Stone
Stone sculpture dates back in it’s oldest form to cave carving; the oldest form of artistic expression, preserving cultural heritage through versatile and durable stone. Early stone sculptures include monolithic statues, ancient writings, and carved figures. Traditional stone carving uses hand tools like hammers and chisels, while modern artists employ pneumatic chisels, diamond saws, and industrial lasers. The process involves shaping rough forms, refining with fine tools, and finishing with abrasives. Famous artists like Donatello, Michelangelo, Bernini, Rodin, Moore, and Kapoor have created iconic stone sculptures. Modern techniques, including 3D printing and CNC machining, continue to evolve stone sculpture, pushing the boundaries of the medium.
There are several reasons why you might buy a stone sculpture, including:
- Durability: Stone sculptures can last for centuries, and some can be weather resistant, making them ideal for outdoor displays.
- Timeless aesthetic: Stone sculptures have a majestic quality and a timeless aesthetic.
- Versatility: Stone sculpting is a versatile art form that can adapt to many styles and eras.
- Natural elegance: Stone sculptures are valued for their natural elegance.
- One-of-a-kind: Stone sculptures are unique originals and can be priced higher than identical sculptures in other mediums.
- Weight and presence: Stone sculptures have a weight and presence that some find superior to other sculpting mediums.
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MarbleA preferred stone for carving since the ancient Greeks, marble is moderately hard to work and can hold fine details.
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AlabasterA very soft stone that can take a high polish and bring out its colors and patterns. However, dust from alabaster can cause an allergic reaction in some people.
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SoapstoneA soft stone that is composed of talc and has a slippery, soapy feel. It can be carved with a knife and is a good choice for beginners.
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Animals and Birds £1,074 inc VATTabletop Bronze Figurative Bird Sculpture – Penguin Family by Annette Yarrow (Edition of 9)
Penguin Family by Annette Yarrow, Bronze on Stone
Sculpture of a penguin family made from bronze, on a stone base. Two adult penguins stand around a baby penguin. One parent penguin looks down towards the baby.
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Architecture £18,000 inc VATLarge Stone Abstract Figurative Sculpture – The Lookout Tower by Nicolas Moreton (Unique)
The Lookout Tower by Nicolas Moreton, Ancaster Weatherbed Limestone 1994
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Abstract £400 inc VATTabletop Mixed Media Abstract Sculpture – Ivory Coast Fetish Sculpture by Lobi People
Ivory Coast Fetish Sculpture by Lobi People, Terracotta feathers fibre and nails
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Abstract £1,872 inc VATTabletop Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture – Family
Family by Anon Unknown, Bronze on Granite Plinth
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Body £4,200 inc VATTabletop Bronze Female Body Sculpture – Ephemera by Glenn Morris (Edition of 4)
Ephemera by Glenn Morris, Bronze on Ancaster stone base, Edition of 4, Body, Woman sculpture
Bronze sculpture of a female figure standing on an Ancaster stone box filled with various items including pearls and lacework
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Animals and Birds £4,740 inc VATTabletop Bronze Natural Chrysalis Sculpture – Auralian by Glenn Morris (Edition of 4)
Auralian by Glenn Morris, Bronze on Ancaster stone base
Bronze sculpture of a giant chrysalis mounted on top of an Ancaster stone box which contains a butterfly
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Body £5,100 inc VATTabletop Bronze Natural Bone Sculpture – Vertebrae by Glenn Morris (Edition of 4)
Vertebrae by Glenn Morris, Bronze on Ancaster stone base
Bronze sculpture of a vertebrae on an Ancaster stone plinth
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Abstract £21,600 inc VATLimestone Floral Family Sculpture – Blossoming Relationship by Nicolas Moreton (Unique)
Blossoming Relationship by Nicolas Moreton, Pink Limestone
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Arei Mar £1,800 inc VATLarge Stone Natural Sculpture – Winged Seed Pod by Arei Mar (Unique)
Winged Seed Pod by Arei Mar, Opalstone
