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Creator: Unknown
Mid-Century Plaster Bust/Sculpture of Ludwig Van Beethoven, circa 1950
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Portugal
Made of Plaster
Measure: Height 20cm
Original condition.
Category
1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Plaster
Small Italian Signed Terracotta Bust
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/5804 - Small signed terracotta female bust by a famous Italian artist: Celestino Fumagalli , born in Turin 1864, died in Milan 1941.
It's a sm...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Unknown Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Late 19th Century Italian Marble Bust of an Emperor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Graceful bust sculpture made of rich carrara white marble, finely depicting a Roman emperor. Made in Italy in the late 19th Century.
Dimensions:
31"H x 23"W x 14"D
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Important Italian Bust "Roman Emperor" 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Italian bust "Roman Emperor" 20th Century Marmo di Carrara
Measure: H: 55cm
perfect conditions
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Song to Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Daoist Buddhist Head
Located in Dallas, TX
Daoist sage, official, or possibly a Buddhist acolyte.
A large, thick and heavy cast iron statue of a head. Custom vintage carved hardwood stand finishes off this outstanding and decorative bust, circa 10th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Iron
20th Century Terracotta Bust of Italian Nobility, Italy Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is an impressive bust formed with terracotta of a Italian noble woman or girl. This beautiful sculpture is hand formed, 20th century. It makes a nice ad...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Unknown Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Large Antique English Signed C. Papworth Hand-Carved Marble Bust or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This substantial and well executed hand-carved marble bust is signed by an unknown artist, and originates from England and done in the period Victorian style. The sculpture depicts a...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
This Is Not Self Portrait Sculpture by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
This is not a self portrait sculpture by Thomas Dariel
Dimensions: D 24 x W 26.5 x H 63 cm
Materials: Solid plaster sculpture wrapped in elastic band color paint finish, accent ri...
Category
2010s French Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Plastic, Plaster
Anatomical Sculpture in White Carrara Marble, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Anatomical Sculpture in White Carrara Marble early 20th century.
Sculpture in white Carrara marble representing a human bust whose ha...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON'S "SCORTICATO" IN PLASTER early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON'S "SCORTICATO" IN PLASTER early 20th Century
1: 1 reproduction in plaster of the head of the Flayed by the French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon (Paris, 1741-1828).
He studied in Rome, at the French Academy...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Plaster
Important Italian Bust "Antonino Pio" End 19th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Italian bust "Antonino Pio" fine 19th Century Marmo di Carrara
Measure: H: 76cm
perfect conditions
Titus Aurelius Fulvo Boyonius Antoninus (Latin: T. Aurelius Fulvus Boion...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Vintage Decorative Egyptian Pharaoh Statue on Marble Base, Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautifully crafted statue of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, I believe it is Ramses the 2nd however I am not completely sure. The statue appears to be made of copper or white metal. ...
Category
1970s Egyptian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble, Metal
Bust of Octavian Augustus in Breccia Pernice and white Carrara end 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bust of Octavian Augustus in Breccia Pernice and white Carrara Marble
placed on a turned base in white Carrara marble
height 73 cm base included,
...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Beautiful Italian " Ippocrate " Bust Early 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Italian " Ippocrate " Bust early 20th Century Carrara Marble
H: 56 cm
perfect condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Italian Sculpture "Ercole" Head Begin 20th Century Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture
"Ercole" head
Begin 20th century
Marble
Measure: H: 42cm including the base
Perfect condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
French Art Nouveau, Female Bust, Gilt Bronze, 1900s
Located in New York, NY
Signed under the left shoulder: ”CerNelille”.
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Marble Carrara Sculpture "Horse Head" 20th Century H: 40cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Horse head sculpture on white Carrara marble
horse in classic style placed on a turned base in Carrara marble.
20th century.
Dimension: including base: H 40 x 30 x 13 cm.
...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
20th Century Terracotta Bust of an old Gentleman, Germany 1936
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is an impressive bust formed with terracotta of an old man. This beautiful sculpture is hand formed, 20th century. Signed by Artist and dated 1936. It makes a nice addition to a...
Category
Late 20th Century German Folk Art Unknown Busts
Materials
Terracotta
AMAZING LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century
Copy of ancient Renaissance griffins.
Impruneta terracotta.
