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French Marble Female Bust, 1920s
French Marble Female Bust, 1920s

French Marble Female Bust, 1920s

Located in Chicago, IL

An antique French marble bust from the 1920s, carved in a softly modeled classical style.

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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Revival Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Marble Bust by Luca Madrassi
19th Century French Marble Bust by Luca Madrassi

19th Century French Marble Bust by Luca Madrassi

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century French marble bust of young woman, presented on an ebonised wooden socle plinth.

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

French Marble Bust of a Laughing Child 1920s
French Marble Bust of a Laughing Child 1920s

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.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Marble

French Bronze Cherub Bust Figure with Marble Base
French Bronze Cherub Bust Figure with Marble Base

French Bronze Cherub Bust Figure with Marble Base

Located in Marbella, ES

French bronze cherub bust figure with marble base.

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette, circa 1830
French Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette, circa 1830

French Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette, circa 1830

Located in Evergreen, CO

As an early rendition of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, this marble bust depicts her in her youth wearing a simple hairstyle with ringlets tied back in a bow and a small tiara cr...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

French Marble Bust of Louis XIV, circa 1830
French Marble Bust of Louis XIV, circa 1830

French Marble Bust of Louis XIV, circa 1830

Located in Evergreen, CO

With rich detail, this marble bust depicts him in regal attire, ringlets falling over his shoulders, with a medallion hanging at his chest.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

French Victorian Bust form Bronze and Marble Paperweight
French Victorian Bust form Bronze and Marble Paperweight

French Victorian Bust form Bronze and Marble Paperweight

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian small bronze bust form (paperweight) depicting a lady in high dress on a circular green marble pedestal base.  

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Busts

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

19th Century French Marble Bust of a Classical Lady
19th Century French Marble Bust of a Classical Lady

19th Century French Marble Bust of a Classical Lady

Located in London, GB

A Marble Bust of a Classical Maiden Carved from statuary marble, the female bust of a coiffed lady with ribbon-tied hair flowing down her back where it joins her voluptuous dress wi...

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

French Gilt Bronze and Marble Bust Sculpture by Gory
French Gilt Bronze and Marble Bust Sculpture by Gory

French Gilt Bronze and Marble Bust Sculpture by Gory

By Affortunato Gory

Located in London, GB

This elegant bust of a young woman was created by the acclaimed sculptor, Affortunato Gory (Italian, fl. 1895-1925). Affortunato Gory (also known as Fortunato Gory) studied under the...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Neoclassical Marble Bust of a Boy, French
19th Century Neoclassical Marble Bust of a Boy, French

19th Century Neoclassical Marble Bust of a Boy, French

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century (Mid) French Marbel Bust of a Boy Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble

French Art Nouveau Period Marble Bust of Female Beauty
French Art Nouveau Period Marble Bust of Female Beauty

French Art Nouveau Period Marble Bust of Female Beauty

Located in New York, NY

French Art Nouveau Marble Bust of Female Beauty. Signed Proff Mattey.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble

French Marble Bust of Louis XIV, the Sun King
French Marble Bust of Louis XIV, the Sun King

French Marble Bust of Louis XIV, the Sun King

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Louis XIV, known as Louis the Great or Le Roi Soleil (Sun King) was a monarch who reigned as king of France from 1643 until his death in 1715. His reign of 72 years and 110 days is t...

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20th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble

Marble Bust Sculpture of Moliere
Marble Bust Sculpture of Moliere

Marble Bust Sculpture of Moliere

Located in Newmanstown, PA

Large bust of Jean Baptiste Poquelin known as "Moliere" made in a single block of Carrara marble, after a model by Houdon, in the 19th century. To create Moliere, head turned, attent...

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Marble

Art Deco Bronze Bust on Marble Base, French Sculpture, 1940
Art Deco Bronze Bust on Marble Base, French Sculpture, 1940

Art Deco Bronze Bust on Marble Base, French Sculpture, 1940

Located in Austin, TX

Vintage bust from France made of bronze and supported by a marble base.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Marble Bust Representing Hermes, Patinated Marble, Contemporary Work.
Marble Bust Representing Hermes, Patinated Marble, Contemporary Work.

Marble Bust Representing Hermes, Patinated Marble, Contemporary Work.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Marble bust representing Hermes, patinated marble, contemporary work. Hermes bust in patinated marble and black granite base, reproduction of a 1st-2nd century Roman bust. H: 49.5 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Busts

Materials

Marble

Carrara Marble Bust Sculpture Signed H. Moreau, France, circa 1890
Carrara Marble Bust Sculpture Signed H. Moreau, France, circa 1890

Carrara Marble Bust Sculpture Signed H. Moreau, France, circa 1890

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Carrara marble bust sculpture signed H. Moreau, France, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century French Female Bust in Carrara Marble, Victorian Style
19th Century French Female Bust in Carrara Marble, Victorian Style

19th Century French Female Bust in Carrara Marble, Victorian Style

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th century French Female bust in Carrara Marble. Masterfully sculpted

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Late Victorian Busts

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Carrara Marble

French Design, Belle Epoque, Bust of Girl, White Marble, France, 19th C.
French Design, Belle Epoque, Bust of Girl, White Marble, France, 19th C.

