Original Polychrome Spelter Bust of a Woman Signed E. Villanis, circa 1890
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in New York City, NY
French late 19th century polychrome, spelter figure of a Bohemian woman on a fabulous hieroglyphic detailed verde antico integral column base. The Orientalist French metal bust is en...
Spelter
A Coat dress by Maison Paquin Haute Couture Paris France Circa 1945
By Jeanne Paquin
Located in Toulon, FR
Fitted cut with long sleeves and V-neck with turned-down panels. Precious Orientalist embroidery on the bust, flaring out from the waist to emphasize the hips.
Monumental Orientalist Terracotta Bust of a Beautiful Woman
Located in Petaluma, CA
Truly a spectacular and huge terra cotta figure of a beautiful woman. Luscious paint and a lifelike pose make this a treat for the eyes. This is one of the largest pieces of terracot...
Terracotta
Antique Orientalist Terracotta Bust of a Man by Goldscheider
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in London, GB
The model by Arthur Strasser, model no. 768. Mark for Friedrich Goldscheider, Vienna; also bearing retailer's label 'C.H. Weber, STRASBOURG'. This fine antique bust portrays a bea...
Terracotta
Bust of an Orientalist Princess by G. Leroux, France, Circa 1890
By Gaston Veuvenot Leroux, Eugène Blot
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed G. Leroux and foundry seal E. Blot Paris. Rare bust in patinated bronze representing a young women wrapped in a drapery and dressed in an oriental-inspired tunic with interlac...
Bronze
E Villanis, Egyptian Woman With Turban, Late 19th Century Early 20th Century
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Emmanuel Villanis distinguished himself in the Art Nouveau and Orientalist movements, especially with female busts attesting to a fantasy Orient, very widespread in his time; the pol...
Spelter
Pair of French Antique Orientalist Spelter Busts of Abyssinian Warriors
Located in Rochester, NY
Dramatic and impressive life size sculptures. 19th century. Parcel gilt cold painted spelter.
Spelter
Late 19th Century Italian Alabaster Bust of a Woman, Attributed to Pugi, 1880
By Guglielmo Pugi
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century Italian Alabaster Bust of a Woman wearing a Turban, Attributed to Guglielmo Pugi, 1880 19th century Italian alabaster and bronze bust, depicting the orientalist ...
Alabaster
Just Cavalli Orientalist Floral Evening Dress w Keyhole Bust by Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Just Cavalli Blue Orientalist Floral Evening Dress with Keyhole Bust by Roberto Cavalli .
Sold|$1,195
Goldscheider Orientalist Bust of an Arab
Located in Atlanta, GA
Goldscheider Orientalist bust of an Arab, realistically painted and modeled.
Terracotta
Large Orientalist Style Two Color Marble Bust of a Nubian
Located in Oaks, PA
Large Orientalist style two color marble bust of a Nubian, great scale hand-carved portrait bust of a turbaned man of the court.
Marble
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