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Athena Bust

Wise Athena Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Bursa Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Height: 24.4'' / Weight: 18 kg Athena is known as the goddess of wisdom, peace and the arts in
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

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Statuary Marble

Wise Athena Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Bursa Museum' Statue
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Height: 24.4'' / Weight: 18 kg Athena is known as the goddess of wisdom, peace and the arts in
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

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Statuary Marble

1950s Neo classical Gold Patinated Plaster Bust of Athena
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A gold patinated plaster bust of Athena from a Gipsoteca in a sicilian academy of fine arts. They
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Mid-20th Century Sicilian Classical Greek Busts

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Plaster

LARGE TERRACOTTA BUST OF ATHENA FROM THE VATICAN MUSEUMS Early 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE TERRACOTTA BUST OF ATHENA FROM THE VATICAN MUSEUMS Early 20th Century Unique and non
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20th Century Italian Modern Busts

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Terracotta

Giustiniani Athena Head in Patinated Terracotta Early 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Giustiniani athena head in patinated terracotta early 20th century. The Athena-Minerva Giustiniani
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Busts

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Terracotta

Giustiniani Athena Head in Patinated Terracotta, Early 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Giustiniani athena head in patinated terracotta early 20th century. The Athena-Minerva Giustiniani
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Busts

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Terracotta

Pair of Heads of Athena Giustiniani in Patinated Terracotta, Early 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF HEADS OF ATHENA GIUSTINIANI IN PATINATED TERRACOTTA, early 20th century The Athena-Minerva
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Busts

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Terracotta

Herm in Terracotta of the Athena of the National Museum of Naples Early 20th Cen
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Herm in Terracotta of the Athena of the National Museum of Naples early 20th Century Herm of
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Busts

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Terracotta

THE DYING WARRIOR PLASTER COPY OF THE ORIGINAL OF THE ATHENA AFAIA early 20th Ce
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
THE DYING WARRIOR PLASTER COPY OF THE ORIGINAL OF THE ATHENA AFAIA TEMPLE OF EGINA early 20th
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Busts

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Plaster

French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture “Bust of Thais” by Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EMMANUEL VILLANIS French, fl. 1880-1920 "Bust of Thais" Cast signature to shoulder "E. Villanis
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

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Bronze

French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture “Bust of Thais” by Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EMMANUEL VILLANIS French, fl. 1880-1920 "Bust of Thais" Signed in cast along shoulder "E
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20th Century French Busts

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Bronze

French Bronze Ariadne After Clodion
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Newark, England
patination is sculpted as a bust of a Ariadne in nature with her hair tied up and leaves intwined in her hair
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Busts

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Bronze

French Bronze Ariadne After Clodion
French Bronze Ariadne After Clodion
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H 9.45 in W 4.92 in D 3.74 in
Early 1600s, Marble Bust of Athena
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Exceptional, hand carved all the way around, 17th century, Carrara marble bust of Athena in a
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Antique Early 1600s Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Stone, Carrara Marble

Early 1600s, Marble Bust of Athena
Early 1600s, Marble Bust of Athena
H 25.5 in W 10.5 in D 13 in
Gilt Bronze & Marble Greek Revival Mantel Clock w. Goddess Athena Sculpture 1880
Located in Lisse, NL
top of this clock you have the beautiful Athena bust and the front of this clock for the most part
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Antique 19th Century French Greek Revival Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Brass, Enamel, Bronze, Metal

Italian, Late 17th / Early 18th Century, White Carrara Marble Bust of Athena
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bust of Athena. The bust is raised by a rectangular base with cut corners and a fine wrap around
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

air Of French 19th Century Grand Tour Period Bronze Lamps, Signed Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
stunning and high quality busts of the goddess Athena. Each oil lamp displays wonderful and richly chased
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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Table Lamps

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Bronze

French Empire Clock Depicting Apollo God of Music and the Arts
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
a bust of Athena. The base sits on two owl feet at the front and block feet at the back. The
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Ernest Rancoulet, Sculpture Group of a Man and Woman “L’ Age d’or ” 1870 – 1915
By Rancoulet
Located in Tilburg, NL
allegorical, mythological, and figurative statuettes and portrait busts. One of his most well-known works is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

