Stone Sculptures

Pair Neoclassical Style Tole Palm Tree Topiaries, Attributed to Maitland-Smith This striking pair of Neoclassical-style tole palm tree topiaries exemplifies the enduring appeal of c...

Caspar is a creation by the renowned Swedish glass artist Bertil Vallien who sees the boat as a symbol of freedom and solitude. The boat has become one of his main signatures, recrea...

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...

Breathtaking and beautiful, this pair of Agate with Amethyst Geodes feature spectacular blue-banded agate lines and rare, stunning aesthetics. Enhanced by shiny Amethyst that perfectly complements its beauty, this all-natural geode artwork...

Faux Kudu horn over plinth base. Features realistic patina and modern styling. Dimensions: 6.5" x 6.5" x 29.75"h

Prehistoric Fossilized Trilobite Specimen from Morocco. Trilobites were an early arthropod at the beginning of the Paleozoic era in the Cambrian period. This specimen is an extinct m...

With the Singularity speaker, the function takes on infinite value. we have built our design up from the most fundamental requirements of the product. Our clear sphere has captured the moment- and has augmented and empowered it- in a stunning work of art that delivers incredible, lucid sound. The Singularity speaker uses the most foundational materials and nothing else: stone, glass, wood, and the finest-quality full-range speaker driver all assembled and handcrafted in Sweden while designed in Denmark. We have encapsulated sound's vibrating air inside the crystal-clear sphere, making for a phenomenal sound that is both transparent and present. This configuration is for a pair of stereo floor...

Art Deco pair of panther bookends. Silvered bronze and marble. Made in France, 1920s. Both stamped France. Heavy marble bookends. In the style of Paul Jouve. They will give a chic lo...

A pair of large Lions of Venice in white marble, 21st century. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOT, AND A SHIPPING QUOTE CAN BE REQUESTED BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO

This exceptional Pink Apatite with Muscovite from Colombia displays vivid coloration and sharp crystal geometry in a beautifully compact size. Its rich rose tone is notably rare, eve...

A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, this petite greenery stone evokes th...

520.02 Gram Beautiful Lazurite Specimen From Badakhshan, Afghanistan Weight: 520.02 Gram Dimension: 8.8 x 8.6 x 6 Cm Origin: Badakhshan, Afghanistan Lazurite stimulates the thi...

Elegant carved marble bust depicting a young woman, signed Pugi on the base. The sculpture portrays a refined female figure with delicate facial features and a serene expression. He...

Hand-carved Quartz pelican sculpture set on a black tourmaline natural mineral specimen on lucite base.

Large American western bronze "Ponca Eagle Boy," 1988 mounted on green marble base, by Stan Johnson. Native American Indian on rearing horse with flying eagle showing amazing movemen...

Pair of Large Citrine Geodes with Rare Symmetrical Formation and Sparkly Orange Druzy ▫️ Description ▫️ From time to time, nature truly outdoes itself—like with this exceptional p...

Exceptional Vivid Madeira Citrine Cluster with Large, Brilliant Druzy ▫️ Description Madeira citrine is one of the most sought-after citrine color tones, known for its rich orange ...

Great female statue of Judith in bronze with brown patina and white marble from Carrara. This young woman holds in her hands, stretched over his head, a scimitar in its scabbard, re...

A Sculptural Pair of tall Golden Citrine Geodes ▫️ Description ▫️ From time to time, nature outdoes itself—here, in the form of a pair of sculptural citrine geodes. Displaying spar...

Beautiful real white coral speciman on a custom 1" thick lucite base. This coral is carefully drilled in our studio and displayed on a patinaed iron rod which is sealed to retain the...

A striking trio of Gigantopecten restitutensis fossil shells, beautifully presented on a custom, handcrafted solid wood stand. Dating back millions of years, these exceptional fossil...

Classical 19th century hand-carved Italian Neoclassic Grand Tour marble female bust. Bust features intricately carved young woman's head and neck, wearing delicate drapery across déc...

Gallery-Grade Amethyst Geode with a Rare Intact Calcite on Galaxy Amethyst ▫️ Description Among the thousands of geodes discovered in Brazil each year, this specimen is a true rar...

A substantial polished malachite egg of exceptional decorative quality, hand-worked from a single nodule of Congolese malachite and brought to a high mirror finish. The patterning ac...

Sculptural, X-Large Amethyst Cluster with AAA Deep, Intense Purple (AKA Siberian, Grape Jelly) Druzy ▫️ Description With an intense grape-juice (grape-jelly) purple amethyst that c...

This exceptional Pyrite specimen from Spain showcases multiple large, sharply defined Pyrite cubes perfectly embedded in their natural matrix. The metallic luster and flawless geomet...

From Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India Large cabinet specimen of rich golden yellow calcite crystal cluster partially covered in lustrous gem apophyllite cr...

An interesting collection of fifteen natural, prehistoric English ammonite fossil specimens of varying shapes and sizes – ranging from 9.5 cm (3.74 in) wide to 2.5cm wide (0.98 in). ...

