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19th Century Parian Bust

19th Bust of Professor John Wilson
Located in Cheshire, GB
A 19th-century Parian bust of Professor John Wilson raised up on a circular base. Dimensions
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Antique Late 19th Century British Busts

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Porcelain

19th Bust of Professor John Wilson
19th Bust of Professor John Wilson
H 11.5 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Parian Ware Bust of Julius Caesar
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Parian ware portrait bust of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar in draped toga. Parian ware
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

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Composition

19th Century English Diminutive Parian Bust of Apollo Belvedere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century English diminutive Parian bust of apollo Belvedere, a well executed example, raised on
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Antique Late 19th Century English Classical Roman Busts

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Ceramic

French Empire Parian Napoleon Bust
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in New York, NY
French Empire style (late 19th Century) life size Parian bust of Napoleon on blue porcelain socle
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Busts

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Ormolu

French Empire Parian Napoleon Bust
French Empire Parian Napoleon Bust
H 27.5 in W 20 in D 6 in
Wedgwood Parian Bust of Robert Stephenson by E. W. Wyon
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Alexandria, VA
This handsome parian bust is of Robert Stephenson(1803-1859- England),. It is documented on the
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Busts

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Ceramic

Antique Pair of Victorian Parian or Bisque Porcelain Busts of Schiller & Goethe
By Johann Heinrich von Dannecker 1, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Cabinet sized busts. In parian or bisque porcelain. Depicting Friedrich Schiller
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Busts

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Porcelain

Terracotta Head of the Dying Warrior of the Frontons of Egina Late 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Terracotta head of the dying warrior of the frontons of Egina late 19th century Italy Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Antique English Parian Porcelain Large Figure of Perseus Minton Staffordshire
By Minton
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An imposing English Parian unglazed Porcelain Standing Figure of Perseus firmly attributed to
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

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Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
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1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
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Vintage 1980s English Neoclassical Porcelain

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Porcelain

The Black Road: Iron, Classical Male Bust, Resin Sculpture with Rust Iron Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary sculptural portrait head takes its beginnings from classical antiquity. Attention to detail and complete understanding of the human figure are evident. The sculptu...
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2010s American Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

White Statuary Aged Marble Torso Man Sculpture Classical Greek Roman Grand Tour
Located in Roma, IT
An aged statuary classical greek roman marble torso sculpture of an athlete, grand tour style central Italy early 20th century. The nude body of the athlete standing on his right le...
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Early 20th Century Other Art Style Nude Sculptures

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Marble

Pair of Antique Italian Grand Tour Models of Ruins in Sienna Marble
Located in New York, NY
A very fine and early pair of Roman neoclassical period grand tour Sienna marble models of the Temple of Castor and Pollux and the Temple of Vespasian, early 1800s, Italian. In th...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Sculptures

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Siena Marble

Mid-19th Century Biscuit Porcelain Portrait Bust of Napoleon Bonapart
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Mid 19th Century life size biscuit porcelain portrait bust of Napoleon Bonaparte in military attire after Jean-Antoin Houdon. Etched ' Buste Officiel Napoleon Empereur 1805' to bac...
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Antique 1860s French Busts

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Porcelain

Bust in the Grand Tour Style of Greek God Dionysus
Located in Memphis, TN
An Exceptional Large grand Tour Style Hellenistic Bust Of Greek God Dionysus. Highly detailed classical bust made of cast marble aka “marble dust.” Replica of Greek classical sculpt...
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Mid-20th Century European Grand Tour Busts

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Marble

Tête de Faune, Picasso, Unique work, 1960's, Terracotta, Tiles, Design, Sculptur
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Geneva, CH
Tête de Faune, Picasso, Unique work, 1960's, Terracotta, Tiles, Design, Sculptur Tête de faune Unique work 14.03.1961 Painted and glazed terracotta tile 15 x 15 cm Dated upper right...
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1960s Post-War Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

