Large marble statues (the woman with child has a plaster head), 17th century. They have a few missing points, clearly visible in the photographs, which however further accentuate the age of the statue[...]
Splendid sculpture in white Carrara marble depicting a young Hercules holding the world. Originally, the work was conceived to be used as a caryatid at the beginning of a sumptuous marble staircase in[...]
Interesting Haute Epoque sculpture in white marble depicting a "richly adorned Noble Lady kneeling in prayer". Treated in high relief, this beautiful sculpture still testifies to a late medieval tradi[...]
Pair of carved marble medallions with black fringes depicting the profiles of the Roman emperors Titus TIT FLAVIS VESP. AVERAGE CAE and Domitien TITVS FLAVIVS DOM CAE inspired by the engravings of [...]
Chapiteau présentant sur trois faces un décor de crochets feuillagés, la quatrième face est simplement dégrossie, présenatnt une encoche en partie haute, probablement pour une agrafe métallique. Alsac[...]
Lovely marble statue representing a kneeling Child, holding a Hoop in his hands, mounted on a later marble base. the child, a priori a young girl, is dressed in a light dress with short sleeves and a [...]
Lovely marble statue representing a child washing his shirt kneeling on a rock, mounted on a later marble base. The child is just dressed in a shirt with beautifully sculpted lace. Pretty face reveali[...]
Small modillon in Gothic stone (tuffeau?), carved with foliage, and dating from the end of the 15th century. Two hooks have been installed on the back for hanging on the wall. Nice little piece of hig[...]
This stone from the facade from the beginning of the 16th century represents a scene from the legend of Saint Hubert. On Good Friday in the year 683, he went hunting, although that day it was a very d[...]
Rare stone gargoyle representing a dog's head. Not being a specialist in this type of object, I think this one is from the 17th century? There are some losses and it is in used condition. DIMENSIONS: [...]
Belle statuette de Cabinet de curiosités en albâtre finement sculpté sur son socle d'origine en albâtre tourné .
Elle représente un épisode célèbre de la Genèse " Adam et le fruit défendu" , sujet t[...]
This marble bas-relief representing a Virgin and Child is a production from Northern Italy, dating from the second half of the 16th century. The Virgin, standing, holds Christ in her arms. She is cove[...]
Rare and important limestone sculpture representing the virgin in majesty, seated on a Gothic throne with the child on her knees holding a dove, a rare representation because the child is presented fa[...]
A Symbol of Good Luck
The 18th century stone statue, known as "The Minstrel," is an icon of good luck and prosperity. This fascinating figure embodies joy, creativity, and positivity, bringing with i[...]
Virgin and Child in limestone carved in strong relief. With her head crowned, Mary carries her Son on her left side, he grasping a section of her veil with his right hand. Champagne, Reims, 16th centu[...]
Jolie statue en pierre calcaire représentant une Viege à l'Enfat. La Viege est représentée debout, couronnée, vétue d'une longue robe. Elle tient l'enfant assis sur sa main gauche. Elle écrase de ses [...]
This marble bas-relief depicts the Virgin and Child accompanied by the Agnus Dei. This subject is quite rare, as it combines the Virgin, the Child and the Lamb on a cloud, all on a bas-relief that is [...]
This half-bust in Istrian stone from the end of the 15th century represents a Virgin of the Annunciation. Cut at waist level, the Virgin rests on a sculpted base. She is represented young, with fine a[...]
This marble sculpture, dating from the 16th century, represents a Virgin and Child from southern Italy. The Virgin presents a calm and gentle face, her wide eyes seeming to scrutinize the viewer. Her [...]
French school of the 19th century in the old style, high relief in limestone representing a putto and a ram, forming a console Charming subject, in its old patina
Very rare virgin and child in majesty on a limestone throne, high period of the 16th century (possibly earlier). Good general condition, a missing part on the base to the left of the virgin, wear and [...]
Stone column base Decorated with gadroons with a fleur-de-lys on each side. Late Middle Ages, early modern period 15th-16th century 25cm side 20cm high
Hard stone statuette from the 14th century, probably St Paul by the sword or sword (instrument of his torture) and the book. Head separated from the body following an old accident, hence some missing [...]
Bust of Minerva or Athena from the 17th century in Carrara marble. This bust was installed at the time in a niche on the facade of a palace, hence its iron pin sealed with lead in the marble. Athena f[...]
Giuseppe Bessi (1857-1922) Bust of Joan of Arc in alabaster in an association of colors, on a rectangular base.
Joan of Arc is represented in 15th century peasant costume;
dressed in a dress laced i[...]
Pretty Virgin in Limestone which still retains traces of Polychromy and which can be placed in relation to the style of Scultural work between the 15th and 16th century in France.
Dressed in a long d[...]
