Bust of Child Sculptures- A Pair
Located in Denton, TX
Bust of Child Sculptures- A Pair. Unknown signature on the back.
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Busts
Plaster
Bust of Child Sculptures- A Pair
Located in Denton, TX
Bust of Child Sculptures- A Pair. Unknown signature on the back.
Plaster
Gilt Bronze Bust of Child After Emile Guillemin
Located in New York, NY
19 century French Finely cast Gilt bronze bust of a child mounted on round marble plinth, exquisitely modeled and cast after the original model by the French master, Emile Guillemi...
Marble, Bronze
Nineteenth Century Italian Marble Bust of Child, Circa 1850
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Nineteenth Century Italian bust of a young child with wavy, voluminous hair.
Marble
Vintage Hand Carved Wood Bust of Child Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage sculpted bust of young man. Beautiful wood grain detail with lots of carving expertise. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Wood
Pair of bronze busts of childs' heads on marble bases.
Located in London, GB
A good pair of patinated bronze busts of two children, set on black marble bases.
Marble, Bronze
child bust in terracotta
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
child bust in terracotta bust of a child delicately made in terracotta, piece signed below DUHAMEL 02/06
Terracotta
Plaster Bust of a Child, circa 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Child bust in plaster around 1900 unsigned but of remarkable quality.
Plaster
French Marble Bust of a Laughing Child 1920s
Located in CA, CA
Marble bust of a laughing young girl. Delicately worked and tinted sculpture of a genre typical of late 19th Century Italy and early twentieth century.
Marble
Marble Sculpture 'Bust of a Child' F. Gerth
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Marble sculpture (bust of a child) F. Gerth Origin Italy, Rome circa 1900 perfect condition without restorations Artist: F.
Marble
An Alabaster Bust Of A Young 19th Century Child
Located in London, GB
A very well carved alabaster bust of a young Mid 19th century child, with crochet shawl and holding a basket.
Alabaster
$345Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.39 in W 6.7 in D 7.09 in
Biscuit Porcelain Bust Child Black Granite Base 34cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage bust, bust, or sculpture of a young child, made of biscuit porcelain, mounted on a rectangular black granite base, second half of the 20th century, unmarked.
Granite
$360Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.75 in
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.
Plaster
Renaissance Style Cast Bronze Bust of a Child after Desiderio
By Desiderio da Settignano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine copy of the Renaissance sculpture entitled 'A Little Boy'. After Italian Renaissance sculptor Desiderio da Settignano, or Desiderio de Bartolomeo di Francesco detto Ferr...
Bronze
Italian Carved Marble Bust of a Smiling Child, Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully hand-carved Italian marble bust depicting a smiling young child, executed in softly veined cream-toned marble.
Carrara Marble
20th century French Cement Child Bust Sculpture, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Charming cement bust of a child, imbued with a poetic and timeless presence.
Cement
20th Century Italian Terracotta Sculpture Child Bust, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Finely chiseled work in bronze painted terracotta depicting the bust of a child. Beautifully sized and pleasantly decorated object, without stamps or signatures.
Pottery
Small Antique Bronze Bust of a Child after Jean-Antoine Houdon
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good small bronze bust of a child after Jean-Antoine Houdon. The child with head turned to the left in a downward gaze.
Bronze
Large Clay Bust of a Child by Philippe Seené, set on Bronze
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Clay Bust of a Child by Philippe Seené, set on Bronze This is an Exquisite Life size signed bust of a cherubic child, the bust is made in clay and is set into a bronze plin...
Clay
Carved Renaissance Style Cararra Marble Bust of a Child after Desiderio
By Desiderio da Settignano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine copy of the Renaissance sculpture entitled 'A Little Boy'. After Italian Renaissance sculptor Desiderio da Settignano, or Desiderio de Bartolomeo di Francesco detto Fe...
Carrara Marble
Bust of John the Baptist as Child in the manner of Karl Storck
Located in New York, NY
Small bust of St. John the Baptist made of marble or alabaster with the head tilted slightly to the left. A similar version, signed and dated Storck 1870, can be found in the Frederi...
Marble
$850Sale Price|61% Off
H 8.67 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
French Art Nouveau Bust of a child chrysoelephantine marble, after G. de Thouin
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exquisite and very refined chrysoelephantine sculpture depicting the bust of a child wrapped in a hooded gilded cloak.