French Design, Belle Epoque, Bust of Girl, White Marble, France, 19th C.

Located in Stamford, CT

A signed 19th century marble miniature bust of a young girl. Part of an extensive collection of smalls we just purchased from a NJ Collector of fifty years.

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Busts

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Carrara Marble

Marble Bust of a Young Man, Carrara Marble
Marble Bust of a Young Man, Carrara Marble

Marble Bust of a Young Man, Carrara Marble

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Marble Bust of a Young Man, Carrara Marble.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

18th Century French Marble Bust of Dancer, Palace Provenance, Antoinette Style
18th Century French Marble Bust of Dancer, Palace Provenance, Antoinette Style

18th Century French Marble Bust of Dancer, Palace Provenance, Antoinette Style

Located in Madrid, ES

This expressive 18th century marble portrait bust is of Marie-Madeleine Guimard (1743-1816), a successful dancer and one of the most famous courtesans of pre-Revolutionary France.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Carrara White Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette
19th Century French Carrara White Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette

19th Century French Carrara White Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette

By Félix Lecomte

Located in London, GB

Bust of 'Marie Antoinette' After the original by Felix Lecomte Constructed in Carrara statuary marble, the bust of the Queen is set on a truncated fluted column, supported by a...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century French Parian Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette
19th Century French Parian Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette

19th Century French Parian Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette

Located in Queens, NY

"French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) parian marble bust of Marie Antoinette wearing a robe and mounted on a festooned pedestal and resting on a bronze base (signed with Sevre mark) V...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Bronze

Marble and Bronze Bust by Gory
Marble and Bronze Bust by Gory

Marble and Bronze Bust by Gory

By Affortunato Gory

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A bust of a woman signed by Gory, France. Face in marble, hat and bust bronze-mounted on a red marble stand.

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Early 20th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Marble and Ormolu Bust by Marionnet
Marble and Ormolu Bust by Marionnet

Marble and Ormolu Bust by Marionnet

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A marble and Ormolu bust by Marionnet, showing the white marble head and shoulders of a girl with her hair in a bun and ringlets framing her face, with a ruffled bodice with short sl...

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Antique 1890s French Busts

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French Victorian Bronze Busts of Apollo and Diana, Marble Base
Pair of French Victorian Bronze Busts of Apollo and Diana, Marble Base

Pair of French Victorian Bronze Busts of Apollo and Diana, Marble Base

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Victorian bronze busts of Apollo and Diana mounted on a black marble square shaped base under a fluted column with red marble trim

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Hand Carved Marble Bust of Female
Hand Carved Marble Bust of Female

Hand Carved Marble Bust of Female

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful hand carved marble bust of a young girl DIMENSIONS: H 25 in. x Dm 15 in. H 63.5 cm x Dm 38.1 cm CW3389

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Early 20th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Bronze, Marble, and Ormolu Bust
French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Bronze, Marble, and Ormolu Bust

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Bronze, Marble, and Ormolu Bust

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu, patinated bronze and Rouge Griotte marble bust of a young lady.

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Busts

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th century White Carrara marble bust of La Comtesse Du Bary
French 19th century White Carrara marble bust of La Comtesse Du Bary

French 19th century White Carrara marble bust of La Comtesse Du Bary

By Augustin Pajou

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality French 19th century White Carrara marble bust of La Comtesse Du Bary, in the manner of Augustin Pajou.

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

French Art Nouveau Alabaster Bust of Young Lady, Marble Base, ca. 1900
French Art Nouveau Alabaster Bust of Young Lady, Marble Base, ca. 1900

French Art Nouveau Alabaster Bust of Young Lady, Marble Base, ca. 1900

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Nouveau Alabaster and Marble Bust of a Young Lady, France, ca. 1900 A beautiful French Art Nouveau sculpture dating from circa 1900, this elegant bust of a young lady is ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Busts

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Alabaster, Marble

Leda and The Swan Marble Bust
Leda and The Swan Marble Bust

Leda and The Swan Marble Bust

Located in London, by appointment only

Leda and the swan carved in white marble, Italian, Risorgimento, late 19th century. Stock Number: 33150 Leda and the Swan: A Mythological Tale Immortalised in Marble The mythology ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Busts

