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19th Century Carved Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette's Confidante
19th Century Carved Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette's Confidante

19th Century Carved Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette's Confidante

Located in London, GB

Bust of the Princess of Lamballe Marie Antoinette's Closest Confidante Carved from statuary marble and resting on a waisted rectangular Carrara socle, the portrait bust of Prince...

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19th Century French Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

Roman Marble Bust of Bacchus, Circa 2nd Century AD
Roman Marble Bust of Bacchus, Circa 2nd Century AD

Roman Marble Bust of Bacchus, Circa 2nd Century AD

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Roman bust came out of a prominent Pasadena estate.

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

Pair of Antique Marble Busts
Pair of Antique Marble Busts

Pair of Antique Marble Busts

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

An extremely well carved pair of Statuary Carrara marble busts on marble pedestals, by important sculptor Odoardo Fantacchiotti. 

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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Marble Bust

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Carrara Marble

A Marble Bust on Pedestal of Richard Cobden by Neville Northey Burnard 1865
A Marble Bust on Pedestal of Richard Cobden by Neville Northey Burnard 1865

A Marble Bust on Pedestal of Richard Cobden by Neville Northey Burnard 1865

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine and important Marble Bust on Pedestal of Richard Cobden by Neville Northey Burnard, 1865, Exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy in 1866 and Presented to the Edinburgh Chambe...

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19th Century English Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

Early 20th Century Italian Marble Bust of Roman Emperor Caracalla
Early 20th Century Italian Marble Bust of Roman Emperor Caracalla

Early 20th Century Italian Marble Bust of Roman Emperor Caracalla

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking early 20th-century bust of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, better known as Caracalla, who ruled as Roman Emperor from 198 to 217 AD. This finely sculpted representation capture...

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

Late 19th-Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl
Late 19th-Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl

Late 19th-Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl

Located in NICE, FR

This bust of a young girl in Carrara marble from the late 19th century beautifully captures the innocence and charm expressed on the subject's face.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Marble Bust

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Carrara Marble

Classicizing White Marble Bust by James Henry Haseltine, Rome, 1870
Classicizing White Marble Bust by James Henry Haseltine, Rome, 1870

Classicizing White Marble Bust by James Henry Haseltine, Rome, 1870

By James Henry Haseltine

Located in Queens, NY

Bust signed and dated "1870 Rome" by J.H. Haseltine, a sculptor who moved to Italy as part of a mass migration of American artists during the late nineteenth century.

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

Italian Marble Bust of a Smiling Young Woman, Signed Tiruk
Italian Marble Bust of a Smiling Young Woman, Signed Tiruk

Italian Marble Bust of a Smiling Young Woman, Signed Tiruk

Located in Montreal, QC

This bust sensitively captures the beauty and innocence of youth.

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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

American Marble Bust Sculpture of Classical Woman by Joseph Mozier ca. 1851
American Marble Bust Sculpture of Classical Woman by Joseph Mozier ca. 1851

American Marble Bust Sculpture of Classical Woman by Joseph Mozier ca. 1851

By Joseph Mozier

Located in Shippensburg, PA

JOSEPH MOZIER United States, 1812-1870 Bust of a Classical Young Woman (1851) Carved Cararra marble Signed to the reverse "J.

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Marble Bust

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Carrara Marble

19th Century French Carrara White Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette
19th Century French Carrara White Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette

19th Century French Carrara White Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette

By Félix Lecomte

Located in London, GB

Bust of 'Marie Antoinette' After the original by Felix Lecomte Constructed in Carrara statuary marble, the bust of the Queen is set on a truncated fluted column, supported by a...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Marble Bust

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Carrara Marble

Superb Neoclassical White Marble Bust of Flora France 1850 '
Superb Neoclassical White Marble Bust of Flora France 1850 '

Superb Neoclassical White Marble Bust of Flora France 1850 '

Located in Rome, IT

Superbly carved white statuary Carrara marble bust of Flora, the goddess of flowers. Flora was often associated with the coming of spring and the fertility of the land.

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1850s Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

English Antique Marble Bust “Lady Layard” by John Warrington Wood ca. 1870
English Antique Marble Bust “Lady Layard” by John Warrington Wood ca. 1870

English Antique Marble Bust “Lady Layard” by John Warrington Wood ca. 1870

Located in Shippensburg, PA

JOHN WARRINGTON WOOD British, 1839-1886 Bust of a Woman, almost certainly depicting Lady Layard (1870) Carrara marble signed to the reverse "WARRINGTON WOOD SCULPT ROMA 1870" Ite...

