1850s Busts

Monumental 19th century French terracotta bust of a classical Greek. French terracotta bust or head (25 inches H) sculpture of a classical Greek figure. This fabulous monumental Fren...

Gorgeous antique bust in bisque porcelain of a young girl Stands on gilt and marble base On the base the inscription reads: Mareinette Sculpt Vanderstraeten George Van der Straeten (...

Renaissance style white marble sculpture depicting the bust of a child. The costume with its folds and finely carved sleeves with embroidery highlight the good sculptural ability of ...

This is a fine antique pair of Italian Grand Tour solid bronze busts of Apollo and Diana, dating from the mid 19th century. The pair feature blac...

This is a fine antique pair of German solid bronze busts of military generals by Hermann Gladenbeck & Sons, dating from the mid19th century. The pair feature gilt bronze finely cast busts with ormolu socles and mounted on veined red marble column square pedestal...

19th century carved Santos head We are proud to offer a mid-19th century hand carved Santos figure head. Made from light wood, hand carved detail and with ...

American marble bust of President John Quincy Adams resting on circular plinth, Mid-19th century. John Q. Adams served as the sixth President of the ...

This fabulous bronze sculpture was created by the Austrian sculptor Karl Hackstock in 19th century Vienna. The sculpture is crafted of bronze and depicts a figure typical subject ma...

This is an elegant antique pair of English framed gilt bronze relief busts dating form the mid 19th century. This lovely pair of gilt bronze portrait busts feature a pair of clas...

A superb antique French Grand Tour patinated bronze bust of Ariadne, on a turned socle and a bronze and rosso antico marble column, circa 1850 in date. Ariadne, in Greek mythology, was a Cretan princess. She is mostly associated with mazes and labyrinths because of her involvement in the myths of the Minotaur and Theseus. The bust is stamped "GS" for Georges Emile Henri Servant (French 1828-1890) This high quality hot cast solid bronze was produced using the traditional "lost wax" process, otherwise known as the "cire perdue" method. The craftsmanship is second to none throughout all aspects of this beautiful sculpture. Provenance: The Collection of Sir Jeremy Lever. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Provenance: The Collection of Sir Jeremy Leve Dimensions in cm: Height 49 x width 12 x depth 12 Dimensions in inches: Height 19.3 x width 4.7 x depth 4.7 Georges Emile Henri Servant (1828-1890) Was a French clockmaker who, in 1855, took over his father’s workshop and foundry in the Marais district of Paris. He is known for the production of Greek and Egyptian revival style clocks and bronzes. His work was praised for its high quality and he exhibited at many of the international exhibitions taking place in Paris and London, including the 1855 Paris Universal Exhibition and in London in 1862. He was awarded a gold medal for his neo-Greek and Egyptian clock...

19th century handcarved Jesus church wooden head statue decorative rare religious artefact. This lot is a very rare solid wood first quarter 19th Century hand carved Jesus statue head. This item was obtained from a private dealer in Paris (France) from her personal collection of antique religious artefacts. We believe that this item was originally removed from a larger and even full Jesus Christ church statue...

A superb pair of antique bronze busts titled "Coul" and "Metz" with incised marks on square plinth bases, signed Lebroc to the rear, Jean Baptiste Lebroc (France, 1825-1870). This i...