Limestone Sculptures

Recently carved stone bowl to reveal a real fossil in the rock. The fossil is a goniatite similar to an ammonite Origin - Atlas mountains, Morocco Free Uk shipping

1970s Original big travertine elephant sculpture by F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Dimension: 5,51 w x 1,18 D x 3,93 H inches L 14 cm x P 3 cm x c...

These monumental limestone sphinxes, carved with the idealised visage of Pharaoh Nectanebo I (c. 379-360 BC) atop a lion’s body, are icons of ancient Egyptian culture. Depicted in th...

1970s Original travertine elephant sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Dimension: 4,33 x 1,18 x 3,93 H inches L 11 cm x P...

48 million year old "Knightia" fossil fish from Wyoming. Mounted in the 1970s with chrome channel on top and bottom and sold by Peter Alan Designs Inc, of West Palm Beach Florida. Gi...

1970s Set of 3 original travertine animal sculptures designed by Fratelli Mannelli. These items are in original as found conditions. Not easy to find this set. Two of them (Elephant ...

This painted limestone relief is an exquisite example of New Kingdom relief carving from the apogee of Egyptian artistic production. Carved in raised relief - a labour-intensive tech...

Carved from nummulitic limestone and mounted on a sleek bronze base, this Egyptian cat head is an enigmatic display piece. From the material’s creation in the Eocene period – around ...

Mid-Century studio quality Italian pottery ceramic fish sculpture on a travertine base by ceramics artist Ivo De Santis for his Gli Estruschi pottery studio in Florence.

Tessellated stone and brass birds abstract sculptures by Maitland Smith 1970's.

A pair of replica stone lions that were originally created by Antonio Canova (1757-1822). The renowned Italian artist, created the originals of these lions as a part of the monumenta...

This beautiful New Kingdom limestone fragment, preserving three columns of deeply carved hieroglyphs, would have once accompanied elaborate pictorial depictions on the walls of a tem...

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...

This striking mid-20th-century abstract stone sculpture by Robert Pérot [French, 1931-2003] exemplifies the organic modernist aesthetic of the period. Hand carved in a light-toned li...

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 ...

This exquisite small bronze sculpture features a beautifully stylized female bust, capturing the fluid lines and elegance reminiscent of the Art Deco and Art Nouveau periods. The hea...

The monumental size of this pair of hand-carved limestone lions is quite impressive, and their stature has been embellished by positioning them on classic, rectangular pedestals. Florence, Italy, is known for its artistic depictions of lions, ranging from the city’s coat of arms to the famous Marzocco lion that is currently part of Piazza della Signoria, and of course, the Medici lions, which inspired this pair. Just like the original Medici, these lions mirror...

Pair Carved Stone Figures Of Hunting Dogs Garden Antique Statuary Animal Lovers . PRICED FOR THE PAIR. beautiful Chateau De Chasse hand carved stone dogs large size mounted on top ...

Mid-century travertine sculpture of stylised cat attributed to Enzo Mari, Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s H 23.5 cm 5 × 14 cm Conditions: very good consistent with age and use,...

Mid-century travertine fish shaped desk organizer / sculpture attributed to Enzo Mari, Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s H 10 cm 4 × 30 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with ...

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...

Part sculpture, part lamp, this wonderful artwork pays tribute to the beauty of nature using a material of emotional significance for the artist. The Lecce stone is a prized fossilif...

Originale scultura scolpita su travertino romano rappresentante una rivisitazione di un "Prigione" michelangiolesco. in particolare dello "Schiavo che si ridesta". I Prigioni di Mich...

A superb example of fossilised marine invertebrates, this specimen originates from the high-altitude sedimentary strata of the Anti-Atlas Mountains in northwestern Morocco an internationally celebrated region for its exceptionally rich Cretaceous marine deposits. The fossil displays...

CONDITION REPORT Specimen: Mantelliceras Ammonite Provenance: Anti-Atlas Mountain Range, Agadir Region, Morocco, NWA Chronostratigraphy: Upper Cretaceous, ~135 Ma Mount: THE FOSSIL ...

Possibly classical or later, carved stone fragment in the form of a stylized lion’s paw or foliate terminal, likely from a column base, furniture mount, or architectural element. Pal...

