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18th Century Terracotta Bust

18th Century French Yellow Terracotta Bust of an Artist, c. 1780
18th Century French Yellow Terracotta Bust of an Artist, c. 1780

18th Century French Yellow Terracotta Bust of an Artist, c. 1780

Located in Wichita, KS

This 18th century French bust of an artist in yellow terracotta, displaying remarkable attention to

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Antique 18th Century French Busts

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Terracotta

Large Terracotta Bust - Lady Of Quality In The 18th Century Style
Large Terracotta Bust - Lady Of Quality In The 18th Century Style

Large Terracotta Bust - Lady Of Quality In The 18th Century Style

Located in BARSAC, FR

Large terracotta bust representing a lady of quality in the taste of the 18th century. Two-tone

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Terracotta

Double Faced Terracotta Sculpture of 18th Century Opera Composers
Double Faced Terracotta Sculpture of 18th Century Opera Composers

Double Faced Terracotta Sculpture of 18th Century Opera Composers

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Double faced sculpture of famous 18th century opera composers Jean-Philippe Rameau and Christoph

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Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Terracotta

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18th Century Terracotta Bust of Young Woman
18th Century Terracotta Bust of Young Woman

18th Century Terracotta Bust of Young Woman

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H 23.63 in W 5.91 in D 14.57 in

18th Century Terracotta Bust of Young Woman

Located in Firenze, FI

Painted by Jean Jacques Caffieri (29 April 1725 – 22 June 1792), a French sculptor. He was appointed sculpteur du Roi to Louis XV and later afforded lodgings in the Galeries du Louvr...

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Antique 18th Century French Busts

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Marble

Late 18th Century  Terracotta  Bust
Late 18th Century  Terracotta  Bust

Late 18th Century Terracotta Bust

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H 18 in W 10 in D 8 in

Late 18th Century Terracotta Bust

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Highly decorative unsigned terracotta portrait bust

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Rococo Reverie: 18th Century Terracotta Busts from France
Rococo Reverie: 18th Century Terracotta Busts from France

Rococo Reverie: 18th Century Terracotta Busts from France

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H 61.03 in W 25.2 in D 53.15 in

Rococo Reverie: 18th Century Terracotta Busts from France

Located in BARCELONA, ES

evokes subtle sensuality. Every detail of these terracotta figures, crafted in the 18th century in France

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Antique 18th Century Rococo Busts

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century French Terracotta Bust
18th Century French Terracotta Bust

18th Century French Terracotta Bust

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H 25 in W 20 in D 6.5 in

18th Century French Terracotta Bust

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

18th/19th century French terra cotta bust of a male monarch. Apparently unmarked. Dimensions: 25

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Antique 18th Century Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Middle of 18th Century, French Terracotta Bust
Middle of 18th Century, French Terracotta Bust

Middle of 18th Century, French Terracotta Bust

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H 27.96 in W 20.48 in D 13.39 in

Middle of 18th Century, French Terracotta Bust

Located in Stockholm, SE

Middle of 18th century, French terracotta bust on a marble base with a slight damage to the base.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Busts

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Terracotta

Fine French Terracotta Bust of a Young 18th Century Noble Woman, circa 1860
Fine French Terracotta Bust of a Young 18th Century Noble Woman, circa 1860

Fine French Terracotta Bust of a Young 18th Century Noble Woman, circa 1860

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a rather beautiful French mid-19th century terracotta bust of a young 18th century noble

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Antique 1860s French Busts

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Marble

Great Head of God Zeus in Terracotta, 18th Century
Great Head of God Zeus in Terracotta, 18th Century

Great Head of God Zeus in Terracotta, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 26.78 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

Great Head of God Zeus in Terracotta, 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

statue, 18th century.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France
Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France

Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France

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H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in

Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France

By Pierre Lucas

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Exceptional terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France, mid-18th century Pierre Lucas

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Antique Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Busts

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Terracotta

Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France
Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France

Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France

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H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in

Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France

By Pierre Lucas

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France, mid-18th century Pierre LUCAS

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Antique Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Busts

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Terracotta

Pair of 18th Century Statues
Pair of 18th Century Statues

Pair of 18th Century Statues

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H 59.06 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in

Pair of 18th Century Statues

Located in TOULOUSE, FR

terracotta stucco. Louis XVI period XVIIIth century.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Busts

