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Material: Alabaster
Antique Italian Alabaster Marble Bust of Greek God Apollo Belvedere 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautifully sculpted Italian alabaster bust of the famous Greek god Apollo of Belvedere, on a green serpentine marble socle stand, circa 1870 in date.
This beautifully carved alab...
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19th Century Italian Antique Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Onyx Mineral Stone and Brass Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Onyx Mineral Stone and Brass Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s
Very elegant jewelry or decorative trinket box.
Entirely constructed with onyx stone and a brass hinge.
Different shades of o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Onyx
Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920
By A. Petit Monsigny
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Adolphe Petit-Monsigny, circa 1920. An exceptional French Art Deco table lamp, circa 1920, showcasing a stunning bronze sculpture by th...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Irenee ROCHARD Rare and Large Doe and her Fawn Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Sculpture by Irénée Rochard – Doe and Her Fawn. This exquisite Art Deco sculpture is titled “Doe and Her Fawn” . Rare in this size and model. This elegant piece...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Metal, Chrome, Spelter
Italian Marble Grapes
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 'bunch' of Italian alabaster marble grapes with wood vine, in the Modern/Organic Modern style, circa early to mid-20th century, Ita...
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Early 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Two Antique & Exceptional Hand Carved Alabaster Dachshund Dog Sculptures Marked
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality carved Dachshund sculptures, fine art with a capital F.
It never ceases to amaze us how incredibly detailed and life-like some of the work of late 1800s and early 190...
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Late 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Green Alabaster and Brass Jewelry Box by Romano Bianchi, Italy 1970s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Green Alabaster and Brass Jewelry Box by Romano Bianchi, Italy 1970s
Very elegant jewelry or decorative box (originally crafted to store cigarettes).
Made of green alabaster and br...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Alabaster, Marble
Italian Marble Egg Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of five (5) Italian marble egg sculptures, in the Modern style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Eggs include marble, alabaster and T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Large French Art Deco Dragon Double Wall Light, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Dragon Wall Light, France, 1920s. A striking French Art Deco wall light featuring a bronze dragon design with elegant alabaster detailing, crafted in France. Th...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Italian Alabaster Marble Egg Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian oversized egg-shaped alabaster marble sculpture in pink and neutral hues, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A great decorative object. Very good c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Italian Alabaster Round Box
Located in Clearwater, FL
A low round urn shape, pale pink alabaster box with gray veining. Very heavy and an attractive design. Signed on bottom. Italy, circa 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Extreme Rare Antique Carved Chandelier with Great American Eagle Sculpture 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, antique handcrafted 6-light chandelier – a true work of ART.
There are moments in life when you come across something truly exceptional, and this magnificent chandelier from the Arts and Crafts era is one of those rare finds. Every element of this six-light pendant is handcrafted with unparalleled artistry and attention to detail. The chandelier features six elegantly carved arms, which resemble delicate flower stems emerging from the base, with each hand-carved arm showcasing intricate craftsmanship. The alabaster shades, in flawless condition, are designed as blooming flowers, adding a refined and timeless beauty to the piece.
The chandelier’s base, also hand-carved from solid wood, is monumental in both size and craftsmanship. A stunning crafted chandelier that is both extraordinary and a true joy to behold. But it is the hand-carved American eagle sculpture...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Alabaster Marble Urn, Small
Located in New York, NY
A European alabaster marble urn, in the Neoclassical style, circa mid-20th century, Europe (Italy or Spain.) Urn is on the smaller side; beautiful as a standalone piece decorative ob...
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Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
19th C. French Victorian Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Alabaster Figural Clock PH Mourey
Located in Forney, TX
Elegant French Victorian era gilt bronze mounted alabaster antique mantel clock / shelf clock, attributed to master Parisian sculptor P.H. Mourey (1840-1910), with movement by renowned clockmaker Japey Frères (1776-1930s) circa 1870
Paris, France, second half of the 19th century, executed in luxurious Louis XVI taste, tastefully appointed, the neutral alabaster creates the perfect backdrop against the brilliant gilding.
Having a soft, warm, creamy off-white alabaster base with subtle chalky beige undertones, shaped, with rounded sides, step molding and two hand-painted blue enamel parcel gilt turned tapering urn forms, raised on brass feet, decorated with lavish gilt metal ornamentation, including accents, ormolu flaming urn finials, unique recessed gilt brass perforated-like textured panels, and sculptural gilt bronze raised drum-form case, housing the classic white porcelain enameled dial with black Roman numerals, sophisticated gold-tone Breguet hands, framed by a beaded bezel, with must likely the original operational 8-day key-wind Japy Fils movement enclosed.
