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Material: Limestone
Two Carved Mayan Deity Limestone Architectural Carvings or Elements
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two carved Mayan deity limestone architectural carvings or / elements, 19th century or older
The larger measures 7" W x 5.5" H x 4.5" D with a 2.5" protrusion
The smaller measures ...
Category
19th Century Central American Pre-Columbian Antique Limestone Folk Art
Materials
Limestone
Antique Gothic Carved Limestone Model of a Madonna or Venus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique limestone carving.
Modeled as a Madonna.
With her head slightly tilted, holding an orb in one hand, and with her other hand resting on her breast.
By repute ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Gothic Antique Limestone Folk Art
Materials
Limestone
A Fine and Large Egyptian Limestone Relief Carved in Shallow Relief
Located in London, GB
A Fine and Large Egyptian Limestone Relief Carved in Shallow Relief
Traces of original polychrome
Old Kingdom / 5th Dynasty / 2454 - 2311 B.C
Size: 32cm high, 70cm wide, 5cm deep - 12½ ins high, 27½ ins wide, 2 ins deep
Provenance:
Ex Private Swiss collection, acquired mid 1960s and thence by descent
Ex Rupert Wace Limited London
Ex Private London collection
cf A...
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Limestone Folk Art
Materials
Limestone
A Celtic Stone Head with ‘Staring’ Eyes, Long Nose and Slit Mouth
Located in London, GB
A Celtic Stone Head with ‘Staring’ Eyes, Long Nose and Slit Mouth
Limestone
British
2nd Century BC - 1st Century AD
Size: 26cm high, 13cm wide, 16cm ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier British Antique Limestone Folk Art
Materials
Limestone
Chess Game in Two Colored Travertine, Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy, 1970
Located in Brussels, BE
Chess Game in Two Colored Travertine, Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy, 1970
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Limestone Folk Art
Materials
Travertine
Rare Carved Limestone.Art Deco. W P A, Cubist Sculpture by William Slattery
By Bill Zuro
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Carved Limestone.Art Deco. W P A, cubist sculpture by William Slattery
Included original printed brochure from exhibit,, see photo of sculptu...
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1950s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Limestone Folk Art
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Quarry Statue of Archangel with Harp Found in Western México
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This amazing 19th century pink quarry statue of Archangel was found in Western México, it has minor losses and wear consistent with age.
Category
19th Century Mexican Neoclassical Antique Limestone Folk Art
Materials
Limestone
Antique French Limestone Medicine Bowl
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Designed and produces, 18th century
Limestone
Measures: 8" height, 14.5" diameter
Provenance: Flea Market Paris.
Category
Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Limestone Folk Art
Materials
Limestone
American Folk Art Limestone Carving Snake, Shield and Stump
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Detailed American Folk Art limestone carving of a rattle snake wrapped around a tree stump and shield or coat of arms, circa 1870. Found in Tennessee. A very nice heavy and solid piece.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Limestone Folk Art
Materials
Limestone
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