![PAOLO MARIONI Porcelain Bust & Marble Pedestal: An incredible life-sized Paolo Marioni (Italian, 20th Century) bust sculpture of Marcus Aurelius expertly created in porcelain, with a bronze patina finish and exquisitely painted with a faux marble f](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9229/331312/179681362_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718317147)
Neoclassical Sculptures & Carvings
![PAOLO MARIONI Porcelain Bust & Marble Pedestal: An incredible life-sized Paolo Marioni (Italian, 20th Century) bust sculpture of Marcus Aurelius expertly created in porcelain, with a bronze patina finish and exquisitely painted with a faux marble f](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9229/331312/179681362_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718317147)
![Neoclassical Female Bronze Bust, F. Barbedienne Foundry: French Neoclassical bronze bust depicting a Greek female with downcast gaze, raised on a round plinth base and mounted onto a square black marble base. Stamped en verso upper shoulder "F. Barbedi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332539/179371956_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717698500)
![Ancient Vietnamese Dong Son Bronze Bracelet with Quadripod Stands: This artifact is a unique bronze bracelet from ancient Vietnamese Dong Son, characterized by its four distinct stands. The design suggests it might have been used as a ritualistic or ceremonial object](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180498263_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Near Eastern Chlorite Schist Bowl, mid-3rd millennium BCE: Retail Price: $1500 Auction Start: $45 (FreeFall No Reserved) This exceptional artifact is an Ancient Near Eastern Chlorite Schist Bowl, dating from the mid-3rd millennium BCE. Originating from the cu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180458178_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Irish Copper Axe, Early Bronze Age: This exceptional artifact is an ancient Irish copper axe, dating back to the Early Bronze Age. Measuring [specific length if known] inches, this piece is a testament to the advanced metallurgical skil](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180524327_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Lot of 2 Ancient Viking Age Bronze Pendant With Bell Drops: Lot of 2 Ancient Viking Age Bronze Pendant With Bell Drops](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180516767_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Cypriot Bronze Anthropomorphic Figurine, 9th-8th Century BCE: This intriguing artifact is a bronze anthropomorphic figurine from ancient Cyprus, dating back to the 9th-8th century BCE. The statuette depicts a seated figure with both hands placed aside, a posture](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180458198_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Huge Ancient Mesopotamian Chlorite Schist Carved High-Relief Plaque: Retail Price: $2000 Auction Start: $45 (FreeFall No Reserved) Huge Size 4.5 inches Ancient Mesopotamian Chlorite Schist Carved High-Relief Plaque](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180524312_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Bronze Belt Buckle with Lynx Attacking an Argali, 2nd-1st Century BCE: This ancient belt buckle, dating to the 2nd-1st century BCE, hails from Eastern Siberia. Crafted from bronze, it vividly depicts a lynx attacking an argali, a motif that showcases the artistry and sym](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180514726_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Bactrian Margiana Steatite Chlorite Idol Statuette, ca. 3rd-2nd Century BCE: Ancient Bactrian Margiana chlorite idol statuette, a remarkable artifact from the Bactrian-Margiana Archaeological Complex (BMAC), dating back to the late 3rd to early 2nd millennia BCE. This idol, ca](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180458188_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Syro-Hittite Terracotta Idol: Retail Price: $1200 Auction Start: $45 (FreeFall No Reserved) This intriguing artifact is an Ancient Syro-Hittite Terracotta Idol. Standing approximately 4.7 inches tall, the idol features a stylized](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180458183_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Neo-Assyrian Carnelian Cylinder Seal with Carved Nomadic Figure Motif: Ancient Neo-Assyrian Carnelian Cylinder Seal with Carved Nomadic Figure Motif](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444530_2_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Sphinx Belt Buckle, Northeast China 6th-4th Century BCE: Ancient Luristan Bronze Sphinx Belt Buckle, Northeast China 6th-4th Century BCE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180514708_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Antique Persian Jade Carved Knight Dagger Handle: A distinguished Persian jade dagger handle, artistically rendered into the shape of a horse's head. The carving exhibits the finesse and elegance associated with Persian craftsmanship. The detailed