Large 19th Century Chinese Jade Disc on Stand

Alfred the Penguin – Art Deco Figurine An enigmatic and elegantly sculpted penguin, this piece pays homage to Alfred, the iconic silent companion fro...

Rare Amethyst Geode with a White Agate Frame & Deep Purple Crystals ▫️ Description Amethyst geodes are not rare—thousands are found every year in Brazil—but this piece is an outlie...

A visually dynamic smoky quartz crystal cluster, showcasing multiple sharply terminated points growing from a natural quartz matrix. This raw mineral specimen measures approximatel...

Art Deco style sculpture of Icarus winged male nude. Signed by Max Le Verrier Art metal with lovely patina mounted on a Black marble base. With foundry seal. Designed circa 1930. ...

Vintage hand-carved jade stone statue was cleverly sculpted to depict fully laden grapevines, combined with a naturally colored rouge segment below creating the illusion of a gnarly grapevine root...

This small geode of lilac coloured amethystine quartz with several rhombohedral calcites at the front and red druze / blackish goethite accents. This piece was legally and ethica...

In reference to the remarkaple marble group of three larger-than-life figures, known as ‘The Rape of the Sabine Women’, which is located under the right arcade of the Loggia dei Lanz...

Presenting a substantial Crystal Quartz Cluster fluorite specimen is a testament to the enchanting beauty of natural rock formations. Spanning an impressive 46cm in width, this clust...

Rare Large Amethyst Sphere with Deep Purple Crystals and Cristobalite Inclusions: A Natural Statement Amethyst Sphere ▫️ Description This rare amethyst sphere is an extraordinary s...

Polished petrified wood with tangerine quartz cluster on a lucite base. Petrified wood is a special type of fossilized wood. This type of mineralized petrified wood went through an ...

Hermes at rest, Grand Tour bronze, black and green patina, 19th century red Verona marble base

Monumental sculpted stone head, France, circa 1960s. A powerful modernist interpretation of the human face, with bold, geometric lines and a serene expression. Displayed for several ...

Purple Yellow Fluorite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee. Transparent 3D cubic formation of bi colored purple fluorite with gem yellow core. Bright vibrant core w...

20th century French stone lion holding a shield on a pedestal. A 20th century lion carved from stone holding a crest carved with a lion with wearing a crown. It is a representation o...

This Pink Amethyst Geode has been expertly crafted into a pair of Butterfly Wings that bring exceptional beauty and quality to the outside world. Each geode, shaped like a delicate w...

Formed in an almost perfect cathedral shape, this pair of citrine geodes is part of the same geode and showcases a natural form of art composed of thousands of small and medium-sized...

Bas-relief fragment, white marble with a honey-colored patina, Roman art (2nd–3rd century), depicting a youthful torso leaning against an architectural element. Height 22 cm, width 1...

For your consideration is this signed pair of Murano figural sculptures by Renato Anatra. The figures are comprised of heavy, clear crystal and opaque black crystal. Both are hand si...

A cast stone abstract sculpture of a crane in flight mounted on an acrylic pedestal, circa 1970s by the noted Japanese artist Masatoyo Kishi “Kuki”...

Specimen: Fluorite with Calcite Origin: Loralai District, Baluchistan Province, Pakistan Dim: H: 12.5 x W: 10.5 x D: 4 cm Wt: 588g This exceptional natural specimen of Fluorit...

This 24 lbs., top quality Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined with dazzling druzy quartz crystals, as well as a polished back side, providing a h...

From Kelly Mine, Magdalena District, Socorro County, New Mexico, USA Beautiful specimen of lilac-purple botryoidal smithsonite in rounded, botryoidal shapes. The surface has minute ...

18th century Italian gold leaf and painted candlestick decorated with a calcite crystal on an optical calcite base. The 18th century Italian, Rococo candlestick is hand-carved and p...

Kumberai Mapanda (1940-) Small head. circa 1970. Carved serpentine stone 5 1/4" in. (13.4 cm.) high, excluding base. Shona sculpture is the name given to a modern move...

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...

Rare Blue Banded Agate Butterfly Geode with Amethyst Druzy Wings ▫️ Description This agate geode was carefully cut and opened to reveal a naturally sculptural butterfly formation, ...

Striking and sculptural, this vintage Art Deco bronze tiger exemplifies the streamlined elegance and quiet power characteristic of early 20th-century animalier design. The feline is ...

A pair of Russian neoclassical style obelisks of malachite. Square, tapered shafts on a raised panel stepped base. Great color to malachite. One obelisk has a slight 'lean' to the up...

High-Grade Amethyst Heart ▫️ Description This high-grade Amethyst heart stands out for its rich color, strong sparkle, and beautifully hand-carved shape. It’s a statement piece for...

This elegantly bold Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Abstract Sculpture originates from the United States, Circa 1970. Features an abstracted geometric form with a remarkable sense ...

A very Fine Hand Carved Alabaster Sculpture of a Tiger In Mid Stride Position Striking Glass Eyes