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Carrara Marble

French Bronze Bust of a Classical Maiden on Reeded Marble Base
French Bronze Bust of a Classical Maiden on Reeded Marble Base

French Bronze Bust of a Classical Maiden on Reeded Marble Base

Located in London, GB

A very attractive antique bronze of a young woman, mounted on a marble base. The young girl with her hair up, one shoulder bare and with a rose in her bodice. She stands upon a reede...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

European Marble Bust of a Young Girl
European Marble Bust of a Young Girl

European Marble Bust of a Young Girl

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century Marble Bust Of A Young Girl in a graceful pose. The bust embodies the neoclassical ideals of the era, capturing the both youthful beautiful and refined elegance. The sol...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

Italian Carrara Marble Woman’s Bust, Circa 1880
Italian Carrara Marble Woman’s Bust, Circa 1880

Italian Carrara Marble Woman’s Bust, Circa 1880

Located in Miami, US

This stunning bust of a woman, sculpted from fine Italian Carrara marble, dates back to circa 1880. The sculpture captures the refined elegance and attention to detail typical of the...

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Carrara Marble

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. marble and Ormolu busts
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. marble and Ormolu busts

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. marble and Ormolu busts

By Jean Baptiste Lebroc

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Vert de Patricia marble and Ormolu busts of a Pan and Syrinx, signed Jean Baptiste Lebroc.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century, French Terracotta Bust and Marble Base with Nobleman
19th Century, French Terracotta Bust and Marble Base with Nobleman

19th Century, French Terracotta Bust and Marble Base with Nobleman

Located in IT

Terracotta bust depicting nobleman, marble base, 19th century, France The refined bust depicts a nobleman dressed according to the fashion of the mid-eighteenth century in France.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Busts

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century, French Terracotta Bust and Marble base with Noblewoman
19th Century, French Terracotta Bust and Marble base with Noblewoman

19th Century, French Terracotta Bust and Marble base with Noblewoman

Located in IT

Terracotta bust depicting noblewoman, marble base, 19th century, France The refined bust, made of terracotta, depicts a noblewoman dressed according to the fashion of the mid-eighte...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Terracotta

French Nouveau Bronze Bust On Marble Base of Lady Signed J. Garnier
French Nouveau Bronze Bust On Marble Base of Lady Signed J. Garnier

French Nouveau Bronze Bust On Marble Base of Lady Signed J. Garnier

By Jean Garnier

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 6 1/2in W: 3 1/4in D: 2 3/4in This French Nouveau Style Bronze Bust On Marble Base of Lady Signed J.

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical Marble Sculpture Bust After Joseph Chinard
Neoclassical Marble Sculpture Bust After Joseph Chinard

Neoclassical Marble Sculpture Bust After Joseph Chinard

By Joseph Chinard

Located in London, GB

Neoclassical marble sculpture bust after Joseph Chinard French, late 19th century Measures: Height 65cm, width 34cm, depth 55cm Portraying Madame Récamier, a leading proponent o...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

Large Neo-Renaissance Marble Bust 19th century.
Large Neo-Renaissance Marble Bust 19th century.

Large Neo-Renaissance Marble Bust 19th century.

Located in PARIS, FR

Large marble bust (Carrara?), height 0.81m, representing probably Diane of Poitiers.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Busts

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Carrara Marble

18th Century Italian Roman Emperor Marble Bust
18th Century Italian Roman Emperor Marble Bust

18th Century Italian Roman Emperor Marble Bust

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful, albeit heavily distressed stone bust depicting an authoritarian man on a pedestal. Softly colored grey stone with many details intact including draping on tunic, eyes, bea...

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Antique 18th Century French Classical Roman Busts

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Stone, Marble

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Marble, & Ormolu Bust of Marianne
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Marble, & Ormolu Bust of Marianne

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Marble, & Ormolu Bust of Marianne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, silvered bronze, ormolu, Rosso Verona and white Carrara marble bust of Marianne in full armor.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Bronze and Rouge Marble Bust
19th Century Bronze and Rouge Marble Bust

19th Century Bronze and Rouge Marble Bust

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Finley cast bust of lady on beautiful rogue marble plinth with a dore bronze accent ring at the base.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th century Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Le Baiser Donné bust, after Houdon
French 19th century Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Le Baiser Donné bust, after Houdon

French 19th century Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Le Baiser Donné bust, after Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and high quality French 19th century patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Vert Antique Grec marble bust of Le Baiser Donné, modeled after Jean Antoine Houdon.

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Bronze Bust of a Classical Maiden on Reeded Marble Base
Antique French Bronze Bust of a Classical Maiden on Reeded Marble Base

Antique French Bronze Bust of a Classical Maiden on Reeded Marble Base

Located in London, GB

A very attractive antique bronze of a young woman, mounted on a marble base. The young girl with her hair up, one shoulder bare and with a rose in her bodice. She stands upon a reede...

