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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.