Made in Tuscany
HEIGHT 73 cm
WIDTH 30...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Pair Cherub Decorative Bronze Metal Head Bust Statues Sculptures, Belgium, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of classic decorative Bust statues. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think its gilded bronze. Very decorative and nice to display...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Unknown Busts
Materials
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Busts
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 19th century busts. These are 2 19th century Gesso painted busts of 2 archaeologists of the period. Measurements: 69 x 62 x 28 Y 65 x 60 x 30
Good condition.
Category
19th Century English Baroque Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Gesso
French Empire Gilt Bronze and Marble Standish
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Empire Gilt Bronze and Marble Standish
19th Century. The bust inscribed on the reverse Baril 1830.
The rectangular green and white marble platform supporting a bust of Napole...
Category
19th Century Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
Mid-20th Century Baby Jesus Figure in the Cradle
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century hand painted baby Jesus figure made of ceramic in the cradle.
Made in Barcelona, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent ...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
HEAD OF PLATO IN TERRACOTTA FROM THE GLYPTOTHEK IN MUNICH 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
HEAD OF PLATO IN TERRACOTTA FROM THE GLYPTOTHEK IN MUNICH 20th Century
H: 44cm x 20cm
Plato (Athens, 428/427 BC – Athens, 348/347 BC)
A terracotta copy of the famous artifact prese...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Important Italian Sculpture "Diana Gabi" Carrara Marble 19th-20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Italian sculpture "Diana Gabi"
Carrara marble
19th-20th century
Very good condition.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
Circa 1910 French Terra Cotta on Marble Bust of Young Boy - By Fernand Cian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1910 French Terra Cotta on Marble Bust of Young Boy - By Fernand Cian. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questio...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
Italian Marble Figure of a Torso, 19th/20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Italian marble figure of a torso, 19th/20th century
wearing a tunic falling from her right shoulder and leaving the breast bare, both ends of...
Category
20th Century Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
Art Nouveau Couple Man & Woman Bust Antique German, 1890s - 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau plaster Couple bust. Hand painted in bronze color to make it look like a real bronze figure, this bust has a lot of patina. A nice addition in every living room...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Unknown Busts
Materials
Plaster
1934's sculpture ceramic " Head of a lady " signed Koos van der Kaay
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1934's sculpture ceramic " Head of a lady " signed Koos van der Kaay
Rare piece
Typical woman head " Garçonne"
Beautiful piece
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Alabaster Bust of a Young Woman, Possibly Saint Catherine of Siena c1890
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality sculpture of a serene possibly Saint Catherine of Siena.
This exquisite Italian alabaster bust, carved circa 1890 and set upon a dark, polished marble base, emanates ...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Mid-20th Century Wood Montserrat Virgin Statue
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-20th century Spanish montserrat virgin statue made of wood. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Wood
David M. Stoneware Sculpture, Signed and Dated 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
David M. Stoneware sculpture. Signed and dated 1980.
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Gerolamo Oldofredi 'Act.1864-1883' Italian Marble Bust of a Young Girl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gerolamo OLDOFREDI
(act.1864-1883)
An Italian marble bust of a young girl, emblematic of Winter, by G. Oldofredi, Milan.
26 in. (66.04 cm.) High
Signed: G.Oldofredi Milano
...
Category
19th Century Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
Pair of Terracotta or Similar Columns from the 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
TWENTIETH CENTURY TERRACOTTA COLUMNS.
PAIR OF TERRACOTTA OR SIMILAR COLUMNS FROM THE 20TH CENTURY. VERY DECORATIVE. MEASURES. 70X30X30 WITHOUT SUPPORT.
Good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Italian White Marble Portrait Bust of a Lady
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Italian white marble portrait bust of a Lady, late 19th century, her hair gathered on the top of her head and plated, measure: height 28 in. (71.12 cm).
Category
20th Century Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
Italian Carved White Marble Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Italian carved white marble bust
Finely carved, depicted is an inebriated jolly Man wearing an open shirt with grapes hanging from his straw hat...
Category
20th Century Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
19th Century (early) Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust Marble Stand Marcus Aurelius
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century (early) Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust Marble Stand Marcus Aurelius
Unique piece purchased in France.
See detailed photos.