Nice set of three tavertine horses designed by Enzo Mari and prodused by Fratelli Mannelli in Italy in the 1970s.

Transform your space into a sanctuary of palaeontological expression with this exceptional natural artefact, formed millions of years ago when a cataclysm reshaped vast Araucaria woo...

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...

Biomorphic sculpture carved and polished from a block of marble by Orangeburg, NY sculptor Jeffrey Burtch. Executed c. 1980's. Marked with artist's ini...

Materials: Bego marble, lava stone, travertine, blue calcite, pineapple onyx, green jade onyx, dragon onyx. Part of a limited edition of 8 + 1AP, unique variations. The pieces are se...

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...

2nd Century Italian Stone Sculpture Roman Relief Aristocrat Mounted Antiques LA . Hand Carved Stone relief Aristocrat mounted on marble Private collector . ...

1970s vintage figurative Roman sculpture crafted from unpolished scabos travertine. The natural and textured appearance of the travertine offers a unique blend of tan, off-white, and...

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...

Monumental abstract sculpture in patinated metal with a travertine stone base. Creation signed by the french artist A.d.S.P. France, 2022.

1950s Painted Ceramic Ram's Head Fossil on an a contrasting Travertine Base Head separates from base (as shown in pictures)

Set of two Fratelli Mannelli brutalist fish sculptures made of travertine, vintage 1970s. The figurines of the Italian modern design were sign...

This round stone disc originated in Shanxi province as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel that ran through the center, the stone was rolled across stalks...

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A large decorative antique fragmentary stone statue of an angel torso circa 1800, mounted on a later 19th century mahogany plinth. Reminiscent of an ancient roman statue, this is a f...

Bird Animal Stone Sculpture - Carved Limestone Bookends - France 1970s Gorgeous stone sculpture depicting a bird (most probably a pigeon) made...

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Embrace timeless elegance with this stunning pair of angel heads, originating from a majestic Liberty villa of the 1930s. Crafted with meticulous detail and employing a captivating b...

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Hand-carved in Veneto, Italy, this pair of limestone horses are sculptures in the round, meaning that they can be viewed from any angle. Although the c...

1970s Original big travertine hedgehog sculpture by F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Dimension: 3,93 w x 0,78 D x 3,93 H inches L 10 cm x P 2 cm x c...

Materials: Lava stone, jade onyx, blue and golden onyx, pink onyx, blue calcite Indoors and outdoors Cosmic Relics totems are limited edition of 8 + 2AP, unique variations; each scul...

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Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of natural history with our exquisite collection of luxury fossil art. Showcasing breathtaking natural specimens from the legendary Green River Formation in Wyoming, each piece crafted by Green River Fossil Company is a masterpiece meticulously prepared to merge the worlds of natural history and refined artistry. This sculptural stone mural features one Mioplosus labracoides, two Diplomystus dentatus, two Cockerellites liops (formerly known as Priscacara), and two Knightia eocaena. These fossilized fish...

An extremely rare pair of original 11th century French Romanesque limestone hand carved sculptures of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Each figure is represented on a marble block, withou...

1970s Original travertine horse sculpture by F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Dimension: 1,77 w x 0,39 D x 1,57 H...

1970s Original large travertine giraffe sculpture by Enzo mari for F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Dimension: 2,75 w x 1,18 D x 7,87 H inches L 7 ...

Travertine owls book holders, Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli, Italy 1970

Fabulous cast limestone sculpture bust of a Roman dignitary, possibly Caesar or Augustus. Great detailed casting of stone with an angled pose in typical Roman garb. Fantastic hair! P...

This carved stone head bust sculpture was reputedly carved by a student of 20th century British architect and artist, Sir Hugh Casson. It depicts the s...

Amazing set of 52 animal sculptures paperweights in travertine marble attributed to Fratelli Mannelli. Comprising different types of animals in different sizes , including giraff...

Midcentury beautiful animal sculpture in the shape of a giraffe by Fratelli Mannelli. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

Large female nude sculpture covered in tessilated travertine marble tiles by Maitland Smith, 1970's/1980's. Classic, yet modern design. Very good vintage condition.