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

$16,517

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 Éc...

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19th Century French Antique Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture Bust of a Man by Aimé-Jules Dalou

$15,178

French Bronze Sculpture Bust of a Man by Aimé-Jules Dalou

By Aimé-Jules Dalou

Located in London, GB

French bronze sculpture bust of a man by Aimé-Jules Dalou French, 1888 Height 49cm, width 20cm, depth 21cm This fine patinated bronze bust by the French s...

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1880s French Antique Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Rare French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Hound Dog by Pierre Jules Mene

$4,400

H 19.38 in W 22.63 in D 15.25 in

Rare French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Hound Dog by Pierre Jules Mene

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Shippensburg, PA

PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Chien Limier" (1869) Patinated bronze signed in cast "P.J. MÊNE" almost certainly cast in Mêne's personal atelier circa 1875 Item # 309MWP02...

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19th Century French Romantic Antique Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Bronze

Vintage Boho Original Patinated Bust of Man

$1,650

H 13 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in

Vintage Boho Original Patinated Bust of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This highly dramatic vintage sculpture captures a classical heroic figure with powerful, expressionist intensity, emphasized by the wildly detailed, wind-swept hair and furrowed brow...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Stone, Bronze

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

$2,525

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

Vintage Patinated Bronze Torso of Man

$3,850

H 27 in W 11.25 in D 8.25 in

Vintage Patinated Bronze Torso of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Capture the timeless beauty of antiquity with this striking vintage bronze sculpture of a male torso. Inspired by the masterworks of Ancient Greece and Rome, this piece celebrates th...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Bronze

Vintage Patinated Bronze Torso of Man

$3,850

H 28.75 in W 11.25 in D 8.25 in

Vintage Patinated Bronze Torso of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This commanding vintage bronze sculpture depicts a classical male torso, drawing inspiration from the heroic forms of Ancient Greek and Roman antiquity. Cast in heavy bronze, the fig...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Bronze

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

$4,317 / 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

French Alsatian Dog Sculpture of Patinated Bronze by Jules Edmond Masson

$5,895

H 13.75 in W 31.5 in D 6.63 in

French Alsatian Dog Sculpture of Patinated Bronze by Jules Edmond Masson

By Jules Edmond Masson 1

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French sculptural figure of an Alsatian dog of patinated bronze - from the Belle Epoque period - set upon a rectangular raised plinth base of black marble. Signed to the base...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze

Grand Tour Roamn Style Bronze Bust of a Man

$1,196Sale Price|20% Off

H 24 in W 7 in D 5 in

Grand Tour Roamn Style Bronze Bust of a Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Grand Tour Roman Style Bronze Bust of a Man Italy, 20th century A striking Grand Tour Roman-style bronze bust of a man, made in Italy during the 20th century. This beautifully cas...

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20th Century European Grand Tour Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of a Sitting Man

$475

H 4.14 in W 1.58 in D 2.37 in

Bronze Sculpture of a Sitting Man

Located in Meer, VAN

Bronze Sculpture of a Sitting Man. Wonderful little sculpture in bronze depicting a sitting man. Great pose and very well proportioned. Interesting from every point of view and a fu...

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Mid-20th Century Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Bust Sculpture of a Woman / France, 1930

$1,600

H 7.88 in Dm 3.94 in

Art Deco Bronze Bust Sculpture of a Woman / France, 1930

By Auscher

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco bust of a woman. Silvered bronze sculpture of a moderniste lady. Mounted over a Italian marble base. Signed on the base Auscher. France 1930 Perfect desk piece or paperweigh...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Modernist Bronze Sculpture, Bust of Young Man, Alfredo Pina

$3,800

H 19.25 in W 9.63 in D 6 in

French Art Deco Modernist Bronze Sculpture, Bust of Young Man, Alfredo Pina

By Alfredo Pina

Located in Shippensburg, PA

ALFREDO PINA French, 1883-1966 Bust of a Young Man Lost-wax cast medium-brown patinated bronze over solid verde marble plinth signed in cast "A. Pina" and sealed with cachet "cire...

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20th Century French Art Deco Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Sculptures, Bronze Stags, After Jules Moigniez, Patinated, French, Set of 2!

$3,594

H 29 in W 15 in D 8 in

Sculptures, Bronze Stags, After Jules Moigniez, Patinated, French, Set of 2!

Located in Austin, TX

Stunning Pair of Sculptures, Bronze Stags, After Jules Moigniez, Patinated, French, Set of 2! Elevate your space with the sophisticated charm of these bronze stag sculptures, expert...

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Late 20th Century French Other Aimé-Jules Dalou Busts

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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.