Surmounted by an ornate brilliantly gilded spelter figural sculpture, finely detailed, depicting young boy and girl courting, holding a bird's nest with eggs over the housing, with large branching tree behind them, the couple posed leaning in to each other, wavy garb with incised detailing, standing on the alabaster base.
Philippe H. Mourey (French, 1840-1910) was a master French sculptor, who produced a range of fine decorative art objects in the late 19th century.
His work often combines painted porcelain panels and gilt metal mounts, similar to elements of this piece. PH Mourey was best known for his association with Japy Freres & Co. the noted 19th century Paris Clockmaker, and maker of this clocks movement.
Mourey’s work can be viewed in various museums, especially in France, as well as major art collections, including the Royal Collection Trust in London.
The Japy Frères workshop (1776-1930s) was started by Frédéric Japy in 1776 under a different name, eventually the iconic French clock and watchmaking firm was founded in 1806 by Frédéric Japy along with his sons, Pierre, Fritz and Louis, thus creating the trademark we know today, ‘Japy Freres’ or (Japy Brothers).
Japy Frères won a number of medals at important exhibitions and achieved international recognition throughout much of the nineteenth century, including the prestigious Grand Medal of Honour, which was awarded to Japy in 1855 at the important Exposition Universelle Paris.
- MARKS / SIGNED / HALLMARKED:
Works stamped "Japy Fils depos 1855 medailler 1844 1840" circular medallion; "RS" within square, "2949" "55"
Case housing: stamped "44", case underside "44" written in pencil, incised "IX", elaborate illegible writing in pencil, last word may say "Richebois?", possibly where the clock was to be sent or who it was commissioned by
PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION:
09/2024- Acquired from the reputable auction house, Dallas Auction Gallery, Dallas Texas. Great Estates, Fine Art, Furniture & Design auction catalog, lot#0064
Owned and curated by Reyne Hirsch, a long time media personality and expert in 20th century decorative arts. Hirsch was a top appraiser for Antiques Roadshow on PBS for 13 years. She's also a leading contributer to the Huffington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, amongst other publications. Hirsch has also founded highly regarded permanent art galleries as well as important exhibits throughout the United States.
DIMENSIONS: (approx)
12" Tall, 12" Wide, 5" Deep
CONDITION REPORT:
Good original unrestored antique condition, especially considering its age, attractive appearance, patina, bright lustrous gilding, and working movement.
Nicely aged patina over the whole, antique character and charm throughout, including rubbing to blue enamel with significant losses, age related patination, oxidation, tarnishing throughout, minor chips, nicks, abrasions to alabaster edges, all typical wear consistent with age, use, handling and exposure.
Currently working, observed operating over long periods and keeping accurate time. Key, pendulum and bell included. Please note, as with all antique clocks...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu, Spelter
Mid Century Vide Poche in Hand Carved Green Alabaster Italy 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Vide Poche in Green Alabaster, Italy, 1960s.
This is a wonderful and large mid century bowl, vide poche or ashtray in hand carved green alabaster. A very distinct piece ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Hand Carved Antique Alabaster Sculpture / Statue of The Dying Gaul, Grand Tour
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcarved and remarkable work of art of the 'Dying Gaul’ or 'The Dying Galatian'.
If you are a collector of rare and good quality antiques then this rare and wonderfully hand carve...
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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Antique " Good Night " Italy Alabaster Girl Sculpture Table Lamp by U. Stiaccini
Located in Lisse, NL
Enchanting antique sculpture of a girl on the stairs holding a light, by Umberto Stiaccini, Florence circa 1910.
This beautiful and truly elegant, sculptural table or desk lamp is...
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Hand Carved Art Deco Era Marble Eagle & Alabaster Globe Shade Table Lamp, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly decorative and quality carved, winged eagle table lamp.
All handcrafted out of natural materials, this rare eagle table lamp is a marvelous work of art in the daytime and a...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Large Majestic & Lifelike Antique Alabaster Bald Eagle Sculpture w. Glass Eyes
Located in Lisse, NL
Magnificent hand-carved eagle on a rock sculpture.
Most people are not capable of drawing a picture of an eagle, but this artist has sculpted a majestic and lifelike eagle out of a single rock of alabaster. That, to us, is amazing and it takes a truly gifted artisan. This beautifully hand carved eagle has exactly the strong and streamlined frame, the sharp eyes and the strong claws that this born predator needs in order to survive and prosper. This born hunter is a joy to watch. We date this marvelous eagle to around 1890-1900 and this life-like and very alert eagle is in excellent condition. The sculptor could not have picked a better rock of alabaster, because the many lines in this striking mineral stone are like the many small feathers that together make the 'fur' and wings of this majestic eagle. This eagle clearly just heard or saw something happening on the right of him, because his senses are clearly heightened and he looks ready to take off any second. Not only is this one of the most realistic eagle sculptures, it also has the best polished surface we have ever seen. From the tiny holes that you can see in the base (in image 14) it is clear that there would have been an antique brass...
