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Large Stone Bathtub by Studio Loho
Located in Geneve, CH
Large stone bathtub by Studio Loho Dimensions: D 85 x W 175 x H 57 cm Materials: stone Other stone types are possible upon request. Available in 2 si...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Stone Sculptures

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Stone

Large Citrine Crystal Cluster with Rare Stalactite Flower Formation
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Stunning Citrine Crystal Cluster – Rare Flower-Shaped Formation ▫️Description This exceptional Citrine crystal cluster brings a blossoming flower, exhibiting beautiful aesthetics, ...
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2010s Brazilian Stone Sculptures

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Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Vintage Surrealist Crystal Sculpture of a Hand Holding the World Globe
Located in Hudson, NY
This heavy and impressive crystal art object made mid-1950s is cast and then carved and engraved. The considerable amount of technical skill required shows a master at his craft. The hand created first then set with the globe second and after cooling the engraved longitude and latitude lines, continents and islands engraved creating the whole. Unsigned but completely worked by hand the piece is simple and dramatic without being overwhelming. It shows a considerable amount of wear on the ground smooth pontil but otherwise is in perfect condition. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may had been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damage which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read the 1st dibs user agreement...
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Mid-20th Century Stone Sculptures

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Crystal

Rare and Important Italian White Marble Bust Sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1850
Located in Queens, NY
Rare and important Italian white marble bust sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1850. A truly exceptionally carved marble relief of Holy Jesus Christ. ...
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Stone Sculptures

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Marble

Ancient Gallo Roman Millstone
Located in London, GB
Gallo-Roman Quernstone Fécamp, Seine-Maritime, France Circa 2nd century BC - mid-4th century AD Carved puddingstone Diameter: 43 cm The lower grinding stone from a late Iron Age, ea...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Stone Sculptures

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Stone

Purple Amethyst & Calcite Mineral Specimen, Artigas, Uruguay
Located in Edison, NJ
Artigas is known for amethysts of the darkest and richest hues of purple. Lustrous and richly-toned, they are instantly recognizable and not uncommon in the mineral market. What sets...
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15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Stone Sculptures

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Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Dioptase on Goethite Vug
Located in New York, NY
From the DRC – one of only two locations worldwide where this rare and coveted emerald green to blue-green crystal can be found, the other being Namibia – this vug – a natural hole w...
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2010s Congolese Stone Sculptures

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Crystal

Bust of Hermes
Located in New York, NY
A plaster bust of ancient Greek god, Hermes. Piece is plaster with a gold overlay on bust and a matte black overlay on base. A great decorative depicting the original ancient sculptu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Stone Sculptures

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Composition

Original Max Le Verrier Cueillette Art Deco Style Lamp in Spelter and Marble
Located in Ulm, DE
CUEILLETTE LUMINEUX illuminated pair of figures by Max Le Verrier Original Max Le Verrier Contemporary sculpture in Art Deco style Color patinated white bronze and marble Han...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stone Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Chinese circular cut jade bi on stand
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Circular carved jade bi disc mounted on a custom stand. The marble is rich with blue, green, tan, and brown tones and has deep visual depth. In China, the Bi is a symbol of moral cha...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Stone Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Ancient South Arabian Alabaster Statue
Located in London, GB
South Arabian Calcite female figure 3rd Century BC to 1st century A.D. Calcite Alabaster height: 30.5 cm A magnificent alabaster female figure, a f...
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15th Century and Earlier Yemeni Antique Stone Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Henry Fugere (1872-1944) Egyptian dancing bronze, Signed H. Fugère on base
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Henry Fugere (1872-1944) Egyptian dancing bronze sculpture with antique green patina. Signed on the base. Proof of old edition. Original Portor...
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1870s French Art Deco Antique Stone Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Carved Wall ‏Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of impressive wall hanging solid composition hand painted in grey, with two different bouquet or flowers.
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1980s American Vintage Stone Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Pair of Carved Wall ‏Hanging
Pair of Carved Wall ‏Hanging
$625 Sale Price / set
54% Off
A Large Needle Quartz Crystal Cluster Geological Specimen
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
Presenting a substantial Crystal Celestite and Quartz Cluster fluorite specimen is a testament to the enchanting beauty of natural rock formations. Spanning an impressive 46cm in width, this cluster captivates with its intricate arrangement of crystal formations. The Crystal Quartz, with its clear and transparent nature, takes center stage, forming an exquisite cluster that showcases the inherent elegance of these minerals. The fluorite crystals, with their distinctive hues, complement and enhance the visual spectacle, adding a delightful splash of color to the overall composition. As a natural rock formation, this specimen is a testament to the Earth's geological artistry, capturing the essence of time and the fascinating processes that shape these crystalline wonders. Whether admired for its scientific significance or cherished for its aesthetic appeal, this large Crystal Quartz Cluster...
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20th Century European Stone Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Pair of Malachite Obelisks, Mid-20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
This elegant pair of malachite obelisks, crafted in the 1950s, showcases the timeless beauty and striking patterns of this luxurious green g...
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Mid-20th Century Stone Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Natural Smoky Quartz Flame Generator with Light Citrine Smoky Color
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Large Smoky-Citrined Quartz Flame, Light Smoky Color Description With remarkable aesthetics, this Natural Smoky Quartz Flame was meticulously cut and polished to showcase a...
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2010s Brazilian Stone Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Asprey Orientalist Gilt Silver Palm Tree & Camel Centerpiece w/ Jade & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Quite Rare English Asprey Signed Orientalist Motif Masterpiece with Dessert Palm Tree and Parcel-Gilt Silver Camels having Diamond Eyes. Gorgeously constructed in ...
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20th Century English Other Stone Sculptures