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Marble Bust

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Carrara Marble

Antique White Marble Bust of Smiling Girl, Unattributed Sculptor, 1820
Antique White Marble Bust of Smiling Girl, Unattributed Sculptor, 1820

Antique White Marble Bust of Smiling Girl, Unattributed Sculptor, 1820

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Wonderful white marble statue of a smiling sweet little girl, with flowers in the hair. a very masterpiece ! nr. O/7552.

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Early 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

Superb Neoclassical White Marble Bust of Flora France 1850 '
Superb Neoclassical White Marble Bust of Flora France 1850 '

Superb Neoclassical White Marble Bust of Flora France 1850 '

Located in Rome, IT

Superbly carved white statuary Carrara marble bust of Flora, the goddess of flowers. Flora was often associated with the coming of spring and the fertility of the land.

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1850s Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

19th Century Carrara Marble Bust of William Shakespeare
19th Century Carrara Marble Bust of William Shakespeare

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.

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Mid-19th Century English Tudor Antique Marble Bust

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Early 20th Century Alabaster Marble Bust Young Girl, M. Poteillo
Early 20th Century Alabaster Marble Bust Young Girl, M. Poteillo

Early 20th Century Alabaster Marble Bust Young Girl, M. Poteillo

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A fine and elegant French alabaster bust of a young woman. The bust is signed on the back M.

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Marble Bust

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Alabaster

18th Century French Marble Bust of Dancer, Palace Provenance, Antoinette Style
18th Century French Marble Bust of Dancer, Palace Provenance, Antoinette Style

18th Century French Marble Bust of Dancer, Palace Provenance, Antoinette Style

Located in Madrid, ES

This expressive 18th century marble portrait bust is of Marie-Madeleine Guimard (1743-1816), a successful dancer and one of the most famous courtesans of pre-Revolutionary France.

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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

Italian Grand Tour Antique Marble Bust of Marcus Cicero, 19th Century
Italian Grand Tour Antique Marble Bust of Marcus Cicero, 19th Century

Italian Grand Tour Antique Marble Bust of Marcus Cicero, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

BUST OF MARCUS TILLIUS CICERO Italian, mid-19th century Carrara white marble on an original plinth Of very desirable small "library" proportions; unmarked Closely related to the co...

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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Marble Bust

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Carrara Marble

Italian Marble Bust of a Goddess, late 17th/early 18th century
Italian Marble Bust of a Goddess, late 17th/early 18th century

Italian Marble Bust of a Goddess, late 17th/early 18th century

Located in London, GB

North Italian, Veneto, circa 1700 Bust of a classical woman, possibly Diana Marble, on a variegated grey marble socle 41.5 cm. high / 16 ¼ ins (the bust), 56 cm. / 22 ins high, overa...

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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Marble Bust

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Carrara Marble

Grand Tour Antique Italian Carved Marble Bust of Young Caesar Augustus
Grand Tour Antique Italian Carved Marble Bust of Young Caesar Augustus

Grand Tour Antique Italian Carved Marble Bust of Young Caesar Augustus

Located in Shippensburg, PA

GRAND TOUR Italy, circa late 19th/early 20th Century Bust of Young Gaius Octavius Augustus Carved Carrara marble, unsigned 17 1/4" H x 8 3/4" W x 5 5/8" D A good Grand Tour bust ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

Italian Marble Bust Vanitas / Memento Mori 19th Century Carved Sculpture Italy
Italian Marble Bust Vanitas / Memento Mori 19th Century Carved Sculpture Italy

Italian Marble Bust Vanitas / Memento Mori 19th Century Carved Sculpture Italy

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a red Rosso Imperiale marble Roman toga (robe).

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Marble Bust

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Marble, Carrara Marble

19th Century Hand-Carved Marble Bust of Woman, Roman Style, Italy
19th Century Hand-Carved Marble Bust of Woman, Roman Style, Italy

19th Century Hand-Carved Marble Bust of Woman, Roman Style, Italy

Located in Basildon, GB

19th Century Carved Marble Portrait of a Woman. Carved of reddish-brown coloured marble, shown in classical style, inserted into a bust of alabaster and fitted with a socle of dark g...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

Greco-Roman Marble Bust of Aesculapius, Hand-Carved, 1st-2nd Century
Greco-Roman Marble Bust of Aesculapius, Hand-Carved, 1st-2nd Century

Greco-Roman Marble Bust of Aesculapius, Hand-Carved, 1st-2nd Century

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Fragment of a marble shelf statuette representing Asclepius/Aesculapius, Greek and Roman god of medicine. It is carved in the round, with the same level of finish on the front and ba...

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15th Century and Earlier Greco Roman Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

19th Century Grand Tour Marble Bust of Roman Emperor
19th Century Grand Tour Marble Bust of Roman Emperor

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.