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Antique 1890s French Busts

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Marble, Bronze

True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Terra Cotta & Marble Busts
True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Terra Cotta & Marble Busts

True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Terra Cotta & Marble Busts

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderfully unique true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Terra Cotta and Marseilles Pink marble busts.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

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Marble

true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze and marble busts
true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze and marble busts

true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze and marble busts

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze and Black Belgium marble statues.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Marble Bust Sculpture on Granite Base Signed Simon
Marble Bust Sculpture on Granite Base Signed Simon

Marble Bust Sculpture on Granite Base Signed Simon

By A. Simon

Located in New York, NY

Marble bust sculpture on granite base signed Simon.

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20th Century French Busts

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Marble

J. COZLIN - Marble, Bust Of A Little Girl
J. COZLIN - Marble, Bust Of A Little Girl

J. COZLIN - Marble, Bust Of A Little Girl

Located in Beaune, FR

Bust and portrait of a young girl in white Carrara marble, created by the sculptor Joseph Cozlin, a student of the renowned sculptor Joseph FABISCH (1812-1886). A very fine piece, in...

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Carrara Marble

Antique Bust of Young Napoleon, Carved Carrera Marble
Antique Bust of Young Napoleon, Carved Carrera Marble

Antique Bust of Young Napoleon, Carved Carrera Marble

Located in Bradenton, FL

Antique Grand Tour Carved Carrera Marble Bust of Young Napoleon posing as Caesar, Circa 1880. A finely carved antique bust of Napoleon, crafted from Carrera marble around 1880. This ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Roman Busts

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Marble

Pair of Mid-Century French Patinated Bronze Busts on Marble Bases Signed Moreau
Pair of Mid-Century French Patinated Bronze Busts on Marble Bases Signed Moreau

Pair of Mid-Century French Patinated Bronze Busts on Marble Bases Signed Moreau

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate an office shelf with this elegant pair of antique busts. Crafted in France circa 1950, both subject stand on a circular marble base and depict a Royalty couple in traditiona...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Marble Female Bust after Joseph Chinard
Neoclassical Style Marble Female Bust after Joseph Chinard

Neoclassical Style Marble Female Bust after Joseph Chinard

By Joseph Chinard

Located in London, GB

Neoclassical style marble female bust after Joseph Chinard French, late 19th century Measures: Height 63cm, width 33cm, depth 20cm Portraying Madame Récamier, a leading advocate...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

19th-century French School terracotta bust
19th-century French School terracotta bust

19th-century French School terracotta bust

Located in Long Island City, NY

19th-century French School terracotta bust on a red marble base.

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Busts

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Marble

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Undated French Marble Male Bust
Undated French Marble Male Bust

Undated French Marble Male Bust

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Undated French Marble Male Bust

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Unveil the enigma of our Marble Male Bust from France, an undated masterpiece shrouded in historical allure.

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Antique 18th Century Busts

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Marble

Napoleon Marble Bust
Napoleon Marble Bust

Napoleon Marble Bust

Unavailable

H 20 in

Napoleon Marble Bust

Located in Markham, ON

Marble Bust of Napoleon in Typical Pose on Likely Later Marble and Wood Column Base.

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Early 20th Century French Busts

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Marble

19th Century French Marble Bust of a Girl
19th Century French Marble Bust of a Girl

19th Century French Marble Bust of a Girl

Unavailable

H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in

19th Century French Marble Bust of a Girl

Located in London, GB

A charming late 19th century French marble bust, her bonnet well detailed and tied with a ribbon.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Other Busts

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Marble

French Bronze Bust
French Bronze Bust

French Bronze Bust

Unavailable

H 22.5 in W 8 in D 9.5 in

French Bronze Bust

Located in Stamford, CT

A French bronze bust of a Breton peasant mounted on a marble base 6.5 inches in height.

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Marble, Bronze

French School White Carrara Marble Bust a French Elegant Woman, circa 1900
French School White Carrara Marble Bust a French Elegant Woman, circa 1900

French School White Carrara Marble Bust a French Elegant Woman, circa 1900

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

French School white Carrara marble bust a French elegant woman, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Busts

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Carrara Marble

Antique Bust Sculpture of Lady, Marble / Alabaster, France, 1880
Antique Bust Sculpture of Lady, Marble / Alabaster, France, 1880

Antique Bust Sculpture of Lady, Marble / Alabaster, France, 1880

Located in Nijmegen, Gelderland

If you can incorporate beauty into marble, you have real talent! This bust comes from France, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century Busts

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Alabaster, Marble

Beautiful White Marble Bust of French Aristocratic Woman, Signed Mercie
Beautiful White Marble Bust of French Aristocratic Woman, Signed Mercie

Beautiful White Marble Bust of French Aristocratic Woman, Signed Mercie

By Antonin Mercie

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Stunning woman, depicted in this circa 1900 bust by Mercie, ready to adorn any room or garden.