Marble, Ormolu
$916Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.63 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Bust of a Child in Terra Cotta from the 20th Century, Signed Gobet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bust of a child in terra cotta from the 20th century.
Terracotta
$2,574
H 10.63 in W 6.7 in D 5.52 in
Antique Bronze Bust of a Smiling Child by Injalbert Foundry Mark Siot France 190
By Jean-Antoine Injalbert
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique bronze bust of a smiling child by Jean Antoine Injalbert.
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Alabaster Bust
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A bust of a young child. A happy expression.
Alabaster
Wall Sculpture of Childs Face by Artist Eugene Canneel, Belgium
By Eugeen Canneel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wall Sculpture of Childs Face Artist Eugene Canneel (1882-1966) Belgium, circa 1950 Inscribed Signature along the Edge "a very nice child's face wall scuplture ready to hang" "it w...
Clay
$1,316
H 13.39 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in
Mid-20th Century Stylized Plaster Sculpture of Madonna and Child
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-20th century stylized plaster buste of Madonna and Child. Measures: Height 34 cm.
Plaster, Wood
$642
H 14.18 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Early 20th Century Terracotta Buste Portrait of a Child Signed Mary
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant terracotta bust, portrait of a young child. The statue is made of terracotta.
Terracotta
$126,600
H 17 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child
By J.J. Kändler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An important, extremely rare, and rather large 18th century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child, By Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler, Circa: 1744. This is an incr...
Porcelain
Small Gilded French Bronze Bust By René de Saint-Marceaux
By Louchet Foundry, René de Saint-Marceaux
Located in Norwood, NJ
René Saint-Marceaux (1845 - 1915 France), antique gilded French bronze bust. Inscribed "E.Polo" and dated 1897. This small gilded bronze is a bust of a child signed D.
Bronze
$1,563Sale Price|62% Off
H 14.97 in W 4.73 in D 7.09 in
French Bronze Baroque Bust “Boy”, patinated bronze, François Duquesnoy school
By François Duquesnoy
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind patinated bronze bust of a child on a stepped ebonized wood pedestal,François Duquesnoy school, decorated with tortoiseshell look alike inlays.
Bronze
Small Gilded French Bronze Bust by Rene de Saint-Marceaux, 1897
By René de Saint-Marceaux, Louchet Foundry
Located in Delft, NL
Polo and dated 1897 This small gilded bronze is a bust of a child signed D. St. Rene for Rene Saint-Marceaux (Charles Rene Marceaux, French 1845-1915) Marked in the rim of the br...
Bronze
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 8.5 in D 9 in
Bruno Merll for Marbro Capodimonte Child Bust Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Bruno Merli
Located in Chicago, IL
Marbro table lamp featuring a Bruno Merli, capodimonte porcelain bust of a female child on wood plinth base. Sold sans shade.
Brass
Decorative 19th-Century Marble HEAD of a Child
Located in Madrid, ES
This decorative marble bust of a child, dating to the 19th century or earlier, is a charming and timeless piece of art.
Marble
Aime Jules Dalou Bisque Bust Sculpture by Sevres
By Aimé-Jules Dalou
Located in Miami, FL
A bisque sculpture, “Bust of a Child” by Aime Jules Dalou, edited by Sevres.
Porcelain
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Baby Bust Bookends. 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bronze bust of a child Bookends, mounted over black and gold marble bases.
Marble, Bronze
Virgin and Child in Majesty, also known as "Sedes Sapientae"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The upright and perfectly hieratic bust of this Virgin and Child in Majesty is seated on a throne-bench.
Softwood
$760Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 23.5 in W 12.5 in D 8.75 in
Pair Of Antique French Josef Ahne Opaline Glass Portrait Pillow Table Lamps c189
Located in Big Flats, NY
Each lamp presents a finely rendered bust of a child, one a girl with a red beaded necklace and headscarf, the other a boy in a hat with a feather, both signed 'Ahne.'
Glass
Gold Swivel Ring Set with an Intaglio of Hector, Andromache, and Astyanax
Located in London, GB
The gem showcases the helmeted Hector in profile, accompanied by smaller busts of his wife and child, rendered with exceptional clarity and sensitivity.
Gold
Early 20th Century Terracotta Bust of Child
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century terracotta bust of child.
