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Period: Mid-20th Century
A granite sculpture of a young woman's head - France - 1960
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A refined granite sculpture portraying the head of a young woman, believed to likely represent Saint Joan of Arc, crafted in France during the 1950s. It features a magnificent patina...
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European Gothic Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

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Granite

Bust of Diana the Huntress
Located in Rome, IT
Sculpture, Bust of Diana the huntress - 82 cm - Marble ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COST CAN BE REQUEST ...
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Mid-20th Century Busts

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Marble

A plaster sculpture of a man's head with closed eyes - France - 1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A refined plaster sculpture depicting a man's head with closed eyes, crafted in France during the 1950s. It features a magnificent patina, adding to its allure and sophistication. T...
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European Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

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Plaster

Fine Mid-20th Century Miniature Bronze Bust by Harold Pfeiffer, Circa 1960
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely sculpted limited edition miniature bronze bust of a Bahamian man exhibiting a fine brown/green patina overall, signed & numbered on the ...
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Canadian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Busts

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Bronze

Art Deco Sculptural Ceramic Vase of Head in Turquoise Jade with Ribbon Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This unique and stunning Art Deco Sculptural Ceramic Vase of Head in Turquoise Jade W/ Ribbon Detailing originates from France, Circa 1930. Formed in beautifully abstracted minimal g...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

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Ceramic

Florence Fiore Plaster Bust by Rosario Russell Fiore
Located in Savannah, GA
Rosario Russell Fiore (American, 1908-1994) A plaster bust of Florence Reeve Fiore, wife of the artist, circa 1930s. Unsigned. 8 ½ inches wide by 9 ½ inches deep by 20 inches tall ...
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American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

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Plaster

Florence Fiore - Rudolph Gruen Plaster Bust, c.1930s
Located in Savannah, GA
Florence Fiore (American, 1905-1999) A from-life plaster bust of American composer Rudolph Gruen, circa 1930s. 10 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 20 inches tall Florence Reeve Fiore was a portrait artist and sculptor who was active on the east coast in New York, Washington and Jekyll Island...
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American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

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Plaster

Ephraim Doner Plaster Bust by Florence Fiore
Located in Savannah, GA
Florence Fiore (American, 1905-1999) A plaster bust of Ephraim Doner by Florence Fiore, circa 1930s. Ephraim Doner was a prominent figure and artist of the Big Sur and Carmel milieu in the mid 20th century. He was a friend to Henry Miller who mentions him extensively in Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch. 10 inches wide by 9 ½ inches deep by 18 inches tall Florence Reeve Fiore was a portrait artist and sculptor who was active on the east coast in New York, Washington and Jekyll Island...
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American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

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Plaster

Mid Century Cast Bronze Styled Male Bust
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted cast plaster mid century male head with a bronze styled toned rub which looks great . Great strong details to the face and...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Vintage Grand Tour Marble Composite Bust of Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking vintage Coastal bust of man. A chic character from the Grand Tour era. A marble composition with a beautiful all over patina from time. Made in Italy. Acquired from a Palm...
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Italian Grand Tour Mid-20th Century Busts

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Marble

Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts
Located in San Diego, CA
An impressive pair of hand-carved hardwood African busts, circa 1970s. The pair are made out of some type of exotic hardwood (zebra wood? very heavy a...
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African Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Hardwood

1950s Neoclassical Gilded Plaster Sicilian Bust of Venere di Milo
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This exquisite bust captures the essence of Neoclassical aesthetics, featuring a meticulous rendering of the timeless beauty of the Venere di Milo (Venus de Milo), a celebrated ancie...
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Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

Robert Frost Bust by Florence Fiore, c.1930s
Located in Savannah, GA
Florence Fiore (American, 1908-1994) A from-life plaster portrait bust of Robert Frost, circa 1930 “When he was professor of English at Amherst College, Florence traveled there to sculpt his portrait. Florence wanted to finish the bust as quickly as possible because Frost was recovering from an illness. She completed this sculpture in three days.” 11 ½ inches wide by 11 inches deep by 19 inches tall Florence Reeve Fiore was a portrait artist and sculptor who was active on the east coast in New York, Washington and Jekyll Island...
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American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

Ugo Cipriani French Large Art Deco Terracotta Mother and Child Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco terracotta sculpture by Ugo Cipriani (1887-1960), France, 1930s. Mother and child - terracotta patinated bronze. Measures: Width 17.7" (45cm), height 14" (35.5cm), de...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Sculpture of Antinoo in marble
Located in Rome, IT
Sculpture of Antinoo in marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COST CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL, ULTERIORI FOTO, INFORMAZIONI SUL LOTTO E PRE...
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Classical Greek Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Head of Odysseus (Greek)
Located in Rome, IT
Rare marble head of Ulysses, king of Ithaca, beautiful sculpture mounted on a black marble base. Provenance from a private collection. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND Q...
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Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

