![A CARVED LIMESTONE GARDEN URN, 20TH CENTURY: Everted with an egg-and-dart rim above a lobbed lower portion. Height overall 125 cm., vase 55 cm., diameter 55 cm. Base height 69 cm. by 38 cm. by 38 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557584_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
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![A CARVED LIMESTONE GARDEN URN, 20TH CENTURY: Everted with an egg-and-dart rim above a lobbed lower portion. Height overall 125 cm., vase 55 cm., diameter 55 cm. Base height 69 cm. by 38 cm. by 38 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557584_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![AN ITALIAN SCULPTED LIMESTONE MODEL OF A FROG, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY: Modelled with mouth agape and fitted as a fountain, standing on all fours and on integrally carved socle. 57.5 cm. high, 47 cm. wide, 55 cm. deep.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557829_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A SUBSTANTIAL LIMESTONE MODEL OF A GIANT TORTOISE, LATE 20TH CENTURY: Of massive proportion.108 cm. high, 190 cm. long, 95 cm. wide.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557823_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A PAIR OF CARVED LIMESTONE MODELS OF HOUNDS, PROBABLY ENGLISH POINTERS, 20TH CENTURY: Modelled opposing and each body lowered in pointing position and with one front paw outstretched the other raised, 60 cm. high, 140 cm. long overall, 38 cm. wide.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557817_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A PAIR OF SCULPTED LIMESTONE MODELS OF SLEEPING LIONS, MID 20TH CENTURY, LOOSELY AFTER THE MANNER OF: Each typically portrayed with forepaw resting above the other, and with eyes closed, on integrally carved rectangular socles. Each 78 cm. high. Atop later associated rectangular section plinths, each](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557814_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A PAIR OF FRENCH SCULPTED LIMESTONE FIGURES OF WATCHDOGS, EARLY 18TH CENTURY: Possibly originally gate post finials, modelled opposing and portrayed seated on their haunches. Each approximately 75 cm. high](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557790_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A CONTINENTAL SCULPTED LIMESTONE WALL FOUNTAIN, 20TH CENTURY: The arched reserve panel carved with a bearded man, his lips agape for the issuing water. 143 cm. high, 70 cm. wide, 40 cm. deep.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557765_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A CARVED LIMESTONE AND WROUGHT IRON MOUNTED ROTUNDA, LATE 20TH CENTURY: The wrought iron openwork dome formed of segments of scrollwork and with floral sprig finial above a relief moulded frieze with cartouches and festoons, supported on six Ionic order capitals and flute](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557732_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A CARVED LIMESTONE GARDEN TABLE IN THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY STYLE, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY: The circular top supported on 6 folded leaves issuing from the stem, with lappet vase and spread foot. 80 cm. high, 105 cm. diameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557711_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A LARGE PAIR OF LIMESTONE ORNAMENTAL SPHERES, LATE 20TH CENTURY: Probably lawn markers. Each ball approximately 70 cm. diameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557689_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A SUITE OF CARVED LIMESTONE GARDEN FURNITURE, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY: Comprising a garden table on square section baluster support. 79 cm. high, 152 cm. long, 90 cm. wide. And a pair of shallow-curved benches, each with winged lion supports, 50.5 cm. high, 150 cm. long,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557704_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A SUITE OF CARVED LIMESTONE GARDEN FURNITURE, 20TH CENTURY: Comprising a rectangle garden table on a baluster support, with a pair of benches. High 80 cm., long 110 cm., wide 77 cm., benches long 115 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557698_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A SCULPTED LIMESTONE MODEL OF A RECUMBENT LION, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY: Modelled with head raised and lying on all fours, on an integrally carved rectangular socle. 70 cm. high, 125 cm. long, 50 cm. wide.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557806_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A PAIR OF CARVED LIMESTONE PIER FINIALS 19TH CENTURY, ON A LATER PLINTH: High 57 cm., plinth 28 by 28 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557651_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A CARVED LIMESTONE PLANTER, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY: Of urn form, the body applied with scroll supported busts issuing swags. 150 cm. high overall. Without base.