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Terracotta

Terracotta Bust
Terracotta Bust

Terracotta Bust

Unavailable

H 56 in W 50 in D 27 in

Terracotta Bust

Located in Gravenmoer, NL

Terracotta Bust of a Man

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Nepalese Bust of a Deity, possibly Krishna
Nepalese Bust of a Deity, possibly Krishna

Nepalese Bust of a Deity, possibly Krishna

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H 13 in W 11.5 in D 5.35 in

Nepalese Bust of a Deity, possibly Krishna

Located in New York, NY

A terra cotta bust, distinctively Nepalese and possibly of the Hindu deity Krishna. Centuries of

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Nepalese Sculptures

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Terracotta

18th Century Terracotta Bust of a Man
18th Century Terracotta Bust of a Man

18th Century Terracotta Bust of a Man

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H 12.38 in W 7.25 in D 4 in

18th Century Terracotta Bust of a Man

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The bust raised on a later granite socle.  

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Terracotta

Terracotta Bust Sculpture of Persephone, 18th Century, France
Terracotta Bust Sculpture of Persephone, 18th Century, France

Terracotta Bust Sculpture of Persephone, 18th Century, France

Located in Girona, Spain

Terracotta bust sculpture of Persephone, the goddess of spring Original terracotta sculpture

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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Terracotta

Terracotta Bust Sculpture of Bacchus, 18th Century, France
Terracotta Bust Sculpture of Bacchus, 18th Century, France

Terracotta Bust Sculpture of Bacchus, 18th Century, France

Located in Girona, Spain

Terracotta bust sculpture of Bacchus, the God of wine original terracotta sculpture. Beautiful

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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Terracotta

18th Century French Terracotta Bust of a Gentleman
18th Century French Terracotta Bust of a Gentleman

18th Century French Terracotta Bust of a Gentleman

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H 24.81 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in

18th Century French Terracotta Bust of a Gentleman

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

18th century bust.

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Antique 18th Century French Country Busts

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Terracotta

18th Century French Terracotta Bust from the Studio of Lemoyne
18th Century French Terracotta Bust from the Studio of Lemoyne

18th Century French Terracotta Bust from the Studio of Lemoyne

Located in Dallas, TX

A French terracotta bust of a woman on a grey marble socle from the Studio of LeMoyne. Measures

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Busts

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Marble

18th century French bust
18th century French bust

18th century French bust

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H 20 in W 14 in

18th century French bust

Located in Stamford, CT

18th century French terracotta bust of a gentleman on a marble base.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Busts

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Marble

French C 18th Terracotta Bust of a Gentleman
French C 18th Terracotta Bust of a Gentleman

French C 18th Terracotta Bust of a Gentleman

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H 24.81 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in

French C 18th Terracotta Bust of a Gentleman

Located in London, GB

bust showing the sculptor's thumb-prints where he has worked the clay. A beautiful and atmospheric

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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Busts

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Terracotta

French Terracotta Bust of a Nobleman, Attributed to Houdon
French Terracotta Bust of a Nobleman, Attributed to Houdon

French Terracotta Bust of a Nobleman, Attributed to Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Doylestown, PA

A late 18th-early 19th century terracotta bust of a corpulent nobleman, possibly German, attributed

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Busts

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Terracotta

18th Century French Terra-Cotta Bust of a Beautiful Young Woman
18th Century French Terra-Cotta Bust of a Beautiful Young Woman

18th Century French Terra-Cotta Bust of a Beautiful Young Woman

Located in Dallas, TX

a late 18th century French terra-cotta bust of a lovely young woman with elaborate chignon

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Antique 18th Century French Busts

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Terracotta

18th Century Classical Terracotta Head of Madonna on a Wood Base
18th Century Classical Terracotta Head of Madonna on a Wood Base

18th Century Classical Terracotta Head of Madonna on a Wood Base

Located in Catania, Sicilia

18th century. Height of the head is cm 18, it was used with other terracotta pieces and fabric to

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

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Terracotta, Glass, Wood

Bust of a Woman Signed Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
Bust of a Woman Signed Jean-Baptiste Pigalle

Bust of a Woman Signed Jean-Baptiste Pigalle

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H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 13.78 in

Bust of a Woman Signed Jean-Baptiste Pigalle

By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Terracotta bust of a woman signed Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, 18th century. Measures: H: 76 cm, W: 48

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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Busts

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Terracotta

Magnificent Pair of Late 18th C Large Terra Cotta Busts of Apollo and Diana
Magnificent Pair of Late 18th C Large Terra Cotta Busts of Apollo and Diana

