French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, Circa 1900 France Early 20th Century This French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, dating to the early 20th century (circa 1900), is a s...
Cast Stone
19th Century Antique French Carved Sandstone Female Bust Garden Statue Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Antique 19th Century French hand carved sandstone female bust garden statue or sculpture. Female carved head and base, with flowing hair, covered bonnet on back of head, ribbon and ...
Sandstone
$16,500
Marble Bust
Located in New York, NY
"The Ambassador to the Vatican." Impressive large white marble bust of moustached European gentleman in court dress or formal wear including ribbon sash and court metals.
$6,500
Cast Iron Bust
Located in New York, NY
Amazing cast iron bust of whimsical female figure in fabulously detailed Spanish matador outfit, complete with "lance" umbrella!
A decorative stone garden flower pot or bust from the Raj period, India C 1920
Located in Central England, GB
The head and shoulders bust shows a distinctive female wearing a tunic with an ornate neck and matching headdress.
Stone
$1,596
Antique Bust of Minerva
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 20th century spelter bust of the Roman Goddess Minerva. Dating from the early 1900s, this Minerva bust is over 120 years old. It is in good condition with no damage, just some wear...
Spelter
Neoclassical Bust of Roman Youth
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A neoclassical resin bust of a Roman youth, possibly Apollo. A subtle piece of pleasing proportions, believed to be Apollo in his youth due to the curly hair. Finished to resemble ...
Resin
C19th Marble Bust of Dutch Girl.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting late 19th Century marble bust of a pretty young Dutch girl, with a gilded ormolu traditional hat and blouse, circa 1880. Batch 86. N/H
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Marble Bust Signed Houdon
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique marble bust signed Houdon. A white statutory marble bust of a gentleman, after Jean Antoine Houdon (1741–1828). Houdon was the preeminent sculptor of the French Enlightenment...
Marble
19th Century Marble Bust of Roman Emperor
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th Century Marble Bust of Roman Emperor. Hand carved from white statutory marble, this charming grand tour relic resembles an unearthed treasure. Possibly based on Nero, the un...
Marble, Statuary Marble
Antique Terracotta Bust of a Cherub
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique terracotta bust of a Cherub. A Victorian terracotta bust modelled as a cherub. The young child features drapery around the top and shows signs of weathering. The bust was pre...
Terracotta
Neoclassical Plaster Bust of Madame du Barry
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A neoclassical plaster bust of Madame du Barry (1743–1793). This highly detailed bust has been painted over and stripped back giving a unique pink tint. Standing at an impressive 73...
Plaster
Neoclassical Plaster Bust of Ares After Alkamenes
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This neoclassical plaster bust of Ares is made in plaster and depicts the iconic marble statue by Alkamenes in 5th Century BC. Ares is the Greek god of war, son of Zeus and Hera. Ca...
Plaster
19th Century Carrara Marble Bust of William Shakespeare
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century Carrara marble bust of William Shakespeare. An instantly recognisable character presented in a well weathered condition.
Marble, Carrara Marble
19th Century Grand Tour Marble Bust of Roman Emperor
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th Century Grand Tour Marble Bust of Roman Emperor. Hand carved from white statutory marble, this charming grand tour relic resembles an unearthed treasure. Possibly based on E...
Marble, Statuary Marble
15th Century Stone Sculpture, Bust of a Wooman
Located in BARSAC, FR
Sculpture In limestone from the 15th century representing a wooman probably a saint. The face is round and serene, the hair long and the forehead clear. Determination and devot...
Stone
$740Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Terracotta Bust of Asian Warrior, Early 20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
A large and heavy terracotta bust of an Asian warrior. The head is a separate piece that fits into the neck. This bust has a distressed finish consisting of remnants of a white paint...
Terracotta
Neoclassical Bust of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow After Henry Hudson Kitson
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A neoclassical plaster bust of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow after Henry Hudson Kitson. This Georgian style sculpture is highly detailed, with an impressive standing height of 80cm. He...
Plaster
Early 20th Century Regency Lady Bust Sculpture, 22\" High
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Good Large Bust of a Regency Lady A Good Large Bust of a Regency Lady, this is a good quality bust, it is made in a stone compound and has a slightly weathered patina This is ...
Concrete
Giovanni Domenico Giannelli (1775-1841) Bust of Vigil After John Cheere
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Giovanni Domenico Giannelli (1775-1841) Bust of Vigil After John Cheere. This highly detailed plaster bust sculpted by Giovanni Domenico Giannelli was crafted in the early 19th ce...
Plaster
Large 18th Century French Cast Iron Bust of Jean Jacque Rousseau
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome decorative antique statue for the garden, garden terrace, or interior space. This was purchased in France in the 1970's.
