Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

French, 1838-1902

Aimé-Jules Dalou (1838-1902) was one of only a handful of leading late-nineteenth century French Sculptors, whose reputation was perhaps second only to his contemporaries, Henri Chapu (1833-1891) and Marius Jean Antonin Mercié (1845-1916). Dalou was hugely influential and was a founding member of the Société des Artistes Français and later a founder of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. He was officially rewarded with the highest rank of the Légion d'Honneur two years before his death, with the inauguration of the Triumph of the Republic, in 1899. He started his artistic training in 1852 at the Petite Ecole after being encouraged to do so by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, where he studied drawing and modelling. Carpeaux continued to support Dalou throughout his career and influenced his sculpture greatly. Dalou began employment in the field of decorative sculpture working for two companies in Paris, Lefèvre and Favière goldsmiths. During this time he contributed towards the architectural features of Hôtel de la Païva, the then home of the infamous French courtesan Esther Lachmann known as La Païva. Dalou's unique approach lay in his broad range of subject, painterly and sculptural source material, though which he absorbed an impressive spectrum of inspiration. The work of an eighteenth-century sculptor, Louis-François Roubiliac, played a significant role in Dalou's artistic development, whose sculptures he studied whilst in London. Dalou's work includes friezes, maquettes, reliefs, and individual bronze figures. He is known for Baroque-inspired allegorical group compositions, as much as for his depictions of the French rural labouring classes. Dalou encouraged students of art to free themselves from the constraints of established traditions, with his style and teachings thought to have awakened a new generation of young British sculptors whose work was later aligned to the New Sculpture movement.

Creator: Aimé-Jules Dalou

Patinated Bronze Bust of a Young Man by Aimé Jules Dalou

$16,421

Patinated Bronze Bust of a Young Man by Aimé Jules Dalou

By Aimé-Jules Dalou

Located in London, GB

The bust resting on a red marble waisted socle, inscibed to the reverse 'DALOU 1888'. Aimé Jules Dalou (French, 1838-1902) trained at the Petite E...

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19th Century French Antique Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Classical Greek Style Bronze Bust of a Young Man on Marble Base

$2,530

H 19 in W 7 in D 7 in

Classical Greek Style Bronze Bust of a Young Man on Marble Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

This bronze bust of a young man evokes the timeless elegance of classical sculpture. Modeled with softly detailed curls and a contemplative expression, the head is presented on a bla...

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Late 20th Century Classical Greek Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Marble, Bronze

1920s Art Déco Bronze and Marble Bust of a Young Man by A. Gennarelli, France

$1,700

H 9 in W 6.25 in D 3.5 in

1920s Art Déco Bronze and Marble Bust of a Young Man by A. Gennarelli, France

By Amadeo Gennarelli

Located in North Miami, FL

1920s Art Déco patinated bronze bust of a young man with marble base by Italian sculptor Amadeo Gennarelli, France By: Amadeo Gennarelli Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal, marble...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Bronze Young Man Sculpture

$2,001

H 15.75 in W 3.94 in D 5.91 in

Bronze Young Man Sculpture

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This striking bronze sculpture portrays a young boy in a moment of poised concentration, just before releasing his sling. The piece captures silent tension and inner focus with remar...

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1920s English Neoclassical Vintage Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Bronze

Italian Greco-Roman Style Carved Marble & Patinated Bronze Bust of a Young Male

$24,950

H 68.25 in W 24.25 in D 22 in

Italian Greco-Roman Style Carved Marble & Patinated Bronze Bust of a Young Male

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An Italian Early 20th Century Carved Marble and Patinated Bronze Bust of a Greco-Roman Young Male. The brown patinated bronze head with a straight stare and curly hair, fitted in a c...

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20th Century Italian Greco Roman Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Aime Jules Dalou Bisque Bust Sculpture by Sevres

$1,800

H 10.5 in W 9.75 in D 7 in

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. Beautiful detail. “Bust of a Child" by Aimé-Jules Dalou (1838-1902). This bust was initially modeled b...

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1950s French Vintage Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Porcelain

Marble Bust of a Young Roman Man, Patinated Marble, Contemporary Work.

$4,322 / item

H 14.77 in W 9.06 in D 8.08 in

Marble Bust of a Young Roman Man, Patinated Marble, Contemporary Work.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Marble bust of a young Roman man, patinated marble, contemporary work. Bust of a young man in patinated marble and black granite base, reproduction of a Roman bust from the 1st-2nd ...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Marble

Bronze Bust of a Man's Head

$4,200

H 20 in W 7 in D 10.5 in

Bronze Bust of a Man's Head

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-century bronze bust of a man's head mounted on a black marble cube base. (Signed "H. Haas '71).

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of Young Stag by Pierre-Jules Mene

$950

H 2.48 in Dm 4.8 in

Bronze Sculpture of Young Stag by Pierre-Jules Mene

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pierre-Jules MÈNE (1810-1879) French, A bronze sculpture of a young stag olive patina, finely cast and chiseled, signed in the cast PJ MENE, Dimensions: Width 4.80 in. (12.2 ...

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19th Century Antique Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Bronze

Vintage Boho Patinated Bronze Bust of Man

$2,250

H 20 in W 8.75 in D 10 in

Vintage Boho Patinated Bronze Bust of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exuding a profound sense of character and history, this vintage portrait bust is a masterful work of sculpture. The artist has captured a powerful, introspective expression, brought ...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Bronze

Bronze Bust of Young Caesar

$3,421

H 22 in W 13 in D 10 in

Bronze Bust of Young Caesar

Located in Southall, GB

A superb quality bust of a young Julius Caesar. On a Verde Antico marble base.

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20th Century French Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Bronze

Moorish Bronze Man Bust

$8,500

H 23.5 in W 16 in D 13 in

Moorish Bronze Man Bust

Located in Queens, NY

Middle Eastern Moorish style bronze bust of a man with a turban on round shaped base (19/20th Cent.).

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19th Century Moorish Antique Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Bronze

Bronze Bust of a Man's Head

$4,200

H 20 in W 7 in D 10.5 in

Bronze Bust of a Man's Head

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century bronze bust of a man\'s head mounted on a black marble cube base. (Signed \"H. Haas \'71)

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

Materials

Bronze

Previously Available Items

White Marble Sculpted Bust of Boy by Aime-Jules Dalou, circa 1880

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H 17 in W 13 in D 7 in

White Marble Sculpted Bust of Boy by Aime-Jules Dalou, circa 1880

By Aimé-Jules Dalou

Located in Culver City, CA

White marble sculpted bust of boy by Aime-Jules Dalou, circa 1880 Working class boy with wonderful patina.

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1880s French Antique Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Marble

Aimé-jules Dalou busts for sale on 1stDibs.

Aimé-Jules Dalou busts are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stone and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Aimé-Jules Dalou busts, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider busts by F. Barbedienne Foundry, Jean-Antoine Houdon, and Ferdinand Barbedienne. Prices for Aimé-Jules Dalou busts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $14,866 and can go as high as $15,343, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $15,104.