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17th Century, Italian Ancient Carved Stone Bust of Roman Emperor
17th Century, Italian Ancient Carved Stone Bust of Roman Emperor

17th Century, Italian Ancient Carved Stone Bust of Roman Emperor

Located in IT

The ancient bust, in stone of the 17th century, despite a man of the ancient Rome, probably an emperor.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Marble, Stone

Sculpture, Emperor Caesar
Sculpture, Emperor Caesar

Sculpture, Emperor Caesar

Located in Rome, IT

Description Sculpture of Emperor Julius Caesar in very rare red onyx, with green porphyry base. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY S...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Stone, Marble

4th Century Roman Gold Coin Ring
4th Century Roman Gold Coin Ring

4th Century Roman Gold Coin Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

WEIGHT: 9.7 grams STONES: Emperor Valens, minted in Antioch 364 HALLMARKS: 22k STOCK NUMBER: 25775 Pieces acquired from this dealer must delight you.

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Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Large 19th Century York Stone Bust of a Roman Emperor
Large 19th Century York Stone Bust of a Roman Emperor

Large 19th Century York Stone Bust of a Roman Emperor

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An over-lifesize late 18th/early 19th century York stone bust of a Roman Emperor inscribed ‘Au. Caesar’ to the socle, possibly in reference to Augustus Caesar.

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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Sandstone

Bust of Emperor Caracalla
Bust of Emperor Caracalla

Bust of Emperor Caracalla

Located in Rome, IT

Bust of Emperor Caracalla in gilded bronze, ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. Busto di imperatore Caracalla in br...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Marble, Bronze

Antique Chinese Cased Ink Stone, c1850's, Daoguang Emperor, Li Bai poem, 27cm.
Antique Chinese Cased Ink Stone, c1850's, Daoguang Emperor, Li Bai poem, 27cm.

Antique Chinese Cased Ink Stone, c1850's, Daoguang Emperor, Li Bai poem, 27cm.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Antique Chinese Cased Ink Stone, c1850's - Daoguang Emperor inscribed with verses from Li Bai poem Made of wood & copper, gilded featuring a seal of the owner 27cm long

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Antique 1850s Chinese Victorian Desk Accessories

18th Century Italian Roman Emperor Marble Bust
18th Century Italian Roman Emperor Marble Bust

18th Century Italian Roman Emperor Marble Bust

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful, albeit heavily distressed stone bust depicting an authoritarian man on a pedestal. Softly colored grey stone with many details intact including draping on tunic, eyes, bea...

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Antique 18th Century French Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Stone, Marble

Mid-Century German Wall Sculpture of Emperor by Achatit, Circa 1950
Mid-Century German Wall Sculpture of Emperor by Achatit, Circa 1950

Mid-Century German Wall Sculpture of Emperor by Achatit, Circa 1950

Located in COLMAR, FR

Once set, the surface was polished with agate stones—an origin reflected in the material’s name.

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Vintage 1950s German Classical Roman Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Mid Century Cast Limestone Sculpture Bust Of A Roman Emperor Possibly Caesar
Mid Century Cast Limestone Sculpture Bust Of A Roman Emperor Possibly Caesar

Mid Century Cast Limestone Sculpture Bust Of A Roman Emperor Possibly Caesar

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous cast limestone sculpture bust of a Roman dignitary, possibly Caesar or Augustus. Great detailed casting of stone with an angled pose in typical Roman garb. Fantastic hair! P...

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Vintage 1920s American Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone, Limestone

Lago Low Table by Iterare Arquitectos
Lago Low Table by Iterare Arquitectos

Lago Low Table by Iterare Arquitectos

Located in Geneve, CH

Also Available in different Stones: Marquina, Indian, Alicante, Imperial, Emperor, Ivory, Carrara.

