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

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

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Central American Biedermeier Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

19th Century Marble Bust of Distinguished American Woman
19th Century Marble Bust of Distinguished American Woman

19th Century Marble Bust of Distinguished American Woman

Located in New York, NY

Large Carrara white marble bust sculpture of a distinguished woman, 26 1/2 inches tall, by the American-born master, Thomas Ridgeway Gould (1818-1881), sculpted in Florence in 1870.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

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

Rare American Marble Bust of Classical Woman by Thomas Ridgeway Gould

Located in Shippensburg, PA

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

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

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

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

By Joseph Mozier

Located in Shippensburg, PA

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

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Victorian White Marble Lady Bust by A. Frille, 19th Century American
Victorian White Marble Lady Bust by A. Frille, 19th Century American

Victorian White Marble Lady Bust by A. Frille, 19th Century American

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian white marble bust of lady wearing a dress supported on a square pedestal base (signed: A.

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Busts

Materials

Fir

Vintage Boho Carved Marble Bust of a Lincoln
Vintage Boho Carved Marble Bust of a Lincoln

Vintage Boho Carved Marble Bust of a Lincoln

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Infuse your study or library with a sense of historical gravitas through this exquisite vintage carved marble bust of Abraham Lincoln. Rendered in snowy white stone with a smooth, ho...

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Mid-20th Century Italian American Classical Busts

Materials

Marble

Barbedienne Bronze Washington Bust
Barbedienne Bronze Washington Bust

Barbedienne Bronze Washington Bust

Located in Queens, NY

Life size bronze bust of George Washington on square shaped black marble base (signed BARBEDIENNE) 19th Cent.

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Antique 19th Century French American Classical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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George Washington, Faux Marble Bust
George Washington, Faux Marble Bust

George Washington, Faux Marble Bust

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H 20.08 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in

George Washington, Faux Marble Bust

Located in Paradise Point, Queensland

Faux marble bust of George Washington on a wooden base Some minor but unimportant chips. Weighs 16 kg. Our eclectic stock crosses cultures, continents, styles and famous names.     

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1990s Australian American Classical Busts

Materials

Resin

Bust of "Greek Slave" by Hiram Powers
Bust of "Greek Slave" by Hiram Powers

Bust of "Greek Slave" by Hiram Powers

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H 13.5 in W 7 in D 7 in

Bust of "Greek Slave" by Hiram Powers

By Hiram Powers

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

"It appears to me difficult to imagine a more beautiful and faultless representation of the "human form divine". But for the chain which binds her wrists the figure might be taken fo...

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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble

American Marble Bust of George Washington, After Houdon, C. 1890
American Marble Bust of George Washington, After Houdon, C. 1890

American Marble Bust of George Washington, After Houdon, C. 1890

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An American Marble Bust of George Washington, After Houdon, C. 1890.

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century American "Belle Epoque" Marble Bust of Aphrodite
19th Century American "Belle Epoque" Marble Bust of Aphrodite

19th Century American "Belle Epoque" Marble Bust of Aphrodite

Located in Essex, MA

American "Belle Époque" carved marble bust of aphrodite.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Busts

Materials

Marble

Rare American Marble Portrait Presentation Bust of George Washington, C. 1835
Rare American Marble Portrait Presentation Bust of George Washington, C. 1835

Rare American Marble Portrait Presentation Bust of George Washington, C. 1835

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare American marble portrait presentation bust of George Washington, C. 1835.

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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Busts

Materials

Marble

American Marble Sculpture "Bust of a Woman" by Elaine Lavalle
American Marble Sculpture "Bust of a Woman" by Elaine Lavalle

American Marble Sculpture "Bust of a Woman" by Elaine Lavalle

Located in Southampton, NY

American ivory colored marble sculpture, "Bust of a Woman", by Elaine Lavalle

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21st Century and Contemporary American Busts

Materials

Marble

Of American Interest; 18th Century Marble Bust of Diana by Houdon
Of American Interest; 18th Century Marble Bust of Diana by Houdon

Of American Interest; 18th Century Marble Bust of Diana by Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

A good quality and finely carved late C18th classical grand Tour marble bust of Diana, with her head turned to dexter and her hair tied up with a fastener in the form of a cresent mo...

