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Material: 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

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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 ...
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19th Century Central American Pre-Columbian Antique Limestone Folk Art

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Limestone

Rare Carved Limestone.Art Deco. W P A, Cubist Sculpture by William Slattery
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

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Limestone

Neo Sumerian Style Bronze and Travertine Figurative Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in View Park, CA
A Neo Sumerian style bronze sculpture of a face, mounted on a raw travertine plinth, 20th century. The felted bottom also shows a sticker from a now shuttered antique...
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20th Century Brutalist Limestone Folk Art

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Travertine, Bronze

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.
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19th Century Mexican Neoclassical Antique Limestone Folk Art

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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 ...
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Gothic Antique Limestone Folk Art

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Limestone

Sculpture “Resting Lion” by Henrik Starcke, Denmark, 1959
Located in Stockholm, SE
Limestone. A version of this lion can still be seen at Bakkegårdsskolen in Gentofte, Denmark. Measures: H: 98 cm/ 3' 2 5/8" L: 120 cm/ 3' 11 1/4".
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Limestone Folk Art

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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.  
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Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Limestone Folk Art

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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

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Limestone

"Reverie" Statue of Garden, Limestone, Folk Art, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Reverie" statue of garden, limestone, folk ar"Reverie" statue of garden, limestone, Folk Art, circa 1950.t circa 1950,
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Limestone Folk Art

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Limestone

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table en travertin Italie 1970
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