Category
Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Noble Man Decorative Metal Head Bust Statues Sculptures, Belgium 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of classic decorative Bust statues. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's brass, socket nickel plated. Very decorative and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Unknown Busts
Materials
Metal
Important Italian Bust "Roman Emperor" 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Italian bust "Roman Emperor" 20th Century Marmo di Carrara
Measure: H: 55cm
perfect conditions
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Perez, Welded Bronze Bust, 1970s
Located in Dorchester, MA
Signed "Perez" and dating to the 1970s, this brutalist bust comprises multiple strands of bronze that have been welded together to form the strong features. The bust rests on a bronz...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Traditional Catalan Hand-Painted Wooden Figures
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-20th century hand-painted traditional Catalan figures made of wood. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Wood
Pair of Two Mid-20th Century Clay Animal Sculptures
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-20th century traditional Spanish clay figures of a bull and a mule. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Clay
White Plaster Cast Native American Bust Sculpture of an Indian Warrior Chief
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Cast in pure white plaster, this bust sculpture depicts the face of a Native American warrior. His long hair is pulled to the side and tied with trompe l'oeil leather strips. He wears an ornate necklace...
Category
20th Century American Native American Unknown Busts
Materials
Plaster
Set of Two Traditional Turned Preliminary Sketch Wooden Sculptures
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-20th century turned trial figures of two girls made of wood.
Made in Olot, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautif...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Wood
Bust of a Lady in Lost Wax Bronze Sculpture by Giuseppe Motti, 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Bronze female bust made with the lost wax technique, created by Giuseppe Motti (1908 - 1988) in the 1950s
Ø 24 cmØ 12 cm h 31 cm
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Porcelain Girl Bust signed Georges Rogron Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau white bisque porcelain girl bust with bronze fittings base. Bust of a girl with averted gaze and her hair tied up. Signed "Georges...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Unknown Busts
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Mid Century Boy Head Bust Plaster on Wooden Base German Vintage, 1959
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful mid century modern white plaster boys head bust. Bust with lots of patina. Plaster on a wooden base. A nice addition in every living room. Found at an estate sale in Nuremb...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Mid-20th Century Wood Virgin Statue
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-20th century traditional virgin statue made of wood. Made in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pat...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Wood
Terracotta Bust Of Young Girl Signed Fernand Cian
Located in BARSAC, FR
Fernand Cian (1889-1954)
Bust of an elegant young woman wearing a bun, in the style of the 18th century.
Patinated terracotta on a sea green marble pied...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Unknown Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Life-Size Raku Ceramic Female Sculpture by Eva Stettner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s life-size Raku-fired ceramic female nude sculpture by American sculptor Eva Stettner.
Constructed of ceramic that is low fired glazed, the stool is...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Chrome
Hand Painted Styrofoam and Papier-Mâché Head or Hat Display
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Hand painted head of a woman with short hair. Created from Styrofoam, papier-mâché and rope, this lovely woman is hand painted with short brown hair, blue-green eyes, a blue-collar, ...
Category
20th Century American Bohemian Unknown Busts
Materials
Paint, Paper
20th Century Italian "Saint" Sculpture in Carrara Marble Height: 53 cm
Located in Madrid, ES
20th Century Italian "Saint" Sculpture in Carrara Marble
Height: 53 cm
Perfect original condition
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Important Italian Bust "Roman Emperor" 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Italian bust "Roman Emperor" 20th Century Marmo di Carrara
Measure: H: 63cm
perfect conditions
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Head Bust of Indian, Lapis Lazuli & Silvered Metal Sculpture, Mexico, ca. 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary
Head Bust of Indian
Lapis Lazuli, Silvered Metal & Granite
Mexico, ca. 1980s
DIMENSIONS
Height: 13.75 inches Width: 4.5 inches ...
Category
1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Metal
Japanese Porcelain Sculpture of a Geisha
Located in Antwerp, BE
Japanese porcelain sculpture of a Geisha, signed Lavorazione.
Width:34 cm.
Height:30 cm.
Depth:28 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Stone Sculpture Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Stone Sculpture Early 20th Century
stone
70cm x 50cm
good original condition
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Stone
Sensational Greek Sphinx Verdigris Sculpture Female Bronze Forged Steel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Greek mythology Sphinx imagery Bronze Sculpture female lion bust with wings
61.5 tall x 24.5 w x 34 d
Mounted on forged steel base.
Unsigned.
Original vintag...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Large White Ceramic Bust Sculpture of a Bald Man
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large hand-sculpted bust of a man. Created from white clay, this piece is life-size and depicts a man who stares off into the distance.
Measures: 14.75" tall
8.5" deep
7.5" w...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Ceramic
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