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557662_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A PAIR OF CARVED LIMESTONE GARDEN URNS, LATE 19TH CENTURY: 70 cm. high, 57 cm. diameter. Atop associated, later, plinths, each 78 cm. high, 38 cm. square, 148 cm. high overall.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557642_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A PAIR OF SCULPTED LIMESTONE PEDESTAL PLANTERS, LATE 19TH CENTURY: Each modelled as an opposing putto holding the planter basin aloft above a spread base. 135 cm. high overall, the basins 60 cm. diameter, 45 cm. diameter at the base.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557613_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A LARGE PAIR OF LIMESTONE ORNAMENTAL SPHERES, LATE 20TH CENTURY: Probably lawn markers. Each ball approximately 60 cm. diameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557687_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A PAIR OF CARVED LIMESTONE PIER FINIALS, 20TH CENTURY: High 72 cm., plinth 28 by 28 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557654_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A SET OF FOUR SCULPTED LIMESTONE MODELS OF MAIDENS REPRESENTING THE FOUR SEASONS, LATE 19TH CENTURY: Each portrayed as standing and draped, on integral square section bases and a stood atop scrolling plinths with a reeded cartouche to the front. Each approximately 175 cm. high, the bases 60 cm. wide,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557924_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A SET OF FOUR SCULPTED LIMESTONE MODELS OF MAIDENS REPRESENTING THE FOUR SEASONS, LATE 19TH OR EARLY: Each portrayed as standing and draped, on integral square section bases. Each approximately 175 cm. high overall. Base high 50 cm., wide 60 cm., deep 35 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557923_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A PAIR OF SCULPTED LIMESTONE LIFESIZE FIGURES OF MINERVA AND JUNO, LATE 20TH CENTURY: Each Goddess portrayed partially draped, standing and with an attribute; Juno with a peacock, and Minerva her helmet. Each 180 cm. high. Each stood atop a panel sided plinth, 80 cm. high, 70 cm. wide,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557916_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A SCULPTED LIMESTONE MODEL OF DIANA, LATE 19TH CENTURY: Of life size proportion and portrayed with classical attributes approximately 175 cm. high. Atop tapering square section plinths, each 46 cm. high, 47 cm. square at the base, 221 cm. high overall.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557915_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
![A SCULPTED LIMESTONE MODEL OF A STANDING WOMAN, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY: Modelled standing but slightly hunched, her diaphanous robes covering her décolletage and with heavier drapes around her waist 96 cm. high. Atop a square section panel sided plinth 90 cm. high, 40 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5906/326094/175557907_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713171818)
News about limestone
![Ancient limestone panel recovered and returned to India](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/unnamed-3-5.jpg)
Ancient limestone panel recovered and returned to India
BRUSSELS, Belgium – Art Recovery International has announced the recovery of a part of India’s cultural heritage dating from the second half of the 3rd century. This is the third such repatriation of stolen and looted Indian art in the last three months for Art Recovery International (ARI) working in partnership with The India Pride Project […]
![Ancient Resource Auctions to offer Egyptian limestone relief Dec. 7](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Limestone-relief-FET.jpg)
Ancient Resource Auctions to offer Egyptian limestone relief Dec. 7
MONTROSE, Calif. – An outstanding Egyptian limestone relief dating to the Old Kingdom (circa 2200 B.C.), a fantastic life-size Roman marble head of an athletic victor (second-third century A.D.), and a set of four large Egyptian alabaster canopic jars (Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.) are just a few of the offerings in Ancient Resource Auctions’ […]
![Egypt receives stolen ancient limestone relief](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Luxor.jpg)
Egypt receives stolen ancient limestone relief
CAIRO (AP) – Egypt’s embassy in London received a limestone relief that had been stolen from Queen Hatshepsut’s temple in Luxor, the Ministry of Antiquities said.
![Limestone ‘Venus’ dug up in France is 23,000 years old](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014_1201_640px-Venus_von_Willendorf_01_lead.jpg)
Limestone ‘Venus’ dug up in France is 23,000 years old
AMIENS, France, (AFP) – A limestone statuette of a shapely woman some 23,000 years old has been discovered in northern France in what archaeologists Thursday described as an “exceptional” find. Archaeologists stumbled on the Paleolithic-era sculpture during a dig in the summer in Amiens, the first such find in half a century. “The discovery of […]