“Love Conquers” French Bronze Sculpture by Felix Sanzel circa 1870
Located in Shippensburg, PA
tying a blindfold around the eyes of Athena, a playful image making a statement that love blinds wisdom
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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Livia Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Ephesus Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
In the first century, Livia was decribed as Rome’s strongest woman. She is proudly depicted in ancient sources as suitable to be empress, faithful to the emerpor and a good wife, and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

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Statuary Marble

Alexander The Great Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder / Istanbul / Small
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Height: 56 cm / Weight: 20 kg Alexander, the real name of Macedonian III. Alexandros, commonly known as Alexander the Great, was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

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Statuary Marble

Bellhop Burnt Orange Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk & Table Lamp for FLOS
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T Table Lamp in Burnt Orange by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby This sleek tabletop lamp was originally created by renowned designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby for the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Resin

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 one...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

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Carrara Marble

Set/5 Ceramic Pots, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Hailey & Henry Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes two waterproof ceramic vases and three pots, perfect ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Jars

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Ceramic

Hermes Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder, 'Side Museum' No:3
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Hermes is the messenger god in Greek mythology. He is the quickest and most clever of the gods. The original is displayed in the Side Museum. Measure: height: 11.8'' / Weight: 2 k...
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Busts

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Statuary Marble

Banded Alexander the Great Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Measures: Height: 33 cm / Weight: 10 kg. Alexander, the real name of Macedonian III. Alexandros, commonly known as Alexander the Great, was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

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Statuary Marble

King Arthur Mural (16' x 6') by Peter Ostuni for Savoy-Plaza Hotel 1951
By Peter Ostuni
Located in Hanover, MA
Astonishingly beautiful and monumental mural spanning eleven individual panels which when assembled are 16 feet long by 6 feet high. The panels are reverse paint and applique on she...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Plexiglass

Contemporary Chaise Longue by Hessentia Upholstered with Off-White Bouclè Fabric
By Cornelio Cappellini, HESSENTIA
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
Inspired by the legendary 1970s, Denver has a shape whose design is clearly visible from the side. The chaise longue is composed of two elements: the main body with a full shape that...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

Four Meissen Porcelain Plaques Depicting the Four Seasons
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This delicately detailed set of four allegorical porcelain plaques portrays family scenes within the theme of the four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Spring can be ide...
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Antique Early 19th Century German Folk Art Paintings

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Metal

Zeus Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Ephesus Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Looking for a powerful and striking addition to your living space? Look no further than the Zeus bust from Lagu's special selection. Standing at 16.9 inches tall and weighing 30 kg, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

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Statuary Marble

German Hand Carved Wood and Painted Carousel Horse with Saddle Seat 19th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
German hand carved wood and decorative painted carousel horse with flowing mane, hairy tail, upholstered saddle seat, original glass eyes, and mounted on a wrought iron scrolled brac...
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Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Italian Antique Stone Cast Bust of Marcus Aurelius Caracalla
Located in Encinitas, CA
This late 19th century carved stone bust made of "Grisaglia' in Italian, a mix of stone powder and lime stones, depicts Marcus Aurelius Caracalla, the roman emperor from 198 to 217 A...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

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Concrete

Pair (2) Portraits Gentleman & Lady, William & Rachel Helyar c.1656, Civil War
By Robert Walker
Located in London, GB
Portrait of Colonel William Helyar (1621-1698) and Rachel Helyar (c.1633-1678) c.1656 Circle of Robert Walker (act. 1637-1656) These fascinating portraits, presented by Titan Fine ...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Huge Art 18" Deco Silver Plated Champagne / Wine Cooler 19th Century
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
This is a elegant large banquet sized antique English Art Deco silver plate on copper wine / champagne cooler bearing the makers mark of the world renowned retailer and silversmith...
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver, Silver Plate

Venus De Milo Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Louvre Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Venus of Milo is a symbol of Aphrodite and beauty. The name comes from the village of Milos where the statue was found. Venus is named after the planet of Venus, the representat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

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Statuary Marble

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Ancient Roman Marble Head of Athena
Located in MONTREAL, QC
The top of the goddess's head is cut-off with a raised rectangular tang for attachment of her helmet, once separately carved and now missing, her waiving hair centrally parted and dr...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Busts