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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Steel

10.34ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring  18K Gold, Symbol of Nobility & Royal Power
10.34ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring  18K Gold, Symbol of Nobility & Royal Power

10.34ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring 18K Gold, Symbol of Nobility & Royal Power

Located in Ramat Gan, IL

At its heart sits a 10.34 carat Old Mine Cut diamond — cut by hand in the 19th century, in an era when the finest stones were reserved for kings, emperors, and the noble houses of Eu...

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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

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Ming Dynasty Stone Sculpture of Guan Yu
Ming Dynasty Stone Sculpture of Guan Yu

Ming Dynasty Stone Sculpture of Guan Yu

Unavailable

H 24 in W 18.5 in D 16 in

Ming Dynasty Stone Sculpture of Guan Yu

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This remarkable stone sculpture is a testament to the popularity of Guan Yu during the Ming era.

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

18th Century Stone Bust of Roman Emperor
18th Century Stone Bust of Roman Emperor

18th Century Stone Bust of Roman Emperor

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautifully carved 18th century stone bust of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (Emperor from 117-138 AD) on a pivotal stone base.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Busts

Renaissance Monumental Stone Sculpture Of An Emperor
Renaissance Monumental Stone Sculpture Of An Emperor

Renaissance Monumental Stone Sculpture Of An Emperor

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H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in

Renaissance Monumental Stone Sculpture Of An Emperor

Located in Antwerp, BE

Monumental sculpture of an emperor. France or Italy .Date: 16th or 17th century A.D.. Material: Carrara marble..

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Italian Stone Bust of the Roman Emperor Caracalla, circa 1950
Italian Stone Bust of the Roman Emperor Caracalla, circa 1950

Italian Stone Bust of the Roman Emperor Caracalla, circa 1950

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian stone bust of the Roman emperor Caracalla, circa 1950.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Stone

Set of Four Portrait Relief Plaques of Roman Emperors
Set of Four Portrait Relief Plaques of Roman Emperors

Set of Four Portrait Relief Plaques of Roman Emperors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four portrait relief plaques of Roman Emperors on carved stone with wood gild frames, Italy, early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Stone

Italian Neo-Classic Style Marble Bust of Roman Emperor
Italian Neo-Classic Style Marble Bust of Roman Emperor

Italian Neo-Classic Style Marble Bust of Roman Emperor

Located in Queens, NY

Italian neo-classic style (19th Cent) light brown marble bust of a Roman emperor mounted on a round plinth.  

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Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Stone, Metal

Rare Grand Tour Bust of the Roman Emperor Hadrian
Rare Grand Tour Bust of the Roman Emperor Hadrian

Rare Grand Tour Bust of the Roman Emperor Hadrian

Located in Essex, MA

Rare Grand Tour Bust of the Emperor Hadrian in Exquisite Imperial Egyptian Porphyry, Onyx, Royal Blue Lapis Lazuli and Marble. Neoclassical Draped Pose

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Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

Pair of Large Chinese Shoushan Carved Hardstone Emperor & Empress Portraits
Pair of Large Chinese Shoushan Carved Hardstone Emperor & Empress Portraits

Pair of Large Chinese Shoushan Carved Hardstone Emperor & Empress Portraits

Located in Bristol, GB

THREE DIMENSIONAL HAND-CARVED SEMI PRECIOUS STONE PICTURES Depicting a Qing Dynasty Emperor and Empress.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Stone

Blue John Bust of a Roman Emperor Gilt and Blue John Stand
Blue John Bust of a Roman Emperor Gilt and Blue John Stand

Blue John Bust of a Roman Emperor Gilt and Blue John Stand

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Blue John bust of a Roman Emperor with gilt metal and Blue John Stand Date : 20th century Origin : Most likely carved in Cornwall Decoration : In the form of a Roman Empero...

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Vintage 1920s British Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Stone

Prasio Roman Intaglio 'the "Emerald of Emperors" Depicting Fortune with Phallus
Prasio Roman Intaglio 'the "Emerald of Emperors" Depicting Fortune with Phallus

Prasio Roman Intaglio 'the "Emerald of Emperors" Depicting Fortune with Phallus

Located in Roma, IT

This rare stone was widely used in Roman glyptics (the art of carving stones) to depict emperors or mythological characters.

