French Busts

A beautifully sculpted Italian solid white Carrara marble bust sculpture of a Grecian Lady wearing a floral garland, signed by Eugene Antoine Aizelin, and dating from circa 1850. Th...

A refined example of French Art Deco sculpture, this elegant terracotta bust by Jean-Charles Guéro was created in France during the 1920s. Depicting a graceful young woman with beautifully stylized features, the sculpture embodies the timeless elegance, balance, and modern refinement that define the finest French decorative arts of the Art Deco era. Signed "Guéro" on the reverse, it is an authentic work that will appeal to collectors seeking rare and original French sculptures. Expertly modeled in terracotta, the bust reveals the artist’s sensitivity to form through its flowing lines, delicate facial expression, and harmonious proportions. The warm natural color and finely textured surface enhance its sculptural presence, making it equally suitable for a sophisticated interior or an important Art Deco collection. Measuring 14.4 inches high (36.5 cm), 12.2 inches wide (31 cm), and 7.1 inches deep (18 cm), this sculpture offers an ideal display size for a console, pedestal, library, or mantel. It remains in excellent vintage condition, preserving the crisp modeling and elegant character intended by the sculptor. Jean-Charles Guéro is appreciated for blending classical inspiration with the clean, geometric aesthetic of the 1920s, producing works distinguished by their quiet sophistication and enduring appeal. This bust reflects the artistic transition toward modernity that made French Art Deco internationally influential. An exceptional acquisition for collectors of French Art Deco sculpture, 1920s terracotta...

Absolutely stunning French chisel cast Patinated Bronze Classical standing scantily clad Cherub. First half of the Nineteenth Century. Seated on a square block of incredibly well...

Ancient Egyptian style Grand Tour black painted plaster bust of a Pharaoh mounted on a black lacquer base. The black painted plaster meant to mimic black basalt, the base is quite ha...

French Art Nouveau Alabaster and Marble Bust of a Young Lady, France, ca. 1900 A beautiful French Art Nouveau sculpture dating from circa 1900, this elegant bust of a young lady is ...

A small French Art Nouveau patinated bronze bust titled "Carmen", after a model by Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914), circa 1900. The bust is signed "E. Villanis" in the bronze along the draped shoulder and carries the circular "Vrai Bronze Garanti Paris" foundry mark on the reverse of the socle. The sculpture The subject is a young woman with a composed, slightly downcast expression and a richly modelled upswept hairstyle, crowned by a tall decorative comb that gives the silhouette a theatrical, Spanish-inspired character fitting the name Carmen. Her shoulders are wrapped in a loose shawl with softly folded edges and tied drapery at the front. The integral tapered pedestal carries the title "Carmen" in relief. The dark brown patina shows warm bronze highlights on the face, shoulders, hair and raised details, and the contrast between the smooth skin and the textured hair, shawl and socle gives this small bronze real depth. About the artist Emmanuel Villanis was a French sculptor of Italian origin who worked in Paris and became known for his Belle Époque busts of women, often named after heroines from opera, literature and mythology. His models were cast in bronze and spelter in various sizes and remain popular with collectors of French decorative arts. Condition Good antique condition, with age-related wear, rubbing and small areas of patina loss to raised edges and drapery. No obvious restorations visible. Please see the photos for details. Dimensions: height 16 cm, width 9 cm, depth 6 cm. Display At 16 cm high, this is a charming cabinet-scale sculpture. Display it on a mantelpiece, a desk, a console or a bedside chest, on a bookshelf, or in a vitrine together with other French bronzes. It suits a Parisian apartment, a Belle Époque-inspired room, a collected interior or a contemporary setting where a single historic object provides focus. A companion bust by Villanis, "Cendrillon", is available in a separate listing in our storefront. Keywords: Emmanuel Villanis, Villanis bronze...

Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault

Bronze Reduction Bust of Molière by F. Barbedienne, after Caffieri, circa 1870s Measurements: 5.25" high x 3.25" wide x 2.25" deep Base: 2" square white marble Description A finely...

19th century French head of Medusa in bronze plaque. The head shown is deep relief surrounded by a sunburst corolla of hair with two serpents emerging from the forehead and well as t...

Large French Art Nouveau Bronze Bust Sculpture of Diane / Artemis by Paul Gasq (1860–1944), France, circa 1900. An exceptional and large French Art Nouveau bronze bust sculpture dep...

