Marble Folk Art

A partial marble statue of the goddess Venus crouching at her bath. The goddess kneels on her proper right knee, with her left raised towards her torso, which curves over both legs. Traces of the arms can be seen on the top of the left leg, where they would have rested to cover her nudity. The marble is carved delicately to create a supple softness across the goddess’s figure: the gentle folds of her stomach and rounded breasts with pert nipples establish the physical sensuality appropriate for the goddess of love. The torso has been meticulously polished, lending greater emphasis to the fleshly modelling, while the stone of the legs has been left rough. A single curled lock of hair remains where it falls over the left shoulder, although the head and both arms are now missing. Depictions of the goddess in this pose are typically known as ‘Crouching Aphrodite’ or the ‘Venus of Vienna’, and are modelled after a 2nd-century B.C. Greek original attributed to Doedalsas of Bithynia. Venus was the Roman goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation – the Roman variant of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. Venus was central to many religious festivals, and was revered in Roman religion under numerous cult titles. Some believed her to be a daughter of Jupiter, but according to Hesiod’s Theogony, Venus was created, or ‘born’, of the sea foam after the severed genitals of Uranus fell into the water. This latter explanation appears to be the more popular theory due to the countless artworks depicting Venus rising from the sea...

Philippe Leclercq Sculpture No. 188 Provence, France The Artist For more than three decades, Philippe Leclercq carved stone from his garden atelier in Provence. A physiotherap...

Vintage Marble Large Chess Set with hand carved Turquoise and White Onyx Pieces. 1950s. Vintage mid 20th century Mexican stone marble chess set comple...

The head carved in luminous marble, likely depicts Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty. Shown with her smooth oval face with deeply set eyes, and slightly open lips, her hair centrally-parted with a diadem, and a chignon at her neck. The head would originally have been from a full length figure of the goddess, depicted either entirely nude, or semi-nude with folds of drapery around her hips. Such figures are often known as 'Anadyomene' which means 'rising from the sea'. The tilt of the head and the hair arrangement is seen in other Hellenistic Greek marble heads...

A sculpture in precious white Carrara marble reproducing the Torso Gaddi, the famous fragmentary sculpture displayed in the Uffizi Museums in Florence, which inspired many great arti...

Wonderfully charismatic and of imposing size, this ancient Roman mosaic depicts a deer with head erect and large antlers, galloping to the left mid-stride, with outstretched legs tha...

This striking Roman Marble torso belongs most assuredly the Mythological Satyr Marsyas. The depiction is one that is frequently portrayed in greco-roman statuary, (originally as part...

This brilliant and large mosaic panel is composed of multicoloured tesserae on a cream ground, depicting the seated god Hermes. Dynamically rendered, he wears his winged cap, a toga...

A mythological composite creature that first appeared during the 4th Dynasty, the sphinx is one of the most iconic compositions in ancient Egyptian art. Featuring the body of a lion ...

:: Antique handmade African Bronze Age marble bracelet. These marble bracelets were hand carved in North Africa and likely used for currency. This piece is a unique collectible, with...

Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Mosaic Brown Marble Stone Chess Game Checkerboard. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 1" H x 13.5" W x 13.5" D x 1.5" Squares.

Game Green Stone Chess with green malachite and white pieces made in polished marble with polished brass ornaments. Checkerboard made with malachite marble, white marble, black wood...

A fine French sculptural figure of an Alsatian dog of patinated bronze - from the Belle Epoque period - set upon a rectangular raised plinth base of black marble. Signed to the base...

This is quite unusual and in wonderful neutral colors. The large oversize gameboard has a double black inner border. The custom-made iron base is very strong and sturdy. The conditio...

Stone marble abstract sculpture, 1970's, made by an unknown Belgian artist. In original, good condition.

After Jean Louis Grégoire (France, 1840-1890) A Charming French 19th-20th Century Patinated Spelter Figure of "The Animal Charmer", depicting a sta...

A unique and remarkable black and white depiction with a contemporary feel may be observed in this one-of-a-kind Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone landscape painting called...

Italian Faux marbleized wall-mounted console with a gilded lambs tongue egg and dart border, gilded scrolled acanthus legs, exterior and interior floral medallions, and resting on sc...

Philippe Leclercq Sculpture No. 186 Provence, France The Artist For more than three decades, Philippe Leclercq carved stone from his garden atelier in Provence. Now, South Loop...

Ancient Roman Stele Relief Fragment Circa 1st Century BCE–1st Century CE This rare marble stele relief fragment is a remarkable artifact of ancient history. Dating to the 1st centur...

Caro invites you to think about chess in its simplest form. The squares on the board are removed; the game is played only with pieces and the mind. Visual guides are replaced by memo...

A well carved Roman marble figure of a male in military dress, late Roman Period, circa 2nd-3rd century. The figure portrayed dressed in military att...

Refined female bust in classical style, inspired by the art of ancient Greece, recalling ideal beauty and harmony of form. The figure, with delicate lines and a proud look, is embell...

A beautiful and masterfully carved dedicatory plaque, this marble panel features an inscription executed on a piece of warm brown marble with touches of creme, tan, and caramel highl...

A very fine French, 19th century Patinated bronze group of a Crouching Native American Indian on the lookout, in a dark brown patina and raised on a veined green marble base, by Edou...

This exquisite Roman marble statuette depicts Jupiter, king of the gods, flanked by an eagle with outstretched wings, the symbol of his divine power. While only the feet and left leg...

A decorative marble tablet from the early 20th century, composed of various types of marble and natural stone. The surface features a geometric pattern of square stone inlays in a v...

Three superb Cycladic marble dishes from the third millennium BC. The first with shallow rounded form and the rim slightly contoured on the interior. The second similar, with a smal...