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Antique 1890s French Busts

Materials

Marble

Large 19th Century French Carrara Marble Bust of a Gentleman
Large 19th Century French Carrara Marble Bust of a Gentleman

Large 19th Century French Carrara Marble Bust of a Gentleman

Unavailable

H 22.45 in W 22.05 in D 14.18 in

Large 19th Century French Carrara Marble Bust of a Gentleman

Located in Uppingham, Rutland

Fabulous scale to this solid 19th century Carrara marble bust of a very well presented gentleman and appears to have a Legion d'honneur medal pinned to his left lapel. Well carved, ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Busts

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Carrara Marble

Early 20th Century French Veined Marble Bust of a Girl
Early 20th Century French Veined Marble Bust of a Girl

Early 20th Century French Veined Marble Bust of a Girl

Unavailable

H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in

Early 20th Century French Veined Marble Bust of a Girl

Located in London, GB

A French marble bust of a girl, her hair wrapped in a headscarf and her eyes looking downwards.

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20th Century Busts

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Marble

Marble Bust, 18th Century
Marble Bust, 18th Century

Marble Bust, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 31 in W 20 in D 11 in

Marble Bust, 18th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Purchased from estate in Toulouse, France.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Neoclassical Busts

French Bronze and Marble Bust by L. Gregoire, circa 1878
French Bronze and Marble Bust by L. Gregoire, circa 1878

French Bronze and Marble Bust by L. Gregoire, circa 1878

By L. Gregoire 1

Located in Stamford, CT

French bronze and multicolored marble bust, circa 1878.

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Late 20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Bust Tutankhamon in Brass, Hand-Painted with Marble Base, 1950s
French Bust Tutankhamon in Brass, Hand-Painted with Marble Base, 1950s

French Bust Tutankhamon in Brass, Hand-Painted with Marble Base, 1950s

Located in Verona, IT

Decorative bust that represents the pharaoh Tutankhamon. Made in brass with a marble base, hand-painted.

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Mid-20th Century French Busts

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Marble, Brass

Mid-20th Century White Marble Woman's Bust
Mid-20th Century White Marble Woman's Bust

Mid-20th Century White Marble Woman's Bust

Unavailable

H 25.6 in Dm 17.33 in

Mid-20th Century White Marble Woman's Bust

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Impressive woman's bust. White marble, circa 1940. Very nice facial features with a lost look absolutely striking. Sitting on a pied douche base.    

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Mid-20th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

Large Carrara Marble Bust on Custom Stand
Large Carrara Marble Bust on Custom Stand

Large Carrara Marble Bust on Custom Stand

Unavailable

H 18 in W 10 in D 12 in

Large Carrara Marble Bust on Custom Stand

Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario

Large Carrara marble bust on custom iron stand. Wonderful detailed work, France, 1920.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

19th Century French White Marble Sculpture Bust of Queen Marie Antoinette Signed
19th Century French White Marble Sculpture Bust of Queen Marie Antoinette Signed

19th Century French White Marble Sculpture Bust of Queen Marie Antoinette Signed

Located in Roma, IT

A very impressive and important portrait of Queen Marie Antonette carved and signed by the sculptor A. Bartel. Carved in a very beautiful marble.

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

White Marble Bust of a Young Woman
White Marble Bust of a Young Woman

White Marble Bust of a Young Woman

Unavailable

H 17 in W 17 in D 9 in

White Marble Bust of a Young Woman

Located in Woodbury, CT

Set upon a black marble base, Facing towards her right shoulder. She wears a loose fitting scarf on her head that is tied at the nape of her neck. A bit of her hair protrudes onto he...

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

Pair of Bronze and Grey Marble Louis XVI Period Busts, France, 18th Century
Pair of Bronze and Grey Marble Louis XVI Period Busts, France, 18th Century

Pair of Bronze and Grey Marble Louis XVI Period Busts, France, 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

A pair of bronze and grey marble Louis XVI period busts, France 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Sarah Bernhardt Siena Marble Bust by Auguste Carli
Sarah Bernhardt Siena Marble Bust by Auguste Carli

Sarah Bernhardt Siena Marble Bust by Auguste Carli

Unavailable

H 15.36 in W 13 in D 9.85 in

Sarah Bernhardt Siena Marble Bust by Auguste Carli

By Auguste Carli

Located in Marseille, FR

Sarah Bernhardt Siena marble bust by French sculptor Auguste Carli (1868-1930) with its pedestal.

