Antique Italian Marble Bust of Greek God Apollo Belvedere 19th Century

This is a truly magnificent antique Victorian patinated bronze sculpture of the famous Greek God Apollo, modelled upon a shaped circular socle, inscribed monogram 'NF' and numbered 2...

A beautifully sculpted marble bust of the famous Greek god Apollo, on it's original fabulous decorative pedestal, dating from the mid-20th century. The attention to detail throughout the piece is second to none and the figure is extremely lifelike. This high quality bust and pedestal...

This is beautiful antique French marble shoulder length bust of a beautiful maiden, signed Auguste Moreau, circa 1890 in date. The face and body has been sensitively modelled in Carrara marble with her head tilted to the right, her loose hair falling on her bare shoulders. There is no mistaking its unique design and superb quality, which is certain to attract attention and make it a talking point in any room of your home. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 53 x Width 33 x Depth 23 Dimensions in inches: Height 20.9 x Width 13.0 x Depth 9.1 Louis Auguste Moreau, 1855-1919, was a French sculptor best known for his bronze-cast figurines. His allegorical Art Nouveau works often depicted women, children, cherubs, and historical figures adorned with floral motifs and ornaments, and were influential to other artists working at the time. Born in Dijon, France in 1855 to a celebrated family of sculptors, including his father Auguste Moreau, he went on to regularly exhibit his work at the Paris Salon from 1861 on. The artist died in 1919 in France. Carrara marble - is a type of white or blue-grey marble popular for use in sculpture and building decor. It is quarried at the city of Carrara in the province of Massa-Carrara (Tuscany, Italy). Carrara marble has been used since the time of Ancient Rome; the Pantheon and Trajan's Column in Rome are constructed of it. Many sculptures of the Renaissance, such as Michelangelo's David, were carved from Carrara marble. For Michelangelo at least, Carrara marble was valued above all other stone, except perhaps that of his own quarry in Pietrasanta. The Marble Arch in London and the Duomo di Siena are also made from this stone, as are the interiors of Manila Cathedral, the cold-white marbles of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and the campus of Harvard Medical...

This is a beautiful Italian white Carrara marble profile bust of the Roman Emperor Claudius, dating from the mid-19th century. The sensitively carved Grand Tour plaque...

This is an impressive bronze sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul, Mid 19th century in date. The exquisite black patina bust features Napoleon...

This is beautiful antique French Art Nouveau alabaster shoulder length bust of a beautiful maiden, Circa 1890 in date. The stylized Art Nouveau face and body has been sensitively modelled in alabaster on a shaped floral base. There is no mistaking its unique design and superb quality, which is certain to attract attention and make it a talking point in any room of your home. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 64 x Width 38 x Depth 22 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 feet, 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 3 inches x Depth 9 inches Alabaster - is a name applied to varieties of two distinct minerals, when used as a material: gypsum and calcite also known as onyx-marble, Egyptian alabaster or Oriental alabaster. In general, but not always, ancient Alabaster...

Antique bust of Apollo of Belvedere. Finely carved carrara marble. Mid-19th century. Italian. Presented by Joseph Dasta Antiques # nude male greek roman mercury statue...

After the famous Apollo Belvedere marble statue (dating to Rome, mid-2nd century), this wooden bust of the Roman/Greek god was hand-carved in Italy during the 1800s. The marble is it...

An exceptional Italian 19th century neoclassical st. white Carrara marble bust of Apollo Belvedere signed A. Frilli Florence. The wonderfully executed bust depicts the handsome Apoll...

Bust of the famous Apollo of Belvedere, the original dating from the third century BC. Here a variant made of hand-cut granite with traces of weathering and a slightly softened authe...

19th century English diminutive Parian bust of apollo Belvedere, a well executed example, raised on a 3-inch diameter solace base. Unmarked.

Superb 19th century bronze and gilt bronze bust of the god Belvedere Apollo, circa 1850. This wonderful Grand Tour bust is a marvel of refined beauty and elegance, crafted with richl...