Stone Sculptures

Tall Blue & White Lace Agate Geode with Lavender Amethyst Druzy, Golden Goethite Needles, and Calcite Inclusions ▫️ Description With its tall, sculptural formation, flowing blue an...

Large sculpture of Cupid and Psyche, 176 cm, in Carrara marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. Tags: Amore e ...

Vintage Italian marble alabaster mushroom sculpture hand-carved in Italy, early 1960s. Yellow color with veining. Made in Italy sticker on base still intact.

Large French Art Deco Sculpture by Irénée Rochard – Doe and Her Fawn. This exquisite Art Deco sculpture is titled “Doe and Her Fawn” . Rare in this size and model. This elegant piece...

A large life-size statue of Buddha head carved from a single block of white alabaster marble and painted with gold and black pigments. The sculpture was of an iconic Burmese "Shan-st...

Sculptural triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Each planter has a concrete leg at each corner of the planter which allows the planter to float a couple of inc...

This is an Austin Studios Production sculpture. It depicts a Tang period horse. It's cast in durastone.

A natural purple amethyst specimen decorative object or paperweight. Piece has a beautiful deep purple hue as shown. Dimensions: 2" Depth x 3.75" Width x 2.25" Height. Italian Mura...

Italian gilt bronze sculpture of an eagle on a rectangular white Carrera piece of marble. The high quality of the gilt work and the early age makes the eagl...

Olmec Pre-Columbian Carved Jade Erotic Sculpture, depicting a male figure embracing a female figure. 1.75" H x 3.25" W x 1.75" D. Provenance: From the Upper East Side Apartment of a ...

Specimen Type: Aquamarine on Albite Weight: 440 grams Dimension: H: 8 x W: 7.5 x D: 9 cm Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan Treatment: None ...

Gogottes are an authentic proof of nature's artistic skills. We still don't understand fully how these natural sculptures, made of more than 99% of pure silica sand concentrated, do...

Dating from the mid-20th century, this well executed serpentine stone carving depicts a rearing Asian horse. The hard stone composition of this sculpture has not been tested.

This top museum quality Amethyst Quartz geode slice features naturally formed, lustrous and fully terminated with highly reflective faces and a deep, transparent to translucent hues....

A stunning Russian style large malachite egg on Neoclassical style stand Late 20th century Solid malachite egg, with cast brass stand Measures: 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 6"H. Egg alone meas...

This exquisite Cauliflower Coral specimen stands at 21.5 inches across, showcasing the intricate natural beauty of marine life. Its pristine white br...

Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th Century Description: This refined set of four animal figurines, crafted in China during the 20th century, showcases the elegance of natural stone carving and the timeless symbolism of animals in decorative art. The ensemble includes a pair of jade elephants, a reclining lion in jade, and a seated dog in onyx, each carved with delicate detail and smooth finishes. Perfect for display in a cabinet, on a console, or as part of a themed vignette, these figurines bring a sense of serenity, strength, and tradition to any interior. Key features include: Natural Stone Materials: The pair of elephants and the lion are carved from jade, known for its symbolic value and subtle translucence. The seated dog is carved from onyx, offering a contrasting tone and texture with its elegant veining and natural luster. Symbolic Animal Forms: Elephants symbolize wisdom, memory, and good fortune, especially when displayed as a pair. The lion conveys strength, protection, and calm authority. The dog represents loyalty, guardianship, and companionship. Chinese 20th-Century Craftsmanship: All four pieces reflect traditional Chinese stone-carving techniques, combining refined form with smooth, tactile surfaces. Versatile Decorative Use: Whether placed in a display case, on a desk, shelf, or altar, these figurines serve as both decorative accents and subtle symbols of balance and harmony. Curated Collector’s Set: The combination of two materials and four distinct animals makes this set ideal for collectors of Asian art, animal figures, or natural stone miniatures. This set of four jade and onyx animal figurines...

Ancient red porphyry is a magmatic effusive lithotype characterized by a Bordeaux-red color, composed of a cryptocrystalline matrix in which floating phenocrysts of pale pinkish whit...

A finely crafted circular pietra dura plaque, likely originating from Italy during the mid-to-late 19th century, this specimen marble and hardstone inlaid chessboard combines decorat...

Elevate your space with this compelling abstract sculpture, meticulously crafted from high-quality tessellated stone. Featuring a distinctive black hue interspersed with intricate gr...

Darling as can be, this whimsical vintage owl sculpture made from gilded metal and a stone body. Not signed but possibly by Anthony Redmile. It is of very high quality in detail, cra...

1930s French Art Deco bronze figural sculpture on a black marble base, signed by Alexandre Ouline.

AAA museum quality, massive Brazilian Amethyst geode. This specimen is lined with large lustrous crystallized gems - transparent to translucent amethyst variety quartz crystals - with deep grape purple color and highly reflective terminated faces. The polished edges really bring out the look of the matrix and even show the agate formation...

Pair of Large Citrine Geodes with Deep Orange Druzy and Rare Twin-Tower Formation ▫️ Description ▫️ A pair of Citrine Goedes with one of the rarest formations of all, with a twin-t...