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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Marble Bust

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Marble, Statuary Marble

Rare American Marble Bust of Classical Woman by Thomas Ridgeway Gould
Rare American Marble Bust of Classical Woman by Thomas Ridgeway Gould

Rare American Marble Bust of Classical Woman by Thomas Ridgeway Gould

Located in Shippensburg, PA

THOMAS RIDGEWAY GOULD United States, 1818-1881 Bust of a Classical Woman (1872) Carved Cararra marble signed to the reverse "T.R.

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Marble Bust

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Carrara Marble

A White Marble Bust of a Gentleman by John Warrington Wood
A White Marble Bust of a Gentleman by John Warrington Wood

A White Marble Bust of a Gentleman by John Warrington Wood

By John Warrington Wood

Located in Sheffield, MA

John Warrington Wood English, 1839-1886 The gentleman wearing a moustache and sideburns Signed on verso of truncated shoulders J.Warrington Wood, Sculpt.Rome 1874

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19th Century English Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

Antique Italian School White Marble Bust Sculpture of Young Woman
Antique Italian School White Marble Bust Sculpture of Young Woman

Antique Italian School White Marble Bust Sculpture of Young Woman

Located in New York, NY

Antique (19th century) white marble bust of a lovely young female with flowers in her hair, mounted on round black marble plinth. 23 by 12 1/2 by 7 inches and 53 lbs.

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19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

Grand Tour Marble Bust of Diana of Versailles, 19th Century
Grand Tour Marble Bust of Diana of Versailles, 19th Century

Grand Tour Marble Bust of Diana of Versailles, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Large Grand Tour marble bust of the goddess Diana, after the ancient Roman original from the 1st/2nd century AD, today housed in the Louvre, Paris.

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19th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

Antique Carrara Marble Bust of a Roman Empress
Antique Carrara Marble Bust of a Roman Empress

Antique Carrara Marble Bust of a Roman Empress

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Carrara marble bust of a Roman empress. This bust is a depiction of Roman noblewoman or empress, possibly Livia, wife of the first Roman emperor Augustus.

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Late 18th Century Danish Grand Tour Antique Marble Bust

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Statuary Marble, Carrara Marble

Early 18th century roman carved marble bust of the Young Emperor Nero
Early 18th century roman carved marble bust of the Young Emperor Nero

Early 18th century roman carved marble bust of the Young Emperor Nero

Located in York, GB

Bust of the young emperor Nero (37 – 68 A.D.) Rome, first half of the 18th century Carved from white carrara, sicilian jasper and bigio morato marble 50 cm high 33 cm wide 

Provena...

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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Marble Bust

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Carrara Marble

Pair of 19th century statuary marble busts depicting Claudius and Cicero
Pair of 19th century statuary marble busts depicting Claudius and Cicero

Pair of 19th century statuary marble busts depicting Claudius and Cicero

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Pair of 19th century statuary marble busts depicting the Roman statesmen Tiberius Claudius and Marcus Tullius Cicero.

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19th Century English Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

19th Century Marble Bust of Beatrice, Unsigned, in manner of Antonio Canova
19th Century Marble Bust of Beatrice, Unsigned, in manner of Antonio Canova

19th Century Marble Bust of Beatrice, Unsigned, in manner of Antonio Canova

By Antonio Canova

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Beautifully executed bust of a female. Resembling the famous bust of Beatrice. No signature has been found. The artist remains unknown to us. Wt. 15.8125 lb / 7.1724 kg

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Late 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

French 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette
French 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette

French 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful French 19th century white Carrara marble bust of Marie Antoinette. The bust is raised by an fine circular mottled socle pedestal.

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19th Century French Antique Marble Bust

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Carrara Marble

Large 19th Century Antique Marble Bust of Apollo of Belvedere
Large 19th Century Antique Marble Bust of Apollo of Belvedere

Large 19th Century Antique Marble Bust of Apollo of Belvedere

By Pietro Barzanti

Located in New York, NY

The current work depicts 19th Century Antique Marble Bust, Apollo of Belvedere. Beautifully carved and very good condition and color Apollo was identified with the sun and with the...

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1880s Academic Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

Large 19th Century Antique Marble Bust of Apollo of Belvedere
Large 19th Century Antique Marble Bust of Apollo of Belvedere

Large 19th Century Antique Marble Bust of Apollo of Belvedere

By Pietro Bazzanti

Located in New York, NY

The current work depicts 19th Century Antique Marble Bust, Apollo of Belvedere. Beautifully carved and very good condition and color Apollo was identified with the sun and with the...

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1860s Academic Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

French 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of Demostene
French 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of Demostene

French 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of Demostene

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and richly sculpted French 19th century white carrara marble bust of Demostene. The statue is carved out of a solid piece of white carrara marble and displays the subjects...