19th Century Grand Tour' Giltwood and Micromosaic Centre Table with Roman Scenes
Located in London, GB
A Grand Tour Centre Table The Top Attributed to Cesare Roccheggiani The carved gilt wood base in the manner of George Smith having four monopedia supports, each depicting leopards h...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Center Tables

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Malachite

Silver Bust of Menelaus King of Sparta Grand Tour
Located in Rochester, NY
19th century silver plate bust Menelaus mythological king of Sparta. A fine casting with rich patina. Ebonized wood base. Illegible hallmark. In Greek mythology, Menelaus was a king ...
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Antique 19th Century European Grand Tour Busts

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Silver Plate

Early 19th Century Relief of the Medusa Rondanini, Sotheby's 2011 London Auction
Located in Vaughan, ON
An extremely rare, beautiful and important early 19th century relief of Medusa Rondanini, made in Italy with Carrara Marble. Previously owned by a noble family in Germany. Item in ve...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Large Early 20th Century Porcelain of Chinese Religious Figure, Zhongli Quan
Located in Chicago, IL
This figurine is of one of the Eight Daoist (Taoist) Immortals - "Ba xian." The eight immortals are a group of legendary, semi-historical beings in both religious Daoism and popular...
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Large 19th Century Bronze Bust
By Sabatino De Angelis
Located in London, GB
A superb 'Grand Tour' bronze bust, traditionally described as Dionysus (Dionysos), after the original excavated at the Villa of the Papyri in 1754; by the Sabatino and Sons foundry, ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

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Bronze

Large 19th Century Bronze Bust
Large 19th Century Bronze Bust
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Gilt Bronze Bust of George Washington
Located in Montreal, QC
Although the first American President has been much portrayed in paint and bronze; I have not been successful in locating another bronze on which this is based. He is dressed as Gene...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Busts

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Bronze

Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary fine and Palatial French Louis XV style 19th century ebonized lacquered Chinoiserie style and finely chased gilt bronze-mounted two drawer Serpentine commode with ma...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Large 18th Century Wood Carved Statue of "Saint Francis of Assisi"
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare and large 18th century carved religious figure that resembles St. Francis. 159 cm / 62.5 inch tall. Carved in one piece of Balayong wood. Originated from Catholic Monastery / ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Philippine Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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Parian Bust of Mme, Adelaide
Located in Woodbury, CT
x 6 inches and is integral to the bust. The whole cast in 4 sections. At first glance we thought
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Busts

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Porcelain

Parian Bust of Mme, Adelaide
Parian Bust of Mme, Adelaide
H 29 in W 16 in D 10 in
Parian Bust of Marie Antoinette
By Félix Lecomte
Located in Woodbury, CT
on a integral base that is 6.5 x 6.5 Her hair in the style of the late 18th century. From a ribbon
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

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Porcelain

Parian Bust of Marie Antoinette
Parian Bust of Marie Antoinette
H 30 in W 17.5 in D 10 in
Parian Bust of Noble Woman, Signed Pajou
By Augustin Pajou
Located in Woodbury, CT
Possibly a bust of Madame du Barry. Signed across the back Pajou. A round seal next to the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

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Porcelain

Parian Bust of Noble Woman, Signed Pajou
Parian Bust of Noble Woman, Signed Pajou
H 25.5 in W 14.25 in D 7 in
Victorian Copeland Parian Ware Sculpture Bust 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
Victorian Copeland Parian Ware Sculpture Bust 19th Century Good condition From a private collection
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Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Victorian Copeland Parian Ware Sculpture Bust 19th Century
Victorian Copeland Parian Ware Sculpture Bust 19th Century
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H 1.58 in W 5.52 in D 4.34 in
English Victorian Copeland Parian Ware Bust of Clythie 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
English Victorian Copeland Parian Ware Bust of Clythie 19th Century Good condition From a private
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Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Parian Bust of Prince Albert
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century Parian bust of Prince Albert, raised on a circular pedestal base. Dimensions: Height
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Antique Late 19th Century British Busts

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Porcelain

Parian Bust of Prince Albert
Parian Bust of Prince Albert
H 14 in W 10 in D 6 in
19th Century Art Union of London Parian Bust of Apollo
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century Art Union of London parian bust of Apollo modelled by C Delpech dated 1861, his head
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Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Busts