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Jade, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Vermeil, Silver

Natural High-Grade Smoky Quartz Flame Generator
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Smoky Quartz Flame, AAA Grade Light Smoky Citrinated Color Description With remarkable clarity, brilliance, and aesthetics, this Natural Smoky Quartz Flame was meticulously...
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2010s Brazilian Stone Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Curtis Jeré Abstract Chrome & Brass Ribbon Sculpture with Ball on Marble Base
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1980s abstract Curtis Jeré chrome & brass free form ribbon sculpture with ball on round black marble base, retains Artisan House - C-Jere decal. Chrome has minor patina, marble...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Sculptures

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Marble, Brass, Chrome

Rare Amethyst Geode with Lavender Amethyst and Landscaped Polished Back
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Special Large Lavender Amethyst Geode with Gorgeous Blue Agate Polished Back ▫️ Description An Amethyst Geode, beautiful from both front and back, showcases aesthetically pleasing ...
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2010s Brazilian Stone Sculptures

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Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Kosta Boda What'S Up? Why Not?
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
With What’s Up?/Why Not, Frida Fjellman has developed her Erik-Höglund-inspired glass sculptures with the same individual style. Fjellman has chosen to emphasize the properties that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Stone Sculptures

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Crystal

Legame Lecce Stone Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
An intricately twisting silhouette elegantly actualizing the concept of bond - as eloquently suggested by its Italian name - this sculpture is imbued with poetry. Celebration of the ...
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2010s Italian Stone Sculptures

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Stone

Genuine Large 52" Amethyst Cluster Geode from Brazil
Located in New York, NY
This Authentic Amethyst Cluster Geode from Brazil is a premium natural formation of gem amethyst adorned by small, smooth calcite crystals. The semi-geode cathedral decor showcases g...
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2010s Brazilian Stone Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst

Sculpture, Marble Bust of a Roman in the Taste of Antiquity.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, sculpted marble bust of a Roman in the taste of Antiquity, 20th century. Bust, carved marble sculpture of a Roman in the taste of Antiquity resting on a black granite bas...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Greco Roman Stone Sculptures

