Limestone Sculptures

This natural fossil shell (Gigantopecten Restitutensis) is from Lubéron, in the south of France. These kind of shells were alive 20 millions years ago, when actual hills were an ocea...

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...

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...

A sensitively-modelled and well-provenanced ancient Greek waterspout in the form of a lion’s head, a notably rare example of 4th-3rd century BC Tarantine sculpture. An architectural ...

The upper part of a monumental anthropoid limestone sarcophagus, finely carved and preserving several hieroglyphs from a spell for immortality from the Book of the Dead. The lid depi...

An incredibly rare stone plaque from the Sabaean culture of Sheba, Southern Arabia, modern day Yemen circa 5th - 3rd Century BCE. A beautiful stylized ram is depicted on the obverse ...

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...

Impressive sculpted head of a Greek philosopher, hand-carved in stone by the Italian School in the early 20th century. Inspired by the great portrait busts of Classical Antiquity, th...

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...

Inspired by the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi (literally "repairing with gold"), this hand-chiseled sculpture-lamp features an oval shape with a hollow center marked by engravings...

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...

A massive 72" inch tall raindrops tree sculpture attributed to Curtis Jere circa 1970s Three towering branches of various height and diameter with spherical clusters of chrome "rain...

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 ...

This piece of fossil shell, named "pecten" or scallop, was found in Lubéron, south of france, and prepaired in our workshop in Marseille. It is around 20 millions years old, from Mi...

This natural fossil piece shows a rare combination of paleontological interest and interesting aesthetic. The urchin sp. Tripneuste Parkinsoni, and shell sp. Gigantopecten Restitut...

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 ...

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...

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...

A perfectly preserved botanical fossil with two leaves from the renowned Green River Formation, a remarkable snapshot of life 50 million years ago. This large example, with extraor...

This iconic elephant sculpture is a prime example of 1970s Italian Brutalist design. Attributed to the legendary Enzo Mari and manufactured by Fratelli Mannelli in Italy, this piece ...

A fantastic Chinese scholar's stone, called gongshi, of gray lingbi limestone, mounted on a hardwood stand, late Qing or early Republic, early 20th century, circa 1910, China . The ...

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...

This minimalist block-form table is shaped of pale travertine tile with clean lines and balanced proportions. The small display stand exemplifies Organic Modern style with chiseled edges, smoothed sides and the irregular, natural patterning of stone. The simple cube form is ideal as a tabletop pedestal...

Aesthetic combination of scallops shell fossils, called gigantopecten restitutensis, and an oyster, this is a nice collection and decoration piece on its black wooden stand. It can b...

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...

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...

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...

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...

An antique Cotswold limestone corbel of a medieval English King, salvaged from the base of an archway in a period building in Oxfordshire. This fragment of stone is an impressive ha...

A late 19th Century, antique Italian horse head sculpture with harness and mane in a classic style. This statuette was carved by hand in Carrara Marble. It has its’ original antique ...

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 ...

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...

An antique French pair of 19th Century Baroque Style Cherubs playing instruments and facing each other, in good condition. The left is playing the flute and the right cherub is playing a violin. Beautifully hand carved limestone statues with wings...

This uncommon display of naturals fossils of Tripneustes Parkinsoni (a species of urchins), is from France, more precisely from Luberon's mountain, Lacoste area. It originates approx...

Elegantly preserved within a broad slab of fine-grained Solnhofen limestone, this Eryon arctiformis fossil offers a rare glimpse into the marine ecosystems of the Late Jurassic, appr...

Sculpture Inca Travertine with travertine parts hand-crafted in polished finish, with wooden parts covered with suede leather in clear beige finish and with wooden stand and base cov...

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...

This large limestone garden statue faithfully interprets an original marble statue from 1802 depicting the goddess Venus stepping out of a bath. Our statue was hand-carved circa 1860...

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 ...

Materials: Sky blue marble, Bellagio white marble, limestone, pink onyx, crystal marble, red travertine, Santo Tomas gray marble Indoors and outdoors Cosmic Relics totems are limited...

Executed in solid Roman travertine, the three abstract creatures evoke stylized serpents or mythological dragons through a beautifully minimal and highly architectural design languag...

This fossil fish mural features three Diplomystus dentatus and three Knightia eocaena in a richly hued limestone. The deep colors of our prized "Steel Blue Lake" layer are beautifull...

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 Rive...

Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This sculptural stone specimen features an ex...

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...

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 Rive...

Two carved Mayan deity limestone architectural carvings or / elements, 19th century or older The larger measures 7" W x 5.5" H x 4.5" D with a 2.5" protrusion The smaller measures ...

16th C. Hand Carved Capital Stone Base Architectural Element Sculpture Pedestal. Very rare 16th Century Renaissance corner Capital . Hand carved limestone Chapiteau Capital from a Cloister in France . From an ornamental point of view , it is the coronation , the upper part of a post or a column or pilaster pillar . A beautiful Architectural element garden ornament . It can used as a Base for a coffee glass table , or as a side table for drinks or to mount books. A stunning Fragments to be used as stand for a sculpture . Use it as a pedestal or as a mounted decorative object. In an entryway a bathroom a living room , in an office , it will create an incredible focal point . It can make a beautiful base for a floor lamp by a leather reading chair...

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...

A French carved limestone fragment from the 19th century, possibly older. This antique architectural fragment from France has been hand-carved of limestone, featuring a circular-shap...

Marble Camel Sculpture, Zoomorphic Carved Figurine, Morocco 1970s Folk Art piece from Morocco made of marble. Hand-crafted object, finely engraved with geometric patterns on both s...

This large and aesthetic fossil dates to around 50 million years ago. Minimalist in style, the branch, framed by the matrix, bears a solitary leaf, while three more rest beside it. F...

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

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...

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...

With closed eyes and a gentle expression, this large stone Buddha head brings calm and serenity to its surroundings. The hand-carved figure depicts the his...

Midcentury set of 2 animale sculptures, bookends in travertine marble designed by Fratelli Manelli, Made in Italy, 1970s. Original gadget for your office, desk or sideboard object. ...