Bronze Bust on Marble Plinth by Georges Van der Straeten

This strikingly naturalistic bronze sculpture was created in Florence in 1895. The bust depicts an elderly man, most likely a farm worker, carrying a heavy sack of grain over his shoulder. He wears an old slightly ragged shirt which is open at his chest, revealing his thin body underneath. The man looks out into the distance on the left, his eyebrows slightly furrowed. His mouth is open as though he is breathing heavily with the strain of the work or calling out to someone unknown to the viewer. The sculptor has accurately rendered every detail, with great truth to reality. The faint stubble on the man's chin and the wrinkles on his face and hands are faithfully portrayed. In its naturalistic style and its everyday, unidealised subject-matter, this bronze may be described as a work of Realism. The Realist movement flourished in the arts in Europe in this period, the 19th Century. The bust is signed ‘G Rossi...

This elegant bust of a young woman was created by the acclaimed sculptor, Affortunato Gory (Italian, fl. 1895-1925). Affortunato Gory (also known as Fortunato Gory) studied under the...

This charming sculpture of a young woman is the work of the accomplished Italian-born sculptor, Affortunato Gory (1895-1925). Gory is best-known for his sculptures of women and child...

Belgian patinated bronze bust by Lambeaux Belgian, late 19th Century Measures: Height 63cm, width 35cm, depth 15cm This charming patinated b...

Pair of carved marble busts on stands by Italian sculptor Arnaldo Fazzi Italian, 1889 Measures: Bust with fruit: Height 74cm, wi...

French bronze sculpture bust of a man by Aimé-Jules Dalou French, 1888 Measures: height 49cm, width 20cm, depth 21cm This fine patinated bronze bust b...

Bust of a woman, bronze sculpture by Georges Van Der Straeten (Belgium sculptor, 1856-1928). "Société des bronzes de Paris" stamp. Signed.

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Art Nouveau bronze by great Belgian designer Georges Van Der Straeten. This astonishing and original bust and gilt patinated, Summer...

Large Art Nouveau period patinated bronze bust of a lovely female by George van der Straeten (1856-1928).

Finest workmanship bust with original and beautiful patina from an important Belgian sculptor 'George Van der Straeten.' This stunning bust depicts a beautiful young lady with a big...

This luscious bronze bust was done by the noted artist of his time - Georges van der Straeten (1856-1901) . Born in Belgium, but worked mainly in Paris, where he won the silver medal at the Paris World's Fair in 1900. This bronze displays that warm reddish brown patina, a favorite of bronze collectors. The subject of a shy maiden...

Late 19th century bronze by Belgian sculptor Georges Van der Straeten (1856-1941) depicting a stylish young maiden standing with a hat on her hands. Signed Van der Straeten on base ,...