Terracotta
Marble Bust of Child, Signed and Dated
Located in Woodbury, CT
Cherubic face, signed on the back with the following inscription BUST OF R HETHERINGTON AGE 11 MONTHS W. SPENCE, FECIT L POOL 1837 The round socle measures 4.75 in diameter.
Marble
Empire Bronze Doré Bust of a Child
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Charming French Empire bronze Doré bust of a child, after a model by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux mounted on an alabaster base.
19th Century Marble Bust of a Child Holding a Birds Nest
Located in London, GB
A 19th century marble bust of a child holding a birds nest. A bird nest is a symbol of the home.
Marble
Unavailable
H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 7.09 in
Early 20th Century Italian Terracotta Bust of a Child by Ferrante Zambini
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Ferrante Zambini (Reggio Emilia 1878-Firenze 1949) "Bust of a laughing child" terracotta signed and dated "F.
Terracotta
Unavailable
H 6.25 in W 4 in D 3 in
Small and Charming Fine Quality Late 19th Century Bronze Bust of Young Child
Located in Suffolk, GB
A charming fine quality late 19th century bronze bust of a young child of small proportions supported on integral moulded circular base, possibly Italian.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 18.51 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Bronze Bust of a Young Boy, Signed by O’Brian, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine detailed bronze, 20th century bust of a child, signed by O'Brian. This bronze has a beautiful patina, attached to a solid marble base.
Bronze
Roman Marble Torso of Hercules as a Child, 1st Century AD
Located in Paris, FR
He is shown naked with a drape on his left shoulder that falls to his back; he is slightly swayed, his left leg forward. It is probably a Roman copy of a Greek original. Hercules ...
Marble
"Fairy" Marble Sculpture, 19th Century
By Enrico Lapini
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage late 19th century hand carved marble bust is of a charming child like fairy. The sculpture is signed by the artist, Enrico Lapini, 1891.
Marble
Unique Ary Bitter Bust of a Child
By Ary Bitter
Located in Saint-Andre lez Lille, France
Ary Bitter, Child bust. Original piece.
Terra Cotta Bust of Child
Located in Nashville, TN
Probably late 18th century, on a green and cream marble socle (possibly later). Damages to left shoulder (bust left - see photo). Nice patina.
Dorothy Thorope Style Pink Cast Resin Bust of Child
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Astoria, NY
A circa 1960s bust of a young child, in the style of designer Dorothy Thorope, in cast pink transparent resin, mounted on black laminate wood cube base.
Resin, Wood
Exquisite Bust of Child by Rookwood, attr. to Clement Barnhorn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exquisitely modeled, molded and glazed, this ceramic bust of a small child was produced by the famed Rookwood pottery company in Cincinnati.
Ceramic
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H 12.5 in W 11 in D 7 in
Antique Neoclassical Polychromed Terra Cotta Sculpture Bust of Child, 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Neoclassical sculpture offers polychromed terra cotta portrait bust of a child, c1910 Measures - 12.5'' H x 11'' W x 7'' D.
Terracotta
Antique French Carved Marble Portrait Bust of Child on Plinth, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French portrait sculpture offers carved marble bust of young child on plinth, circa 1890 Measures: 11" height x 5.5" diameter.
Marble
Bust of a Child
By Tharaud Limoges
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bust of a child Bust of a child by Alexandre Brongniart Marked Porcelain C Tharaud Limoges France Mid-20th century Measure: Height approximate 41 cm.
Porcelain
Alabaster bust of a Mother and Child
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Alabaster bust of a mother and child, circa 1920s.
Alabaster
Fiorucci Italian Art Nouveau Alabaster Bust of a Child
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Italian Art Nouveau alabaster bust of a child signed Fiorucci and dating from circa 1910.
Alabaster
Terracotta sculpture, Charles Filleul workshop, bust of a child.
Located in NANTES, FR
This terracotta sculpture originates from the workshop of Charles Filleul. It features a patinated finish and is a finely crafted modeling, mounted on a wooden base. Please note som...
Terracotta
19th Century Marble Sculpture Depicting Child Bust
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Sculpture depicting a child's bust of nice decoration, for lovers, antiques dealers and collectors.
