British Indian Ocean Territory Mounted Objects

A very nice hand carved stone alligator / crocodile sculpture, circa 1980s. Great detail and color in this piece that measures 18" W x 5.5" D x 3.5" H.

An antique carved sandstone head of a lion, mounted to a custom steel display stand. This interesting looking lion dates back hundreds of years to the Stuart period in the 1600s - a ...

Honorio Garcia Condoy (b. Honorio Garcia, 1900, Zaragoza, d. 1953 Madrid) figurative sculpture in carved stone depicting a faceless virgin (ca. 1930s). A contemporary and close friend of Picasso, Condoy drew a lot of inspiration from the shapes and composition of Cubism. Though this particular sculpture is from a body of work heavily influenced by Roman churches and symbolism. The half-standing, half-sitting Virgin, the flat heads, the erased faces - these attributes of Roman art are all present in this piece. The featureless, flat-skulled virgin figure enveloped in a self-embrace is perched in a half-sitting/half-kneeling pose. This piece is from a well-documented series (near identical example is seen on page 91 of Raymond Creuze's "Honorio Condoy"). Unsigned. Excellent, vintage condition with light patina/scattered light scratches, but no damage/losses. H: 37.5" x L: 12 x D: 14" Reference: Raymond Creuze "Honorio Condoy" (French, 1973). Reference book is included with the sculpture. From the collection of a prominent French collector whose London flat...

A russian hand carved Jasper stone sculpture, Eagle on Alert, The sculpture depicts an eagle sitting on a boulder, eyeing on its prey. This highly graphic variety of jasper, known as...

An unusual artist carved stone head. France, c1920s. One of a pair sold individually. Location: Belgium Gallery. Dimensions: 35 H x 18 D x 24 W in cm. Delivery: 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...

Modernist carved stone figurative sculpture.W.P.A.style, signed M E F '01? Amazing form, proportion, Extremely well executed. Skilled artist for sure.

Highly realistic and detailed sculpture of a bird with gilt silver legs perched on an amethyst base. This beautiful piece measures 3 7/8'' in height by 2 3/4'' in depth by 1 1/2'' in width. We hand polish all items...

This early Chinese carved stone horse has markings of an elaborate bridle and is an impressive showpiece.

A substantial, mid-20th century carved stone modernist freeform sculpture, unsigned. Europe, c. 1960s.

An impressive, life-like, well-carved solid stone statue (or sculpture) of a rhinoceros. 20th century. Measures: L 66 cm (26") H 31 cm (12 1/4") W 22 cm (8 1/2").

This monumental stone bust, hand-carved from granite, is a decorative sculpture featuring a closed-eye portrait. Its organic texture and tonal variation add depth and visual interest...