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Antique Portrait Bust, French, Decorative, Female Figure, Victorian, Art Nouveau
Antique Portrait Bust, French, Decorative, Female Figure, Victorian, Art Nouveau

Antique Portrait Bust, French, Decorative, Female Figure, Victorian, Art Nouveau

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique portrait bust. A French, plaster decorative female figure, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

19th Century French Plaster Library Bust
19th Century French Plaster Library Bust

19th Century French Plaster Library Bust

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large scale 19th Century French plaster library bust.  Painted to look like terracotta, signed and dating to 1875.

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19th Century French Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Plaster Sculpture Bust of Young Boy
Plaster Sculpture Bust of Young Boy

Plaster Sculpture Bust of Young Boy

Located in Montreal, QC

Plaster sculpture bust of young boy the dimensions are with the base.

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Early 1900s French Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Classical Plaster Library Bust on Bracket
Classical Plaster Library Bust on Bracket

Classical Plaster Library Bust on Bracket

Located in Kent, Dover

An English classical plaster library bust of a gentleman in Roman clothing, with a wall bracket depicting a Roman eagle.

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1870s English High Victorian Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Neoclassical Bronze Bust of Hermes By Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck
Neoclassical Bronze Bust of Hermes By Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck

Neoclassical Bronze Bust of Hermes By Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The bronze stands on decorative socle with an engraving on the reverse that reads: Aktiengesellschaft Vorm H Gladenbeck u Sohn Bildgiesserei Hermes and the Infant Dionysus The ori...

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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Plaster Bust

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Bronze

Johannes C. Bjerg. Plaster Cast Bust
Johannes C. Bjerg. Plaster Cast Bust

Johannes C. Bjerg. Plaster Cast Bust

By Johannes C. Bjerg

Located in Kastrup, DK

Johannes C. Bjerg 1886-1955. Head in plaster of a preliminary study for the sculpture "Uffe" by Johannes C. Bjerg", 1912-1913. Provenance: Has been standing in Johannes C. Bjerg'...

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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Plaster Library Bust Of The Emperor Augustus
Plaster Library Bust Of The Emperor Augustus

Plaster Library Bust Of The Emperor Augustus

Located in Kent, Dover

An English painted plaster library bust of the Emperor Augustus. With a good patina resembling polished marble.

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Early 1900s English Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Plaster Polychrome Display Sculpture Bust Enchanting Woman
Plaster Polychrome Display Sculpture Bust Enchanting Woman

Plaster Polychrome Display Sculpture Bust Enchanting Woman

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Possibly Beatrice, but likely a Grand Tour bust figure, painted plaster over wood. Marked 921 to verso.

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

19th Century French Plaster Portrait Bust by Louis Desprez
19th Century French Plaster Portrait Bust by Louis Desprez

19th Century French Plaster Portrait Bust by Louis Desprez

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very nice 19th Century French plaster portrait bust. By well known French sculptor Louis Desprez (1799-1870).

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Late 19th Century French Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

19th Century French Plaster Portrait Bust By Louis Desprez
19th Century French Plaster Portrait Bust By Louis Desprez

19th Century French Plaster Portrait Bust By Louis Desprez

Located in Ongar, GB

A very nice French 19th century plaster portrait bust by well known French sculptor Louis Desprez (1799-1870) He was very well known for his portrait statues and busts and won awards...

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19th Century French Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

"man's Bust" plaster With Bronze Patina By Johannes Dommisse (1878-1955)
"man's Bust" plaster With Bronze Patina By Johannes Dommisse (1878-1955)

"man's Bust" plaster With Bronze Patina By Johannes Dommisse (1878-1955)

Located in Ixelles, BE

Artistic Description of the Work: "Man's Bust" The work by Johannes Dommisse, a man's bust in plaster with a bronze-style patina, depicts a masculine subject with a prominent profile

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Antique Portrait Bust, English, Plaster, Male Art Figure, Edwardian, circa 1910
Antique Portrait Bust, English, Plaster, Male Art Figure, Edwardian, circa 1910

Antique Portrait Bust, English, Plaster, Male Art Figure, Edwardian, circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique portrait bust. An English, plaster male figure, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Antique Portrait Bust, English, Plaster Head, Francis Derwent Wood, Circa 1920
Antique Portrait Bust, English, Plaster Head, Francis Derwent Wood, Circa 1920

Antique Portrait Bust, English, Plaster Head, Francis Derwent Wood, Circa 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique portrait bust. An English, plaster head, signed by Francis Derwent Wood (1871-1926), dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

20th Century Bronze Bust of Dante
20th Century Bronze Bust of Dante

20th Century Bronze Bust of Dante

$1,514Sale Price|25% Off

20th Century Bronze Bust of Dante

Located in Bagshot, GB

An interesting Bust of the poet Dante, the bust has been made in plaster but then covered in a Bronze wrap.