Italian Grand Tour pietra dura specimen marble chess / checkers game board, rare and ancient marble squares, Italy, 1820s

Bring timeless classical elegance to your home with this vintage Neoclassical wall plaque featuring a beautifully detailed bas-relief scene of a reclining woman attended by cherubs. ...

striking architectural carved marble roundel, worked in quatrefoil form and centred with the Eye of Providence. a radiant sunburst enclosing a triangle with the all-seeing eye. a mot...

Beautiful pair of Sphinx made of bronze skillfully worked, sealed to a green alabaster base. The sphinxes have an excellent workmanship and are depicted winged. Finely chiseled. In e...

An Anatolian Marble ‘Star Gazer’ Figure Marble Anatolian Early Bronze Age / Circa 2700 - 2100 BC Size: 5cm high, 3cm wide - 2 ins high, 1¼ ins high The highly stylised oval head wi...

A Fine 19th century white marble sculpture of “Rebecca at The Well” depicting a Classical maiden wearing a robe, with one breast semi-exposed, stan...

Set of 2 large solid marble obelisks. Mid- to late 20th century. With a framed base and spherical knobs in the centre. In very good condition. Dimensions: 50H x 15W x 15D

:: Antique handmade African Bronze Age era marble bracelet. These marble bracelets were hand carved in North Africa and likely used for currency. This piece is a unique collectible, ...

A Pair of Mid Century Marble and Bronze Bookends A very attractive set, the ends are heavy and made in marble, set on each one we have a bronze owl they are well balanced to hold ...

Marble Specimen Tablet. A typical Grand Tour artefact. From Italy, c. 1800–1830. Made from various types of marble and gemstones, including: Rosso Levanto, Giallo Sienna, Verde Al...

A fabulously hand carved antique neoclassical style Italian Carrara marble bust of Daphne. This bust is of immaculate quality and craftsmanship. Daphne's hair is beautifully hand car...

This highly scarce, hand-carved stone mortar is a rare surviving piece of French folk utilitarian art from the northern border regions, dating to circa 1750-1780. Masterfully sculpte...

This highly scarce, hand-carved stone mortar is a rare surviving piece of French folk utilitarian art from the northern border regions, dating to circa 1750-1780. Masterfully sculpte...

This highly scarce, hand-carved stone mortar is a rare surviving piece of French folk utilitarian art from the northern border regions, dating to circa 1750-1780. Masterfully sculpte...

Fine pair of decorative sculptures depicting two young musicians, a boy and a girl intent on playing stringed instruments. Made of bronze with rich detailing and resting on fine pink...

Early 19th Century, a set of an oversized mortar made of hand crafted white marble with a wooden Oakwood pestle, in good condition. This fun set was on display in a pharmacy in Milan...

18th Century Italian Marble Holy Water Stoup. A wonderful shaped marble water stoup.

20Thc Original painted miniature stone fruit collection of twelve pieces of fruit with white alabaster compote.Sold as a collection.

Elegant bronze bust depicting the face of a young girl with a sweet and contemplative expression. The sculpture delicately captures the details of braided hair and facial expressions...

An over-life-sized marble head depicting the Greek god Apollo. He can be identified through his distinctive hairstyle, with the hair pulled forwards from the crown of the head to par...

Pareja de columnas salomónicas en mármol rojo y blanco , S.XIX - XX .Origen : Italia . Estado : perfecto ALTO 88 cm PROFUNDIDAD 20,5 cm ANCHO 13 cm

Artifacts floating in space? A unique and remarkable black and white depiction with a contemporary feel of floating artifacts may be observed in this one-of-a-kind Chinese extraordi...

An incredible and rare 15th century French carved limestone fragment depicting the back of a man's head with a wavy hair texture, and mounted on a c...

Chessboard in white and colored marble Italian Design 1970s.

Frank Meisler Sculpture Jewish Art. Low-relief carved plaque. Depicting on the front the walls and gates of the city of Jerusalem, the buildings within them, the Temple Mount, and ...

Philippe Leclercq Sculpture No. 25 Provence, France The Artist For more than three decades, Philippe Leclercq carved stone from his garden atelier in Provence. A physiotherapi...

Large American Micromosaic Alaskan landscape, Features Moose This large scale micromosaic panel is executed with impressive precision. It features a moose in a typical Alaskan lands...

An idealised head of the Roman goddess Venus carved from cream marble. The head is inclined slightly to the true left, suggesting a sense of supple movement that contributes to the sensuality suggested by the heavy-lidded almond shaped eyes and parted lips. The upper row of teeth are visible below the upper lip, which exhibits a pronounced cupid’s bow. The skin of the forehead and cheeks is smooth, rounded and finely carved to suggest great softness. The head is parted in loose waves above the centre of the face, falling gently down to partially cover the ears, and tied at the nape to flow in thick locks over the back of the neck. Venus was the Roman goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation – the Roman variant of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. Venus was central to many religious festivals, and was revered in Roman religion under numerous cult titles. Some believed her to be a daughter of Jupiter, but according to Hesiod’s Theogony, Venus was created, or ‘born’, of the sea foam after the blood of Uranus fell into the water. This latter explanation appears to be the more popular theory due to the countless artworks depicting Venus rising from the sea...

19th C Wood bowl filled with an amazing collection of stone fruit from Italy. There are many different varieties of stone fruit. Selling as a comp...

Heide Mosaic Denmark vide poche or decorative small dish. Danish handwork Heide of Copenhagen marble mosaic work in white and grey colors. Midcentury Euro...

19th century Micro Mosaic tablet with five oval panels with Roman views, approx. 1860-1880. Very fine tesserae and small briquettes of semi-precious stone...

Collection of 24 pieces of miniature stone fruit or alabaster hand painted mini alabaster fruits in a collection.The compote is a 19thc birds e...