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Granite, Marble

Mango Quartz with Halloysite Ver. III
Located in New York, NY
This captivating Mango Quartz with Halloysite specimen is a one-of-a-kind piece, hailing from the rich mineral landscapes of Colombia. Displaying a vibrant, golden hue unique to Mang...
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2010s Colombian Stone Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Unda Form Sculpture by Dust and Form
Located in Geneve, CH
Unda Form sculpture by Dust and Form Dimensions: D 27 x W 25 x H 12 cm Materials: vermont imperial Danby marble In Latin, the word “unda” is used to describe water, specifically...
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2010s American Post-Modern Stone Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Ferdinando Vichi Italian White Marble Sculpture of a Female
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent white marble statue of an elegant woman pulling petals from a flower, as in the popular 19th century game, he loves me, loves me not. by the Florentine sculpture, Ferdina...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Stone Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Marble Male and Female Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A substantial Post-Modern or modern style marble head/bust carved figurative sculpture piece of two people embraced side-by-side, circa mid to late-20th century. Marble is grey with ...
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Late 20th Century South American Post-Modern Stone Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Vintage Fruit Bowl Onyx Marble Natural Stone Decoration
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage fruit bowl with fruit and eggs, made of onyx marble, finished with brass, nice decoration from the second half of the 20th century. Included in the set are 2 apples, a pear ...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Stone Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Vintage Geode Quartz Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Admired since ancient times, natural quartz is prized for its extraordinary natural design. These vintage 1970s gems are polished and present the beautiful array of blue grayish colo...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Stone Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Vintage Geode Quartz Bookends
Vintage Geode Quartz Bookends
$228 Sale Price
20% Off
Spectacular X-Large Amethyst Sphere with Deep Purple Amethyst
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Giant Amethyst Sphere with Deep Purple Crystals – Stunning Natural Statement Piece ▫️ Description This extraordinary, rare X-Large Amethyst Sphere beautifully showcases the hi...
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2010s Brazilian Stone Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Postmodern Abstract Scupture by Curtis Jere Signed & Dated Marble & Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice and rare sculpture by Curtis Jere, circa 1990 signed and dated, solid raw steel with original patina and oxidation, sitting on solid marble cylinder base.
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Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Stone Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Steel

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Mercury
Located in Madrid, ES
Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury Representation of the god Mercury standing on Aeolus, the god of the wind (according to Gianbologna), on a marble base from which a fluted column ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Stone Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Bronze Art Deco, Statue by Aurore Onu "Chasing the Hind"
By Aurore Onu
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Silvered Bronze Art Deco Statue Pair featuring a woman reaching and grasping the antlers of a deer, a rare version of “Chasing the Hind” Designed by Aurore Onu French circa 1930. It ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Stone Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Amazing Arts & Crafts Bronze Chandelier w. Snake Sculptures and Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and remarkable, antique bronze and brass five-arms snake pendant light. This rare and remarkable five-light chandelier is yet another recent great find and offering such a piece in our gallery always is a point of pride. Step into a world of timeless craftsmanship with this breathtaking antique bronze snake chandelier...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Stone Sculptures

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Natural Red Coral Mounted on 18th Century Giltwood Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
A hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on a 18th century giltwood urn fragment base.
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20th Century Italian Organic Modern Stone Sculptures

Materials

Coral

Amethyst Flower Plate with Crystal Druzy, Galaxy Druzy and Multicolored Minerals
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Gallery-Grade Amethyst Flower Plate with Multicolored Minerals, Rose Galaxy Druzy, and Amethyst after Celadonite ▫️ Description An Amethyst Flower Plate (also known as Amethyst Crystal Plate) like never before, this is a superb specimen that you can add to your collection. This very rare form of Amethyst brings a crown of all-natural crystal in its center and features multi-colored druzy, galaxy-druzy, and mineral growth throughout. Its most impressive aspect is the perfection of it all: a world-class piece with zero treatment applied. The colors on this Amethyst Rosette...
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2010s Brazilian Stone Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Alabaster Monkey Sculpture, End 19th C
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Alabaster Sculpture, France, Late 19th Century – Monkey Smoking a Pipe. This delightful French alabaster sculpture, created at the end of the 19th century, depicts a monkey leisurely smoking a pipe. The sculpture is crafted in alabaster, with intricately detailed features that capture the playful yet thoughtful expression of the monkey. Notably, the eyes are made of glass, adding a unique touch of realism to the piece. Dimensions: Height: 9.8" (25 cm), Width: 6.7" (17 cm), Depth: 4.4" (11.2 cm). The sculpture is in good condition, with only slight scratches and small chips on the base, which are consistent with age. A whimsical and charming example of late 19th-century French sculpture, this piece would make an intriguing addition to any collection of animal-themed art or antique stone...
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Stone Sculptures

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Alabaster

An Exquisite French Silver and Malachite Bust of Napoleon, By Emile Pinedo
Located in Queens, NY
An Exquisite French Silver and Malachite Bust of Napoleon, By Emile Pinedo This exquisite French silver and malachite bust of Napoleon, masterfully crafted by the esteemed sculptor ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Stone Sculptures

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Malachite, Sterling Silver

Ammonite Fossil : Kranaosphinctes, from Madagascar
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
This fossil ammonite specimen, named Kranaosphinctes, is from Madagascar. It is a little one (36cm diameter, knowing it can go wider than 50cm). They were found alive during the cr...
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2010s Malagasy Stone Sculptures