Hercules in marble
Located in Rome, IT
Sculpture of Hercules in marble ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COST CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL, ULTERIORI FOTO, INFORMAZIONI SUL LOTTO E PRE...
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Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Wire Work Shop Display Mannequin A Quirky piece of Deco design
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Wire Work Shop Display Mannequin A Quirky piece of Deco design, this mannequin is small but full height, and a wire work form in pink The mannequin is 61” tall and 16” a...
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Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Wire

Pair of Petite Borghese Terra Cotta Busts C. 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French terra cotta bust boy & girl bust Borghese of Houdon's Louis Brongniart (1772-1845) The original sits in the Louve. 9" tall with pedestal base and gilt detail. Both bust stil...
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French Neoclassical Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Terracotta

"Heavy-Lidded Female Head" Dignified Art Deco Sculpture by WPA Artist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clearly influenced by stylized Etruscan and African sculpture, this heavy-lidded female head is a classic example of Art Deco design. The artist was Jean de Marco...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Clay

Beautiful Mid Century Boy Head Bust Plaster on Wooden Base German Vintage, 1959
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful mid century modern white plaster boys head bust. Bust with lots of patina. Plaster on a wooden base. A nice addition in every living room. Found at an estate sale in Nuremb...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Art Deco Period French Hermes Sculpture
Located in Austin, TX
French Art Deco period Hermes sculpture made of plaster and supported by a wood base.
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Vintage Boho Glazed Plaster Bust of Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage Boho plaster bust. Beautiful composition of a fine gentleman. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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North American Bohemian Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

Large Midcentury Sculptured Bust
Located in Tarleton, GB
Hand crafted this is an original and unique sculptured piece. The bust is finished in solid fired clay, porcelain and varnished glaze. Incredibly heavy a real statement item for any room. Bust is in the style of the Victorian death mask and depicts a male face. Now distressed with worn varnish and small amounts of superficial damage. A one of one piece dated circa 1960 from an unnamed cornish artist...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern 1960s Ceramic Bust By Paul Bellardo For Austin (1924-2017)
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century modern ceramic bust created by Paul Bellardo for Austin Inc. it is signed and in very good condition. The artist was born in 1924 and ...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Artist Alvar Sunol Mid-Century Bust Sculpture of a Matador Bronze Tone Composite
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960s bronze patinated composite table sculpture with gold highlights of a Spanish matador, signed by Alvar Sunol Sc. Great MCM sculpture for display with nice heavy weight to it. F...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Resin

Ida Fuà 1950s Italian Modern Plaster Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
1950s Italian Modern Plaster Sculpture “Head of a young boy” by Ida Fuà Very important plaster sculpture depicting a young boy by the great italian artist Ida Fuà The boy, caught...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

1950s Neo classical Gold Patinated Plaster Bust of Giulio Cesare
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A gold patinated plaster bust of Giulio Cesare from a Gipsoteca in a sicilian academy of fine arts. They used to patinate the plasters in different ways, this one has been made with ...
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Italian Neoclassical Revival Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage Boho Plaster bust of man. A handsome composition of a stylish young man. A great patina from the passage of time. Acquired from a Palm a each estate.
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American Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

Two 1950s Neoclassical Plaster Italian Scultures of Apollo and Venere dei Medici
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Two plaster bust of Apollo and Venere dei Medici from a Gipsoteca in a sicilian academy of fine arts. They used to patinate the plasters in different ways, this one has been made wit...
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Sicilian Neoclassical Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Hand Carved Female Bust
Located in west palm beach, FL
Stunning hand carved wooded sculpture. A lovely depiction of a female bust. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Bohemian Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Wood

Camille Tharaud for Limoges Little Girl Biscuit Bust
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous porcelain busts of Louise Brongniart in bisque porcelain on royal blue enameled base, by Tharaud, Limoges, after the originals by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828). Louise was...
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Gold

Vintage Boho 1949 Signed Plaster Bust of Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho plaster bust of man. A chic 1949 plaster composition signed on the back of the neck. An awesome all over patina from time. Easily cleaned up with a coat of w...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Classical Female Parian Porcelain Bust Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical style white parian porcelain female bust sculpture USA, Mid-20th Century Measures: 4"W x 3"D x 6.75"H. Good vintage condition.
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American Neoclassical Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Boho Signed Stone Bust of Female
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage stone bust of female. A fabulous vintage woman with a decidedly contemporary look. Rests on a chic marble plinth with gorgeous veining. Acquired from a Miami estate
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Bohemian Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Asian Burmese Gandhara Style Patinated Bronze Seated Buddha
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Asian patinated brass or bronze seated Gandhara Style Buddha with both hands raised in the vitarka mudra or teaching hand position.
Category

Burmese Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Vintage Boho Signed Stone Bust of Female
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage stone bust of female. A fabulous vintage woman with a decidedly contemporary look. Rests on a chic marble plinth with gorgeous veining. Acquired from a Miami estate
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Bohemian Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Antique Diskobolos Sculpture of Alabaster and Marble
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Sculpture of Diskobolos The sculpture is carved from Alabaster with a Marble Base Signed - G.Ruggeri Circa 1950 -70 Italian Origin Dimension...
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Italian Classical Greek Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Bust of a Lady in Lost Wax Bronze Sculpture by Giuseppe Motti, 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Bronze female bust made with the lost wax technique, created by Giuseppe Motti (1908 - 1988) in the 1950s Ø 24 cmØ 12 cm h 31 cm
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

