17th Century Wooden Bust of the Greek Poet Homerus
Located in Esbeek, NL
Late 17th century wooden bust of the Greek poet Homerus. Damage on the right side of the bust, see picture.
Antique 17th Century European Neoclassical Busts
Wood
17th Century Wooden Bust of the Greek Poet Homerus
Located in Esbeek, NL
Late 17th century wooden bust of the Greek poet Homerus. Damage on the right side of the bust, see picture.
Wood
19th Century Small Trio of Antique Italian Nutwood Poet Busts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of antique statuettes Italian Poets left to right Ludovico Ariosto, Torquato Tasso, Dante Alighieri, in good condition.
Alabaster
$9,400
H 38 in W 30.5 in D 12.5 in
Early 20th C. Italian Marble Bust of Homer, The Legendary Ancient Greek Poet.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant early 20th century Italian marble bust of Homer, the legendary ancient Greek poet traditionally credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey—two foundational works ...
Marble
Homer Antique Plaster Bust
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This Greek bust depicts the legendary poet and author Homer who is presumed to have penned the two of ancient Greece’s most epic poems: the Iliad and the Odyssey.
Plaster
Antique Bust of Dante Alighieri
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century Italian bronze bust of the poet Dante. Measurements: Length: 19.5" Depth: 10" Height: 15.5"
Bronze
$1,750
H 12.5 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans John Fillans (Scottish, 1817-1867) A museum-worthy wax portrait bust of William Motherwell (1797–1835...
Glass, Hardwood, Burl
$2,850 / set
H 14 in W 5 in D 5 in
Pair of Antique Bronze Statues of Poets Robert Burns & Walter Scott
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique bronze statues are unmarked, but presumed to have been made in England in approximately the year 1900. These statues are well executed and depict both famous poe...
Cast Stone, Bronze
Italian Statuary Marble Bust of Dante
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A well-modelled, mid 19th century statuary white marble bust of Dante Alighieri, famed late 13th to early 14th century Italian philosopher, writer and poet.
Marble, Statuary Marble
20th Century Bronze Bust of Dante
Located in Bagshot, GB
An interesting Bust of the poet Dante, the bust has been made in plaster but then covered in a Bronze wrap.
Bronze
Antique Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Homer
By Wedgwood
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This English bust depicts the legendary poet and author Homer who is presumed to have penned the two of ancient Greece’s most epic poems: the Iliad and the Odyssey.
Stone
F. Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Friedrich Schiller
Located in Bradenton, FL
Bronze Bust of German Poet and Philosopher Friedrich Schiller by F.
Bronze
Florence Fiore - Edwin Markham Plaster Bust, C.1930s
Located in Savannah, GA
Florence Fiore (American, 1905-1999 A from-life plaster bust of American poet Edwin Markham, circa 1930s. 17 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 17 inches tall Florence Reeve Fiore w...
Plaster
$3,500
H 13.5 in W 18 in D 7.5 in
19th Century Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri / Marble Plinth
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Bust of 14th Century Italian Poet Dante Alighieri on Marble Plinth.
Marble, Bronze
$595
H 3.5 in W 4 in D 2 in
19th Century Petite Italian Grand Tour Souvenir Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine antique 19th Century petite Grand Tour souvenir bronze bust of Italian poet Dante Alighieri. This handsome bust is well cast with exquisite details and lovely original patina.
Bronze
$4,752
H 14.18 in W 12.6 in D 2.56 in
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Sculpture After William Blake Memorial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
William Blake Memorial A larger than life size bronze bust of the historic poet, painter and engraver, William Blake was unveiled in the poet’s corner of Westminster Abbey in 1957.
Resin
Large Vintage Persian Copper Bas Relief Charger Honoring Poet Ferdowsi
Located in New York, NY
Large vintage copper bas relief charger, an impressive 30 3/4 inches across, depicting a dramatic battle among warriors on horseback in repousse, and bordered by decorative shields a...
Copper
Pair of 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Wall Hangings
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of intricate 18th century Italian Grand Tour wall hangings depicting profile portrait busts of four famous Italian poets from history: Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), Francesco P...