Lovely pair of heads of small cherubs carved in white Carrara marble.
The chubby faces adorned with admirable hair with abundant tight and deep curls with a quiff on the forehead.
These are elements[...]
Rome circa 1780, suite of 6 medallions with oval view, in white marble on a green background representing the popes in bust in profile, Anaclet, Soter Simplice Jean XIV Celestin, presented in period g[...]
Capital with doves, Romanesque art in sculpted limestone, fragmentary see photos. The Dove is the symbol of the Holy Spirit, the wings pecked by a bird, or the smoothing of feathers are the symbol of [...]
He is dressed in a flat folded ornament. In his left hand he holds a monstrance. His expressive face stares at the viewer. Remains of the old colored version are still visible. Limestone, southern Fra[...]
The very expressive Virgin, in a strictly upright posture, carries the Child Jesus on her (damaged) left arm. In her right hand, she holds the shaft of a scepter. She looks at the observer in an attit[...]
Four ribs meet on a molded ring, partially obscured by a high relief decoration composed of a shield inscribed in a star, whose points decorated with cabbage leaves are connected by miniature arcature[...]
An alabaster sculpture of Bacchus and Ariadne.
Sicilian, 17th century.
Measures 40 x 22 x 7 cm.
Mounted on its original base, the sculpture remains in fine condition complete with its origina[...]
Pair of stylophore lions in red Verona marble.
Northern Italy from the Roman-Gothic period.
Northern Italy 12th 13th century.
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Marcello Anghelem "the animals of the Apulian Romanesque[...]
Virgin and child called Madonna of Trapani, work in 17th century alabaster, sculpture depicting the crowned virgin of Trapani dating from the 15th century. High quality sculpture with a missing crown [...]
Ancient monk's head in limestone. Very beautiful subject with a hood mounted on a very beautiful porphyry base. French work from the 15th century. 24cm total height. The base measures 10cm on sides. I[...]
Beautiful voussoir forming a keystone In limestone carved with flowers, interlacing leaves ...... bearing the following inscriptions Made < By > LATOURMH < > 1661 Width: 30.5 cm Height: 26 cm Depth: 2[...]
Angel head
Stone fragment
Dimensions of the head: height 15cm - width 17cm - depth 12cm
15th century
France
Height including a contemporary metal stand: 25cm
Ancient religious alabaster sculpture from the end of the 17th century. Very beautiful religious subject depicting the archangel Saint Michael slaying the dragon. This scene illustrates the outcome of[...]
Alabaster from Maline representing in bas relief the Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist, 17th century period in a carved and gilded wooden frame.
Good condition, some cracks visible in the [...]
At the heart of the sculptural production of the Cinquecento, this imposing head embodies the Mannerist artists' new take on ideal classical beauty, which they reinterpreted according to new aesthetic[...]
Superb carved stone bas relief, France late 16th century, moving head of Christ, Holy face, representing the episode of the veil of Saint Veronica. Veronica is one of the Holy Women who accompanied Ch[...]
Important and very rare Carrara marble bust signed on the back "Professor Ulisse Cambi and dated 1858".
Ulisse Cambi, son of the sculptor Pietro Cambi, after attending the art school and academy in F[...]
A Romanesque limestone waterspout in the form of a lion’s head.
English or French, 12th century.
Measures 19 x 27 cm (including metal display stand).
Provenance; Private Collection, Oxfordshi[...]
Marble bust depicting a portrait of a young Aragonese.
Attributed by an exhaustive study by Professor Alfredo Bellandi to Francesco Laurana.
Datable to the end of the fifteenth century
Rare Italian Renaissance sculpture in Carrara marble: profile of a bearded man with a serene but smiling face. His clothing and headgear reveal that he belongs to the ecclesiastical hierarchy. Probabl[...]
An alabaster relief of the Virgin and child with angels.
Attributed to Gregorio Pardo (Burgos, circa 1513-1552).
Spanish, 16th century.
The relief measures 33 x 22.5cm and 43 x 32cm including[...]
Pair of large Renaissance architectural elements in sculpted stone depicting "lion's muffles" on a background of parchment decoration. Beautiful dimensions and a nervous and precise sculpture, these t[...]
An important stone head of a classical emperor.
Northern France, late 12th - early 13th century.
The head measures 32 x 20 x 20cm and 35cm high including its metal display stand.
The stone he[...]
Gothic architectural fragment of a dog's head.
XVth Century.
Head in stone (presumably an architectural fragment of the exterior of a Gothic church or building) with expressive expression.
Pr[...]
Rare clef de traverse d'ouverture Haute Epoque en pierre sculptée figurant une " Tête de Loup " .
Depuis le haut Moyen Age , il est de tradition populaire dans certaines régions de France d'accrocher[...]
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