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Early 20th Century European Other Antique Plaster Bust

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Bronze

Bust in patinated plaster " terracotta style " 19th century with Louvre seal
Bust in patinated plaster " terracotta style " 19th century with Louvre seal

Bust in patinated plaster " terracotta style " 19th century with Louvre seal

Located in Gavere, BE

Important patinated plaster bust representing the Faun of Vienna. the original of which is in the collections of the Louvre museum (marble statue discovered in Vienna in 1820 and dat...

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1870s Baroque Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Plaster Skinned Anatomical Figure, circa 1900s, Ellegible Signature
Plaster Skinned Anatomical Figure, circa 1900s, Ellegible Signature

Plaster Skinned Anatomical Figure, circa 1900s, Ellegible Signature

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Plaster Skinned Anatomical Figure, circa 1900s, Ellegible Signature

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Early 20th Century Austrian Classical Roman Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Original plaster head representing EL DANTE, circa 1900
Original plaster head representing EL DANTE, circa 1900

Original plaster head representing EL DANTE, circa 1900

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Original plaster head representing EL DANTE, circa 1900

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Early 20th Century Austrian Classical Roman Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Plaster Skinned Anatomical Figure, circa 1900s, Ellegible Signature
Plaster Skinned Anatomical Figure, circa 1900s, Ellegible Signature

Plaster Skinned Anatomical Figure, circa 1900s, Ellegible Signature

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Plaster Skinned Anatomical Figure, circa 1900s, Ellegible Signature

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Early 20th Century Austrian Classical Roman Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Vintage 1900 Original Model Plaster Marquette of Pilne
Vintage 1900 Original Model Plaster Marquette of Pilne

Vintage 1900 Original Model Plaster Marquette of Pilne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This evocative Symbolist bust, titled "Piline," is a rare original plaster maquette from the studio of celebrated sculptor Raymond Sudre (1870–1962).

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19th Century Belgian Aesthetic Movement Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Bust, Man's Head and Torso, France, 1900
Bust, Man's Head and Torso, France, 1900

Bust, Man's Head and Torso, France, 1900

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

This handsome piece was made around the year 1900, from the South of France and has many fine details and an artistic look. This very elegant bust is made of white plaster, and ha...

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Early 1900s French Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

An Art Nouveau Plaster Italian Sculpture of a Woman
An Art Nouveau Plaster Italian Sculpture of a Woman

An Art Nouveau Plaster Italian Sculpture of a Woman

Located in Catania, Sicilia

The details of her face and body reflect a sense of fluidity and grace, common in Art Nouveau pieces, which often celebrated beauty and sensuality. The texture of the plaster suggest...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

D. Brucciani (1815 – 1880) Antique 19th Century Plaster Horse
D. Brucciani (1815 – 1880) Antique 19th Century Plaster Horse

D. Brucciani (1815 – 1880) Antique 19th Century Plaster Horse

By D. Brucciani and Company

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A D. Brucciani (1815 – 1880) antique 19th century plaster horse. This cast figure is signed ‘D. Brucciani & Co, London’ along the side of the base. Brucciani’s firm was influent...

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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster, Paint

Holkham Hall Portrait Bust of Marcus Claudius Marcellus
Holkham Hall Portrait Bust of Marcus Claudius Marcellus

Holkham Hall Portrait Bust of Marcus Claudius Marcellus

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A mid 19th century plaster portrait bust of 3rd century BC Roman general and politician, Marcus Claudius Marcellus (270-208 BC), ex.

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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

J. Ternouth (1796-1848) Lifesize Neoclassical Style Library Bust
J. Ternouth (1796-1848) Lifesize Neoclassical Style Library Bust

J. Ternouth (1796-1848) Lifesize Neoclassical Style Library Bust

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A lifesize neoclassical style plaster library bust by English sculptor, John Ternouth, signed with maker’s name to the reverse and inscribed with the date ‘1832’.

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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster, Paint

French Art Deco Plaster Child Reading a Book Sculpture, 1900
French Art Deco Plaster Child Reading a Book Sculpture, 1900

French Art Deco Plaster Child Reading a Book Sculpture, 1900

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Plaster Sculpture of a Reading Child, France, 1900. Charming and refined French Art Deco plaster sculpture depicting a child absorbed in reading a book. Created in F...