Category

Early 20th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

French Terra Cotta Bust on Stand
French Terra Cotta Bust on Stand

French Terra Cotta Bust on Stand

Unavailable

H 20.5 in W 14 in D 8 in

French Terra Cotta Bust on Stand

Located in Kirkland, WA

French Terra Cotta Bust on Stand Elegantly carved lady featuring exquisitely carved hair and gown.

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century White Marble France Napoleon III Bust of a Woman with Column, 1800s
19th Century White Marble France Napoleon III Bust of a Woman with Column, 1800s

19th Century White Marble France Napoleon III Bust of a Woman with Column, 1800s

Located in Torino, Torino

19th century marble sculpture, depicting the bust of a woman resting on a two-piece stone column, period of realization 1800, probable origin from France, style Napoleon III.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century Marble Bust, in the Style of Falguiere
19th Century Marble Bust, in the Style of Falguiere

19th Century Marble Bust, in the Style of Falguiere

Unavailable

H 23.63 in W 15.36 in D 9.85 in

19th Century Marble Bust, in the Style of Falguiere

By Jean Alexandre Joseph Falguière 1

Located in Marseille, FR

Marble bust representing a young girl, 19th century, in the style of Falguiere. Without signature. Dimensions: Width 39cm, height 60cm, depth 25cm.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

Marble Bust of General La Fayette in Stucco Columna, circa 1835
Marble Bust of General La Fayette in Stucco Columna, circa 1835

Marble Bust of General La Fayette in Stucco Columna, circa 1835

Located in Madrid, ES

Marble bust of General La Fayette, circa 1835. In stucco columna. Measures bust: Heigth: 77 cm. Length: 58 cm. Depth: 33 cm. Mesures column: Height: 119,5 m. Diameter: 38...

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Antique 1830s French Busts

Materials

Marble

19 Century French Thomas Jefferson Bust in Bronze
19 Century French Thomas Jefferson Bust in Bronze

19 Century French Thomas Jefferson Bust in Bronze

Unavailable

H 9 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

19 Century French Thomas Jefferson Bust in Bronze

Located in Charleston, SC

French school, circa 1860. Small bronze bust of the main author of the Declaration of Independence, Ambassador in Paris (1785-1789), thrid USA President (1801-1809).

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Antique 1860s French Other Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Bust of Ludwig Van Beethoven Made of Carrara Marble, 1900s
Italian Bust of Ludwig Van Beethoven Made of Carrara Marble, 1900s

Italian Bust of Ludwig Van Beethoven Made of Carrara Marble, 1900s

Located in Verona, IT

The decorative bust shows the young Ludwig van Beethoven, made of Carrara marble and is signed by unknown. Made in the first half of the 20th century in Italy. Good conditions.  

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Continental Patinated Bronze Busts on Marble Plinths
Pair of Continental Patinated Bronze Busts on Marble Plinths

Pair of Continental Patinated Bronze Busts on Marble Plinths

Located in Natchez, MS

Pair of continental patinated bronze busts of Bacchus and Ariadne, busts are supported on blanc marble columns mounted by engine turned gilt bronze and square bases.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Affortunato Gory Marble and Bronze Clad Bust of a Maiden
19th Century Affortunato Gory Marble and Bronze Clad Bust of a Maiden

19th Century Affortunato Gory Marble and Bronze Clad Bust of a Maiden

Located in Southampton, NY

This beautiful marble and bronze bust of a lady clad in bronze draped dress with Greek key design and Chinese frog closures. Bronze bonnet sits atop carved curled hairstyle. Signed A...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

"Bust of a Young Girl" French Bronze, circa 1880
"Bust of a Young Girl" French Bronze, circa 1880

"Bust of a Young Girl" French Bronze, circa 1880

Unavailable

H 11.42 in W 5.71 in D 4.34 in

"Bust of a Young Girl" French Bronze, circa 1880

By Edouard Houssin

Located in Fremantle, W.Australia

Fine bust of a young girl in a realistic style with a deep green patina.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century Bronze and Rosso San Marco Marble Large Augustus Bust
Early 20th Century Bronze and Rosso San Marco Marble Large Augustus Bust

Early 20th Century Bronze and Rosso San Marco Marble Large Augustus Bust

Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha

Beautiful bronze bust with a base of red Italian San Marco marble depicting Augustus, the first Roman emperor. Signed Louis Moreau (1855-1919) Augustus (Latin: Imperator Caesar Di...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Exceptional 19th Century Bronze and Marble Bust by Emmanuel Hannaux, 1855-1934
Exceptional 19th Century Bronze and Marble Bust by Emmanuel Hannaux, 1855-1934

Exceptional 19th Century Bronze and Marble Bust by Emmanuel Hannaux, 1855-1934

By Emmanuel Hannaux

Located in Cardiff, CA

This is a superior example of Emmanuel Hannaux’s work, a renowned artist with works scattered in the biggest museums between New York's Museum of Modern Artto the Musee d'Orsay, Pari...

