Statuary Marble Sculptures

JOSEPH GOTT R.A. (LEEDS 1786 - ROME 1860) A GREYHOUND BITCH WITH HER PUPPY, SIGNED J. Gott Ft. Statuary marble. Writing in his Guide to the Studios in Rome, published in the year ...

An antique fragment of a statuary marble sculpture, sourced from the estate of the late David Cornwell, best known as the author John le Carré. Dating to circa 1840, this striking I...

EDWARD HODGES BAILY (1788-1867) SLEEPING NYMPH incised signature and date E H Baily, R.A. / Sculp. London / 1840 Statuary marble.

As part of STONE VALLEY first artistic collaboration called "Pierre Partagée", we invite you to discover pieces of art from Maurizio Toffoletti’s personal private collection. Minima...

The sculpture bust was made from a single block of Statuario Carrara marble. Tattoo was made with manual micro-dots technique by the artist.   

With this captivating white marble sculpture, Cesare Arduini has continued his masterful exploration of space, his play of the balance between positive and negative space. Unique ...

A large Italian school carrara marble sculpture depicting a sleeping nymph. The finely carved sculpture is reminiscent of a depiction of Sleeping Ariadne, popularised by the Roman copy of the Hellenistic original, the former being housed at the Vatican. Reclining on rocks, the sleeping nymph is shown draped only below the waist, and her finely modelled form is exemplified by the delicacy of her fingers. Italian, early 19th century. Before restoration.

A fine pair of George III statuary marble busts of a boy and a girl by John de Vaere (1755 – 1830), 1798. Signed J DE-VAERE Sculpr. 1798. Considering what a sensitive and accomplished sculptor he was, surprisingly little is known about John de Vaere. Born in France in 1755, he settled in England some time before 1786 when he enrolled as a student at the Royal Academy Schools. In 1787 he left to study in Rome, with the financial assistance of Josiah Wedgwood. In Rome he won a Silver Medal for Sculpture from the Pope and became an assistant to John Flaxman. On his return to England in 1790, he worked as a modeler for Wedgwood until the latter’s death in 1795, after which he worked with Eleanor Coade, probably replacing John Bacon...

A large early 19th century Italian statuary marble plaque depicting a reclining cherub or putto, formerly owned by the 1st Earl of Mountbatten. Expertly carved in deep relief, this p...

A fine late Georgian marble portrait bust of 18th century barrister, politician and judge, Edward Willes. Signed by the artist, this superb bust was made by 18th century sculptor, John Bacon. It demonstrates his exceptional artistic skill and perfected sculpting technique for which he was much celebrated. We believe this bust was sculpted at the height of Edward Willes career, when he became a justice of His Majesty’s Court of King’s Bench...

A well-modelled, mid 19th century statuary white marble bust of Dante Alighieri, famed late 13th to early 14th century Italian philosopher, writer and poet. Originating from Italy, ...

Seated on a tree stump, a young child is playing the cymbals, carved from a single piece of statuary marble. This is for sure an impressive carving, the hands hold the cymbals with a...

A fine statuary marble bust of Faustina the younger, Rome, second half of the 18th century. Measures: 24in. (61cm) high; 15in. (38cm) wide; 10.5in. (27cm) deep.

A superb antique carved marble plaque of Attila the Hun. Known for being one of the most fearsome enemies the Romans ever faced, Atilla’s distinctive features are expertly carved in...

An unsigned antique marble portrait plaque depicting the famed late 18th to early 19th century British neoclassical sculptor and designer, John Flaxman. After a terracotta self-portr...