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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Gaston Lachaise (attributed) Georgia O'Keefe Plaster Study
Gaston Lachaise (attributed) Georgia O'Keefe Plaster Study

Gaston Lachaise (attributed) Georgia O'Keefe Plaster Study

By Gaston Lachaise

Located in Sharon, CT

A rare (if mot unique)cast of the clay study for the portrait of Georgia O'Keeffe, commissioned by Alfred Stieglitz in 1926. The alabaster in the Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC, is ...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Very Fine Bust of Lady on Wooden Base
Very Fine Bust of Lady on Wooden Base

Very Fine Bust of Lady on Wooden Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine bust of a classical lady on wooden base signed Cognel. Dated 1884 Dimensions: Height 26.5", width 19.5", depth 13". CW4125.

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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON'S  "SCORTICATO" IN PLASTER early 20th Century
JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON'S  "SCORTICATO" IN PLASTER early 20th Century

JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON'S "SCORTICATO" IN PLASTER early 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON'S "SCORTICATO" IN PLASTER early 20th Century 1: 1 reproduction in plaster of the head of the Flayed by the French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon (Paris, 1741-1828...

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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Early 20th Century  Plaster Sculpture  of Dying Slave, Micchelangelo.
Early 20th Century  Plaster Sculpture  of Dying Slave, Micchelangelo.

Early 20th Century Plaster Sculpture of Dying Slave, Micchelangelo.

Located in Madrid, ES

A plaster sculpture representing Michelangelo's famous Slave. This sculpture was molded at the Royal School of Fine Arts of San Fernando. Madrid Spain. It is a work of great quality,...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Antique Sculpture Dionysos Herm Plaster Cast Walnut Base France
Antique Sculpture Dionysos Herm Plaster Cast Walnut Base France

Antique Sculpture Dionysos Herm Plaster Cast Walnut Base France

Located in Munich, DE

The plaster cast of a herm with the head of Dionysos has a beautiful green patina and sits on a mahogany base France circa 1860-1870.

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster, Walnut

Patinated plaster sculpture after Apollo di Belvedere, late 19th Century
Patinated plaster sculpture after Apollo di Belvedere, late 19th Century

Patinated plaster sculpture after Apollo di Belvedere, late 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Beautiful patinated plaster sculpture after Apollo di Belvedere made during the late 19th Century. Provenance from Lennartsnäs Castle, near Stockholm, Sweden, Baron af Ugglas. The ...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Bust of Alexandre Brongniart First Half of 20th Century
Bust of Alexandre Brongniart First Half of 20th Century

Bust of Alexandre Brongniart First Half of 20th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

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

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Vintage Art Deco Plaster Female Half Torso Mannequin. Pellitier's dept store
Vintage Art Deco Plaster Female Half Torso Mannequin. Pellitier's dept store

Vintage Art Deco Plaster Female Half Torso Mannequin. Pellitier's dept store

Located in Buffalo, NY

Created for the famed Pellitier's department store In Topeka Kansas. A beautiful plaster stylized bust . Amazing crisp colors.Wonderful original condition.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Art Nouveau Couple Man & Woman Bust Antique German, 1890s - 1900s
Art Nouveau Couple Man & Woman Bust Antique German, 1890s - 1900s

Art Nouveau Couple Man & Woman Bust Antique German, 1890s - 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Art Nouveau plaster Couple bust. Hand painted in bronze color to make it look like a real bronze figure, this bust has a lot of patina.

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Early 20th Century Swedish Plaster Sculpture, Art Deco, signed Strindberg
Early 20th Century Swedish Plaster Sculpture, Art Deco, signed Strindberg

Early 20th Century Swedish Plaster Sculpture, Art Deco, signed Strindberg

By Tore Strindberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

This is a study for one of the figures that is part of Tore Strindbergs large sculpture "The five continents" placed in Gothenburg, Sweden. This one represents Asia. The sculpture ...

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1920s Swedish Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Stucco bust of a young roman emperor in relief.
Stucco bust of a young roman emperor in relief.

Stucco bust of a young roman emperor in relief.

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Buste in relief from a young Roman emperor. On the head the emperor wears a laurer wreath.

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Art Deco Plaster Buste of a Young Pierrot Boy -  Giuseppe Carli
Art Deco Plaster Buste of a Young Pierrot Boy -  Giuseppe Carli

Art Deco Plaster Buste of a Young Pierrot Boy - Giuseppe Carli

By Giuseppe Carli

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

An Art Deco terracotta sculpture depicts a young boy as a Pierrot. Beautiful patina. In a good and original condition. Made in Belgium, circa 1920-1930. By the Italian sculptor Giuse...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Antique Reproduction of National Gallery “Bust Of A Child” Sculpture C1930
Antique Reproduction of National Gallery “Bust Of A Child” Sculpture C1930

Antique Reproduction of National Gallery “Bust Of A Child” Sculpture C1930

By Alva Studios

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Reproduction of National Gallery “Bust Of A Child” Sculpture by Alva Studios, Inc. C1930 Measures- 11.5"H x 9.5"W x 5.75"D

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Early 20th Century Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Vintage 20th Century Terracotta Girl Bust France 1920s JP.MD marked
Vintage 20th Century Terracotta Girl Bust France 1920s JP.MD marked

Vintage 20th Century Terracotta Girl Bust France 1920s JP.MD marked

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This is an impressive bust made of Plaster and colored like seen in pictures.