Marble
French Antique Bronze Bust of a Smiling Child by Injalbert, 1900
By Jean-Antoine Injalbert
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: Bust of a smiling child. Artist/ Maker: Jean Antoine Injalbert, Beziers 1845-Paris 1933.
Marble, Bronze
Charming Bust of a Child’s Head by Edwin Whitney-Smith, Dated, 1910
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A charming bust of a child’s head by Edwin Whitney-Smith, dated 1910, the girl has her head slightly tilted forwards as she looks out from under a lock of hair, set on a square block...
Bronze
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H 10.63 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Bust of a Child in Terra Cotta from the 20th Century, Signed Gobet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bust of a child in terra cotta from the 20th century.
Terracotta
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H 18.9 in W 14.18 in D 11.82 in
18th Century Italian Marble White Bust Sculpture of Child, Carrara
By Soft Baroque
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning Italian sculpture in white Carrara Marble, bust of child,was part of an very important altarpiece in a private collection from a palace in Turin, Italia.
Carrara Marble
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H 61.42 in W 15.75 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Italian Artist Carrara Marble Bust of a Child Sculpture by A Frilli
By Antonio Frilli
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful bust of a beautiful child in white Carrara marble signed A.
Marble
French Antique Bust of Adonis
Located in Austin, TX
French antique bust of Adonis as a child, plaster with a terracotta patina.
Plaster
Native American Bust
Located in Pomona, CA
Native American wood carved bust of mother and child.
Wood
Sculpture of a Child in Marble, Carrier Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a child in Marble, Carrier Belleuse. Sculpture of a child with hair decorated with flowers in marble, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, 19th century. Measures: H: 45 cm,...
Marble
20th Century French Sculpture of a Child's Head
Located in Sofia, BG
Head of a child in wax, on a wooden base. Period 20th century. Measures: H: 33 cm.
Polychrome Wooden Sculpture of the Prague Jesus Child, circa 1870
Located in Aci Castello, IT
It's a polychrome wooden sculpture of the Prague Jesus child in original conditions, made in 1870.
Wood
A Carved Bust of a Child
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century carved bust of a child , original patina. Available at our showroom at 238 East 60th street NY,NY 10022 Telf:212-751-0171
Wood
Bust of a Young Child by Alexa Acuña
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small plaster head of a child with exaggerated pigtails, wide nose, and delicate eyes and mouth. Built over a papier-mâché structure, the figurine has been painted with a metallic ...
Plaster
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H 6.7 in W 5.52 in D 4.34 in
Antique Patinated Terracotta Bust of the Virgin and Child by Bazzini -1Y73
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite patinated terracotta bust, crafted in the early 20th century, depicts the Virgin Mary with Child, a timeless subject revered in Christian art.
Terracotta
Sculpture and Child Bust in Painted Plaster, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
shell sculpture and Child bust in painted plaster, 20th century. Shell sculpture and painted plaster bust of a child on a crystal bowl, 20th century. h: 26cm, l: 23cm, p: 19cm
Plaster, Porcelain
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H 11.02 in W 6.29 in D 4.72 in
Meissen Child Bust 'Summer' from Series of The 4 Seasons by H. Schwabe
By Heinrich Schwabe 1, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Bust of a girl with a white blouse. On her red-blonde curls she wears a sun-yellow hat of which the underside of the brim is colored light blue.
Porcelain
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H 10.43 in W 6.29 in D 5.11 in
Meissen Child Bust 'Winter' from Series of The 4 Seasons, H. Schwabe, circa 1880
By Meissen Porcelain, Heinrich Schwabe 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Bust of a boy with a purple cloak, which, like a hood, covers his blond curls, adorned with needle branches and cones. On a matching curved base with a four-pass plan, rocailles and...
Porcelain
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H 10.24 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Meissen Child Bust 'Spring' From A Series Of The 4 Seasons, H. Schwabe, Ca 1880
By Meissen Porcelain, Heinrich Schwabe 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare bust of a cherub wrapped in white cloth with gold trim, his blond curls adorned with delicate spring flowers and leaves, his head tilted slightly to one side. Curved base w...
Porcelain
Head of a Young Roguish Child by Francesco Griffo, Italy 1900
Located in Milan, IT
On the base rests the bust of the child wearing an apron held around his neck by a lace.
