a Large Relief of Saint Hubert and the Stag
 Northern France, c. 1400–1420 
Limestone 
56 × 42 x 16 cm and 56 x 37 × 16 cm These finely carved fragments—showing a ric...

A pair of Italian early 20th century carved limestone "Panisci" figures (followers of the god pan, half children, half goats), playing musical instruments ...

This 17th century French Limestone Saint Sculpture demonstrates remarkable artistry, skilfully sculpted from French Limestone to ensure its aesthetic ...

Architectural garden element of a stylized pine cone in hand carved limestone with leaves on the bottom and set onto a circular base. Wear consistent with age and use. Prov Italy.

A 19th century antique stone fragmentary statue depicting an angel standing atop the devil, circa 1800. Reminiscent of an ancient roman statue, this is a fragment from history – sho...

Cinerary urn with lid Etruscan · 4th-3rd centuries BC Limestone - Assembly: 82 cm high; 63 cm long; 28 cm deep. - Lid: 39 cm high; 63 cm long; 28 cm deep. - Urn: 43 cm high; 57 cm...

France 20th Century Bas relief depicts a young woman carrying fowl and a young man with a sheep. The relief was created by dissolved limestone in water running from stalactites int...

Roman Travertine Monolithic font by Tino Seubert Dimensions: D 100.5 x W 61 x H 62.1 cm. Materials: Roman Travertine. Tino Seubert When he first made his now signature wicker a...

This antique French limestone putti sculpture, reclaimed from France and dating back to the 19th century, is a stunning piece of detailed craftsmanship...

This dramatic tusk was realized by the esteemed Mid Century American design firm Maitland Smith, circa 1975. It features an elegant tusk in cream hued tessellated stone whose organic...

An antique statuary by L. Hollot French Sculpturor ( 1836 – 1897 ) representing a standing noble man with umbrella, in good condition. Created of Zamak with a very detailed craftsmenship and details. The sculpture is positioned onto a hand carved limestone pedestal...

A weathered 19th century Greco-Roman Hellenistic style mythological stone sculpture of a bearded Hermes. The lithe messenger is modeled as a powerful classical male torso with crosse...

Beautiful bottle shaped sculpture made entirely of travertine marble. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

Rare sculpture from the Brutalist period designed in the 1950s, of fine Italian manufacture. The sculpture stands on a cubic base made of travertine, very elegant. Above this form i...

Exuding an energy of calm and tranquility, this larger-than-life stone bust depicts a Buddhist bodhisattva in serene meditation. A disciple of the Buddha, a bodhisattva is a compassi...

This signed mixed media sculpture is bronzed metal finish ceramic that sits on a signed travertine base. It is a contemplative female bust in repose. Reads Stimi 1-0 but is semi ille...

Francesco Marcangeli Contemporary sculpture titled "Giustizia" is made in 1980's in Rome, Italy. The bronze sculpture is setting on a limestone ba...

This weathered antique stone sculpture was reputedly carved by a student of 20th century British architect and artist, Sir Hugh Casson. It depi...

Engaging Romanesque Antique Carved Stone Head, intriguing linear incised hair, tightly curled beard and moustache, wide eyes and pronounced e...

This limestone carving depicts a Fu Dog Guardian figure and was carved from a solid block. Sculptures such as these were used to protect ones home from bad spirits or bad luck. They ...

Sculpture by Antonio Del Donno from 1991, numbered: this is 12 out of 20: 12/20. The sculpture is entitled without title. Made with a travertine base. Under the travertine base we find the artist's signature and numbering. The entire work is made of hand wrought iron. In fact, the artist as a true Italian...

An impressive pair of monumental carved limestone Fu Dogs, traditional Chinese guardian lions symbolizing protection, strength, and prosperity. Often placed at the entrances of templ...

Striking Gothic stone sculpture from 15th-century France, depicting a bishop adorned with remnants of original polychromy in shades of blue and green. A highly decorative piece, show...