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Antique 19th Century French Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble, Bronze

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

Sculpture “Bust of a Lady”
Sculpture “Bust of a Lady”

Sculpture “Bust of a Lady”

Unavailable

H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 6.3 in

Sculpture “Bust of a Lady”

Located in Mönchengladbach, NW

Spectacular Wall Sculpture “Bust of a Lady” made of white marble is from France, Europe.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble

Fine French Terracotta Bust of a Young 18th Century Noble Woman, circa 1860
Fine French Terracotta Bust of a Young 18th Century Noble Woman, circa 1860

Fine French Terracotta Bust of a Young 18th Century Noble Woman, circa 1860

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a rather beautiful French mid-19th century terracotta bust of a young 18th century noble woman standing on a green marble base, circa 1860.

Category

Antique 1860s French Busts

Materials

Marble

Antique French Bronze Bust Sculpture of a Satyr / Faun by Alix Marquet - 1914
Antique French Bronze Bust Sculpture of a Satyr / Faun by Alix Marquet - 1914

Antique French Bronze Bust Sculpture of a Satyr / Faun by Alix Marquet - 1914

By Alix Marquet

Located in London, GB

The green marble pedestal is shown for display, but is not offered for sale with the bust.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Terracotta Bust of Young Woman
18th Century Terracotta Bust of Young Woman

18th Century Terracotta Bust of Young Woman

Unavailable

H 23.63 in W 5.91 in D 14.57 in

18th Century Terracotta Bust of Young Woman

Located in Firenze, FI

Painted by Jean Jacques Caffieri (29 April 1725 – 22 June 1792), a French sculptor. He was appointed sculpteur du Roi to Louis XV and later afforded lodgings in the Galeries du Louvr...

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Antique 18th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

Bust of a Little Girl, Fernand Cian
Bust of a Little Girl, Fernand Cian

Bust of a Little Girl, Fernand Cian

Unavailable

H 21.66 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in

Bust of a Little Girl, Fernand Cian

Located in Paris, FR

Terracotta bust of a little girl by Fernand Cian (1889-1954) on a marble stand, in the taste of the 18th century portraits.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Busts

Materials

Marble

French Empire Style Marble and Alabaster Models of Napoleon and Frederick
French Empire Style Marble and Alabaster Models of Napoleon and Frederick

French Empire Style Marble and Alabaster Models of Napoleon and Frederick

Located in Hollywood, FL

The alabaster busts, over a serpentine marble base with bronze doré mounts

Category

Antique 19th Century French Second Empire Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Bronze

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

Unavailable

H 12.6 in W 3.94 in D 5.52 in

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

By Eugene Marioton

Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL

Bronze Busts of Christ and Mary with Red Marble Bases Eugène Marioton (Paris 1854–1933) This exceptional pair of bronze busts, one depicting Jesus Christ with a crown of thorns and ...

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Early 20th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century, Pair of Marble Statues of a Lady and a Gentleman, French
19th Century, Pair of Marble Statues of a Lady and a Gentleman, French

19th Century, Pair of Marble Statues of a Lady and a Gentleman, French

Located in London, GB

19th century, pair of marble statues lady and a gentleman, French. French made for the Islamic market.  

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Busts

Materials

Marble

Pair of 20th Century Neoclassical France Red Marble Columns, Italy, 1950
Pair of 20th Century Neoclassical France Red Marble Columns, Italy, 1950

Pair of 20th Century Neoclassical France Red Marble Columns, Italy, 1950

Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT

Pair of 20th century neoclassical France red marble columns, Italy, 1950 Basement white marble Carrara Measures: Height cm 100 Diameter basement cm 34 (diameter top cm 17) Weight...