Magnificent Pair of Late 18th C Large Terra Cotta Busts of Apollo and Diana

Located in Dallas, TX

A large monumental pair of late 18th century Italian terra cotta busts of Apollo and Diana on

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Classical Greek Busts

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Terracotta

Beautiful German Terra Cotta Bust
Beautiful German Terra Cotta Bust

Beautiful German Terra Cotta Bust

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H 18.9 in W 11.82 in D 17.33 in

Beautiful German Terra Cotta Bust

Located in Greding, DE

Beautiful rococo bust made from terra cotta dating circa 1770 from southern Germany with light

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Rococo Busts

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Terracotta

Terracotta Sculpture by Voltaire, Signed Caffieri
Terracotta Sculpture by Voltaire, Signed Caffieri

Terracotta Sculpture by Voltaire, Signed Caffieri

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H 26.78 in W 18.51 in D 12.6 in

Terracotta Sculpture by Voltaire, Signed Caffieri

By Jacques Caffieri

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Terracotta sculpture by Voltaire, signed Caffieri, 18th century. Measures: H 67 cm, W 47 cm, D 32

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Antique Late 18th Century French Baroque Busts

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Terracotta

Terracotta Roman-Style Bust Sculpture
Terracotta Roman-Style Bust Sculpture

Terracotta Roman-Style Bust Sculpture

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H 17 in W 19 in D 10 in

Terracotta Roman-Style Bust Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This finely crafted terracotta bust depicts a figure in the style of ancient Roman portraiture. The

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

A Terracotta Bust of Marie Antoinette Att to Jean-Antoine Houdon
A Terracotta Bust of Marie Antoinette Att to Jean-Antoine Houdon

A Terracotta Bust of Marie Antoinette Att to Jean-Antoine Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Sheffield, MA

A Terracotta Bust of a Lady on a round marble base French, 18th century Attributed to Jean

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sculptures

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Terracotta

Important Terracotta Bust of "Marianne", French Revolution, 1794
Important Terracotta Bust of "Marianne", French Revolution, 1794

Important Terracotta Bust of "Marianne", French Revolution, 1794

Located in Doylestown, PA

A historically important and early terracotta bust of "Marianne" the French symbol of the French

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

18th Century Terracotta Bust of Girl
18th Century Terracotta Bust of Girl

18th Century Terracotta Bust of Girl

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H 11 in W 7 in D 4 in

18th Century Terracotta Bust of Girl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully detailed. Hand sculpted terracotta on original marble plinth.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

Atelier Jacques Saly Young Girl Bust, Terracotta, 1770s, France
Atelier Jacques Saly Young Girl Bust, Terracotta, 1770s, France

Atelier Jacques Saly Young Girl Bust, Terracotta, 1770s, France

By Jacques-François-Joseph Saly

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

An 18th century terracotta bust of a young female child (Jeune Fille à la natte) by Atelier Jacques

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Antique Late 18th Century French Beaux Arts Busts

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Terracotta

Italian Terracotta Bust of a Satyr, Late 18th Century
Italian Terracotta Bust of a Satyr, Late 18th Century

Italian Terracotta Bust of a Satyr, Late 18th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Italian terracotta bust of a grinning Satyr, late 18th century.  

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Busts

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Terracotta

18th Century Terracotta Italian Neapolitan School Religious Bust of a Saint
18th Century Terracotta Italian Neapolitan School Religious Bust of a Saint

18th Century Terracotta Italian Neapolitan School Religious Bust of a Saint

Located in Valladolid, ES

A beautiful bust of a saint in terracotta from Neapolitan school, Italy, 18th century, circa 1780

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Antique 1780s Italian Baroque Busts

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Crystal

19th Century Terracotta Bust of Young Maiden in a Romantic Style
19th Century Terracotta Bust of Young Maiden in a Romantic Style

19th Century Terracotta Bust of Young Maiden in a Romantic Style

By Jean Baptiste Belloc

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A delightful and finely detailed 18th century-style French terracotta bust of a young maiden with a

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Terracotta

Terra Cotta Bust of Marie Antoinette, Terra Cotta Bust of Marie Antoinette
Terra Cotta Bust of Marie Antoinette, Terra Cotta Bust of Marie Antoinette

Terra Cotta Bust of Marie Antoinette, Terra Cotta Bust of Marie Antoinette

By Jean-Baptiste Nini 1

Located in Vista, CA

After Jean-Baptiste Nini (French, 1717-1786) inscribed "J. B. Nini, 1780" on shoulder of bust