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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Collection of Italian Alabaster Marble Fruit Compote
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Bring timeless artistry to your home with this charming set of 7 antique Italian Alabaster Fruits. The set features 2 figs, a plum, 2 peaches a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-Century Hand Carved Alabaster Owl Sculptures with Glass Eyes Bookends 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful, meaningful, practical and decorative mid-century bookends.
Given the fact that owls are the international symbol for wisdom and learning, these are the perfect sculptures...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Arts & Crafts Pair Handcarved Alabaster Cockatoo / Cockatiel Sculpture Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique on 1stdibs and very rare in the world are these marvelous cockatoo bird bookends.
If birds in general and cockatoos in particular have a special meaning to you or to one of your loved ones then this very rare and excellent condition pair could be the perfect gift for yourself or for that loved one. These hand carved out of alabaster, work of art cockatoos are great decoration for any desk, shelf or table. The sculptor perfectly captured the typical curved beak and head feathers of these elegant and majestic creatures and their good size makes them ideal too. What makes this rare pair even more special is that they come with the original, inlaid glass eyes. Just like the superbly carved alabaster these antique eyes...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
A Pair of 19th Century Educational Models by Max Landsberg
Located in Conwy, GB
A pair of plaster model of an adult horses by Max Landsberg.
Marked in German text to all sides of the base with the remnants of a paper label to the top.
These models were origina...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Mid Century Pink Alabaster Vanity or Bathroom Set, Handmade in Spain ci. 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
A very beautiful Art Deco bathroom or vanity set made from pink alabaster, handmade in Spain circa the 1940s.
The set includes five pieces: two taller lidded jars, one shorter lidd...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Italian Natural Alabaster Stone Trinket Box by Romano Bianchi, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative natural alabaster stone trinket, cigar, jewelry, vanity or cigarette box. Hand-made in Italy during the 1970s by Romano Bianchi.
Measurements: 13.5x10x5.5 cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Magnificent Historicism Clock or Mantel Clock from circa 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent historicism clock or mantel clock from circa 1890
On the pedestal there is a figure of a noble lady with a diadem and book at a Gothic table, with writing utensils on it...
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19th Century French Antique Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Grand Tour Ancient Egyptian Style Alabaster Storage Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century hand carved alabaster storage jar in the ancient Egyptian Late Dynastic style, with tapering neck topped by a wide everted rim. Great evocative decorative piece for the ...
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Late 19th Century Egyptian Grand Tour Antique Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-Century Italian Alabaster Vase, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Italian alabaster vase, 1930s
Found in a noble apartment in my city, Palermo.
Height 46.5 cm.
Fair condition, parts glued as per descriptive photographs.
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1930s Italian Vintage Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Large & Stunning Early 1900s Roman Classical Alabaster Column Pedestal Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful antique column for displaying a work of art.
This beautiful and classical pedestal is perfect for showcasing an antique sculpture or bust. The slight wear, the shape and t...
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Spanish Carved Alabaster Large Centerpiece Bowl or Tazza, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding carved alabaster tazza / footed bowl, Spain, 1950s.
Hand carved alabaster with foliage motifs with footed base.
Beautiful to be used as fruit bowl, decorative centerpiece...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Emilio FIASCHI Little Girl Alabaster Bust Sculpture, 1890s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Little girl alabaster bust sculpture by Emilio FIASCHI (1858-1941), France, 1890s. Direct carving. The details of the small corset and the lace collar are very finely done. The remarkable work of an outstanding sculptor. Height : 14.5"(37cm), Width : 7"(18cm), Depth : 5.1"(13cm). Very good condition.
P. Emilio Fiaschi (1858 – 1941), also called Emiliano Fiaschi, was an Italian sculptor. He was born in Volterra and died in Florence, Italy. From 1883 to 1885, he studied at Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze and spent most of his career in Florence, Italy. He was skilled in sculpting both marble and alabaster and most often produced female nudes, usually smaller than life-size figures. His female nudes featured highly polished skin and emphasized the curves of hips and waistlines.
A partial list of his works include Le Printemps (marble on black marble pedestal), Beatrice (marble), Courting Boy and Girl (white marble), Female nude partially draped (marble), A Good Book (marble), Reclining Beauty and Admirer (alabaster), Seated Maiden (Carved alabaster and marble), Standing Semi-Nude (marble), A Young Girl...