Statuette "Thais" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1925. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Wonderful model. Beautiful opalescence. height: 21.5 cm Félix Marcilhac,...

Bust of Alexandre Brongniart, After Jean Antoine Houdon, first half of 20th century, painted plaster in faux terracotta finish on white circular waisted socle, some retouching to the...

Bronze bust of a young lady in a Louis XV era costume, Alphonse Henri Nelson, foundry Pinédo Brozier Paris, France, Paris Additional Information: Materials: Bronze, patina Vinta...

Vintage French bust sculpture of a woman Marianne has been the national personification of the French Republic since the French Revolution, as a personification of liberty, equality, fraternity and reason, and a portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty...

Gorgeous art nouveau "Shy Girl" bronze by Georges Van der Straeten for Société des Bronzes de Paris, circa 1900s. The bust has wonderful detail and is in very good vintage condition ...

A French Grand Tour 19th century plaster, bust of French King Henri II made by Atelier de moulage du Louvre between 1854-1865 after Pilon Germain...

JEAN-JOSEPH-ALEXANDRE FALGUIÈRE French, 1831-1900 "Bust of Diana the Huntress" (1882) Patinated bronze over Nero Portero marble base Signed on shoulder "A. Falguiere", foundry cach...

Bronze bust "Bohemian Girl", Emmanuel Villanis, France, end of 19th - beg. of 20th century Additional Information: Materials: Bronze, patina Vintage from the 19th century Artis...

A faux Bronze male bust after the antique from the Louvre Paris. These were issued to studios and art schools for academic instruction. The stamp at the base of the bust, which si...

The Strength An Art Deco patinated bronze group by Maurice Guiraud-Rivière (1881-1947) Representing three men in full effort pulling a rope, resting on an oblong naturalistic base S...

Sculpture representing a bust of the Emperor Augustus. Sculpture of a bust of the Emperor Augustus, in patinated plaster and resin, model from the Musée du Louvres, Paris. H: 61cm,...

This late 19th Century bust was executed by French painter and sculptor Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse (1848–1913), son and pupil of renowned sculptor Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. ...

Sculpture, sculpted marble bust of a Roman in the taste of Antiquity, 20th century. Bust, carved marble sculpture of a Roman in the taste of Antiquity resting on a black granite bas...

Sculpture of a woman's head in patinated bronze after Picasso, contemporary art, 21st century. Sculpture of a woman's head in patinated bronze after Picasso, contemporary art, 21st ...

Sculpture, Hellenistic female bust. A magnificent reproduction of a fragment of a female bust, delicately evoking the ideal of classical beauty. The unfi...

Marble bust representing Hermes, patinated marble, contemporary work. Hermes bust in patinated marble and black granite base, reproduction of a 1st-2nd ce...

Beautiful antique bust of a warrior in the Roman style, 20th century. Antique-style nude male, bust in composite material, 20th century.      Dimensions : h: 82cm , w: 72cm, d: 46,5...

Bust of a young woman carved in alabaster, depicted in an 18th-century-inspired costume and wearing a large bonnet adorned with ribbons. Her slightly turned face is finely and delica...

French large painted plaster bust replica of Corneilla Van Cleve (Signed by a French 18th Century artist) on round shaped base.  

A pair of French late 19th century (circa 1880) Grand Tour cast iron and brass-plated busts of Antinous as Bacchus (or Dionysus) and Ariadne, after the original pairing by Leone Cler...

Antique Egyptian stone bust 19th century This sculpture was purchased at a wine-producing château in Bordeaux. Good condition with good patina due to age. Shipping: 14 / 12 / 15 c...

This nice sculpture representing a woman's face is made of terracotta on a square blackened wood base (slight shine on the chin and hair). Work signed by Austin Prod. 1980

A finely cast French patinated bronze bust depicting Menelaus, the legendary King of Sparta and one of the principal heroes of Homer's Iliad, executed after an important classical pr...

A turn of the 20th century Emmanuel Villanis styled Virgin Mary bust sculpture exudes the ethereal grace reminiscent of the virgin saint in an Art Nou...

Sculpture, bust of Zeus in patinated marble, statue in the style of Ancient Rome, 21st century. Bust, sculpture of Zeus in patinated marble, contemp...

A very fine and large French 19th century white marble bust of a young beauty, purported to be a young "Marie Antoinette" (Queen of France 1755-1793), by René Rozet...