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Stone

Antique French Stone Fountain Piece with Triple Dolphin Spouts, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming French fountain piece with triple dolphin spouts was made circa 1900. The dolphins are made from reconstituted stone, which is natural lim...
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Early 1900s French Antique Stone Sculptures

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Stone

Timeless Elegance: Mounted Fossilized Scallops from Prehistoric Seas
Located in New York, NY
Pecten latissimus Fossil on Wooden Base. This extraordinary fossil specimen showcases a stunning group of Pecten latissimus, or scallop shells, beautifully preserved and mounted on a...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Stone Sculptures

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Stone

Khmer Carved Sandstone Male Deity, Style of the Baphoun, 11th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful carved sandstone sculpture of an unidentified male deity, Khmer, Angkor Period, style of the Baphuon, 11th century. The smil...
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15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Stone Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Nude with Garland by Joe Descomps Cormier 1925
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture nude with garland by Joe Descomps Cormier. Patinated bronze on marble base. France 1925. This bronze is ill...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Stone Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antoine-Louis Barye '1795-1875' Signed Bronze of Lion Crushing a Snake ca. 1870
Located in CH
Antoine-Louis Barye (Paris, 1795-1875). Lion crushing a Snake. Bronze with a brown patina signed Barye on the left hand side of the base. The bronze sculpture is sitting on a black m...
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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Stone Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Statue sculpture life size antique old Roman Greek stone reclaimed carving decor
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Antique statue life sized Roman Greek natural stone old sculpture. The antique life sized statue displayed in this Ad is one of 12 reclaimed life sized ...
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18th Century French Rustic Antique Stone Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Natural Water-Clear Quartz Sphere
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Water-Clear Quartz Crystal Sphere – High-Grade, Natural Quartz Ball from Diamantina ▫️ Description This is a very special Crystal Quartz Sphere, nearly flawless, embodying an exqui...
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2010s Brazilian Stone Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

A 17th Century Mounted French Limestone Carving of a Winged Angel
Located in Dallas, TX
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...
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17th Century French Baroque Antique Stone Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Metal

Gunmetal Hematite Crystal Mineral Specimen- England, UK
Located in Edison, NJ
Mankind has loved hematite for its sleek beauty and red undertones since its first discovery. It has been utilized as a reddening pigment by the ancient Egyptians, mined by the Etrus...
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15th Century and Earlier English Antique Stone Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Gorgeous Amethyst Geode Cathedral
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Gorgeous Amethyst Cathedral Geode with Large, Deep Violet-Purple Crystals ▫️ Description Superb in beauty, aesthetics, color, and rarity, this amethyst geode displays many special ...
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2010s Brazilian Stone Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Gandharan Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, Carved Black Schist, 2nd-4th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive and well carved Gandharan figure of the Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, carved black schist, ancient Kingdom of Gand...
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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Antique Stone Sculptures

Materials

Schist

Jardiniere, Sculpture Willy Guhl
Located in Paris, FR
Willy GUHL (1915-2004) JARDINIERE sculpture, fiber cement proof marked in hollow 13 6 68 and 73. A rare style, midcentury Willy Guhl abstract triangular sculptural planter. This plan...
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Mid-20th Century Stone Sculptures

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Cement

Jardiniere, Sculpture Willy Guhl
Jardiniere, Sculpture Willy Guhl
$1,893 Sale Price
20% Off
Hematite From Wessels Mine, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
This striking large Hematite single crystal from the renowned Wessels Mine in Northern Cape, South Africa features sharply defined faces and a brilliantly reflective metallic luster ...
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2010s South African Stone Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Neoclassical Solid Marble Onyx Green and Brown Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble onyx green & brown obelisk Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 8"H. Very good original vintage condition. Minor surface wear expected wit...
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Late 20th Century Pakistani Grand Tour Stone Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Antique French Grand Tour Bronze Statue Sculpture Napoleon Column Vendome 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A very good antique French patinated bronze Grand Tour model of the Column de Vendome, Paris, circa 1860. A fine cast bronze model of the famous Paris monument...
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1860s French Grand Tour Antique Stone Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