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Alabaster Decorative Objects
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Alabaster
Italian Alabaster Marble Tazza Compote Bowl
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
An Italian Modern alabaster marble tazza, fruit compote, bowl, catchall vide-poche, etc. circa mid-20th century, Italy. Piece is predominantly white with gray/black veining.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Amazing Gothic Revival Bronze Chandelier with Flying Phoenix Firebird Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and remarkable, phoenix arms, five-light chandelier with unique, stylish and multi-colored alabaster shades.
This rare and stunning antique chandelier is made in France and it embodies everything that European craftsmanship stood for in the early 1900s. With all its ancient and less ancient châteaux, its many Gothic churches and with all the monasteries, France is the country where most of the European Gothic Revival art and antiques were created. This sizeable, Medieval style chandelier is very impressive for two very good reasons. First of all, the design is unlike anything you ever saw. The five large and flying phoenix sculptures with their detailed wings, their long necks, their fierce looking heads and their pointy-flame-tails truly make this chandelier a work of lighting art. Secondly, when you realize that this chandelier is entirely handcrafted and put together with bronze parts only then you get an idea of the workmanship that it took to create this work of art. To make it even more impressive and special, this antique bronze light fixture...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
White Alabaster Classic Shape Vase, Egypt, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Egyptian white alabaster vase.
Classic shape.
Hand carved, smoothed and polished.
Part of a collection.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Antique Classical Alabaster Sculpture of a Woman by P. Bazzanti, Florence 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Italian figurative sculpture signed P. Bazzanti, Florence offers carved alabaster Classical woman, artist signature as photographed, 19th century
Measures - 22"h x 8"w x 6.2...
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19th Century Italian Antique Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Alabaster Tazza with Carved Fruit, Set of 25 Pieces
Located in Round Top, TX
A large assortment of Italian hand-carved and hand-painted marble and alabaster fruit arranged on a round white marble tazza with a pedestal base. A total of 24 pieces of fruit in ov...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Mid-Century Italian Carved Stone Fruits, Set of Ten
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of timeless charm to your home with this set of ten carved stone fruits, perfect for styling an entryway console, dining room table, or kitchen counter. Crafted in Italy ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Alabaster, Marble
Antique Large Alabaster Sculpture P. Emilio Fiaschi 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a splendid antique Italian carved alabaster sculpture of a figural group titled 'The Artist's Muse' by P. Emilio Fiaschi (Italian, 1858-1941), circa 1890 in date.
This finely carved sculpture depicts a beautiful young couple modelled as a young artist in Renaissance dress holding a palette and leaning over a maiden seated in a Savonarola chair with paw...
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1890s Italian Antique Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Gold Color With Brown Vein Classic Shape Alabaster Vase, Egypt, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Egyptian alabaster vase.
Gold color with vertical brown vein.
Classic shape.
Hand carved, shaped and polished.
Part of a collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Lidded Alabaster Stash or 420 Box on Brass Paw Feet with Red Lined Interior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Alabaster box, with a closure trimmed in brass and lined in red velvet. The brass paw feet give the hinged box a nice place to rest.
A compliment to any valet or dres...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Yellow alabaster box by Romano Bianchi, Italy, 1970
By Bianchini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Stunning yellow alabaster box designed and produced by romano bianchi in Italy in the 1970s. Handcrafted yellow alabaster box and chromed metal structure. Decorative object that will...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Alabaster Bust of Joan of Arc Attributed to Giuseppe Bessi Early XX Century
Located in Milano, MI
Alabaster bust depicting Joan of Arc, whose creation is attributed to Giuseppe Bessi in the early 20th century
Ø cm 27 Ø cm 16 h cm 28
Joan of Arc, also known as the Maid of Orléan...
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1910s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Gold Color With Brown Alabaster Large Vase, Egypt, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Egyptian large alabaster vase.
Gold in color with dark brown veins.
Classic shape with decorative double ring base.
Hand carved, shaped and polished.
Part of a collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Large Round Emerald Green Alabaster Trinket Box with Hinged Lid, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely hand carved round Italian alabaster trinket box in deep emerald green on the inside, and very light green on the exterior. Large...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Rare and Important Italian Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important Italian alabaster bust sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860
A modeled bust of Holy Christ wearing a crown of thorns, excep...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Antique Hand Carved Alabaster Sculpture of a Smiling Shy Girl by Emilio Fiasschi
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality carved shy girl on pillow, signed by P. Emilio Fiaschi (1858-1941) of Firenze/Florence.