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Ceramic

Antique English Classical Parian Male Bust Sculpture, J. Jones Worcester, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique bust marked B. J. Jones, Worcester offers parian porcelain construction and depicts a
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Antique 19th Century English Busts

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Porcelain

Antique Oversized Parian Bust of Marie Antoinette after Raphael Jacquemin 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A large antique French parian porcelain bust of Marie Antoinette after Raphael Jacquemin, en verso
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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Porcelain

Copeland Parian Bust of a Female
Located in Cheshire, GB
A late 19th century Copeland Parian bust of a female figure. Raised up on a circular pedestal
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Early 20th Century British Busts

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Porcelain

Copeland Parian Bust of a Female
Copeland Parian Bust of a Female
H 14 in W 10 in D 6 in
English Parian Ware Bust of William Shakespeare
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English Parian ware bust of William Shakespeare.
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Antique 19th Century English Busts

Parian Bust of the Duke of Wellington
Located in Cheshire, GB
Parian bust of the Duke of Wellington, on a short-waisted socle, stamped Jos Pitts Sc London
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Antique Late 19th Century British Busts

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Porcelain

Oversized English Copeland Parian Bust of Daniel Webster by King
By Copeland
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized English Parian porcelain bust by Copeland depicts Daniel Webster, signed "T.E. King
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Antique 19th Century English Busts

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Porcelain

English Copeland School Cast Parian Porcelain Bust of Classical Woman
Located in Big Flats, NY
English Copeland School Parian portrait bust sculpture depicts classical woman framed by floral
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Antique 19th Century English Busts

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Parian Bust of Eneret, by T. Stein, Dated 1863
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely detailed parian porcelain bust of Eneret is artist signed and dated.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Neoclassical Busts

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Porcelain

Antique English Parian Bust of Wellesley, Duke of Wellington after J. Pitts
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique English parian bust of the Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington after Joseph Pitts (United
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Antique Late 19th Century English Busts

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Porcelain

Antique Monumental Parian Enrico Lapini Bust Sculpture of Lucia Mondella, c 1893
By Enrico Lapini
Located in Big Flats, NY
Enrico Lapini (Italian, 1846-1908) offers parian bust of young woman, inscribed en verso "Enrico Laprinin
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Busts

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Porcelain

Classical Grecian Parian Copeland School Portrait Bust of a Woman, circa 1890
By Copeland
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Classical Greek parian sculpture bust in the manner of Copeland depicts portrait of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Classical Greek Busts

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Porcelain

Classical Grecian Parian Copeland School Portrait Bust of a Woman, circa 1890
By Copeland
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Classical Greek parian sculpture bust in the manner of Copeland depicts portrait of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Classical Greek Busts

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Porcelain

French Louis XV Parian Sculpture Bust of Marie Antoinett Signed L. Badessi c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV parian bisque porcelian sculpture bust of Marie Antoinette, signed L
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Porcelain

Copeland Parianware Bust of Princess Alexandra, 1863
Located in Folkestone, GB
An elegant Parian ware bust scultured by Mary Thorneyccroft for the Art Unbion of London, dated
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Busts

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Porcelain

19TH C BYRON PARIAN BUST
Located in Essex, MA
A black glazed parian (biscuit porcelain) portrait bust of Byron on a waisted circular socle
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Antique 19th Century English Sculptures

Three English Parian Busts
Located in Stamford, CT
Three 19th c English Parian busts, the first of Sir Henry Havelock,15.5H 11W 7D marked E.W.Wyon F
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Three English Parian Busts
Three English Parian Busts
H 15.5 in W 11 in D 7 in
Good 19th Century Parian Figure of Queen Victoria Bust Made into a Table Lamp
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely 19th century
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Parian ware but of Shakespeare
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English Parian ware bust of William Shakespeare, circa 1900.
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Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Sculptures