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Bust of a Congolese Mangbetu Woman by F.X. Goddard
Bust of a Congolese Mangbetu Woman by F.X. Goddard

Bust of a Congolese Mangbetu Woman by F.X. Goddard

By F.X. Goddard

Located in Antwerp, BE

A bust of a Congolese Mangbetu woman by F.X. Goddard and A. Nauwelaers. François-Xavier GODDARD (1912-2006) (Belgium) is an artist born in 1912.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Roman Style Gesso over Plaster Carved Head of Jupiter on Circular Base
Roman Style Gesso over Plaster Carved Head of Jupiter on Circular Base

Roman Style Gesso over Plaster Carved Head of Jupiter on Circular Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Roman style gesso over plaster carved head of the god Jupiter on circular base. Emanating the grandeur of ancient Rome, this verist representation of the god Jupiter, intricately c...

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19th Century Classical Roman Antique Plaster Bust

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Gesso, Plaster

18th Century Italian Grand Tour Pair Of Classical Busts Apollo Belvedere & Diana
18th Century Italian Grand Tour Pair Of Classical Busts Apollo Belvedere & Diana

18th Century Italian Grand Tour Pair Of Classical Busts Apollo Belvedere & Diana

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Elegant Pair The Italian 19th Century Grand Tour Classical Greek God And Goddess Apollo And Diana Decorative Alabaster Busts For A Wonderful Library Desk Depicting Apollo Belvedere ...

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18th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Plaster Bust

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Marble

Human Sculpture Home Décor Busts Antique Standing Male Figure, HanChristian Brix
Human Sculpture Home Décor Busts Antique Standing Male Figure, HanChristian Brix

Human Sculpture Home Décor Busts Antique Standing Male Figure, HanChristian Brix

Located in Wembley, GB

Like Asian Yin and Yang, this large sculpture merges masculine Renaissance and mythological feminine beauty. Besides its great balance of harmony, it portrays the beauty of the inner...

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Early 1900s German Art Deco Antique Plaster Bust

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Acrylic, Plaster, Organic Material, Ceramic

THE DYING WARRIOR PLASTER COPY OF THE ORIGINAL OF THE ATHENA AFAIA early 20th Ce
THE DYING WARRIOR PLASTER COPY OF THE ORIGINAL OF THE ATHENA AFAIA early 20th Ce

THE DYING WARRIOR PLASTER COPY OF THE ORIGINAL OF THE ATHENA AFAIA early 20th Ce

Located in Madrid, ES

THE DYING WARRIOR PLASTER COPY OF THE ORIGINAL OF THE ATHENA AFAIA TEMPLE OF EGINA early 20th Century 1: 1 museum copy of the head of the famous "dying warrior" from the temple of A...

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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Neoclassical Bust of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow After Henry Hudson Kitson
Neoclassical Bust of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow After Henry Hudson Kitson

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.

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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Antique Female Portrait Bust, French, Decorative Figure, Candle Holder, C.1900
Antique Female Portrait Bust, French, Decorative Figure, Candle Holder, C.1900

Antique Female Portrait Bust, French, Decorative Figure, Candle Holder, C.1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique female portrait bust. A French, plaster decorative figure with candle holder, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Antique Chalkware Statue of The Sacred Heart of Jesus - Penna Statuary Company
Antique Chalkware Statue of The Sacred Heart of Jesus - Penna Statuary Company

Antique Chalkware Statue of The Sacred Heart of Jesus - Penna Statuary Company

Located in Chicago, IL

This devotional bust by the Penna Statuary Company presents a serene image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, rendered with quiet reverence and rustic charm. Measuring 12 inches high by 9...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Antique Cast Sculpture Egypt Goddess Isis
Antique Cast Sculpture Egypt Goddess Isis

Antique Cast Sculpture Egypt Goddess Isis

Located in Munich, DE

Decorative cast of a sculpture of the Egyptian goddess Isis.

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

Giovanni Domenico Giannelli (1775-1841) Bust of Vigil After John Cheere
Giovanni Domenico Giannelli (1775-1841) Bust of Vigil After John Cheere

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...

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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Plaster Bust

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Plaster

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