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Antique 1780s French Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble

Classical Renaissance Marble Bust of Man
Classical Renaissance Marble Bust of Man

Classical Renaissance Marble Bust of Man

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H 19 in W 27 in D 12 in

Classical Renaissance Marble Bust of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Incredible vintage marble sculpture. A chic marble composition of a classic renaissance man. Bleach and white marble with a dramatic carved sway and great hair detail. Acquired from ...

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Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Busts

Materials

Marble

Thomas Ridgeway Gould, a Rare American White Marble Bust of a Woman
Thomas Ridgeway Gould, a Rare American White Marble Bust of a Woman

Thomas Ridgeway Gould, a Rare American White Marble Bust of a Woman

Located in Long Island City, NY

Thomas Ridgeway Gould (1818-1881) an extremely rare American White Marble Bust of A Woman, circa 1870.

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

Thomas Ridgeway Gould, a Rare American White Marble Bust of a Woman
Thomas Ridgeway Gould, a Rare American White Marble Bust of a Woman

Thomas Ridgeway Gould, a Rare American White Marble Bust of a Woman

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Thomas Ridgeway Gould (1818-1881) an extremely rare American White Marble Bust of A Woman, circa 1870.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

Romantic Cast Plaster Bust of Virgil with Marbleized Base
Romantic Cast Plaster Bust of Virgil with Marbleized Base

Romantic Cast Plaster Bust of Virgil with Marbleized Base

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Sensual cast plaster bust of the Roman poet Virgil stamped Florentine Plaster Co. / Makers Philadelphia. Marvelous detail and contrasting marbleized base.

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Vintage 1920s North American Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Plaster

American Bronze Sculpture Bust Percy Shelley (1912) by William Partridge
American Bronze Sculpture Bust Percy Shelley (1912) by William Partridge

American Bronze Sculpture Bust Percy Shelley (1912) by William Partridge

By Roman Bronze Works

Located in Shippensburg, PA

WILLIAM ORDWAY PARTRIDGE American, 1861-1930 Portrait Bust of Percy Bysshe Shelley (modeled 1899, cast ca. 1912) Bronze, lost-wax cast and patinated, situated over a honed marble p...

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20th Century American Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Marble or Alabaster Carved Figural Bust or Statue of a Woman, 19th Century
Marble or Alabaster Carved Figural Bust or Statue of a Woman, 19th Century

Marble or Alabaster Carved Figural Bust or Statue of a Woman, 19th Century

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Solid marble or alabaster chiseled bust of a woman. This beautiful piece from the 19th century is intricately carved and is characteristic of the period. One side of the bust is flat...

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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Vintage Hand Carved Marble Face Sculpture
Vintage Hand Carved Marble Face Sculpture

Vintage Hand Carved Marble Face Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fantastic vintage carved marble sculpture. A beautiful face in an abstract composition. Unsigned. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

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Late 20th Century North American Busts

Materials

Marble

Bronze and Marble Head of Beethoven Sculpture
Bronze and Marble Head of Beethoven Sculpture

Bronze and Marble Head of Beethoven Sculpture

Located in Buffalo, NY

Bronze and marble head of Beethoven sculpture. Unusual off centre placement of bronze head onto marble base, with a well-balanced result in both appearance and weight. Bronze ...

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20th Century Unknown American Classical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

American Marble Bust of George Washington, After Houdon, C. 1890
American Marble Bust of George Washington, After Houdon, C. 1890

American Marble Bust of George Washington, After Houdon, C. 1890

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Long Island City, NY

An American Marble Bust of George Washington, After Houdon, C. 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century North American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

American Art Deco Bronze Bust of a Female Nude by Simon Moselsio 1930
American Art Deco Bronze Bust of a Female Nude by Simon Moselsio 1930

American Art Deco Bronze Bust of a Female Nude by Simon Moselsio 1930

By Simon Moselsio

Located in Antwerp, BE

Material: 
Bronze, very dark brown, almost black patina. 
Marble base. Origin: 
American. Size: 
 H. 6.5 inch x L. 3.2 inch x W. 2.4 inch.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Young Emperor Augustus by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Young Emperor Augustus by Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Young Emperor Augustus by Augustus Saint-Gaudens

By Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Located in New Orleans, LA

Augustus Saint-Gaudens 1848-1907 American Young Emperor Augustus Marble This extraordinary marble bust by revered American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens is crafted in the class...