Iron
Fabulous 18th-19th century French carved stone fountain with Poseidon bust
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredible 18th-19th century hand carved limestone fountain depicting a bust of Poseidon, complete with coral in his hair. Found in the south of France, this hand carved fountain bre...
Limestone
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CORINTHIAN PILLAR PEDESTAL STAND DISPLAYING BUSTS ANTIQUES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite hand carved Victorian Mahogany pedestal stand for displaying antiques Please note the deliv...
Hardwood
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel with Three Terracotta Busts
Located in Stamford, CT
Amazing antique white Carrara marble fireplace mantel with three incredible terracotta busts, very unique and maybe one of a kind. The bust on the left looks to be a military leader ...
Marble
$306Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Napoléon III Wrought Iron Andirons Bust Woman Braids France, circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andirons of the period Napoleon III Wrought iron This kind of little pairs of andiron were made for small fireplaces: in bourgeois homes, every room had its own fireplace, as...
Brass, Iron
Antique French Renaissance Maiden Bust Column Mahogany Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Maiden Bust Column Mahogany Pedestal Plant Stand (No top). Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 35.5" H x 13" W x 13" D.
Mahogany
J. M. Blashfield Buff Terracotta Bust of Oliver Cromwell c.1861
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A well-modelled 19th century buff terracotta bust depicting Oliver Cromwell, 17th century MP, solider and Lord Protector, made by Blashfield (signed) and inscribed to the back should...
Terracotta
$516Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Portrait Bust Stand, English Oak, Jardiniere, Torchere Column, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique portrait bust stand. An English, oak jardiniere or torchere column, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Attractive antique stand, ideal for hosting a po...
Oak
$4,313Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Large Antique Torchiere, English, Country House, Bust Stands, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of large antique torchiere. An English, mahogany country house bust stand or jardiniere pedestal, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Excellent display fu...
Mahogany
19th Century Rosso Levanto Marble Plinth Column Bust Country House Sculpture
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A 19th century possibly earlier circular plinth, solid Rosso Levanto marble. Nibbles, surface wear and abrasions all age related. 87cm in height 27cm in diamiter
Marble
Late 19th century carved wooden bust-holder column, hand-carved walnut, ebonized
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century wood sculpted column in walnut hand-carved and ebonized. Measure in cm: Height 63 diameter 40.
Walnut
Nymph Adorning a Bust in a Garden, Signed Nude Painting
By Albert Cresswell
Located in Genève, GE
This evocative oil painting presents a poetic, symbolist-inspired scene of a nude female figure, likely a nymph, gently adorning a sculpted bust with flowers in a secluded garden set...
Canvas, Oil
Pair of French 19th/20th Century Patinated Bronze Sculptures "The Marly Horses"
By Guillaume Coustou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculpture Hercules on the pyre, (1704), the Louvre Hercules on the pyre, (1704), the Louvre Study for one of the horses of Marly (Metropolitan Museum) Study for one of the horses ...
Bronze
$12,450Sale Price|37% Off
Pair French 19th/20th Century Gilt-Bronze Sculptures of The Marly Horses Lamps
By Guillaume Coustou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculpture Hercules on the pyre, (1704), the Louvre Hercules on the pyre, (1704), the Louvre Study for one of the horses of Marly (Metropolitan Museum) Study for on...
Marble, Bronze
Ancient Roman Herma of Bacchus in Giallo Antico Marble
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The hermai of Roman gardens could be topped with busts of philosophers, heroes, or gods, and were often inserted into railings through holes cut into the sides of the pillars.
Marble
Ancient Roman, Herm of Pan in Giallo Antico Marble
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The hermai in Roman gardens could be topped with busts of philosophers, heroes, or gods, and were often inserted into balustrades through holes drilled in the sides of the pillar.
Marble
White Stone Bust
Located in New Orleans, LA
This well worn 17 th century carved stone bust has an excellent patina. The figure is wearing some sort of military uniform in the Roman style.
Stone
NAPOLEON III MARBLE BUST
Located in Natchez, MS
French Napoleon III Marble bust of noble woman, on St Anne Grey marble plinth in the Louis XVI taste.
Marble
ITALIAN MULTI STONE BUSTS OF FAUN
Located in Natchez, MS
Exceptional multi stone busts of pair of faun. These busts were outside on a loggia and have been weathered. The previous owner put some sealer on them except for the bases. The deta...
Marble
Italian Terracotta Bust of Important Gentleman Success
Located in Round Top, TX
Italian terracotta bust of important gentleman with newer pedestal from a great villa in Northern Italy, circa 1920. 4 ft Terracotta pedestal not pictured.
