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Antique George van der Straeten Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of Woman with Cherries
Antique George van der Straeten Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of Woman with Cherries

Antique George van der Straeten Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of Woman with Cherries

By Georges Van der Straeten

Located in Hampstead, QC

The bronze cast bust measures: 9.0” high (22.8 cm) (bottom of base to tip of hat) by 4.25” wide (10.7 cm.)

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of busts after the Antique
Pair of busts after the Antique

Pair of busts after the Antique

Unavailable|$4,123 / set

Pair of busts after the Antique

Located in Paris, FR

The finely chiseled busts rest on a granitic cylindric marble base.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

White  Marble Bust of Young Lady Wearing a Hat, Signed  Riccardo  Galli, Milano
White  Marble Bust of Young Lady Wearing a Hat, Signed  Riccardo  Galli, Milano

White Marble Bust of Young Lady Wearing a Hat, Signed Riccardo Galli, Milano

Located in Woodbury, CT

The hat has a bronze band affixed to it. Her shoulders are bare and there is a small bouquet of flowers tucked into the bodice. Her hair cascades from below the back of the hat, whic...

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Early 20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

Dutch Queen Wilhelmina Marble Gilt Bronze Signed- Historic Sculpture circa 1890
Dutch Queen Wilhelmina Marble Gilt Bronze Signed- Historic Sculpture circa 1890

Dutch Queen Wilhelmina Marble Gilt Bronze Signed- Historic Sculpture circa 1890

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Van Vaerenbergh, signed on the reverse Rare and Important 19th century Bust of Queen Wilhelmina-- Finely Chased Gilt Bronze Clothing and Cap with Floral Detail, Beautifully Sculpted...

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Eugène Marioton (1854-1933) Busts of Christ and Mary
Eugène Marioton (1854-1933) Busts of Christ and Mary

Eugène Marioton (1854-1933) Busts of Christ and Mary

By Eugene Marioton

Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL

Each bust is mounted on a red marble base, which complements the bronze sculptures beautifully.

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Early 20th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Female Bust, Empire Cabinet Sculpture, Ormolu, 20th Century
Female Bust, Empire Cabinet Sculpture, Ormolu, 20th Century

Female Bust, Empire Cabinet Sculpture, Ormolu, 20th Century

Located in Krakow, małopolskie

The sculpture, depicting a woman from the height of the neck, was placed on a marble base. The technique of gilding ormol dates from the 19th century, it is a French technique for...

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Early 20th Century European Empire Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Young Ladys Bust By Vadim Androusov
Young Ladys Bust By Vadim Androusov

Young Ladys Bust By Vadim Androusov

By Vadim Androusov

Located in Paris, FR

Gold patinated original bronze proof figuring the bust of a young lady. The latter stands on a Belgium black marble base.

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Russian Busts

Pair of French Biscuit  Busts of Le Baiser Donne, after Houdon
Pair of French Biscuit  Busts of Le Baiser Donne, after Houdon

Pair of French Biscuit Busts of Le Baiser Donne, after Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Woodbury, CT

These biscuit porcelain double busts depict young lovers kissing. They are mounted on a brass socle, onto a marble disc which itself is mounted onto a black circular low plinth above...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Busts

Materials

Marble

Sydney March, Edward VIII Bronze Sculpture
Sydney March, Edward VIII Bronze Sculpture

Sydney March, Edward VIII Bronze Sculpture

By Sydney March

Located in Seattle, WA

Sydney March (English, exhibited 1901-1935) sculpture. King Edward VIII/ Duke of Windsor on horseback, signed on base; Sydney March. Edward VIII gave up the throne to marry American ...

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Early 20th Century English Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Bronze Bust of Dog on Marble Base
French Bronze Bust of Dog on Marble Base

French Bronze Bust of Dog on Marble Base

Located in Culver City, CA

A delightful dog statue in bronze sits on a stepped marble block base. The detail of the casting and expression of the subject is something we love.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of Augustus John by Barney Seale, 1937
Bronze Sculpture of Augustus John by Barney Seale, 1937

Bronze Sculpture of Augustus John by Barney Seale, 1937

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

Augustus John (1878–1961) studied at the Slade School in London (1894–99) with his sister Gwen John. Following a diving accident while on holiday his personality changed. He embarked...

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Vintage 1930s English Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bust on Marble Column with Gold Capital and Base
Bronze Bust on Marble Column with Gold Capital and Base

Bronze Bust on Marble Column with Gold Capital and Base

Located in San Francisco, CA

Classical bust on marble column with gold plated capital and base, marble plinth.

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Antique 19th Century German Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold

19th century patinated bronze bust of Homer on a marble base.
19th century patinated bronze bust of Homer on a marble base.

