Bidspirit auction | A Mid-20th Century Banded Onyx

A Mid-20th Century Banded Onyx Carving of a Seal - A stylized decorative figure of a seal or sea lion, carved from banded onyx. The animal is depicted in a characteristic resting pose with its head raised and chest supported by the front flippers. The stone features natural horizontal banding in shades of cream, off-white, and pale amber, displaying translucent properties. No maker's marks, factory stamps, or signatures are visible on the body or the base. This style of stone carving was widely produced as decorative export ware during the mid-to-late 20th century, particularly in Mexico and Italy.