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Marble

Ancient Roman Marble Head of Athena
Ancient Roman Marble Head of Athena
H 5.12 in W 4.45 in D 4.65 in
Ancient Roman Marble Head of Athena Vescovali
Located in MONTREAL, QC
Roman period, 1st-2nd century A.D. The goddess with almond shaped lidded eyes, her wavy hair centrally parted, her Corinthian helmet pushed back from her face, a drilled dowel for ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Busts

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Marble

Bust of Ariadne, Jean-Baptiste, Known as Auguste Clésinger, 19th Century
By Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jean-Baptiste, known as Auguste Clésinger (1814-1883). Bust of Ariadne. Bronze. Signed on the
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Busts

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Bronze

A Pair Of 19th Century Terracotta Statues
Located in Glen Ellen, CA
ATHENA.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

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Terracotta

Feminine Hellenistic Marble Head, 3rd-2nd BCE
Located in Paris, FR
on the “Terracotta female head” and the “Marble Head of Athena”, both of which are preserved at the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Hellenistic Busts

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Marble

Pair of Paris Porcelain Vases
Located in Shakespeare, ON
Each vase is mounted on a marble base. Decorated with cupids. Every handle is a bust of Athena
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French Porcelain

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Marble

Ancient Roman Bronze Balsamarium
Located in MONTREAL, QC
bust of a young boy with its head slightly titled right, composed of thick comma-shaped locks and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman More Furniture ...

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Bronze

Ancient Roman Bronze Balsamarium
Ancient Roman Bronze Balsamarium
H 3.94 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
16th C. Bust Of Athena
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Elegant, carved marble bust of the goddess Athena crowned with laurels and mounted on a custom
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Busts

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Marble

16th C. Bust Of Athena
16th C. Bust Of Athena
H 19 in W 9 in D 9.5 in
Continental Sculpted Terracotta Bust of Pallas Athena
Located in Baambrugge, NL
'chiton' with scrollwork to the 'decolletage'. This bust bears similarities to the 'Athena Giustiniani
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Antique Late 19th Century European Busts

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Terracotta

Monumental Carved Stone Bust of Athena of Velletri on 2-Piece Plinth
Located in Dallas, TX
-life bust above. Athena has a solemn look, with her gaze directed slightly down and to her left. She
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Busts

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Limestone

Athena, Godess of Athens
Located in Washington, DC
Athena, Godess of Athens. Plaster copy of the original marble one in The Louvre in Paris.
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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Plaster

Athena, Godess of Athens
Athena, Godess of Athens
H 22 in W 18 in D 10 in
Grand Tour Antique Bronze Sculpture of Athena, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
for the Grand Tour market, being a bust view of the late fifth to early fourth Century B.C.E Roman
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Antique Late 19th Century European Classical Roman Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Bust of a Goddess
Located in NYC, NY
A bronze bust of Goddess Minerva/Athena in full uniform consisting of a helmet, chest plate and a
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Antique 19th Century French Classical Roman Busts

Bronze Bust of a Goddess
Bronze Bust of a Goddess
H 13.25 in W 7.25 in D 5.25 in
Antique Mounted Ceramic Head of Minerva, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
battle, strategy and trade. The Romans equated her with the Greek goddess Athena, though they did not
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Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

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Stone, Iron

Ancient Greek Silver Coin with the Portrait of Alexander the Great - 310 Bc
Located in London, GB
his neck. The reverse with Athena, brandishing spear and holding shield, an eagle at her feet and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Busts

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Silver

Academic female bust
Located in PARIS, FR
White plaster bust of a woman in the Antique style representing Athena. Very good condition. LP2816
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Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Academic female bust
Academic female bust
H 11.82 in W 7.09 in D 10.24 in
Athena and the Arts, Bronze, Marble, Signed 'Claudel' and Dated '1888'
Located in Madrid, ES
Athena and the arts. Bronze, marble. Signed (Claudel) and dated (1888), 19th century. The
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Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bust of Minverva in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1880.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Wedgwood produced a very successful line of Library Busts, of which Minerva and Mercury were the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