19th century patinated bronze bust of Homer on a marble base.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century patinated bronze bust of Homer on a marble base. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.CONNOISSEURANTIQUES.COM

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Louis XVI 19th Century Bronze Bust
Louis XVI 19th Century Bronze Bust

Louis XVI 19th Century Bronze Bust

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century neoclassical style bronze bust of Louis XVI on a black marble base.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Embrace" Clay Sculpture on Marble Base by Joan Carl Strauss
"Embrace" Clay Sculpture on Marble Base by Joan Carl Strauss

"Embrace" Clay Sculpture on Marble Base by Joan Carl Strauss

Located in Pasadena, CA

Carl Strauss rests on a marble base, firmly anchoring its presence in space with a silent density.

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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Busts of Homer and Seneca
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Busts of Homer and Seneca

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Busts of Homer and Seneca

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Italy 19th Century. Molded white marble base (on the Seneca bust base previous restoration and a small splinter on the base bottom).

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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Signed Bronze Bust, French, Late 19th Century
Signed Bronze Bust, French, Late 19th Century

Signed Bronze Bust, French, Late 19th Century

By Pierre-Louis Detrier 1

Located in Bronx, NY

The sculpture is mounted on a rouge marble column with a step platform base. The bronze is prominently signed beneath the left shoulder.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Bronze Bust of a Boy after Desiderio da Settignano
19th Century Italian Bronze Bust of a Boy after Desiderio da Settignano

19th Century Italian Bronze Bust of a Boy after Desiderio da Settignano

By Desiderio da Settignano

Located in Miami, FL

Bronze bust "A Little Boy" after the sculpture by Desiderio da Settignano, Italian, 1429-1464, on a rouge royal marble base.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bust of Napoleon Clock
Bust of Napoleon Clock

Bust of Napoleon Clock

Unavailable|$17,500

Bust of Napoleon Clock

Located in San Francisco, CA

A bronze bust of Napoleon as a clock with gilt bronze decorations on a marble base.

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Male bust by Alexandre Kelety
Male bust by Alexandre Kelety

Male bust by Alexandre Kelety

By Alexandre Kéléty

Located in Vancouver, BC

An impressive male bust by Art Deco period sculptor Alexandre Kelety Bronze signed on bust with marble base

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20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Magnificent French Marble and Bronze Doré Ecrier by G.F Michel
Magnificent French Marble and Bronze Doré Ecrier by G.F Michel

Magnificent French Marble and Bronze Doré Ecrier by G.F Michel

By G.F. Michel, Susse Freres

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Double doré bronze inkpots on a variegated marble base, resting on ball feet.

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20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Inkwell Imposing Bust of Napoleon, Paris Napoleon III Period Circa 1850
Inkwell Imposing Bust of Napoleon, Paris Napoleon III Period Circa 1850

Inkwell Imposing Bust of Napoleon, Paris Napoleon III Period Circa 1850

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

Amid presented on a small marble base triumph golden bronze bust of Napoleon Bonaparte.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Roman Gladiator Bronze by Heinrich Baucke
Roman Gladiator Bronze by Heinrich Baucke

Roman Gladiator Bronze by Heinrich Baucke

Located in New York, US

Commissions included the Monument to William I at Rotthausen, the bronze of King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia at the town hall in Elberfeld, a statue of King Frederick I, a stone...

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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Nude Bronze Sculpture by Affortunato Gory
Art Deco Nude Bronze Sculpture by Affortunato Gory

Art Deco Nude Bronze Sculpture by Affortunato Gory

By Affortunato Gory

Located in Oakland, CA

Gory is noted for employing the method of chryselephantine, which blends faces and hands carved of marble, ivory, or alabaster with a body and any “fabric” or draping cast in bronze.

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1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

'Gladiator' Bronze Sculpture by Constant Ambroise Roux
'Gladiator' Bronze Sculpture by Constant Ambroise Roux

'Gladiator' Bronze Sculpture by Constant Ambroise Roux

By Constant Roux

Located in New York, NY

This patinated bronze bust of a gladiator is cast from a model from his full figure and is on a grey/green and amethyst mottled marble base.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture by Théodore Gechter '1796-1844', Harnessed Workhorse
Bronze Sculpture by Théodore Gechter '1796-1844', Harnessed Workhorse

Bronze Sculpture by Théodore Gechter '1796-1844', Harnessed Workhorse

By Jean-François Théodore Gechter

Located in Marseille, FR

Signed T.Gechter on base and dated 1842. Bronze sculpture with an equestrian theme, very Fine quality., detailed chasing, lot of details and ornaments, dynamic lines, which is typica...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of a Harnessed Workhorse By Théodore Gechter (1796-1844)
Bronze Sculpture of a Harnessed Workhorse By Théodore Gechter (1796-1844)

Bronze Sculpture of a Harnessed Workhorse By Théodore Gechter (1796-1844)

By Jean-François Théodore Gechter

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Signed T.Gechter on base and dated 1842. Bronze sculpture with an equestrian theme, very fine quality., detailed chasing, lot of details and ornaments, dynamic lines, which is typica...