Parian ware but of Shakespeare
H 10 in W 7 in D 3.25 in
Antique Parian Porcelain Classical Maiden Portrait Sculpture circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Parian porcelain portrait sculpture depicts bust of Classical woman raised on circular
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Antique Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Parian Ware Bust Titled 'Clytie' Sculpted by C. Delpech
Located in Folkestone, GB
Late 19th century Parian bust of Clytie, a Greek water nymph and symbol of unrequited love. In the
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Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Busts

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Porcelain

19th Century Classical Female Parian Bust
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique parian bust of a young woman with garland, 19th century English parian.
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Antique 19th Century English Busts

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Porcelain

19th Century Neoclassical Female Parian Bust
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A beautiful 19th century French neoclassical Parian bust of a female, semi clad and raised on a
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Porcelain

19th Century Neoclassical Female Parian Bust
19th Century Neoclassical Female Parian Bust
H 22.45 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
Parian Bust of John Milton
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century John Milton Parian ware bust raised on a circular pedestal base. Dimensions: Height
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Antique Late 19th Century British Busts

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Ceramic

Parian Bust of John Milton
Parian Bust of John Milton
H 15.5 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Antique Parian Sculpture Bust of a Classical Young Woman 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique parian porcelain sculpture offers bust of a Classical young woman with floral headpiece
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Antique 19th Century Classical Greek Busts

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Porcelain

Set of Six Parian Ware Busts of Notable 18th and 19th Century Germans
Located in New York, NY
These six 19th-century Parian ware busts depict classical composers and other notable Germans
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Antique 1870s European Early Victorian Busts

English Copeland School Cast Parian Porcelain Bust of Classical Woman
By Copeland
Located in Big Flats, NY
English Copeland School Parian portrait bust sculpture depicts classical woman framed by floral
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Antique 19th Century English Classical Greek Busts

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Porcelain

English Copeland School Cast Parian Porcelain Bust of Classical Woman, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
English Copeland School Parian portrait bust sculpture depicts classical woman framed by floral
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Antique Late 19th Century English Busts

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Porcelain

Parian Bust of Confederate General Robert E. Lee on Carved Neoclassical Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sculpture Bust of Confederate General Robert E. Lee Porcelain (Parian), 14” high, on carved wood
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Antique 19th Century English Busts

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Porcelain, Wood

Art Union of London Parian Bust of Apollo Belvedere, by C. Delpech, 1861
By Copeland
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Union of London Parian Bust of Apollo Belvedere, by C. Delpech, 1861 Published February 1
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Classical Roman Busts

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Porcelain

Copeland Parian Bust of John Milton, Made for the 1861 Crystal Palace Exhibition
By Copeland
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Copeland Parian Bust of John Milton, Made for the 1861 Crystal Palace Exhibition A rare Parian
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Busts

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Ceramic

Antique Adams & Co. Parian Bust of Wm. Gladstone after E.W. Wyon, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Adams & Co. Parian bust of William Gladstone (Prime Minister, United Kingdom), after
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Antique Late 19th Century English Busts

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Porcelain

Terracotta Head of the Dying Warrior of the Frontons of Egina Late 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Terracotta head of the dying warrior of the frontons of Egina late 19th century Italy Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Modern Busts

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Terracotta

19th Century Hermes Parian Ware Bust
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely miniature Parian ware bust of Hermes from the late 19th century from circa 1885
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculpt...

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Ceramic

Bust of Apollo Belvedere 19th Century Parian Sculpture
By Art Union of London
Located in Rochester, NY
Parian sculpture of Apollo. Dated 1861. Produced by Art Union of London. Front of base is marked
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Antique 19th Century European Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Antique Parian Full-Size Bust of Richard Wagner, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique German parian full size bust of Richard Wagner, circa 1880 Measures: 23" H x 14" W x 10
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Antique Late 19th Century German Ceramics

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Porcelain

19th Century English Majolica Jardiniere Adams & Bromley
By Adams & Bromley
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century English Majolica Jardiniere attributed to Adams & Bromley. Adams, J., and Co. This
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Ceramic