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Abstract £4,320 inc VATLarge Stone Abstract Human Sculpture – Imprint (Unique)
Imprint by Anon, Portland Stone on Granite Base
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A.S. Jasi £5,994 inc VATLarge Stone Abstract Brid Sculpture – Owl Family by A.S. Jasi (Unique)
Owl Family by A.S. Jasi, Opaline
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Abstract £3,850 inc VATLarge Stone Abstract Natural Sculpture – Leaf Man by Locardia Ndandarika (Unique)
Leaf Man by Locardia Ndandarika, Opaline
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Abstract £9,360 inc VATLarge Stone Abstract Sculpture – Two Worlds by Martyn Barratt (Unique)
Two Worlds by Martyn Barratt, Clipsham Stone
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Contemporary £2,592 inc VATLarge Stone Female Bust Sculpture – The Three Faces by Martin Matimura (Unique)
The Three Faces by Martin Matimura, Springstone
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Abstract £10,440 inc VATLarge Stone Bronze Scenery Sculpture – Earth, Sky & Sea by Martyn Barratt (Unique)
Earth, Sky & Sea by Martyn Barratt, Clipsham Stone & Bronze
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Contemporary £2,592 inc VATLarge Stone Nature Sculpture – Cone by Martyn Barratt (Unique)
Cone by Martyn Barratt, Clipsham Stone
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Contemporary £2,592 inc VATLarge Mixed Media Abstract Furniture Sculpture – Barrel Table by Martin Fildes (Unique)
Barrel Table by Martin Fildes, Stone, Steel, Marbles & Chrome
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Abstract £21,600 inc VATMonumental Mixed Media Figurative Sculpture – Just Desserts by Ross Haylett and Morveth Ward (Unique)
Just Desserts by Ross Haylett and Morveth Ward, Stone , Steel , Metal
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Abstract £540 inc VATTabletop Stone Figurative Bust Sculpture – Stressing a Point by Tinei Mashaya (Unique)
Stressing a Point by Tinei Mashaya, Stone , Serpentine
Unique green and brown coloured Serpentine stone sculpture of an abstract head and torso. The body and face are polished smooth while the hair has a rough texture.
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Abstract £7,200 inc VATLarge Stone Figurative Sculpture – Unite by Tinei Mashaya (Unique)
Unite by Tinei Mashaya, Springstone , Stone
Unique, signed, Springstone sculpture of a female figure. The woman is sitting with her legs crossed and her hands clasped together in front of her. She has a calm expression.
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Contemporary £5,688 inc VATLarge Stone Figurative Bust Sculpture – The Origin of Beauty by Tinei Mashaya (Unique)
The Origin of Beauty by Tinei Mashaya, Springstone , Stone
Unique Springstone sculpture of the head of a woman with a long neck which is tilted, flowing hair and a serene expression.
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Abstract £6,900 inc VATLarge Stone Figurative Head Sculpture – Sisters in Harmony by Tinei Mashaya (Unique)
Sisters in Harmony by Tinei Mashaya, Springstone , Stone
Unique signed Springstone sculpture of three female heads on very long necks.
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Children £12,960 inc VATLarge Stone Abstract Sculpture – Family Harmony by Tinei Mashaya (Unique)
Family Harmony by Tinei Mashaya, Springstone , Stone
Unique, signed, Springstone sculpture of three figures. They stand together like a totem pole. The stone is a dark grey colour.
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Abstract £5,760 inc VATLarge Stone Abstract Family Sculpture – Caring Sisters by Tinei Mashaya (Unique)
Caring Sisters by Tinei Mashaya, Springstone , Stone
Unique abstract Springstone sculpture. The faces of two women are carved into the dark grey stone.
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Abstract £1,440 inc VATTabletop Stone Abstract Geometric Sculpture – Linear by Nigel Ash (Unique)
Linear by Nigel Ash, Stone
Unique Cotswold stone, abstract sculpture. A geometric linear pattern has been carved into the pale cream coloured stone.
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Abstract £2,220 inc VATLarge Stone Natural Tooth Sculpture – Tusk by Bruce Kirby (Unique)
Tusk by Bruce Kirby, Stone
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Abstract £1,728 inc VATTabletop Stone Abstract Colourful Sculpture – Lady by Austin Emery (Unique)
Lady by Austin Emery, Stone
Unique, abstract sculpture of a female nude made from carved Portland stone and painted in tones of red and orange.
