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19th Century Brass and Pietra Dura Mounted Desk Set
Located in London, GB
Italian, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the
Category
Antique 1870s Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Table Top Stand, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving
Category
Antique 1880s Italian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Marble
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Octagonal Table Top Stand, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Granite, Marble, Porphyry
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Italian, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble
Antique Ormolu Mounted Pietra Dura Jewellery Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three-dimensional objects in semi-precious
Category
Antique 1860s French Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Antique William IV Pietra Dura Marble Top Occasional Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Italian, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the
Category
Antique 1830s William IV Tables
Materials
Marble
Antique Victorian Betjemann
s Porcelain Coromandel Book Slide, 19th Century
By Betjemanns
Sons
Located in London, GB
, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookends
Materials
Brass
Antique Italian Grand Tour Pietra Dura Plaque Giltwood Frame, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Paintings
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight 19th C
Located in London, GB
embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three-dimensional
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Marble
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three-dimensional objects in
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Marble, Porphyry
Antique Victorian Betjemann
s Pietra Dura Coromandel Book Slide 19th C
By Betjemanns
Sons
Located in London, GB
hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three-dimensional objects in semi-precious stone
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookends
Materials
Brass
British Hardstone Surtout De Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
monumental work in hardstone, which combines the art of inlay with sculptural carving, is simply
Category
Antique 19th Century English Greco Roman Console Tables
Materials
Stone, Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Serpentine
Antique Napoleon III Pietra Dura Ebonized Credenza, circa 1840
Located in London, GB
Italian. In Italian, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Credenzas
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Victorian Ormolu Book Slide Asprey
Located in London, GB
in Italian. In Italian, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Grand Tour Onyx and Ormolu Obelisk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
history of use for hardstone carving and jewelry, where it is usually cut as a cabochon or into beads. It
Category
Antique 1850s French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
Antique Pair of French Marquetry Cabinet Wardrobes, circa1910
Located in London, GB
, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic
Category
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Chinese Ebonized Six Panel Dressing Screen Early 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
panels. Each panel features intricate figural and floral garden scene carvings made from hardstone
Category
20th Century Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Signed Hardstone Carving of Eskimo or Inuit Man
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An Inuit carving of a man signed on the base. It appears to be a hardstone not the typical
Category
20th Century Canadian Folk Art Native American Objects
Materials
Stone
Columbia River Style Stone Carving of Human Face
Located in Astoria, NY
Pacific Northwest Columbia River style hardstone carving depicting a humanoid face, mounted on a
Category
20th Century Archaistic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Pair Chinese Carved Malachite Vases with Loose Ring Handles, Republic Period
Located in Austin, TX
have been applied as well.
Loose ring handles are a marvel of Chinese hardstone carvings. While
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Malachite, Wire
Two Eskimo or Inuit Carvings of a Walrus and a Seal
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice duet of Eskimo or Inuit carvings of a walrus and a seal. They appear to be hardstone
Category
20th Century Canadian Native American Objects
Chinese Hardstone Bi Disc
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese hardstone bi disc
Decorative Chinese hardstone bi disc with center hole with display
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
White Hardstone Incised Bi Disc
Located in Chicago, IL
With its speckled cream color and perfectly round form, this white hardstone disc has a certain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Steel
19th Century Chinese Hardstone Bi Disc
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite bi disc is softened by occlusions of grey and purple that contrast the dark stone like an encroaching winter's Frost. Found in the tombs of ancient Chinese emperors and a...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Steel
Chinese Cast Hardstone Buddha Busts, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of Chinese Buddha head busts offer cast stone construction, 20th C.
Measures- 8''H x 4.75''W x 4.5''D
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Concrete
Chinese Carved Hardstone Bi Disc, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
.