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bust of the Roman emperor Nero, part of the Julio-Claudia dinasty
Bust of the Roman emperor Nero, part of the Julio-Claudia dinasty

Bust of the Roman emperor Nero, part of the Julio-Claudia dinasty

Located in Rome, IT

Cavaceppi is thought to have used these small terracotta busts, like all the plaster or terracotta models based on Classical originals found in his workshop, not simply as tools for ...

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Late 18th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Bronze Figural Sculpture by Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Bronze Figural Sculpture by Adrien Étienne Gaudez

Bronze Figural Sculpture by Adrien Étienne Gaudez

By Adrien Étienne Gaudez

Located in Alexandria, VA

Adrien Étienne Gaudez (French 1845-1909) The Faggot Gatherer Bronze; signed on base, on a rouge marble plinth Height of Bronze: 29” Height of Rouge Marble Base: 4" Gaude...

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Antique 1870s French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Alexandre Kéléty Art Deco Bronze Scarf Dancer 1925 French
Alexandre Kéléty Art Deco Bronze Scarf Dancer 1925 French

Alexandre Kéléty Art Deco Bronze Scarf Dancer 1925 French

By Alexandre Kéléty

Located in Oakland, CA

His works often depicted animals and children, but he also created Art Deco-style busts and chryselephantine statuettes of dancers and mythological figures in bronze, ivory, marble, ...

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1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Ormolu and Marble Clock with Putto and Cherub
18th Century French Ormolu and Marble Clock with Putto and Cherub

18th Century French Ormolu and Marble Clock with Putto and Cherub

Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE

French Louis XVI (circa 1785) ormolu, patinated bronze and white marble clock. 11 cm enamel dial with Arabic numerals signed à Paris, finely engraved and pierced gilt hands, count wh...

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Bronze Sculpture of Victorian Women from 19th Century
Bronze Sculpture of Victorian Women from 19th Century

Bronze Sculpture of Victorian Women from 19th Century

Located in Warsaw, PL

The plinth of the statue is supported by a stone base and divided into two parts, one is dark wood and at the lower part is deep red marble.

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Antique 19th Century Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

sculpture Bronze “Jean Mermoz”, signed A.Ouline – 1st part 20th
sculpture Bronze “Jean Mermoz”, signed A.Ouline – 1st part 20th

sculpture Bronze “Jean Mermoz”, signed A.Ouline – 1st part 20th

By Alexandre Ouline

Located in HÉRIC, FR

This work rests on a black marble base with a plaque inscribed "The Prisoners of War & Escaped Prisoners of Nantes to their President 1938."

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Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Franz Iffland, 'Perseus the Victor / a Bronze Sculpture, circa 19th C
Franz Iffland, 'Perseus the Victor / a Bronze Sculpture, circa 19th C

Franz Iffland, 'Perseus the Victor / a Bronze Sculpture, circa 19th C

By Franz Iffland

Located in London, GB

Signed on the plinth, on an octagonal base made of black and white marble, Height: 15 inches (34 cm Tall (with the base: 38 cm).Perseus (The Victor).

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Antique Early 1900s German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Faun with Goat, Charles Gumery French Bronze Satyr Mythological, 19th Century
Faun with Goat, Charles Gumery French Bronze Satyr Mythological, 19th Century

Faun with Goat, Charles Gumery French Bronze Satyr Mythological, 19th Century

Located in Rome, Italy

Charles-Alphonse-Achille Guméry (Paris 1827 – Paris 1871) Faun with Goat Signed on the base: Gumery Rome Charles-Alphonse-Achille Guméry was a French sculptor working in an a...

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Antique 1850s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

E. Marsili and Papi e Frlli Galli - “Vocazione” - Bronze Figure, dated 1881
E. Marsili and Papi e Frlli Galli - “Vocazione” - Bronze Figure, dated 1881

E. Marsili and Papi e Frlli Galli - “Vocazione” - Bronze Figure, dated 1881

Located in Paris, FR

Standing on a large moulded white marble base. Biography Emilio Marsili (1841-1926), a Venitian sculptor who was the pupil of the renowned artist Ettore Ferrari (1844-1929) at th...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Donna con Bavero
Donna con Bavero

Donna con Bavero

By Antonio Ugo

Located in West Sussex, GB

Antique bronze bust of a lady wearing a cape. Rich brown patinated bronze on Verona Red marble base by Antonio Ugo.

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20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Young Maide
Young Maide

Young Maide

By Affortunato Gory

Located in West Sussex, GB

Gilded bronze and marble bust of a young lady on a peach marble base by Affortunato Gory.

