• This custom sculpture is a work of art in stone that was carved from photographs of an original sculpture.
• The shape and form of this marble sculpture perfectly portray a ferocious tiger from any viewpoint.
• The excellent quality of carving of this statue and attention to detail demonstrate the exceptional artistic talent of the Stonelove stone carvers.
• The below images show some of the steps involved in the carving of sculpture, from cutting the raw block of marble to adding finer detailed carving.
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The raw marble is cut to make the basic shape. 

The tigers shape develops as the stone is carved.

Chunks of marble are removed to create a tiger.

The tiger is ready for finer carving.

The stone is polished and the stripes are carved.

Stripes are polished and rest of tiger is texturised.

Back of tiger. A work of art from any angle.

This ferocious stone tiger is ready to be packed.

• This magnificent Cupid and Psyche marble sculpture is carved from a single block of white marble.
• The sculpture is 325cm tall and consists of the white marble sculpture and solid black and yellow marble pedestal.
• The sculpture was created using photos of a similiar famous statue.
• The octagonal pedestal consists of solid black and yellow marble.
• For details of packing of this stone sculpture, please see packing.
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The rough shape of the Cupid and Psyche is carved into the huge block of white marble.

The marble is laid horizontally to allow carvers to access to sculpt to all areas.

The sculpture becomes more and more realistic as the stone is chiselled away.

Extreme care is taken as details are carved in, mistakes cannot be rectified.

The lower region of the marble sculpture is decorated in finely carved flowers.

The sculpture is nearly complete except for intricate details to be carved and polishing.

Extreme care is taken carving the face, as this is the most important feature.

The octagonal pedestal of solid black marble and yellow marble is ready for sculpture.

The sculpture is fixed onto pedestal. A masterpiece from any viewpoint.

This incredible work of art is now ready to be packed and shipped.

The attention to detail and quality of stone carving is fantastic.

The Cupid and Psyche sculpture can be seen at Luton Hoo Country House.

• This unique and eyecatching snail sculpture was hand carved from reference pictures supplied by customer.
• The snail's body and shell are carved from white / grey marble and the attached pedestal is grey sandstone.
• The series of pictures below illustrate the different levels of carving involved when sculpting with solid marble.
• Intensive polishing by hand is essential to create such a beautiful finish.
• This attractive stone statue would be the perfect feature in any garden.
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The basic outlline of the snail is carved into the raw marble.

The snail starts to take shape as more of the marble is removed.

The snail's shell and body are hand chiselled into stone.

The carvers check the plans. There's no room for error with stone sculpture.

The marble snail is almost complete and ready for its base.

The sandstone base is firmly attached to marble snail.

The marble snail sculpture is finished and ready to be packed.

The back view of the snail. A unique work of art from any viewpoint.

• This incredible Buddha sculpture stands tall at 5 metres high.
• It is carved from one massive solid block of marble.
• The Buddha took 4 months to complete with up to 10 sculptors carving the enormous block of marble at any one time.
• The Buddha was sent to a Buddhist temple in the United States where it is admired by many who see it.
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Shape of Buddha is hand carved from the huge block of raw marble.

Buddha statue is raised allowing detailed and intricate carving to start.

The shape of the Buddha is excellent but needs more intricate carving.

The finer intricate details are carved into Buddha's robe and lotus pedestal.

The sculptors carve the intricate details into the Buddha.

Polishing of marble stone by hand. Many hands make light work

The carving of face, the most important feature, is skillfully completed.

This remarkable sculpture is now the showpiece of a Buddhist monastry.