Limestone Sculptures

1970s abstract sculpture in travertine. Dimensions: 12"w x 12"d Genoa, Italy; c1970s VNT1948

This charming and rare Swan sculpture was designed by Enzo Mari and manufactured by Fratelli Mannelli in Italy in the early 1970s. It is handmade by a sculpted travertine block. ...

Vintage Italian travertine zoomorphic sculpture and card or letter holder by Mannelli Bros (circa 1970s). Designed by Italian brothers, Fratelli Mannelli, this charming piece has loa...

A pair of 19th century limestone corbels of a nobleman & woman. This set of finely carved stone corbels depict a male and female figure under a curved corbel. Both figures have a ga...

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...

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

Travertine aardvark table sculpture by Mannelli Bros., Florence, Italy (circa 1970s). Joyful travertine stylised aardvark will delight art lovers and collectors. Minimalist in style ...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

This elegant fossil mural features a Diplomystus dentatus, a Mioplosus labracoides, and four Knightia eocaena. These natural fossil fish are approximately 50 million years old. The w...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

Materials: Mandarin onyx, blue sky marble, red passion onyx, travertine, green jade onyx, red travertine. Part of a limited edition of 8 + 1AP, unique variations. The pieces are sepa...

Importing Art into the United States is exempt from all U.S. tariffs but please, do check “Frammento” — Postmodern Totemic Sculpture in Pietra di Vicenza by Alberto Cabiddu, 1997 C...

Mid-Century Travertine Figures by Fratelli Mannelli, 1970s

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

An exceedingly rare, significant and exceptional discovery of a Ray fish [Rhinobatos hakelensis] and Sawfish [Libanopristis hiram] complete and preserved with exceptionally fine deta...

This set of three camel sculptures was produced in Italy during the 1960s–1970s and carved from natural travertine stone. The figures exemplify a modern sculptural approach applied t...

Set of four travertine camel sculptures, designed by Enzo Mari for Fratelli Mannelli, signed with sticker underneath one, Italy, circa 1960s. The largest measures 3.5"H x 5"W. The sm...

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...

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...

Bronze mounted abstract sculpture. The sculpture features four topographical like forms connected to a narrow bronze stem, mounted to a thick limestone base. Signed by the artist. D...

Imagine the sleek, geometric lines of the triangular travertine bookend, the natural stone, with its subtle, earthy hues and characteristic pitted texture, understated elegance. Attr...

This striking wooden sculpture, created by an unknown artist in the Netherlands during the 1960s, embodies the expressive spirit of postwar European abstraction. Carved from solid ir...

A wonderful example of the Paradoxides acadoparadoxides briareus trilobite measuring 465mm held by the custom bronze mount, our classic range of specimens set into bronze clasps. The...

Dating from the 17th century, these English carved stone horse and unicorn statues are architectural fragments from history. Over 350 years old, they li...

Materials: Jasper onyx, pink onyx, blue sky marble, amber onyx. Cosmic Relics totems are limited edition of 8 + 2AP, unique variations; each sculpture has a different set of stones ...

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...

Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. A dynamic array of fossil fish flow through t...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Prominent honey-brown calcite ammonites pepper the dense grey limestone faces of this split Lower Lias nodule. Originating from the coastal cliffs around Charmouth along Dorset's Jur...

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...

Modern Monique Marble Column Set of 2, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Monique marble column, carved from exquisite Calacatta Cremo marble, embodies timeless sop...

A sensitively carved limestone monumental head of the Buddha, China, mid-20th century. The large carved limestone head displays a quiet sensuousness typical of the Northern Qi style, and follows Northern Qi stylistic conventions, with an oval shaped head covered in pinwheel shaped curls. His full lips...

A charming and iconic sculptural piece designed by Enzo Mari for Fratelli Mannelli in the 1970s, hand-carved from solid travertine stone. This minimalist rhino showcases Mari’s signa...

Large brass nude sculpture attributed to Belgian listed artist Emiel de Block (born 1941). This Cubist piece, circa 1970s, has been sold throughout European auction houses and would ...

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...

Imbue your space with the romance of antiquity and the serenity of the coast with this magnificent pair of vintage carved stone shell fonts. Sculpte...

Two mounted antique carved oak sculptures. A pair of carved oak Cougars, both carrying a horn in their mouths. There is scrolling foliage throughout the design showing fruiting vines and acanthus leaves. They have both been mounted onto Limestone plinths.

Italian Minimalist Roman Travertine Obelisk, Italy, 1970.

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...

Trilobed Gable with Plain Copings
 France, 14th–15th century
 Limestone 26 x 38 x 14 cm Architectural fragment in limestone, comprising a triangular gable with plain copings, distin...

This weathered English Romanesque limestone capital is centuries old, dating from the Norman era of the 11th and 12th centuries. Originating from Oxf...

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...

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A rare bronze sculpture titled *Sete* (Thirst), designed and created by the Italian contemporary master Fernando Mario Paonessa. The piece features a sculptural, elongated equine sil...

Materials: Lava stone, blue calcite, grand antique, travertine, pink onyx, red travertine. Cosmic Relics totems are limited edition of 8 + 2AP, unique variations; each sculpture has ...

This is a very nice set of eight animal sculptures designed by Fratelli Mannelli in Italy in the early 1970s. Each animal sculpture is handmade by sculpting travertine blocks. The se...

Despite their muscular frames and fearsome expressions, these petite stone beasts are actually the benevolent creatures known as qilin. Also known as kirin or Chinese unicorns...