Sand Girl - Stone Art

Name: Stone Art
 
Type: Figurine
 
Year: Circa 1970s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: Stone Art - Brass plaque inset into the base reads “StoneArt® Registered Model – Belgium – Europe”
 
History: This minimalist figurine depicts a young girl with stylized long hair and a flower, rendered in a tactile, sand-like textured surface. It is a product of StoneArt®, a Belgian company active during the mid-to-late 20th century, known for using crushed stone and resin composites to create modernist sculpture with a naturalistic stone finish.
 
 
The embedded brass medallion certifies it as an official registered model from StoneArt's production line in Belgium. These items often took influence from Scandinavian and Brutalist design language, blending organic materiality with geometric stylization. The softened, almost doll-like facial features and the flower motif reinforce a theme of innocence, tranquility, and folk-art abstraction.
 
 
StoneArt figures were particularly popular in Europe during the 1970s, often sold in design-focused shops or as tasteful modern décor. The company's use of composite materials allowed for highly tactile finishes and sculptural depth while remaining affordable for mass production.
 
 
While StoneArt items are still relatively accessible on the secondary market, intact pieces with original brass plaques like this one tend to command stronger collector interest—especially for their mid-century aesthetic and nostalgic appeal.
 
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