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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

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19th Century English Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Marble

18th Century, Solid Marble Bust of "The Americas"
18th Century, Solid Marble Bust of "The Americas"

18th Century, Solid Marble Bust of "The Americas"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderfully carved, circa 1750, marble bust representing North and South America. Initially part of

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18th Century Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

$2,390Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.51 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in

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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Carrara Marble

Classicizing White Marble Bust by J.H. Haseltine, Rome, 1870
Classicizing White Marble Bust by J.H. Haseltine, Rome, 1870

Classicizing White Marble Bust by J.H. 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

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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. Her thick hair is worn in a

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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

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1850s Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

$3,760Sale Price|49% Off

H 27.38 in W 17.5 in D 9 in

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

By Joseph Mozier

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Carrara marble bust of an unidentified sitter, the young woman portrayed is captured with the most

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

statuary marble, the bust of the Queen is set on a truncated fluted column, supported by a square base. She

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Carrara 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

very finely carved marble bust that almost certainly depicts Lady Layard (British, 1843-1912) at 27

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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 ', 1850

$13,386Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in

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

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1850s Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

Materials

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

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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

Carrara marble, unsigned 17 1/4" H x 8 3/4" W x 5 5/8" D A good Grand Tour bust thought to depict Gaius

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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

classical style, inserted into a bust of alabaster and fitted with a socle of dark grey marble.

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Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Marble

Nègre Du Soudan Bronze and Marble Bust After Charles-henri-Joseph
Nègre Du Soudan Bronze and Marble Bust After Charles-henri-Joseph

Nègre Du Soudan Bronze and Marble Bust After Charles-henri-Joseph

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nègre du Soudan bronze bust with marble base after Charles Henri-Joseph. Made in France, c. 1860's

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1860s French Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

$3,200Sale Price|57% Off

H 20.5 in W 19 in D 10 in

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

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

Materials

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

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19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

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19th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century Italian Antique Sculpture in White Marble, Bust of a Lady
19th Century Italian Antique Sculpture in White Marble, Bust of a Lady

19th Century Italian Antique Sculpture in White Marble, Bust of a Lady

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this bust of a young lady, crafted from white marble, likely from Carrara. The sculpture

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19th Century Italian Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

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19th Century English Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

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Late 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

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19th Century French Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Carrara Marble

Italian Carved Alabaster And Marble Bust Of Young Girl By Antonio Frilli
Italian Carved Alabaster And Marble Bust Of Young Girl By Antonio Frilli

Italian Carved Alabaster And Marble Bust Of Young Girl By Antonio Frilli

By Antonio Frilli

Located in Norwood, NJ

Masterfully carved and sculpted alabaster bust of a young girl with outstretched arms holding up a

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Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Alabaster, 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

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19th Century French Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Carrara 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

Materials

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

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19th Century French Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

marble, this very fine bust of Socrates presents the head and upper chest depicting the philosopher after

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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

$59,850Sale Price|29% Off

H 81.5 in W 23.38 in D 14.63 in

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

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Marble Bust

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Carrara Marble, Siena 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

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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

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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Marble Bust

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Carrara Marble

Large Antique Italian Artist Signed Hand-Carved Marble Bust of a Female Musician
Large Antique Italian Artist Signed Hand-Carved Marble Bust of a Female Musician

Large Antique Italian Artist Signed Hand-Carved Marble Bust of a Female Musician

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large, substantial and very well executed bust is signed by an unknown artist, and presumed to

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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

French bust of a stunning young lady signed to the rear. A truly stunning sculpture, the look and feel

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

$1,230 / item

H 17.5 in W 16.5 in D 15.75 in

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. A true testament

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Marble

Hand Carved Marble Bust of Woman with Vine Leaves, 19th Century, Italy
Hand Carved Marble Bust of Woman with Vine Leaves, 19th Century, Italy