Terracotta
Stone Bust Depicting Louis XVI, 18th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Dating from the 18th century, stone bust depicting Louis XVI. It is a bust mounted on a square base pedestal. Louis XVI is represented surrounded by a large draped antique giving a m...
Stone
Pair of Stone Busts Representing Two Continents
Located in Toronto, ON
Two hand carved limestone busts representing America and Asia.
Roman Marble Bust of a Caesar, 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This Classical Roman marble bust of a Caesar is life-size with fine detailed carving.
Marble
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 25.99 in D 15.75 in
Stone Assumed Bust of Lucius Aurelius Verus, 19th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Dated 19th century, stone assumed bust of Lucius Aurelius Verus. Lucius Verus is here wearing a rich pleated garment and maintained in the shoulder by a fibula, thereby expressing hi...
Stone
English 18th C Hand-Carved Bust of Cernunnos or Green Man
Located in Woodbury, CT
This large hand-carved sandstone bust of Cernunnos, the horned Celtic god of the forest and also known as the "Green Man", is a unique show-stopper.
Sandstone
Italian Classical Garden Bust " Female " End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian classical garden bust, Female goddess looking to the side on round base, ceramic gesso painted, end 19th century 70cm height good condition.
Ceramic, Gesso
Weathered Garden Bust after Apollo Belvedere, circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
Weathered garden bust after Apollo Belvedere, circa 1940.
Stone
Sold
H 34 in W 24.5 in D 13.5 in
Monumental Neoclassical Style Italian Cast Limestone Garden Bust of Hermes
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is amazing! This is a monumental neoclassical style Italian cast limestone buat of what appears to be Hermes. It is faintly signed. The patina is breathtaking. Garden condition.
Limestone
French Art Nouveau Bust of a “Breton woman” alabaster wood
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful and very refined alabaster bust depicting a young woman with her head slightly bowed, in a reflective or prayerful attitude, made around 1900 in France. It is part of the ...
Alabaster
Antique Italian Garden Sculpture 19th Century " Roman Buste "
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Sculpture 19th Century Antique garden sculpture in white stone on base "Roman buste" sculpture Measures: Height: 72 cm. and width: 52 cm. Very good condition.
Stone
Sold
H 68 in W 23.5 in D 10 in
17th Century Italian Carved Marble Bust on Iron Stand from the Amalfi Coast
Located in Dallas, TX
This very old Italian bust can be used in a garden setting for any style house.
Marble, Iron
Pair of Garden Stone Busts
Located in Culver City, CA
Cast cement with beautiful weathered patina and lichen.
Cement
English Garden Stone Bust of a Classical Man
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English garden statuary bust of a man in the Classical style (Roman or Greek) of composition stone.
Cast Stone
Cast Iron David Bust After Michelangelo Garden Art
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Great bust in cast iron depicting David after the original by Michelangelo Good size at over two feet tall - 66 CM We have various pedestal stands to display this, let us know if you...
Other
Sold
H 50.79 in W 13.59 in D 13.59 in
Antique Bust on Podium, Garden, Italian, Classical, Female Pose, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bust on pedestal. An Italian, classical revival garden sculpture depicting a female pose.
Stone
Sold
H 14 in W 8 in D 8 in
Antique French Victorian Bronze Female Bust Wall Mounted Garden Water Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Bronze Female Bust Wall Mounted Garden Water Fountain Architectural Element.
Bronze
Bronze Bust
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French bronze Chinese bust Chih-Fan by Jean Stlicht
Bronze
Alabaster bust
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Alabaster and marble carving of a young lady.
Alabaster, Marble
Female Bust
Located in Culver City, CA
Cast stone composite with beautiful weathered patina.
Cast Stone
Terracotta Bust, France 1840
Located in Culver City, CA
Terracotta Bust France, 1840 Hand sculpted terracotta bust of a lady, modeled wearing a tiara and a lace shawl, signed by Emile-Victor Blavier. 22”w x 12”d x 29”h Ref. O2248
Terracotta
Composistion bust of Euripides
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Composistion bust of Euripides, with a central medallion
bearing inscription "Muse Royal".
Weathered cast iron bust
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cast iron in wonderful old surface bust of an as yet unidentified statesman.
Iron
Bronze Life-Size Bust
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Life-size patinated bronze bust signed and dated, from the E. Gruet Foundry Paris, France, circa 1903.
Stone Bust of Homer
Located in New York, NY
A carved stone bust of Homer on a stone pedestal or base. Antique, circa 1890's, Chateau Brillon, Combourg, France
Stone
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