Sculpture of a head of Apollo in the Hellenistic style. Sculpture on base of a head of Apollo, in patinated plaster and resin. H: 65cm, W: 52cm, D: 50cm Contact us before ordering...

A bronze patinated sculpture titled Head of a Young Woman (or Head of a Caryatid), after the signature aesthetic of the renowned Italian modernist artist Amedeo Modigliani

Hand-Carved African Head Sculpture in Patinated Wood – Mid-Century Decorative Piece Description: This is a wooden sculpture representing an Afr...

Antique bust from France made circa 1900. The sculpture is crafted in terracotta with a beautiful original patina. It showcases the bust of famed German composer, Beethoven including...

Impressive Pair of Grand Tour Twin Handle Patinated Bronze Medici Urns of Campagne outline, of compact and heavy proportions. Second quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Firmly attribu...

Statuette "Thais" made in frosted glass by René Lalique in 1925. Engraved signature on base. Perfect condition. Wonderful model. height: 21.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique, Ca...

Bas-relief fragment, white marble with a honey-colored patina, Roman art (2nd–3rd century), depicting a youthful torso leaning against an architectural element. Height 22 cm, width 1...

An exceptionally fine quality highly detailed carved Alabaster portrait figure sculpture bust of an elegant lady wearing a bonnet. Last quarter of the Nineteenth century, possibly of...

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...

This is an antique portrait bust. A French, plaster decorative female figure, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A fin de siècle Parisian young woman in the Art Nouv...

French porcelain bust of a classical male. This vintage French porcelain bust sculpture is mounted on a marble base and dates to the 1940s. ...

Bronze & Marble Bust of Ludwig van Beethoven Signed by Alfredo Pine and Way Cast with Paris Foundry, Circa 1915. Please view all accompanying photos thoroughly for the most accurate...

Plaster bust/mannequin which served an advertising purpose for new lingerie collections. It is in very good condition for its age. The hairstyle of the lady is also in the 'a...

Bronze bust of Jean Mermoz, signed by French sculptor Charles Ruchot (1880-1925) from the Art Deco period. Jean Mermoz was a famous French aviator who crossed the Atlantic for the fi...

Beautiful and intruiging advertising statue for Christian Dior. This would have been used on a shop counter or to draw attention in a shop windo...

Art Deco / Midcentury Silvered Bronze Bust - France 1930´s. Silvered Bronze Head mounted over Onyx Marble. Very nice Sculpture, perfect for a desk or a side table. We have speciali...

Vintage ceramic sculpture - Face Relief. Signed by Capron at Vallauris, France. Roger Capron was an influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurr...

DETAILS Signed and foundry mark on back. DIMENSIONS Height: 4-15/16 inches Width: 2-5/16 inches Depth: 2.25 inches ABOUT THE SCULPTURE This portrait bust is of Nelly Faner, famous burlesque dancer at the turn of the XX Century Paris. ABOUT THE SCULPTORE Emmanuel Villdnis (French, 1858 – 1914) was born to Italian parents in France, in 1858. He moved with the family to Piedmont, Italy, in March 1861; after the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy. Known in Italy as Villani, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Albertina in Turin from 1871 to 1880 alongside master-sculptor Odoardo Tabacchi. When Villanis graduated, he exhibited his first works in cities across Italy, notably his bust ‘Alda’ in Milan, in 1881. Villanis returned to France in 1885, living and working in the Montmartre district of Paris and didn’t leave Montmartre until his death on August 28th 1914. Villanis specialised in female bronze busts...

A Large French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Figure of La Pensée Prenant Son Envol et Portant la Lumière, by Émile Louis Picault, Inscribed Boyer Frères à Paris. The bronze is model...

Sculpture, sculpted marble bust of Lucius in the taste of Antique Rome, 20th century. Bust, carved marble sculpture of Lucius in the taste of ancient Rome, 20th century. Dimensions...

Beautiful and intriguing advertising statue for Christian Dior. This would have been used on a shop counter or to draw attention in a shop windo...

A signed 19th century marble miniature bust of a young girl. Part of an extensive collection of smalls we just purchased from a NJ Collector of fifty years.

A French Terracotta bust of a young boy stood on an Italian bardiglio marble square soccle. The full head of curly hair cascading over face and shoulders. Original untouched conditio...

Janotte, an Art Nouveau, patinated bronze bust of a young lady with head scarf. Dark brown patination. Set on an integral plinth. Signed Villanis under shoulder. Signed Villanis u...