Hand Carved Marble Bust of Woman with Vine Leaves, 19th Century, Italy

Located in Greding, DE

Hand carved marble bust of a woman with vine leaves in her curly hair and loosely falling clothes

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19th Century Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

executed bust of sculpture is done in white marble and depicts a young female with flowing hair and a

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Marble Bust

Materials

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

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19th Century English Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century Grand Tour Marble Bust of Hermes of Olympia, Italy
19th Century Grand Tour Marble Bust of Hermes of Olympia, Italy

19th Century Grand Tour Marble Bust of Hermes of Olympia, Italy

Located in New York, NY

A refined white marble bust of Hermes of Olympia, inspired by the ancient original housed in the

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19th Century Italian Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Marble

1920s Art Déco Bronze and Marble Bust of a Young Man by A. Gennarelli, France
1920s Art Déco Bronze and Marble Bust of a Young Man by A. Gennarelli, France

1920s Art Déco Bronze and Marble Bust of a Young Man by A. Gennarelli, France

By Amadeo Gennarelli

Located in North Miami, FL

1920s Art Déco patinated bronze bust of a young man with marble base by Italian sculptor Amadeo

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Italian, Late 17th / Early 18th Century, White Carrara Marble Bust of Athena
Italian, Late 17th / Early 18th Century, White Carrara Marble Bust of Athena

Italian, Late 17th / Early 18th Century, White Carrara Marble Bust of Athena

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive and very high quality Italian late 17th / early 18th century white Carrara marble

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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Marble

Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Maiden
Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Maiden

Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Maiden

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A lovely and high quality Italian 19th century white Carrara marble bust of a young maiden, signed

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19th Century Italian Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Carrara Marble

French 19th Century Marble Bust of a Young Girl, Signed Zanatone Milano
French 19th Century Marble Bust of a Young Girl, Signed Zanatone Milano

French 19th Century Marble Bust of a Young Girl, Signed Zanatone Milano

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and finely detailed French 19th century white Carrara marble bust of a young girl

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19th Century French Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Carrara Marble

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Carrara Marble Bust of Juliette Recamier
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Carrara Marble Bust of Juliette Recamier

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Carrara Marble Bust of Juliette Recamier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and wonderfully executed Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Carrara Marble

Italian 19th century white Carrara marble bust, signed by Giovanni Sartorio
Italian 19th century white Carrara marble bust, signed by Giovanni Sartorio

Italian 19th century white Carrara marble bust, signed by Giovanni Sartorio

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An attractive and high quality Italian 19th century white Carrara marble bust, signed by Giovanni

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19th Century Italian Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Signed White Carrara Marble Bust of a Stylish Young Girl
French 19th Century Signed White Carrara Marble Bust of a Stylish Young Girl

French 19th Century Signed White Carrara Marble Bust of a Stylish Young Girl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very charming French 19th century signed white Carrara marble bust of a stylish young girl

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19th Century French Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Marble

19th Century Pair of Marble Bust or Urn Stands with Ormolu Mounts
19th Century Pair of Marble Bust or Urn Stands with Ormolu Mounts

19th Century Pair of Marble Bust or Urn Stands with Ormolu Mounts

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine pair of 19th Century Rosso Levante marble bust or urn stands in the Neoclassical manner

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19th Century English Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of Young Girl with Birds
Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of Young Girl with Birds

Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of Young Girl with Birds

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and extremely high quality Italian 19th century white Carrara marble bust of a young

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19th Century Italian Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Marble

Victorian White Marble Lady Bust
Victorian White Marble Lady Bust

Victorian White Marble Lady Bust

$13,500

H 33 in W 23 in D 13 in

Victorian White Marble Lady Bust

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian white marble bust of lady wearing a dress supported on a square pedestal base

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Marble Bust

Materials

Marble

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Antique Marble Bust For Sale on 1stDibs

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How Much is a Antique Marble Bust?

The average selling price for an antique marble bust at 1stDibs is $4,988, while they’re typically $220 on the low end and $395,000 for the highest priced.

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Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

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