If you are a collector of antique and top-quality made works of art then this hand carved girl sculpture could be flying your way soon. Over the decades we have owned and sold a number of great sculptures made of all kinds of materials and this superbly carved girl is right up there with the best. To be able to hand carve a young girl sitting on a pillow (out of a rock of alabaster) with such a perfect body posture whilst also being able to give here the perfect facial expression of a very happy yet shy girl and the incredibly detailed manner in which this was done, reveils the work of the master sculptor that Emilio Fiaschi was. It is not for no reason that larger sculptures by this world renowned sculptor realize much higher figure prices here on 1stdibs and at some of the most well known auction houses in and outside of Europe. Fiaschi clearly was one of those sculptors of probably the last generation of Italian master sculptors. No matter how much we try to capture the true beauty of these antique sculptures on camera, we always seem to fail, because this small size masterpiece too is much better looking in real life than in any of our photos. Especially her facial feautures are so good and realistic / lively that this truly is one of those antiques that we refer to as an antique with a soul. Only a true artisan and master carver is capable of creating such realistic and 'emotional details' and it makes this striking girl look even more endearing and adorable. At some point in time two restaurations were done to the pillow where two hairlines must have cracked due to rough handling. This is best seen in images 15, 16 and 17. It is because of these old restauration to the pillow that we have priced this unique antique extra favourably. Thanks to its durability this marvelous alabaster girl...
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Early 20th Century Italian Romantic Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Alabaster and Marble Bust of Saint Clare of Assisi
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an alabaster and marble bust of Saint Clare of Assisi. It depicts a young lady head/face covered with a cloak. She is looking down, very peacefully...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
New Italian White Alabaster Vase with Contrasting Dark Bands
Located in Troy, MI
This is a new, tall white alabaster vase found in Italy. Created and designed by a member of a multi-generational family of alabaster and marble craftsman. Creamy white alabaster tur...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Ancient South Arabian Alabaster Statue
Located in London, GB
South Arabian Calcite female figure
3rd Century BC to 1st century A.D.
Calcite Alabaster
height: 30.5 cm
A magnificent alabaster female figure, a f...
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15th Century and Earlier Yemeni Antique Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Blue Alabaster Box with Sliding Attached Round Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful shimmery round alabaster box with sliding lid. Unique custom blue colored box is perfect for your mementos, coins, jewelry or 420. Slide ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Bust of Young Woman in Alabaster and White Marble Italy Second Half 19th cent.
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Bust of young woman in white marble and alabaster with veining in shades of gray.
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1860s Italian Other Antique Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Pair of Illuminating Classical Alabaster Columns and Vases
Located in Reepham, GB
Floor standing classically carved alabaster vases on fluted columns and square stepped pedestals Carved with Satyre masks and foliate swags suspended from ribbons. Electrified and Il...
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19th Century Antique Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
New Italian Bardiglio Marble Vase with Alabaster Rim
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this globe-shaped marble and alabaster vase is new and was created and designed by a member of a multi-generational family of alabaster and marble craftsmen. Bardigli...
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2010s Italian Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Marble and Alabaster Group Sculpture of Ariadne over a Panther
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an alabaster group sculpture of the Cretan princess and daughter of the king Minos of Crete, Ariadne seated over her panther. Her left elbow is over the head of the panther a...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Buddha Statue 19th Century Alabaster
Located in New York, NY
18th/19th century Buddha Statue carved of Alabaster. Burmese Shan Buddha Statue 1800ca, collected in Myanmar Shan State 1998. Legs crossed, the left hand in the lap, and the right ha...
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Early 1800s Burmese Antique Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Antique Cabinet-Sized Grand Tour Alabaster Leaning Tower of Pisa Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine cabinet sized alabaster sculpture.
In the form of the Leaning Tower of Pisa atop a circular plinth.
Simply a wonderful Grand Tour style classic!
Date:
20th Century
Overa...
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20th Century Grand Tour Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
E. Fiaschi Flight into Egypt Alabaster, Bronze & Marble Holy Family Sculpture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This alabaster, bronze and marble figural group was created by highly regarded Italian sculptor Emilio P. Fiaschi (1858 – 1941). The sculpture depicts the Holy Family's Flight into Egypt and has been finished with the skill and sensitivity characteristic of Fiaschi's oeuvre. Joseph walks alongside the Blessed Virgin Mary who is sitting astride a bronze donkey...
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Alabaster Decorative Objects
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Alabaster, Marble, Bronze
New Tall Italian Alabaster Vase with Irregular Gray Bands
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this stunning tall alabaster vase is new and was created and designed by a member of a multi-generational family of alabaster and marble craftsmen. Classic and modern...
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2010s Italian Alabaster Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
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