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Stoneware

Bust of Minverva in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1880.
Bust of Minverva in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1880.
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Bust of Minerva, Black Basalt, Gilt and Bronzed, Wedgwood, 1875
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Athena dating from circa 400BC. Black basalt, bronzed and gilded. A rare finish for basalt.  
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Antique 1870s English Neoclassical Pottery

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Stoneware

Bronze Relief ‘La Pensée’, Signed Henri Chapu
By Thiebaut Freres, Henri Chapu
Located in Greding, DE
side. Depiction of a sitting young lady with a bust of Athena in the background.
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Decorative Art

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Marble, Bronze

Italian 19th Century Patinated Bronze Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The bust is raised on a red marble pedestal with molded edges. The bronze figure Athena has wavy
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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

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Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

Austrian Monumental Solid Silver-Gilt Figural Centrepiece, circa 1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
the sea (symbolizing the uncertainty of life), the front of the boat is decorated with the bust of
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Antique 1860s Austrian Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Silver

A Pair of French Neoclassical Vases With Children at Play
Located in Katonah, NY
/> At the shoulder of each vase is a bust of Athena, goddess of wisdom. Above and below the main scenes
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Antique 19th Century French Vases

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Porcelain

Antique Italian Grand Tour Mahogany Roundel of Minerva, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Italian Grand Tour mahogany roundel plaque profile bust depicting Minerva dating
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Antique 1850s Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Mahogany

Antique Stone Bust of Athena
Located in Austin, TX
Antique stone bust of Athena. This piece made of reconstituted stone takes the form of Greek
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Vintage 1910s French Busts

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Cast Stone

Antique Stone Bust of Athena
Antique Stone Bust of Athena
H 11.5 in W 8 in D 9 in
Italian Antique Stone Cast Bust of Athena Lemnia
Located in Encinitas, CA
powder and lime stones. The bust of Athena Lemnia features beautiful Greco-Roman attire with a ribbon
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

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Concrete

Roman Marble Head of Athena
Located in London, GB
"On her head [Athena] set her helmet of gold, with four plumes, and coming to a peak both in front
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Busts

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Marble

Roman Marble Head of Athena
Roman Marble Head of Athena
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Giustiniani Athena Head in Patinated Terracotta Early 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Giustiniani athena head in patinated terracotta early 20th century The Athena-Minerva
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Busts

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Terracotta

Diana Bust in Terracotta, Artemis of Versailles, Early 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Diana Bust in Terracotta - Artemis of Versailles early 20th century. Roman goddess of hunting
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Busts

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Terracotta

Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of Athena of Velletri
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive Italian 19th century white Carrara marble bust of Athena of Velletri
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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Antique Bust of Godess Athena
Located in Hudson, NY
a very nicely made plaster bust of Greek Godess Athena. In Ancient Greece, Athena was the goddess
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Vintage 1930s Italian Busts

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Plaster

Antique Bust of Godess Athena
Antique Bust of Godess Athena
H 32 in W 20 in D 12 in
Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Athena, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Carved Carrara marble bust of the Greek goddess Athena. Depicted with her famed helmet and armour
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Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Sculpture of Athena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-to-late 19th Century canvas and carved wood sculpture - bust of Athena.
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Antique 19th Century Busts

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Wood, Paint

Sculpture of Athena
Sculpture of Athena
H 22 in W 9.5 in D 12 in
Plaster Head of Athena
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Museum plaster head of Athena, mounted on a modernist wooden stand.
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Early 20th Century American Busts

Plaster Head of Athena
Plaster Head of Athena
H 27 in W 15.5 in D 13 in
Classical Head by Elie Nadelman
By Elie Nadelman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
), Meadows Museum, Shreveport, LA (Mar.-May, 1988). Literature: Athena T. Spear Elie Nadelman’s Early
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20th Century American American Classical Busts

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Marble

Classical Head by Elie Nadelman
Classical Head by Elie Nadelman
H 15.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Bust of Athena
Located in Dallas, TX
Terra Cotta Herm style pedestal with bust of Athena
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20th Century French Statues

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Terracotta

Bust of Athena
Bust of Athena
H 64 in W 12 in D 12 in
Cast Iron Apollo and Athena
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian Cast Iron Busts of Apollo and Athena. c.1860 The Apollo Belvedere depicted
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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

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Bronze

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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.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

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