14K Gold, Carved Jasper Bird on an Amethyst Rock Geode
Located in Long Island City, NY
14K gold, carved jasper bird on an amethyst rock geode Hand-carved jasper bird with diamond eyes and 14k gold feet, sitting on an amethyst geode. A...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Stone Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Italian Ancient Marble Sculpture Fountain, Late 16th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Sea monster Carrara marble mouth fountain Italy, late 16th century It measures 13.8 x 31.5 x 18.9 in (35 x 80 x 48 cm) State of conservation: some small evident gaps and widespread signs of wear due to outdoor exposure. The gray marks crossing it do not come from restoration, but are rather the natural veins of the marble. This work has some morphological characteristics typically associated with the iconography of the sea monster: an elongated muzzle, sharp teeth, protruding eyes, elongated ears, and a coiled serpent's tail. An in-depth series of studies on artistic depictions of the sea monster attempted to verify how this symbol evolved in antiquity in the European and Mediterranean contexts and how it gradually changed its image and function over time. The iconography itself is mutable and imaginative and its history is rich with cultural and artistic exchange, as well as the overlapping of ideas. This occurred so much that it is difficult to accurately pinpoint the "types" that satisfactorily represent its various developments. However, we can try to summarize the main figures, starting from the biblical Leviathan and the marine creature that swallowed Jonah (in the Christian version, this figure was to become a whale or a "big fish", the “ketos mega”, translation of the Hebrew “dag gadol”). Other specimens ranged from the dragons mentioned in the Iliad (which were winged and had legs) to "ketos” (also from Greek mythology), the terrifying being from whose Latinized name (“cetus”) derives the word "cetacean". See J. Boardman, “Very Like a Whale” - Classical Sea Monsters, in Monsters and Demons in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds, in Papers presented in Honor of Edith Porada, Mainz am Rhein 1987, pp. 73-84). In Italy the monster underwent yet further variations: it can be found in Etruscan art on the front of some sarcophagi representing the companion of souls, while among the Romans we find the “Pistrice” (cited by Plinio in Naturalis Historia PLIN., Nat., II 9, 8 and by Virgilio in Eneide: VERG., Aen., III, 427), which appeared in the shape of a stylized hippocampus or a very large monstrous cetacean and evolved into a hideous being with a dragon's head and long webbed fins. During the Middle Ages, the sea monster was the object of new transformations: at this time, it is often winged, the head is stretched like a crocodile, the front legs are often very sharp fins - sometimes real paws - until the image merges with dragons, the typical figures of medieval visionary spirituality widely found throughout Europe (on this topic and much more, see: Baltrušaitis, J., Il Medioevo fantastico. Antichità ed esotismi nell’arte gotica, Gli Adelphi 1997). In Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries, the revival of classicism - representative of the humanistic and Renaissance periods - led to a different reading of these "creatures". Indeed, the sea monster was also to find widespread use as an isolated decorative motif, especially in numerous fountains and sculptures where dolphins or sea monsters were used as a characterizing element linked to water (on this theme see: Chet Van Duzer, Sea Monsters on Medieval and Renaissance Maps, London, The British library, 2013). From the morphological point of view, the "sea monsters" of this period are mostly depicted as hybrid figures, in which the body of a mythological or real being (a hippocampus, a sea snake, a dolphin), is joined to a head with a rather indistinct appearance. It was usually characterized by large upright ears, an elongated snout, sharp teeth and globular, protruding eyes; a complex and indefinite figure, both from the symbolic point of view and from that of its genesis. The work we are examining is placed as a cross between the medieval sea serpent and the Renaissance dolphin, with stylistic features which recall the snake as often used in heraldry (such as the "snake" depicted in the coat of arms of the Visconti - the lords and then dukes of Milan between 1277 and 1447 - and which, for some, may be derived from the representations of the “Pistrice” that swallowed Jonah). In the search for sources, Renaissance cartography and in particular woodcuts should not be neglected. See for example the monsters of Olaus Magnus, from the editions of the “Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus” (“History of the peoples of the north”) and the natural histories of Conrad Gesner, Ulisse...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Stone Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Italian Vintage Marble Eggs, Circa 1960
Located in CH
Italian vintage marble eggs, Circa 1960 Set of 10 Eggs of different colors and marble type. The glass bowls are not included in the price.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Sculptures

Materials

Marble

20th Century French Concrete Bust
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century French concrete bust captures the essence of artistic realism with its meticulously detailed portrayal of an elder gentleman. The sculpture, characterized by its te...
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20th Century French Stone Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

19th Century Gloria Victis bronze statue, By Barbedienne.
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, J.A. Mercie 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th Century patinated bronze statue of 'Gloria Victis' with gilded highlights. Raised on a marble plinth. Signed; A MERCIE Stamped; F. BARBEDIENNE Gloria Victis wa...
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19th Century French Antique Stone Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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