Sculpture red coral handcrafted sculpture with more than 800 red cabochons hand-placed. With structure and base in solid brass gold-plated 24-karat. Except...

Gorgeous stylized frog sculpture / paperweight by Baccarat, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity. Signed on the unders...

Gorgeous stylized sitting cat sculpture / paperweight by Baccarat, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity. Signed on the...

Large and Stunning Pair Italian Specimen Marble busts of Roman Emperors designed after the original ancient busts. Likely Marcus Aurelius and Hadrian. Each bust displays detailed fac...

A really nice hand-carved soapstone "Happy Buddha" sculpture , circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition a few small chips at the base and measures 3.5"W x 2.5"D x 4"H. A laughing Buddha is the ultimate symbol of happiness, taking away any problem, symbolizing good fortune and wealth in both life and career as well as total life fulfillment. A really cool sculpture...

Sheryl Cannold Benjamin (American, 1924 - 2023) Female Nude Abstract Modernist Solid Carved Marble Sculpture. Weighs approximately 30 pounds. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 1...

A wonderfully sand stone-carved Asian deity figure / sculpture likely from Cambodia. The detailed head is likely that of the divinity deity Shiva, sometimes referred to as the smiling God-King. The features are clearly reminiscent of the carvings found at both Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom...

An important Art Deco bronze and marble base sculpture depicting a prowling panther by the French artist Demetre Chiparus, France, 192...

Elevate your decor with this exquisite Lalique Crystal Large Frosted Swan Sculpture, elegantly poised with its head gracefully lowered, resting on a fitted oval mirror base. This sculpture is a true masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship, bearing the signature of the renowned Lalique brand and its origin in France. The swan, expertly crafted from frosted crystal, exudes an air of elegance and tranquility. Its sleek form and graceful posture make it a captivating focal point for any space. Resting on the fitted oval mirror base, the sculpture gains an added dimension, reflecting and enhancing its beauty. Imagine this Lalique Crystal Swan...

Life size bronze bust of George Washington on square shaped black marble base (signed BARBEDIENNE) 19th Cent.

Art Deco Sculpture, 1930s - A Timeless Masterpiece This exquisite Art Deco sculpture from the 1930s captures the elegance and charm of the period, featuring a graceful young woman a...

A rare enamel, gold and rock crystal figure of Emperor Maximilian I by Reinhold Vasters, Aachen, In the Renaissance style, circa 1870. The g...

Life like, life size turtle sculpture crafted in composition in an amazing realistic replication. Labeled Animal Classics on the bottom.

A 14K Gold Mounted Agate Bird on Fluorite Stone, Mounted on Black Glass, 20th century. A really nice and cool object - a true collectors piece. Part of a...

Bookmatched Giant Amethyst Geodes Set as Wings with Deep Purple Druzy and Large Points – X-Large Museum-Scale Pair ▫️ Description This bookmatched pair of Giant Amethyst Geodes is ...

Super Rare Chuveirinho Amethyst Geode with Micro Stalactites and Sugar Druzy (Chalcedony-Coated) ▫️ Description Exceptionally rare, this Chuveirinho Amethyst is defined by its deli...

Super Rare Chuveirinho Amethyst Geode with Micro Stalactites and Sugar Druzy (Chalcedony-Coated) ▫️ Description Exceptionally rare, this Chuveirinho Amethyst is defined by its deli...

Diminutive Grand Tour bronze 'Balancing Faun' on marble pedestal Italy, The sculpture circa 1890, the marble pedestal later addition 20th C A small well executed bronze sculpture...

A playful set of 19th century French pétanque boules, comprised of four iron studded balls and one marble cochonnet (jack). The set can be used in pla...

A 19th century bronze bust of Ajax the great by Chiurazzi, Napoli after the antique.  Bearing the mark of the Chiurazzi foundry, and raised on a Breccia marble base, this high quali...

An antique Italian torso of a Roman male in hand carved Carrara marble and mounted onto a black marble base, in good condition. The Italian décor represe...

Solid bronze figure of a woman reclining on a sofa, “Paolina Bonaparte as Venus Victrix” – a famous motif by A. Canova, from Paris, probably around 1950. Engraved on the plinth “A. C...

Lalique France Crystal “Le Faune” Dancing Nude Lovers Pan & Diana Figurine, from the 1960s. This Crystal Figurine features two nude lovers, Pan and Diana, dancing in a romantic p...

An impressive 38 cm tall this original 1930's Art Deco cold painted spelter table lamp features a nude female holding aloft a milk white glass globe shade. Kneeling on an alabaster b...

Statement Citrine Cathedral with Intact, Large Stalactite ▫️ Description ▫️ Sculptural at first sight, this monumental Citrine Geode gives the impression that an architect designe...

Gallery Grade Amethyst Cluster with AAA, X-Large Saturated Amethyst Druzy ▫️ Description When discussing deep-purple amethyst, the first thought often goes to specimens from Urugua...

Gorgeous "Simba" lioness sculpture in frosted crystal by Lalique of France, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 10"W x 5"D x...

Large Carrara marble sculpture of Medusa Rondanini. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. Indicative shipping costs ...