Wood, Boxwood
$2,017
H 12.2 in W 12.2 in D 1.97 in
John W. Mills(1933-2023) Plaster Maquette Sculpture After William Blake Memorial
By John Mills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
William Blake Memorial A larger than life size bronze bust of the historic poet, painter and engraver, William Blake was unveiled in the poet’s corner of Westminster Abbey in 1957.
Plaster
$5,744,413
H 203.94 in W 251.97 in D 143.7 in
George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner
Located in London, GB
In these illustrations of Pope's charming poem, the costumes and accessories have been taken from models of the time; and the bust of the poet, copied from his tomb in Westminster Ab...
Marble
20th Century Marble Bust of Ancient Greek Poet Homer
Located in London, GB
Marble bust of ancient Greek poet Homer. Roman copy from the 2nd century AD after a Greek original from the end of the 4th century BC (Apollonius of Tyana type) from the Farnese coll...
Statuary Marble
Unavailable
H 20 in W 12 in D 12 in
20th Century Marble Bust of Solon Greek Lawmaker, Statesman and Poet
Located in London, GB
A stunning hand carved 20th century marble bust of solon Greek lawmaker, statesman and poet.
Marble
Unavailable
H 7.25 in Dm 5.38 in
Doulton Burslem jug commemorating the Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson
By Doulton Burslem
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This Doulton Burslem commemorative jug was issued in 1892 to mark the death of Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), who was the British Poet Laureate from 1850 until his death. On one ...
Earthenware
Wedgwood Black Basalt Pottery Bust Sculpture, Walter Scott
By Wedgewood
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wedgwood black basalt pottery bust sculpture of Scottish novelist, poet, and playwright, Walter Scott.
Pottery
Italian Marble Bust of Poet and Statesman Solon
Located in New York, NY
An Italian white marble bust of Solon (638-558), an Athenian statesman, lawmaker, and poet.
Marble
Grand Tour Alabaster Busts of Italian Poets, 1st Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of three alabaster busts depicting Ludovico Arioste, Dante Alighieri and Torquato Tasso (?). Mounted on wooden column stumps.
Alabaster
19th Century Bronze of the Poet Sappho
By Fonderia Chiurazzi
Located in Tetbury, England
A bronze bust of the Greek poet Sappho, 620 BCE–550 BCE.
Bronze
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.
Plaster
Sold
H 23.63 in W 13 in D 7.38 in
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...
Bronze
Sold
H 23.63 in W 13 in D 7.38 in
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...
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 in
Antique Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Bust of Dante Alighieri Alabaster Base 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Well Cast Patinated Bronze Example of a Bronze Bust of Italian Poet Dante Alighieri complete with its original creamy gold alabaster rectangular base, modelled as a hardback book.
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique English Plaster Bust of a Poet
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully aged plaster sculpture of a 17th century poet. Once painted a muted terra cotta color, weathering has created a wonderful, distressed patina.
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Lyre-Clock with a Bust of Homer
Located in Paris, FR
The compensated pendulum movement is supported at the back by a bust of the poet Homer, itself raised by two allegories probably Justice carrying a sword and Victory holding a palm.
Bronze
Bust of the Italian Poet Dante, Bronze Sculpture
Located in Peekskill, NY
I'm guessing this is a 19th century bronze casting of this iconic sculpture.
Bronze
19th Century Plaster Bust of Homer
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This Greek bust depicts the legendary poet and author Homer who is presumed to have penned the two of ancient Greece’s most epic poems: the Iliad and the Odyssey.
Plaster
19th Century Marble Bust of Homer
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
19th century marble bust of the Greek poet Homer.
Marble
Early 19th Century Painted Plaster Bust of Homer
Located in Long Island City, NY
This early 19th century plaster bust of Homer is sculpted and painted in resemblance of the 18th century basaltware bust of the ancient Greek poet that was produced by Wedgwood in St...
Plaster
Carved Alabaster Sculpture of the Italian Poet Dante Alighieri
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a heavy alabaster bust of the great Italian poet, philosopher and writer Dante Allighieri.
Alabaster, Marble
Bronze Plaque of Hungarian Poet, by Lajos Cseri, 1970s
By Lajos Cseri
Located in Budapest, HU
This is a bronze plaque created by Lajos Cseri, featuring a portrait of the Hungarian poet Mihaly Vörösmarthy who lived from 1800 to 1855. The plaque is a remarkable piece of art, fe...