The bi or typical form and shape, carved from a single slab of mottled green hardstone, with a hole
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Hardstone and Lacquer Folding Screen
Located in London, GB
intricate hardstone carvings. Measuring nearly two metres in height, this screen has clearly been designed
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Stone
Vintage Chinoiserie Jade
Hardstone Bonsai Planter with Celadon Ceramic Pot
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Chinoiserie jade & hardstone Bonsai planter with celadon ceramic pot & carved
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
Pair of Neoclassical Rock Crystal Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
the making of jewelry and hardstone carvings, especially in Eurasia.
The first obelisks were built
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Obelisks
Materials
Rock Crystal
Antique French Ormolu
Pietra Dura Jewellery Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Italian, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the
Category
Antique 1860s French Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Malachite and Marble Pietra Dura Paperweight, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
in Italian. In Italian, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Rare Carved Amethyst Diamond Natural Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Dachshund
Located in New York, NY
Collection, London.
The finest hardstone carvings of animals are distinguished by the thoughtful use of
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, Gold
Antique Italian Pietra Dura Mounted Ormolu Basket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three-dimensional objects in
Category
Antique 1880s Italian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight 19th C
Located in London, GB
. In Italian, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Antique Ormolu Mounted Pietra Dura Jewellery Cabinet 19th C
Located in London, GB
and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three-dimensional objects in semi-precious
Category
Antique 1860s French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Malachite, Marble
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight 19th Century
Located in London, GB
hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three-dimensional objects in semi-precious stone
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Granite, Marble, Porphyry
19th Century Napoleon III Pietra Dura Ebonised Credenza
Located in London, GB
embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three-dimensional
Category
Antique 1840s French Napoleon III Sideboards
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Chinese Hardstone Soapstone Lacquered Cabinets or Nightstands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite pair of Chinese export lacquered cabinets or nightstands decorated with hardstone and
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Materials
Soapstone, Brass
Elsa Peretti 1981 Tiffany
Co Carved Rock Quartz Limited Edition Perfume Bottle
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
of the perfume.
Peretti's hardstone carving is all done by Chinese carvers in Hong Kong. The Chinese
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Bottles
Materials
Rock Crystal
Hand Carved Chinese Malachite Frog / Toad Sculpture on Base
Located in San Diego, CA
piece is a superb example of traditional Chinese hardstone figural carving; it is very well detailed and
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
French Art Deco Hardstone Carving of a Leopard
Located in Denver, CO
Displaying a charming, weather-worn patina, with coveted lichen growth, this small, stone carving
Category
Early 20th Century French Statues
Carved Green Hardstone Birds on Branches
Located in Santa Fe, NM
piece of green hardstone carved in the likeness of birds on branches.
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
Antique Meiji Japanese Carved Hardstone Cricket on Bamboo
Located in Concord, MA
Japanese carved hardstone cricket on bamboo. Very good condition, late 19th century, Meiji period
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Gilt Bronze
Pietra Dura Jewlery Box, Italy, circa 1880
Located in Pasadena, CA
of hardstone carving.
Pietre dure is an Italian plural meaning "hard rocks" or hardstones; the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu
Italian Pietra Dura, Leather and Gilt Midcentury Card or Stash or Trinket Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
hardstone carving." This little gem of a trinket box is ready for your home. So even with the marks on the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Marble
Fine Pair of 19th Century Cornish Serpentine Tazzas, circa 1830-1850
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
"serpent rock,” Many types of serpentine have been used for jewellery and hardstone carving, sometimes
Category
Antique 1830s English Early Victorian Urns
Materials
Serpentine
Italian Specimen Marble Florentine Midcentury Chess Board Il Mosaico Di Firenze
Located in Atlanta, GA
hardstone carving." This Italian chess board is the perfect addition to your interior. But if you’re looking
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Stone, Marble
Lacquer Jewelry Box with Carved Hardstone and Mother of Pearl
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This beautiful vintage black lacquer jewelry box is embellished with hardstone and mother of pearl
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Stone, Multi-gemstone, Metal, Gold Leaf
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Hardstone Carving For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hardstone carving you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, metal and steel, every hardstone carving was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a hardstone carving — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each hardstone carving bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Hardstone Carving?
A hardstone carving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,212, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $40,473.
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