Terracotta
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H 13.78 in W 16.15 in D 6.11 in
Antonio Rossellino (Settignano 1427 - Firenze 1479) - Bust of a young boy
Located in Bruxelles, BE
But the busts are never exact likenesses of any actual child.
Stucco
Antique Cast Bronze Mother & Child Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique sculpture offers cast bronze bust of a mother and child, circa 1900. Measures - 13.5"H x 10"W x 9.75"D.
Bronze
Ancient Roman Coin with the Personification of Winter - 150 AD
Located in London, GB
An anonymous issue struck at the Rome mint, circa 117-161 AD. The obverse with the bust of winter, shown as a child with chubby cheeks and plump lips, her head covered with a veil...
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Head
Located in Montreal, QC
A bronze bust of a child on a square marble base. Signed: G.
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H 14.97 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in
Carrara Marble Sculpture, "Buste d'Enfant Songeur" by Jean-Marie Camus
Located in Paris, FR
The lower part of the child's bust extends over the Portor marble base.
Carrara Marble
Bust of Child in Marble, XIX Century
Located in Milano, IT
Renaissance style white marble sculpture depicting the bust of a child. The costume with its folds and finely carved sleeves with embroidery highlight the good sculptural ability of ...
Marble
Art Deco Unique Porcelain Bust of Child, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- In good original condition - Porcelain - Decorative - On head small scratches.
Porcelain
Italian Grand Tour Carved Wood Bust of a Child
Located in Stamford, CT
Very fine carving of a child in the Italian Renaissance 15th century style.
Early 20th Century Italian Marble Bust of a Child by Trefoloni
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Multicolored alabaster statue of a young girl. Signed on the back: A. Trefoloni. (Italy, XIX-XX). The statue has a lovely appearance. The curly hair has a lot of detail, and contrast...
Alabaster
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H 10.5 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
French 19th Century Terracotta Bust of a Child on Pedestal Signed François
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French terracotta child bust from the 19th century, signed "François".
Terracotta
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H 10.5 in W 9 in D 5.75 in
19th Century French White Marble Bust of Young Child "Learning the Alphabet"
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring the charisma of France into your home with this beautiful antique white marble bust from Paris, circa 1880. This sculpture features a young girl holding a book with carved alph...
Marble
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H 18.51 in W 13 in D 8.67 in
Art Deco Marble Bust of a Boy the Child Achilles Constant Roux, 1920
By Constant Roux
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fine Art Deco marble bust of a young boy, called "Achilles as a child" or "L'amour au guet" by the French artist Constant Roux (1865-1929) The marble has a special system and can b...
Marble
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H 8.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
19th Century Bronze Bust of a Child Signed by Nicolas-Victor Vilain, 1842
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Many notable personalities of 19th century France sat for Vilain to sculpt, including writer Victor Hugo and his wife, Adéle Floucher. The bust of Hugo's wife by Vilain is preserved ...
Bronze
Head of a Child, Early 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Patinated plaster head of a child, early 20th century, Art Nouveau. Measures: H: 33 cm, W: 14 cm, D: 18 cm.
Plaster
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H 13 in W 11 in D 7 in
Vintage French Carved Alabaster Figural Bust of a Young Girl, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage French figural bust of young female child carved in alabaster, nicely detailed in face and braided hair, 20th century.
Alabaster
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H 12.01 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
1920s French Terracotta Bust by Saint-Clément Copy of Settignanos Laughing Boy
By Saint-Clément
Located in COLMAR, FR
A lovely terracotta bust of a child made by the famous french pottery producer, Saint-Clément.
Terracotta
Atelier Jacques Saly Young Girl Bust, Terracotta, 1770s, France
By Jacques-François-Joseph Saly
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
An 18th century terracotta bust of a young female child (Jeune Fille à la natte) by Atelier Jacques-Francois-Joseph Saly.
Terracotta
Cast Marble Roman Child Bust Sculpture, Antique, 1920, Decorative Art
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Cast marble bust of a Roman child set on a base size: 3.50 H x 5.25 W x 6 D.base size
Cast Stone
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H 18.5 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in
Neo-Classical Style Nautical Coastal Shell Encrusted Cast Plaster Bust - Child
Located in Kennesaw, GA
It is a Neo-classical style shell encrusted cast plaster bust of a female child. Her head has a crown of amazing shells as do her shoulders.
Shell, Plaster
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
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?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
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