de](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180458207_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![An Ancient Roman Patinated Glass Bottle, c. 1st-3rd Century CE: An Ancient Roman Patinated Glass Bottle, c. 1st-3rd Century CE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180445473_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Ancient Scythian Bronze Zoomorphic Belt Buckle, Eastern Zhou Dynasty 6th-4th Century: Ancient Ancient Scythian Bronze Zoomorphic Belt Buckle, Eastern Zhou Dynasty 6th-4th Century](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180514702_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Bronze Age Tumulus Culture Bronze Chisel, 1300 B.C. - 800 B.C.: This remarkable artifact is an ancient bronze chisel from the Tumulus Culture, dating back to the Bronze Age between 1300 B.C. and 800 B.C. This piece exemplifies the advanced metallurgical techniques](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180524329_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Lot of 23 Early Bronze Age Spiral Beads, Iran: A collection of 23 spiral beads from the early Bronze Age, originating from Iran. These intricately designed beads showcase the artistic craftsmanship of ancient Iranian culture. Each bead features un](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180516765_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Western Asiatic Chlorite Schist Stone Weight: Ancient Western Asiatic Chlorite Schist Stone Weight](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444561_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Sasanian Period Bronze Stamp Seal Signet Ring: Ancient Sasanian Period Bronze Stamp Seal Signet Ring](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444491_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Chinese Leopard-Shaped Belt Buckle, Eastern Zhou Dynasty, ca. 6th Century BCE: This exquisite belt buckle, crafted in the shape of a leaping leopard, dates back to the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770-256 BCE). The detailed artistry and preservation of this artifact showcase the crafts](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180514704_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Gandhara Greco-Buddhist Carved Buddha Head Ring Artifact: Ancient Gandhara Greco-Buddhist Carved Buddha Head Ring Artifact](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444475_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718996035)
![Ancient Classical Black Marble Stone Vessel With Veined Pattern Vase: Ancient Classical Black Marble Stone Vessel With Veined Pattern Vase](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444470_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718996087)
![Ancient Persian Achaemenid Empire Carved Cylinder Seal with Animals Motif: Ancient Persian Achaemenid Empire Carved Cylinder Seal with Animals Motif](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180604861_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719047711)
News about Neoclassical Sculptures & Carvings
![High expectations for Neoclassical boule-inlaid table in May 23 sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-17-at-1.33.23-PM-1.png)
High expectations for Neoclassical boule-inlaid table in May 23 sale
NEW YORK – On Tuesday, May 23, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will hold a sale titled Exquisite Decorative Arts & Furniture. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
![Michaan’s offerings span Noguchi to neoclassical Nov. 3](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013_1024_michaan325_lead.jpg)
Michaan’s offerings span Noguchi to neoclassical Nov. 3
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s auction Nov. 3 will feature fine art with a concentration on early 20th century European and California landscapes and Spanish artists. The auction will begin Sunday at 10 a.m. Pacific. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding. An especially lovely piece is found in a landscape titled California Foothills by Franz Arthur […]
![New England and midwestern 19th-century silver holloware arrives at SJ Auctioneers May 26](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/177632887_1_x.jpg)
New England and midwestern 19th-century silver holloware arrives at SJ Auctioneers May 26
BROOKLYN, NY — Hollowares from heyday of American silver manufacturing will appear at SJ Auctioneers on Sunday, May 26. Bidding for the array of late 19th- and early 20th-century domestic silver forms by eminent and preeminent New England and Midwest makers is available online at LiveAuctioneers. Estimated at $1,500-$2,000 each are handwrought Gilded Age wares […]
![Garden sculpture turns backyards into open-air art galleries](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mask.jpg)
Garden sculpture turns backyards into open-air art galleries
NEW YORK — In the collecting world, more is usually better. But in the realm of garden sculpture, the opposite is true. A few well-chosen, well-placed pieces transform the outdoors into an open-air gallery. “The auction market for garden ornament is terrific. There are wonderful pieces to be had at all levels of collecting in […]