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble

Abstract Head in Marble
Abstract Head in Marble

Abstract Head in Marble

Unavailable

H 22 in W 10 in D 5 in

Abstract Head in Marble

Located in New Jersey City, NJ

The marble head created in the manner of Modigliani is mounted on a wood base. The work comes from a 1930s French sculpture studio.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Busts

Materials

Marble

Two Marble Statues Signed L. Gregoire
Two Marble Statues Signed L. Gregoire

Two Marble Statues Signed L. Gregoire

Unavailable

H 11.03 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Two Marble Statues Signed L. Gregoire

Located in Heukelum, NL

Two finely carved marble child busts. On grey marble base. Signed.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Busts

Materials

Marble

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

Georges Van Der Straeten (Belgian, 1856-1941) created this lovely bronze bust sculpture of a young woman with two cherries held between her teeth. It is in excellent condition with n...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Alexandre Ouline Head of a Worker Bronze Sculpture on the Marble Base
Alexandre Ouline Head of a Worker Bronze Sculpture on the Marble Base

Alexandre Ouline Head of a Worker Bronze Sculpture on the Marble Base

By Alexandre Ouline

Located in Vilnius, LT

Art Deco bronze sculpture, on a marble base. Signed by the sculptor Alexandre Ouline, France, 1930.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Sign by Gory Affortunato White Carrara Marble Sculpture the Roses, circa 1900
Sign by Gory Affortunato White Carrara Marble Sculpture the Roses, circa 1900

Sign by Gory Affortunato White Carrara Marble Sculpture the Roses, circa 1900

By Affortunato Gory

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

He changed his name of Fortunato Gori in Affortunato Gory and began to expose to The French Artists Show of 1902 with a feminine bust in bronze and marble.

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Henri Lepind French, Late 19th Century Dore bronze sculpture
Henri Lepind French, Late 19th Century Dore bronze sculpture

Henri Lepind French, Late 19th Century Dore bronze sculpture

Located in Fairfax, VA

A French late 19th century Dore bronze on a red marble sculpture of a sleeping Beaty resting on a pillow with her eyes closed by Henri Lepind, stamped Paris casting co.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze By Alexandre Kéléty
Art Deco Bronze By Alexandre Kéléty

Art Deco Bronze By Alexandre Kéléty

Unavailable

H 10.63 in W 6.3 in D 3.35 in

Art Deco Bronze By Alexandre Kéléty

By Alexandre Kéléty

Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB

He was married to Hélène Grün Kéléty, a daughter of the Russian- French painter Maurice Grün. Later he studied in Paris and his works often depicted animal and children, but he als...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

NAPOLEON III MARBLE BUST
NAPOLEON III MARBLE BUST

NAPOLEON III MARBLE BUST

Unavailable

H 23 in W 17 in D 10 in

NAPOLEON III MARBLE BUST

Located in Natchez, MS

French Napoleon III Marble bust of noble woman, on St Anne Grey marble plinth in the Louis XVI taste.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Statues

Materials

Marble

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

French Bronze Bust of Dog on Marble Base

Unavailable

H 16 in W 6.5 in D 10 in

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. This bust of a perky terrier will...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Marble Bust
19th Century Marble Bust

19th Century Marble Bust

Unavailable

H 27 in W 24 in D 15 in

19th Century Marble Bust

Located in Glen Ellen, CA

A 19TH CENTURY MARBLE SCULPTURE OF A GENTLEMAN IN EVENING DRESS. VERY WELL CARVED, NOTE THE DETAIL .

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Marble

French White Marble Bust of a Woman Signed and Dated
French White Marble Bust of a Woman Signed and Dated

French White Marble Bust of a Woman Signed and Dated

Located in Miami, FL

French White Marble Bust of a Woman, signed, located and dated: M.

Category

20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Fantastic and expressive heavy marble Art Deco bust, 70 lb!
Fantastic and expressive heavy marble Art Deco bust, 70 lb!

Fantastic and expressive heavy marble Art Deco bust, 70 lb!

Located in Eltville, DE

Very fine hammered and polished marble bust by a unknown, probably french artist.

Category

1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Bust of Napoleon Clock
Bust of Napoleon Clock

Bust of Napoleon Clock

Unavailable

H 19.75 in W 7.75 in D 7 in

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. To the best of our knowledge and belief this clock was used in the move "Desiree" starring Marlon...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

louis XIV-style bust of a man in armor
louis XIV-style bust of a man in armor

louis XIV-style bust of a man in armor

Unavailable

H 9.45 in W 3.35 in D 2.76 in

louis XIV-style bust of a man in armor

Located in Ramillies, BE

Louis XIV style bust of a man in armor. France, Late 17th century Alabaster on a griotte red marble base Base diameter 7 cm Bust width 8.5 cm

Category

Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Griotte Marble

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

Inkwell Imposing Bust of Napoleon, Paris Napoleon III Period Circa 1850 Impressive inkwell Empire style of Empire, composed of massive sea green marble and gilded bronze. Nice work ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Carrara Marble Bust, France, Early 19th Century
Carrara Marble Bust, France, Early 19th Century

Carrara Marble Bust, France, Early 19th Century

Located in Brussels, BE

Carrara marble bust, France, early 19th century.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

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The presence of vintage and antique bust sculptures can add a necessary decorative layer to any interior. And just because a statue looks classical doesn't mean it has to be conventional.

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