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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Young Emperor Augustus By Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Young Emperor Augustus By Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Young Emperor Augustus By Augustus Saint-Gaudens

By Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Located in New Orleans, LA

Augustus Saint-Gaudens 1848-1907 American Young Emperor Augustus Marble This extraordinary marble bust by revered American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens is crafted in the class...

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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Cast after Geo, Edwin Bissell Sculpture of Abraham Lincoln
Cast after Geo, Edwin Bissell Sculpture of Abraham Lincoln

Cast after Geo, Edwin Bissell Sculpture of Abraham Lincoln

By George Edwin Bissell

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Cast bronze sculpture mounted on round marble base. Embedded signature on back, Geo. E. Bissell.

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20th Century American American Classical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Hermes, Classical Greco Roman  Marble Bust by American Sculptor Waldo Story
Hermes, Classical Greco Roman  Marble Bust by American Sculptor Waldo Story

Hermes, Classical Greco Roman Marble Bust by American Sculptor Waldo Story

By Thomas Waldo Story

Located in Rochester, NY

Thomas Story spent most of his early career in England and Italy, where he had a studio in Rome and created numerous portrait busts and full-length marble portraits of society person...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble, Marble, Stone

Antique American Modernist Cubist Nude Marble Bust Still Life Oil Painting
Antique American Modernist Cubist Nude Marble Bust Still Life Oil Painting

Antique American Modernist Cubist Nude Marble Bust Still Life Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage American modernist still life oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1940. Unsigned. Framed. Image size, 24"L x 20"H.

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1940s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bust of Longfellow's "Evangeline" by William Couper (American, 1853 — 1942)

Bust of Longfellow's "Evangeline" by William Couper (American, 1853 — 1942)

By William Couper

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

The sculputure depicts the central character in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem, "Evangeline, A Tale of Arcadie." Published in 1847, it was, in his lifetime, the poet's most f...

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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Busts

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Carrara Marble

Carved White Marble Profile Plaque
Carved White Marble Profile Plaque

Carved White Marble Profile Plaque

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H 18 in W 14 in D 3 in

Carved White Marble Profile Plaque

By William Couper

Located in Woodbury, CT

This signed white marble plaque depicts a young boy playing the Cello. It is signed Wm. Couper NY. (William Couper born Norfolk, Va. 1853, died 1942. he retired from sculpting in 191...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Busts

Materials

Marble

Classical Head by Elie Nadelman
Classical Head by Elie Nadelman

Classical Head by Elie Nadelman

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H 15.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Classical Head by Elie Nadelman

By Elie Nadelman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Born in Munich in 1902, Nadelman became an American citizen in 1927. An early follower of cubism, Nadelman’s mature work moved between Classism and a sophisticated “Folk Art" style. ...

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20th Century American American Classical Busts

Materials

Marble

American Marble Bust
American Marble Bust

American Marble Bust

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H 20 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in

American Marble Bust

Located in North Egremont, MA

Fragmented folk art carved bust of a beautiful young woman, lovely freshness, striking hair style

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Antique Bronze Sculpture Bust of a American Eagle
Antique Bronze Sculpture Bust of a American Eagle

Antique Bronze Sculpture Bust of a American Eagle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This French Antique Bronze Bust Sculpture of an American Eagle has a remarkable fine detail throughout the piece and resting on a black marble stone base.

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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Bust of Lincoln by Greg Polutanovich
Bronze Bust of Lincoln by Greg Polutanovich

Bronze Bust of Lincoln by Greg Polutanovich

By Greg Polutanovich

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A masterfully sculpted bronze bust of Lincoln mounted on a black marble base by American artist Greg Polutanovich.

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1990s American American Classical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Portrait Busts of Washington and Franklin
19th Century Portrait Busts of Washington and Franklin

19th Century Portrait Busts of Washington and Franklin

Located in Oaks, PA

19th century portrait busts of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. Each bust finely but naively carved resting (removable) on an on carved marble Corinthian pedestal base. Unsig...

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

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By Henri d'Ainecy Montpezat

Located in London, GB

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Oil

Portrait de Femme - Berthe Poret, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1863, Signed
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By Pierre Auguste Renoir

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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1860s Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford
Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford

Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford

By Anthony van Dyck

Located in London, GB

A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck.  Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...

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17th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

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

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

Located in Shippensburg, PA

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

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

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