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 detail.
Antique 18th Century French Busts
Terracotta
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 detail.
Terracotta
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.
Terracotta
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 Willibald Gluck.
Terracotta
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Terracotta Bust of a Young Gentleman, Late 18th Century French Sculpture
Located in Beachwood, OH
After Philippe-Laurent Roland (French, 1746-1816) Bust of a Young Man, 1772 Terra cotta set on painted wood pedestal Signed and dated at back 16.5 x 11 x 8 inches Philippe-Laurent R...
Terracotta
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...
Marble
Rococo Reverie: 18th Century Terracotta Busts from France
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Transport your imagination to the splendor of the 18th century with our captivating pair of terracotta busts, straight from the French elegance of the era.
Terracotta
Late 18th Century Terracotta Bust
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Highly decorative unsigned terracotta portrait bust
Terracotta
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" H x 20" W.
Terracotta
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.
Terracotta
Unavailable
H 19 in W 12 in D 7 in
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 woman standing on a green marble base, circa 1860.
Marble
Great Head of God Zeus in Terracotta, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Great head of god Zeus in terracotta, mounted in patinated bronze base. Probably part of large statue, 18th century.
Bronze
Unavailable
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 (TOULOUSE, 1692 - TOULOUSE, 1752) Louis XV, Terracotta Bust Dimensions: Hight 45 C...
Terracotta
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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 (TOULOUSE, 1692 - TOULOUSE, 1752) Louis Xv, Terracotta Bust Dimensions: Hight 45 C...
Terracotta
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
18th Century Terracotta Statue with Marble Base, Depicting Louis XVI
Located in Firenze, FI
18th century Terracotta statue with marble base, depicting Louis XVI.
Terracotta
Pair of 18th Century Statues
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Pair of statues representing women dressed in the antique style holding torches. Patinated terracotta stucco. Louis XVI period XVIIIth century.
Terracotta
Terracotta Bust
Located in Gravenmoer, NL
Terracotta Bust of a Man
Terracotta
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 wear on soft materials has only enhanced its presence, which remains delightful and u...
Terracotta
18th Century Terracotta Bust of a Man
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The bust raised on a later granite socle.
Terracotta
Terracotta Bust Sculpture of Persephone, 18th Century, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Terracotta bust sculpture of Persephone, the goddess of spring Original terracotta sculpture.
Terracotta
Terracotta Bust Sculpture of Bacchus, 18th Century, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Terracotta bust sculpture of Bacchus, the God of wine original terracotta sculpture.
Terracotta
18th Century French Terracotta Bust of a Gentleman
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
After a model attributed to Jean Antoine Houdon, of the poet Nicolas Joseph Laurent Gilbert (1750 - 1780). Superbly sculpted in a coat and ruffled shirt set on a waisted socle. The...
Terracotta
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: Diameter of socle: 6".
Marble
18th century French bust
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century French terracotta bust of a gentleman on a marble base.
Marble
French C 18th Terracotta Bust of a Gentleman
Located in London, GB
After a model attributed to Jean Antoine Houdon, possibly Nicolas Joseph Laurent Gilbert (1750 - 1780), poet. Superbly sculpted in a coat and ruffled shirt set on a waisted socle....
Terracotta
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 to Jean-Antoine Houdon, (1741-1828), circa 1800, retaining its original glaze and ...
Terracotta
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 hairstyle with curls on a grey marble socle base. France, 18th century.
Terracotta
18th Century Classical Terracotta Head of Madonna on a Wood Base
Located in Catania, Sicilia
The 18th Century Classical terracotta Head of Madonna, featuring glass eyes, is a captivating piece of religious art mounted on a wood base. This exquisite sculpture showcases the de...
Terracotta, Glass, Wood
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.
Terracotta
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H 37 in W 27 in D 13 in
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 jadeite and gilt bronze mounted pedestals. 77'' H overall on the pedestals. Busts are 37...
Terracotta
Beautiful German Terra Cotta Bust
Located in Greding, DE
Beautiful rococo bust made from terra cotta dating circa 1770 from southern Germany with light patina.
Terracotta
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 cm.
Terracotta
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 subject is shown with short, textured curls, a solemn expression, and a draped clo...
Terracotta
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-Antoine Houdon Illegibly Stamped Jean-Antoine Houdon (20 March 1741 – 15 July 1828) ...
Terracotta
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 Revolution, by an unknown sculptor named "Gensoul", depicting the young woman in a dr...
Terracotta
18th Century Terracotta Bust of Girl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully detailed. Hand sculpted terracotta on original marble plinth.
Marble
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-Francois-Joseph Saly.
Terracotta
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H 14.18 in W 9.45 in D 6.3 in
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, of great expressiveness and vitreous paste eyes , with movement in the hair provid...
Crystal
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 wreath of flowers in her hair.
Terracotta
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. Mounted in a neoclassical gilt-brass surround. In a technique of his own inventi...
Terracotta
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 41 lb.
Terracotta
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, grain crops, fertility and motherly relationships - or Demeter the Greek goddess o...
Terracotta
18th-19th Century Terracotta Bust of Madame Dubarrys
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th-19th century terracotta bust of Madame Dubarry.
Terracotta
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 bow at the front and a portrait medallion of Mr. Roland around her neck. Her hair is ...
Marble
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 from the "Zeus of Otricoli" which is an Ancient Roman bust found in Otricoli in 1775 d...
Terracotta Bust of Possibly Madame DuBarry, Signed
By Caffieri
Located in Woodbury, CT
This bust of Mme. DuBarry(?) is signed Caffieri and dated 1790. Her eyes lok to the left and over her left shoulder, a cascade of curls hangs to her breast. Long curls hang down th...
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 dated 1771, also inscribed on back, “Comte d' Artois” raised on a marble socle.
Pair of Baroque Busts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Baroque Busts in terracotta.
Terracotta
18th C Terracotta Bust of a Woman
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking terracotta bust of woman
Terracotta
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 1720's.
Terracotta
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 acquired from a local estate in San Francisco. Early ceramics are almost all unmarked.
Terracotta
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, servant and purported paramour of Madame du Barry
Terracotta
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H 10.04 in
Terracotta bust of elderly Jean-Jacques Rousseau by J-B Budelot 1775
By Jean-Baptiste Budelot
Located in Paris, FR
Jean-Baptiste Budelot is a documented but little-known sculptor of the second half of the 18th century, of which only two works are known: the bust of Rousseau and that of Vaucanson.
Terracotta
Bust of a gentleman
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
Bust of a gengleman in terracotta
Terracotta
Italian Terracotta Bust of a Satyr, Late 18th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Italian terracotta bust of a grinning Satyr, late 18th century.
Terracotta
$2,200
H 17 in W 11 in D 8 in
Late 19th Century Bronze Bust of Napoleon Sculpture, Italian Artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
Raphaël Nannini (Italian, 1852-1925) Napoleon Bust, Late 19th Century Bronze on marble base Signed on back 17 x 11 x 8 inches Raphael Nannini was born in Florence. He exhibited at t...
Marble, Bronze
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