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Body £5,760 inc VATLarge Marble Abstract Sculpture – Emerging III by Yuelong Shi
Marble , Stone | Unique
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Abstract £8,640 inc VATLarge Marble Abstract Sculpture – Band III by Jonathan Loxley (Unique)
Marble , Stone | Unique
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Ed Harrison £2,160 inc VATTabletop Stone Male Bust Sculpture – Head II by Ed Harrison
Head II by Ed Harrison, Stone, Unique, 43cm high by 58cm wide by 25cm deep, Check
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Ed Harrison £2,340 inc VATTabletop Stone Male Bust Sculpture – Head I by Ed Harrison
Head I by Ed Harrison, Stone, Unique, 60cm high by 50cm wide by 20cm deep,
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Abstract £25,920 inc VATLarge Marble Minimalistic Abstract Sculpture – Origin by Jon Loxley (Unique)
Origin by Jon Loxley, Marble , Stone
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Anon Unknown £5,760 inc VATLarge Stone Furniture Sculpture – Granite Trough Planter (Unique)
Granite Trough Planter by Anon. Unknown, Stone
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Abstract £1,728 inc VATTabletop Mixed Media Astronomy Sculpture – Meteorite in Suspense (Unique)
Meteorite in Suspense by Anon. Unknown, Metal , Various , Wood
Sculpture of a meteorite suspended on a metal frame and a wooden base.
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Contemporary £2,592 inc VATTabletop Stone Coloured Lettering Sculpture – TRUTH by Simon Buchanan (Unique)
Simon Buchanan, TRUTH, Stone
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Abstract £6,240 inc VATLarge Stone Abstract Sculpture – For Warmth by Peter Brook-Ball (Unique)
Peter Brook-Ball, For Warmth, Ancaster Stone
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Abstract £7,140 inc VATLarge Stone Abstract Sculpture – Leaning into the Light by Luke Dickinson (Unique)
Luke Dickinson, Leaning into the Light, Iranian Onyx on Cotswold Limestone plinth
Modern stone sculpture made from Iranian onyx, on a Cotswold limestone plinth. The cream and brown coloured stone starts bulbous in shape and stretches into a long point, which is leaning to one side.
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Abstract £6,240 inc VATLarge Marble Alabaster Abstract Sculpture – Cloud See by Julian Rena (Unique)
Julian Rena, Name, Marble & Alabaster
Unique abstract sculpture made from marble and alabaster. A cream coloured central oval shape is surrounded by clusters of smaller orange coloured shapes.
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Abstract £4,680 inc VATLarge Stone Abstract Sculpture – See no Evil by Eddie Masaya (Unique)
See no Evil by Eddie Masaya, Spring Stone
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Abstract £8,640 inc VATLarge Marble Abstract Body Sculpture – Torso by Tim Threlfall (Unique)
Tim Threlfall, Torso 1989, Portugese Marble and Walnut
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Abstract £31,680 inc VATLarge Marble Gold Abstract Sculpture – Atman by Jonathan Loxley
Jonathan Loxley, Atman, Portuguese Marble and 24 carat Gold
Unique abstract sculpture made from Portuguese marble and 24 carat gold.
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Abstract £18,720 inc VATLarge Marble Gold Abstract Sculpture – Atman by Jonathan Loxley
Jonathan Loxley, Atman, Marble and Gold Leaf
Unique abstract sculpture made from marble and gold leaf. A white circle of marble is marked with gold in a clock type formation.
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Abstract £3,500 inc VATLarge Marble Abstract Bird Sculpture – Paired for Life by Yeulong Shi
Paired for Life by Yeulong Shi, Marble
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Abstract £2,880 inc VATLarge Bone Abstract Figurative Sculpture – Bird Man by Austin Emery (Unique)
Austin Emery, Bird Man, Bones
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Abstract £5,760 inc VATLarge Glass Sculpture – Transform by Martyn Barratt (Unique)
Martyn Barratt, Transform, Kiln Formed Glass
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Abstract £2,592 inc VATTabletop Stone Glass Abstract Sculpture – Pebble and Wheel by Kate Semple
Kate Semple, Pebble and Wheel, Portland Stone and Glass
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Abstract £2,340 inc VATLarge Marble Abstract Sculpture – Source by Peter Brook-Ball (Unique)
Peter Brook-Ball, Source, Marble
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Body £36,000 inc VATLarge Stone Figurative Body Sculpture – Hills of the North Rejoice by Nicolas Moreton (Unique)
Nicolas Moreton, Hills of the North Rejoice, Black Kilkenny Limestone