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2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jadeite Diamond Cufflinks
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jadeite Diamond Cufflinks

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jadeite Diamond Cufflinks

Located in Troy, MI

Jade, or The Emperor's Stone, has been a symbol of status, purity & health with ancient kingdoms starting wars over significant jade pieces.

Category

1990s Chinese Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair 19th Century Console Tables
Pair 19th Century Console Tables

Pair 19th Century Console Tables

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H 38 in W 52.25 in D 26 in

Pair 19th Century Console Tables

Located in London, by appointment only

This stunning stone came from a quarry near Olmeto in Corsica which was discovered in 1785 and was mined from the beginning of the nineteenth century, it was Emperor Napoleon’s favou...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Granite, Marble

Large French Stone Bust of Emperor Caracalla, 1940s
Large French Stone Bust of Emperor Caracalla, 1940s

Large French Stone Bust of Emperor Caracalla, 1940s

Located in Chicago, IL

Imposing and evocative, this large stone bust captures the stoic intensity of Emperor Caracalla, one of ancient Rome's most infamous figures.

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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Revival Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Sculpture Bust Portrait Of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius Italian Marble Onyx
Sculpture Bust Portrait Of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius Italian Marble Onyx

Sculpture Bust Portrait Of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius Italian Marble Onyx

Located in Roma, IT

In the accademia of Fisiocritici in the city of Siena in Tuscany there is a museum dedicated to the ancient and specimen marble collection used by ancient romans and there is a dedic...

Category

19th Century Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Sculpture Bust Portrait Of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus Italian Marble Onyx
Sculpture Bust Portrait Of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus Italian Marble Onyx

Sculpture Bust Portrait Of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus Italian Marble Onyx

Located in Roma, IT

In the accademia of Fisiocritici in the city of Siena in Tuscany there is a museum dedicated to the ancient and specimen marble collection used by ancient romans and there is a dedic...

Category

19th Century Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Bust of a Roman Emperor Caracalla
Bust of a Roman Emperor Caracalla

Bust of a Roman Emperor Caracalla

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H 30 in W 22 in D 11 in

Bust of a Roman Emperor Caracalla

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A copy of a Roman Emperor Caracalla (188-217 AD). Sold without Pedestal. Caracalla was the popular nickname of Antoninus (4 April 188 – 8 April 217), who was Roman emperor from...

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20th Century European Busts

Materials

Stone

Vintage Rare Famous Coro Chatelaine Brooch
Vintage Rare Famous Coro Chatelaine Brooch

Vintage Rare Famous Coro Chatelaine Brooch

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

This is one of Coro’s rare Asian chatelaine brooches that has an Asian emperor with a lady. They both are holding simulated aquamarine stones.

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Necklace with Three Murano Trade Glass Beads
Necklace with Three Murano Trade Glass Beads

Necklace with Three Murano Trade Glass Beads

By Muzeion

Located in Nuevo Leon, MX

These beads were brought by the conquistadors from Europe and traded for gold as precious stones. The emperors and shames wore them as jewelry and were often buried with them.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Torso of Emperor in the antique roman style
Torso of Emperor in the antique roman style

Torso of Emperor in the antique roman style

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H 21.66 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in

Torso of Emperor in the antique roman style

Located in Madrid, ES

Torso with Roman cuirass made of moulded and carved limestone, following models of classical Rome. It is solid stone. It is part of a series of 8 copies distributed exclusively by o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

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Stone Emperor For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic stone emperor available at 1stDibs. A stone emperor — often made from stone, marble and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage stone emperor you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a stone emperor — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right stone emperor, those designed in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Stone Emperor?

A stone emperor can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,768, while the lowest priced sells for $2,200 and the highest can go for as much as $17,548.