Nereid Sculpture

Inspired by the mythic sea nymphs of ancient Greek lore, the Nereid Sculpture captures the quiet poetry of forms shaped by the sea. Carved from warm travertine, the spiraling shell-like motif evokes fossils and ocean relics long preserved in stone, its rhythmic ridges unfolding in graceful symmetry. Resting upon a solid base, the sculpture feels like a fragment of the ancient shoreline—an object that might have been gathered during a Grand Tour along the Mediterranean coast. Both organic and architectural in presence, the piece reflects Maitland-Smith’s enduring appreciation for classical inspiration, storied materials, and the romance of collected treasures.