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19th Century French Antique Marble Bust

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Carrara Marble

18th century Large marble bust of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from India
18th century Large marble bust of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from India

18th century Large marble bust of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This large marble bust of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is an exceptional and highly important example of Indian Buddhist sculpture, originating from the state of Gujarat in India.

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18th Century Indian Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

18th Century Marble Bust of a Young Woman
18th Century Marble Bust of a Young Woman

18th Century Marble Bust of a Young Woman

Located in Millbrook, NY

Stunning 18th Century marble bust of a young woman. This hand carved head has so much presence.

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18th Century Neoclassical Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

French 19th Century Terra Cotta and Rosso Levanto Marble Bust
French 19th Century Terra Cotta and Rosso Levanto Marble Bust

French 19th Century Terra Cotta and Rosso Levanto Marble Bust

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and finely detailed French 19th century Terra Cotta and Rosso Levanto marble bust. The bust is raised by an elegant circular mottled Rosso Levanto socle pedestal with a fi...

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19th Century French Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

Very Fine French 19th Century White Marble Bust of a Young Beauty by René Rozet
Very Fine French 19th Century White Marble Bust of a Young Beauty by René Rozet

Very Fine French 19th Century White Marble Bust of a Young Beauty by René Rozet

By René Rozet 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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 (French, 1859-193...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Marble Bust

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Carrara Marble, Siena Marble

19th Century Antique Italian Grand Tour Marble Bust of Socrates ca. 1860-80
19th Century Antique Italian Grand Tour Marble Bust of Socrates ca. 1860-80

19th Century Antique Italian Grand Tour Marble Bust of Socrates ca. 1860-80

Located in Shippensburg, PA

GRAND TOUR Italy, 19th century "Bust: Portrait of Socrates" Carved from a single solid block of white marble Unsigned Circa 1860-80 18 1/2" H x 10" W x 7 1/2" D Carved from a sin...

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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze and marble busts
true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze and marble busts

true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze and marble busts

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze and Black Belgium marble statues. Each most elegant statue is raised by a circular Black Belgium marble bas...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Marble Bust

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Grand Tour 19th Century Marble Bust of Antinous as Hermes by Filli Pugi
Grand Tour 19th Century Marble Bust of Antinous as Hermes by Filli Pugi

Grand Tour 19th Century Marble Bust of Antinous as Hermes by Filli Pugi

Located in Shippensburg, PA

FILLI PUGI Italian, fl. 19th century Bust of the Capitoline Antinous after Antiquity Carved Carrara Marble signed verso “Filli Pugi Firenze” executed circa late 19th century Ite...

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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Marble Bust

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Carrara Marble

Napoleon III French Solid Marble Bust, Signed by Sculptor of a Beautiful Women
Napoleon III French Solid Marble Bust, Signed by Sculptor of a Beautiful Women

Napoleon III French Solid Marble Bust, Signed by Sculptor of a Beautiful Women

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this rare and quite exquisite original 19th century Napoleon III French bust of a stunning young lady signed to the rear. A truly stunning sculp...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

Italian Marble Bust of Venus Italica on Frosted Lucite Base
Italian Marble Bust of Venus Italica on Frosted Lucite Base

Italian Marble Bust of Venus Italica on Frosted Lucite Base

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

An exquisite marble bust from the early 19th Century portraying a female figure.

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

E. Zocchi Signed Antique White Marble Bust or Sculpture of a Young Female "Pace"
E. Zocchi Signed Antique White Marble Bust or Sculpture of a Young Female "Pace"

E. Zocchi Signed Antique White Marble Bust or Sculpture of a Young Female "Pace"

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This well executed bust of sculpture is done in white marble and depicts a young female with flowing hair and a demure gaze entitled "Pace".

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Marble Bust

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Marble

English 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust by Sir William Hamo Thornycroft
English 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust by Sir William Hamo Thornycroft

English 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust by Sir William Hamo Thornycroft

By William Hamo Thornycroft

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A detailed and wonderfully executed English 19th century white Carrara marble bust of a classical nobleman by famous English sculptor Sir William Hamo Thornycroft.

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19th Century English Antique Marble Bust

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Carrara Marble

Pair of Biedermeier Marble Busts, American, Signed Dewey, Circa 1850
Pair of Biedermeier Marble Busts, American, Signed Dewey, Circa 1850

Pair of Biedermeier Marble Busts, American, Signed Dewey, Circa 1850

Located in London, GB

Two busts of male and female couple carved in marble, Biedemeier style American second half of 19th century, signed on reverse of each carved 'Dewey'.

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Mid-19th Century Central American Biedermeier Antique Marble Bust

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Carrara Marble

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