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Busts

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Terracotta

18th Century French Terra Cotta Bust of a Young Gentleman
18th Century French Terra Cotta Bust of a Young Gentleman

18th Century French Terra Cotta Bust of a Young Gentleman

Located in Beachwood, OH

18th Century French Terra Cotta Bust of a Young Gentleman Terra Cotta Unsigned 25 x 18 x 10 inches

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18th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Bust of Ceres or Demeter
Bust of Ceres or Demeter

Bust of Ceres or Demeter

By Josse François Joseph le Riche

Located in Milford, NH

A wonderful terracotta bust of a woman, probably of either Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture

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Mid-18th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

18th-19th Century Terracotta Bust of Madame Dubarrys
18th-19th Century Terracotta Bust of Madame Dubarrys

18th-19th Century Terracotta Bust of Madame Dubarrys

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th-19th century terracotta bust of Madame Dubarry.

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Antique 19th Century Busts

Materials

Terracotta

A Louis XVI Terracotta Bust
A Louis XVI Terracotta Bust

A Louis XVI Terracotta Bust

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H 34.5 in W 24 in

A Louis XVI Terracotta Bust

Located in New York, NY

A Louis XIV terracotta portrait but of Madame Roland depicted wearing festive robes with a large

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Busts

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Marble

Late 18th Century Italian Terracotta Bust of the Zeus of Otricoli
Late 18th Century Italian Terracotta Bust of the Zeus of Otricoli

Late 18th Century Italian Terracotta Bust of the Zeus of Otricoli

Located in London, GB

This well executed black painted terracotta sculpture dating, circa 1780-1790 takes inspiration

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Busts

Terracotta Bust of Possibly Madame DuBarry, Signed
Terracotta Bust of Possibly Madame DuBarry, Signed

Terracotta Bust of Possibly Madame DuBarry, Signed

By Caffieri

Located in Woodbury, CT

in the style of the 18th century. Raised on a white turned marble socle.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Busts

French Terracotta Bust of Le Comte D’Artois
French Terracotta Bust of Le Comte D’Artois

French Terracotta Bust of Le Comte D’Artois

Located in Wells, ME

French Terra-cotta bust of Le Comte D’Artois Signed by the artist (indistinctly) on shoulder and

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Busts

Pair of Baroque Busts
Pair of Baroque Busts

Pair of Baroque Busts

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H 13 in W 8 in D 4 in

Pair of Baroque Busts

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Baroque Busts in terracotta.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Baroque Busts

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Terracotta

18th C Terracotta Bust of a Woman
18th C Terracotta Bust of a Woman

18th C Terracotta Bust of a Woman

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H 17 in W 10 in D 5 in

18th C Terracotta Bust of a Woman

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great looking terracotta bust of woman

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Statues

Materials

Terracotta

An 18th Century Yellow Terracotta Bust of a Male
An 18th Century Yellow Terracotta Bust of a Male

An 18th Century Yellow Terracotta Bust of a Male

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An outstanding 18th century yellow terracotta bust of a male, possibly French or Italian, circa

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Statues

Materials

Terracotta

17th or 18th Century Faience Bust of Aristotle
17th or 18th Century Faience Bust of Aristotle

17th or 18th Century Faience Bust of Aristotle

Located in San Francisco, CA

An amazing large, rare and early piece, probably 17th century Italian, this faience bust was

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

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Terracotta

Louis XVI Period Terracotta Bust of Zamore
Louis XVI Period Terracotta Bust of Zamore

Louis XVI Period Terracotta Bust of Zamore

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H 27.5 in W 20.5 in D 10 in

Louis XVI Period Terracotta Bust of Zamore

Located in New Orleans, LA

French Louis XVI period painted terracotta bust of a Nubian in a turban, representing Zamore

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Bust of a gentleman
Bust of a gentleman

Bust of a gentleman

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H 24 in W 15.5 in

Bust of a gentleman

Located in New Jersey City, NJ

Bust of a gengleman in terracotta

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Statues

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Terracotta

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18th Century Terracotta Bust For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 18th century terracotta bust available at 1stDibs. A 18th century terracotta bust — often made from ceramic, terracotta and stone — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 18th century terracotta bust you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 18th century terracotta bust bearing Neoclassical, Baroque or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 18th century terracotta bust has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Caffieri and Jacques-François-Joseph Saly are consistently popular.

How Much is a 18th Century Terracotta Bust?

A 18th century terracotta bust can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,072, while the lowest priced sells for $995 and the highest can go for as much as $25,337.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

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