Gorgeous Deep, Saturated Purple Amethyst Geode formed as a Twin Geode ▫️ Description With a rare twin formation, this Amethyst geode presents an aesthetically pleasing shape adorne...

Gorgeous crystal art glass "Pâte de verre" green turtle sculpture by Daum of France, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 5.2...

This fossil piece of natural shell, named Giganto Pecten Restitutensis, has been thought to fit on ashelf or a desk, with it's custom wood and steel stand. They come from France, Lu...

Striking one of a kind piece of branch coral, presented on a lucite base to enhance the oceanic sculptural elements and texture. Exclusively mounted by F.S. Henemader. Coral cannot ...

Polished to a breath-taking finish and presented on an artistic wooden stand, this unique and beautiful piece displays a half geode. The edges of the geodes have been polished reveal...

A stunning Vintage pair of large Empire Revival obelisks, dating from the late 20th Century. They are made of a dark black'nero antico' marble, the finish and attention to detail th...

This finely executed bust of a Naiad is attributed to the neoclassical sculptor John Gibson (1790 – 1866). A Naiad was a type of mythological water nymph and is depicted here with her head bowed and cocked slightly to the side, displaying her strong neo-Hellenistic profile. In her hair, the nymph wears a headdress that is comprised of long and slender reed leaves, which not only identifies her iconographically as a water spirit, but draws a close comparison with those worn by the female figures in John Gibson’s Hylas Surprised by the Naiades (1827 - 1837) (fig.1). The downwards and off-centre orientation of our Naiad bust mirrors that of the taller figure on the left of the group, who rests her cheek on the head young Hylas (fig.2) Her facial physiognomy follows the neo-Hellenistic archetype established by Gibson and can be closely compared with his Tinted Venus – one of the most important statues of the Victorian era (1851–56, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool) (fig.3). While Gibson’s Tinted Venus is known best for its controversial polychrome ‘tinting’, the essential structure of the face—broad brow, finely drawn nose, wide (and slightly drooping) almond-shaped eyes - provided a template that Gibson returned to repeatedly in his depiction of mythological maidens. Critics of the time noted the consistency of his female types, with some seeing their idealised severity as an antidote to the sentimentality of much mid-Victorian sculpture (fig.4 – 6). The facial physiognomy is also very similar to a drawing by Gibson at the Royal Academy that depicts Hero weeping over the dead body of Leander (fig.7). The socle style of the present work also finds comparisons with Gibsons busts of Cupid and Aurora. This was of course somewhat standardised, but it is interesting to note the extent of their similarity with our bust. John Gibson RA is considered by many to be the greatest British sculptor of the nineteenth century working in the Neoclassical style. It is hard to overestimate the impact Rome had on the life and art of the artist. He first arrived in the city around 1817, when he was just twenty-six, and remained a resident there until his death. Not only did Rome’s ancient sculptural treasures and architectural fragments offer Gibson a lifetime of inspiration, but the Grand Tourists who poured into Rome in the first half of the nineteenth century provided him with many commercial opportunities. These rich or aristocratic travellers sought out mythological sculptures for their grand, palatial residences. However, since the papal decrees of Doria Pamphilj and Pacca of 1803 banned the export of ancient Greek and Roman works of art from Rome, there was a large demand for modern idealised sculpture in the Neoclassical style (Frasca-Rath 2016, p. 10). During his early days in the city he had the great fortune to train under both Antonio Canova and Bertel Thorvaldsen (Roscoe and Hardy 2009, p. 522). He referred continuously to Canova as his “master”, particularly in his memoirs, which he dictated to Margarete Sandbach at the beginning of the 1850s; these were subsequently published by Lady Eastlake in 1870. Moreover, he claimed to be Canova’s last pupil in a letter to Antonio Gacini, Secretary of the Royal Academy in Milan in 1861, written to thank the Academy for accepting him as an Honorary Member: “The first instruction which I received in my art was from an Italian. It was Canova whose pupil I became in the year 1817 and studied under him for five years when he died. I was his last pupil” (Royal Academy Archive GI/1376). By 1821, Gibson had established his own studio in the via Fontanella, off the via Babuino. From here he aimed to produce sculpture of “the sublime and the purest beauty”, believing that the sculptor’s role was to select and combine the most beautiful parts of nature to create a harmonious whole, which would delight and elevate the viewer. By the mid nineteenth century he was one of the few remaining exponents of the so-called ‘pure’ and ‘neo Hellenistic’ style of sculpture, resolutely upholding the Neoclassical ideals established by Wincklemann, in a period when naturalism and modern subjects preoccupied the majority of artists in Europe (Turner, ed., 1996, p. 598). Gibson was convinced of the importance of disseminating artistic ideas through the younger generations, an ideal no doubt impressed upon him by Canova, and established ‘the British Academy of Arts in Rome’. His students included William Theed (1804–1891), Benjamin Spence (1822–1866), Harriet Hosmer...

Antique Terracotta Sandstone handcrafted Horse Sculpture , The sculpture called "Tang Horse," likely produced by Austin Productions in 1961. Key details include but no signature fou...