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Early 20th Century Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

Located in Warsaw, PL

French bronze-mounted Ebonized and Pietra Dura cabinet Empire style ormolu and Pietra dura cabinet from 19th c.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

Located in Warsaw, PL

French bronze-mounted Ebonized and Pietra Dura cabinet  Empire style ormolu and Pietra dura cabinet from 19th c.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Julienne Lullier by Chiparus
Julienne Lullier by Chiparus

Julienne Lullier by Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Warlingham, GB

A portrait of Lullier can be seen in the back of the Chiparus book on page 206 where there is a portrait of her by Chiparus. Signed in the bronze D H Chiparus. This bust measures 15 ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Captivity
Captivity

Captivity

By Jean Louis Grégoire

Located in West Sussex, GB

Many of his pieces were cast in bronze by the Susse Foundry and he also worked in marble.

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Late 19th Century Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Carrier-Belleuse, Pair of French Torchères 'Night' and 'Day', Late 19th Century
Carrier-Belleuse, Pair of French Torchères 'Night' and 'Day', Late 19th Century

Carrier-Belleuse, Pair of French Torchères 'Night' and 'Day', Late 19th Century

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in Paris, FR

Worldwide renowned, Emile Colin sent to the Chicago Universal Exhibition of 1893 bronze works of art, with among them, ormolu mounted marble urns and a large bronze clock.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Abraham Lincoln Solid Bronze Bust on Marble Base
Abraham Lincoln Solid Bronze Bust on Marble Base

Abraham Lincoln Solid Bronze Bust on Marble Base

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Mounted onto a black marble base, it stands 16½" (42 cm) high. The artist has signed his name in the bronze and each sculpture is stamped with its unique number in the total edi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Cast Bronze Bust of Apollo on a Sienna Marble Base
Cast Bronze Bust of Apollo on a Sienna Marble Base

Cast Bronze Bust of Apollo on a Sienna Marble Base

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A patinated bronze bust of apollo attached to a marble base. From the collection of Lord Vincent Constantine at Cross Hall Manor.

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20th Century English Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze Putto Bust on Marble Base by Clodion
Gilt Bronze Putto Bust on Marble Base by Clodion

Gilt Bronze Putto Bust on Marble Base by Clodion

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Long Island City, NY

A gilt bronze sculpture by Claude Michel Clodion, 1738 to 1814, a French sculptor. The artwork represents a bust of a putto, a boy with grapes in his hair. The artwork is mounted on ...

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Antique 18th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

European Cast Bronze Horse Head Bust Marble Base
European Cast Bronze Horse Head Bust Marble Base

European Cast Bronze Horse Head Bust Marble Base

Located in Long Island City, NY

A European equestrian cast bronze bust. The bust depicts a head of a horse, engraved with detailed patterns.

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Early 20th Century European Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Bust of a Boy on Custom Pedestal
Bronze Bust of a Boy on Custom Pedestal

Bronze Bust of a Boy on Custom Pedestal

By California Art Bronze Foundry, LA

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Beautiful bronze sculpture of a young boy, with the foundry marks and a cipher, mounted on a later Marble base. The foundry marks read: "Calif Art Bronze Fnry LA"

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Early 20th Century American Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Classical Bronze Bust on Marble Plinth
Classical Bronze Bust on Marble Plinth

Classical Bronze Bust on Marble Plinth

Located in London, GB

Sat on a Siena marble plinth with bronze base, edged with acanthus leaf design.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Busts

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Bronze Bust of a Classical Greek on Marble Base
French Bronze Bust of a Classical Greek on Marble Base

French Bronze Bust of a Classical Greek on Marble Base

Located in Houston, TX

Beautifully cast French bronze Classical Greek inspired bust sculpture on a black marble base, circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s French Classical Greek Busts

Bronze Head of a Youth Bust with Siena Marble Base
Bronze Head of a Youth Bust with Siena Marble Base

Bronze Head of a Youth Bust with Siena Marble Base

Located in Long Island City, NY

19th Century grand tour bronze head figure on rounded Siena marble base.

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Antique Early 19th Century Busts

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Art Deco French Bust on Marble Base, circa 1930
Art Deco French Bust on Marble Base, circa 1930

Art Deco French Bust on Marble Base, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

Very imposing Art Deco bust of a female head. Signed R. DE. RYK to the marble base and originating from France. Weighing in at 3.2 kilos and standing 10 inches this is a substantial ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Signed Patinated Bronze Bust of Napoleon I on Plinth with Eagle and Marble Base
Signed Patinated Bronze Bust of Napoleon I on Plinth with Eagle and Marble Base

Signed Patinated Bronze Bust of Napoleon I on Plinth with Eagle and Marble Base

By Raphaël Nannini

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

The bust rests on a bronze plinth decorated with the imperial eagle in haut relief sitting on a polished marble base.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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