Vintage French Stone Figural Sculpture No. 11

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Luberon Stone Sculptures Anonymous Artist, c. 20th century – Present Carved in the quiet hours after work by a retired … Read more Luberon Stone Sculptures Anonymous Artist, c. 20th century – Present Carved in the quiet hours after work by a retired physiotherapist in his Luberon atelier, each sculpture is a meditation in form. Now in his eighties, the artist chooses to remain unnamed—preferring that the work speak in silence. Over the decades, he carved only for himself. For the ritual. For the stillness. For the shape of feeling. Each piece is hand-carved from pierre de Castries, a soft limestone native to southern France. The surface is raw and tactile, revealing both time and touch. The figures—stylized, upright, and elemental—echo the human body the artist spent his life healing. Only 15 sculptures are available through our showroom. Each is one-of-a-kind. Styling Notes These sculptural forms ground a space with warmth and quiet energy. Style them: - Solo on a low pedestal or plinth - In a grouping with other primitive or Brutalist pieces - Among natural materials like aged wood, linen, or terracotta - As a focal point in a niche or shelf vignette - Their scale and soul invite contemplation—perfect for interiors that value the imperfect, the storied, and the slow-made. Condition: Good vintage condition. Surface wear consistent with age and outdoor exposure, including natural moss-like discoloration and weathering throughout. Minor chips and edge wear, particularly at the base, though structurally sound. See less