Decorative Large Mid-19th Century Parian Bust of ‘Clytie’, Stamped ‘Copeland'
Located in Suffolk, GB
A highly decorative large mid-19th century Parian bust of ‘Clytie’, stamped ‘Copeland’. This
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Classical Roman Busts

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Porcelain

period 19th century parian bust of Minerva
Located in Tacoma, WA
A fine mid 19th century English marble bust of Minerva beautifully carved and posed with lovely
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Antique 19th Century English Busts

Copeland Parian Ware Bust of the Muse 'Poetry'
Located in Leeds, GB
Beautiful and haunting presentation of Poetry, one of the eight muses, crafted by Leo Malempre
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Antique Late 19th Century English Busts

Mid 19th Century Copeland Bust of Juno
By Copeland & Garrett Spode
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Copeland, Parian Bust of Juno Modeled by W. Theed, Circa 1851
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Antique 19th Century English Busts

Bust of Homer
Located in Alexandria, VA
If Helen, Paris, Hector, Agamemnon, Achilles, and Odysseus are your thing, then this bust of Homer
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Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Bust of Homer
Bust of Homer
H 7.5 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
French Parian bust of a Lady
Located in Hudson, NY
A perian bust of a French Lady of Nobility
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

French Parian bust of a Lady
French Parian bust of a Lady
H 26 in W 15 in D 11 in
#3130 Bust of 'Hermes' de Praxitele
Located in New York, NY
Plaster Bust of 'Hermes', the Son of Zeus and the God of Travel and Communication. Distinctive
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

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Plaster

American Lincoln Parian Bust
By Copeland
Located in Long Island, NY
A 19th century English Parian bust of Lincoln, unsigned but I have had an identical Lincoln Parian
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Busts

A Copeland Attributed Parian Bust of Clytie
By Copeland
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Copeland attributed Parian bust of Clytie, after the antique, modelled by C. Delpech for the Art
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Busts

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Porcelain

Parian Bust of Madame Du Barry
Located in Woodbury, CT
Beautifully modeled unglazed porcelain bust on a cobalt blue and gold porcelain socle Impressed on
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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Porcelain

Parian Bust of Madame Du Barry
Parian Bust of Madame Du Barry
H 25 in W 17 in D 10 in
Large Sevres Style Parian Bust of Marie Antoinette
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large Sevres style parian bust of Marie Antoinette, signed Felix Lecomte (French, 1737-1817). No
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Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

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19th Century Parian Bust For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 19th century parian bust available at 1stDibs. A 19th century parian bust — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. Each 19th century parian bust bearing Victorian, Neoclassical or Empire hallmarks is very popular. Art Union of London, Augustin Pajou and Copeland each produced at least one beautiful 19th century parian bust that is worth considering.

How Much is a 19th Century Parian Bust?

The average selling price for a 19th century parian bust at 1stDibs is $950, while they’re typically $290 on the low end and $55,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right busts for You

The presence of vintage and antique bust sculptures can add a necessary decorative layer to any interior. And just because a statue looks classical doesn't mean it has to be conventional.

A touch of whimsy, a dose of drama — a single bust can alter a room. And when placed in just the right spot, these statues can almost feel alive.

“They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give,” says Los Angeles designer Timothy Corrigan, who loves pieces that beg to be touched. For a welcoming entry hall project in California, Corrigan selected an antique Persian rug and a bust that invites you to touch it. A collection of sculptures in wood, marble and brass complement the star of the show.

For Consort cofounder and creative director Mat Sanders, a bust doesn’t have to be pretty. “I most enjoy busts that are a little busted,” Sanders jokes — but choose something with a soul you can live with, as “sculpture representative of the human form carries with it an energy you will add to the space.”

The antique and vintage bust sculptures for sale on 1stDibs include Art Deco busts, mid-century modern busts and more.

Questions About 19th Century Parian Bust
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    A Parian bust is a type of three-dimensional artwork made out of a certain material. Parian is a type of white porcelain, while a bust is a sculpture that depicts a human figure from the chest up. You'll find a range of bust sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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