After Joseph Pitts, Parian Bust of F.A. Cox, 1854
Located in New York, NY
After Joseph Pitts (English, active 1830-1870), A Parian Ware Bust of F[rancis]. A[ugustus]. Cox (English, 1783 - 1853), signed "Jos.h Pitts, SC / London / 1854" to left side, and in...
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European British Colonial Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Goldscheider Polychrome Porcelain Bust of a Balinese Dancer by Helen Liedloff
Located in Antwerp, BE
A highly Art Deco style decorative pottery bust of a Balinese dancer in striking colors by the designer Helen Liedloff, who named it "Bali Head" for Goldsche...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

1930s Terracotta Sicilian Bust of Seneca the Philosopher
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This sculpture reflects the artistic influences of neoclassical style, with a blend of traditional Sicilian craftsmanship. The terracotta medium allows for intricate detailing and a...
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Sicilian Neoclassical Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Stucco head of a roman figure
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Stucco head of a Roman figure. Signed on the back (unknown). The head is separate from the base.
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Italian Classical Roman Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Stucco

20th Century Marble Italian Half Bust Woman Signed Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian sculpture from the first half of the 20th century. Marble work depicting a young girl with a turtleneck and winter hat of excellent quality. Finished sculpture of excellent w...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

A trio of small Just Andersen sculptures, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A trio 'Boy Band' in good vintage condition designed by Just Andersen in 1930s. * A trio (3) of small metal sculptures of a boys with a ball, a...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Metal

Pair of Small Biscuit Pottery Busts Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky
Located in London, GB
Pair of small classic biscuit pottery busts of the music composers Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky. The Tchaikovsky bust measures height 20cm / 7.8 inches by diameter at the base approximately 6.5cm / 2.56 inches. The Mendelssohn bust is height 17.3cm / 6.8 inches by diameter at the base approximately 6cm / 2.36 inches. The busts are in very good condition, with some irregularities. These wonderful vintage biscuit...
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European Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Pottery

20th Century Marble Antique Belgian Signed Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great Belgian sculpture from the 1920s/30s. Statuary marble work of great size and impact, depicting a bust of a woman with a flower of excellent quality. Sculpture finished from the...
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Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

French Art Deco Bust of Jean Mermoz, Aviator - Cast in Bronze by Lucien Gibert
Located in London, GB
This striking profile, classically heroic, yet distinctly French, courageous and reserved, belongs to the famed early French aviator Jean Mermoz. A French Air Force and commercial pi...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bust of a Beautiful Woman, Mid-20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bust of a beautiful woman with long hair in plaster, mid 20th century. Measures: H: 33 cm, W: 27 cm, D: 27 cm Ref 2932.
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European Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

R. Scali G.F762 Signed, Polychrome Ceramic Bust of an Nigerrin
Located in Verviers, BE
R. Scali G.F762 Signed, Polychrome Ceramic Bust of an Nigerrin Made in Belgium Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questions.     
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Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Mid 20th Century Bronze Bust of The Greek Goddess of Music
Located in Stamford, CT
The Mousai (Muses) were the goddesses of music, song and dance, the source of inspirations to poets. They were also goddesses of knowledge who remembered all things that had come to ...
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Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

Danish Bust of Minerva
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Danish ceramic bust depicting the Goddess Minerva. Measurements: Height: 22.5" Width: 11.25" Depth: 7.5"
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Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Original Italian Bust of Nerone in Terracotta, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Nero (Anzio 37 - Rome 68 AD) Roman Emperor (54-68 AD). Last member of the Julio-Claudian gens. Terracotta of our production, our exclusive shape. Copy of the head of the famous half-...
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Italian Modern Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Terracotta

A ‘Boy with horn’ bust by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A little, exquisite 'Boy with horn' bust in excellent condition designed by Just Andersen in 1939. * A small metal sculpture of a boy with a ho...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Metal

Carousel Galloper's Horses Head Carved Mahogany Bust
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Kindred to a carousel galloper, a distinguished and elegant mahogany Italian horses head on pedestal Collectible piece of object d'art for the equine devotee Circa 1960's Height 14 i...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Mahogany

Achilles, in white marble bust
Located in Rome, IT
Achilles, white marble bust of a warrior with a plumed helmet, made from the model of William Theed (1804-91) Late 20th century. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND QUOTE F...
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Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Stoneware bust by Liss Eriksson, Sweden, 1950s. Oak earring and hairpin
Located in Hägersten, SE
Bust sculpture by Swedish sculptor Liss Eriksson. Made from Stoneware with oak hairpin and earring. Made during the 1950s. Signed with monogram LE and XXXV/XXXIII. Very good conditio...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Stoneware, Oak

Futurist sculpture in gilt metal in the Franz Hagenauer style
Located in Montelabbate, PU
The sculpture is in gilded brass dating back to around 1930/40, it is not signed. The Castolin weld and the resulting patina especially in the weld and internally confirm the period....
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Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble, Metal, Gold Leaf

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