Bronze
Decorative Black Painted Plaster Portrait Bust of Homer, circa 1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The very decorative black painted composition plaster portrait bust of the blind poet Homer, sculpted and painted to resemble the 18th century basaltware bust of the ancient Greek po...
Plaster
Basalt Bust of Virgil, Wedgwood, circa 1800
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A black basalt bust of this important Roman poet; and of course an important figure in The Divine Comedy.
Stoneware
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
$7,680Sale Price|20% Off
H 19 in W 10 in D 11 in
Mounted Sculpture Bust in Bronze on Base Bibelot Decorative Object Center piece
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mounted Sculpture Bust in Bronze on Base Bibelot Decorative Object Center piece. Excellent color and details decorative hand finished On a Desk as garniture on a mantle fireplace, on...
Bronze
$65,650
H 48 in W 58 in
An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier
By David Morier
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
David Morier (c.1705–1770 London) An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier (1680–1770) Oil on canvas Canvas size - 40 x 50 in Framed size - 48 ...
Oil
$17,938Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...
Carrara Marble
Antique Marble Bust of Venus
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique over life-size bust of Venus. Thanks to her scale, this Neoclassical style handcarved marble sculpture of Venus, Roman goddess of love and beauty, is very striking. Charac...
Marble, Statuary Marble
Amphora in the Style of Ancient Greece, Italy, Early 1900s
Located in London, GB
This decorative amphora, produced in Italy in the early 20th century, draws inspiration from the celebrated traditions of ancient Greek pottery. Crafted in terracotta and finished wi...
Ceramic
$7,250
H 16 in W 22 in
17th century follower of Rubens, two military men on horse back in a landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
17th century English/Dutch School, from the Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens A very interesting and well-painted 17th-century oil on canvas of two men seated on horseback in a landsc...
Canvas, Oil
Orientale
By Henri Fantin-Latour
Located in New York, NY
Signed, lower right: Fantin Provenance: Gustave Tempelaere (1840–1904), Paris; possibly by descent to his son: Julien Tempelaere (1876–1961) and with F. & J. Tempelaere, Paris, prob...
Canvas, Paper, Oil
$61,385
H 21.26 in W 22.84 in
GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF CRISTO MORTO ATTR. G DELLA PORTA, ITALIAN RENAISSANCE
Located in Milan, IT
Circle of Guglielmo Della Porta (Porlezza, 1515 circa – Rome 1577) CRISTO MORTO, Italy, mid 16th Century Gilt bronze 54 x 48 cm 21 1/4 x 19 in Provenance: M. Barbagli Private Collec...
Bronze
Antinoo Head Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
Deftly handmade of gypsum rendered with the marbling technique, which dates back to Ancient Roman times especially typical of the Pompeian paintings, this sculpture depicts Antinoo, ...
Marble
$123,094
H 52 in W 42 in D 2 in
Portrait of a Spanish Noble Lady - 17th Century Old Master art oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning, large portrait oil painting is attributed to Spanish Old Master Claudio Coello who is considered the last great Spanish painter of the 17th century. It has formerly be...
Oil Crayon
$96,000 / set
H 47.5 in W 35.5 in D 29.5 in
20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Circa 20th Century, a pair of large antique garden statues hand carved in natural stone named Biancone d’Istria Marble. These antique natural stone statues or garden ornaments were p...
Marble
$45,990Sale Price|30% Off
H 38 in W 52 in D 3 in
Emanuel Oberhauser “Mermaids and Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting
By Emanuel Oberhauser
Located in Queens, NY
Emanuel Oberhauser (Austrian 1854 - 1919) “Mermaids, Neptune and Sea Water Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting painted circa 1885. Masterfully painted, this artwork dep...
Oil
Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Peony Deep Dish, 14th-15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful Chinese celadon glazed deep dish with an impressed peony design to the center, Ming Dynasty, circa 1400, Longquan kilns, China. The lovey dish covered in an attractive ...
Porcelain
$34,192
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
Allegory of Abundance
Located in New York, NY
Painted in collaboration with Hendrick van Balen (Antwerp, 1575 – 1632). Provenance: Private Collection, Uruguay, since the 1930s. The eldest son of Jan Breughel the Elder, Jan the...
Copper
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.
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