Busts

Brutalized concrete and stone Nude female bust on a rectangle marble stand in the style of Chuck Dodson from the late 20th century. This striking repr...

A very fine late 19th century French bronze bust of an attractive classical maiden modelled in the Art Nouveau style, with fabulous multi hued patination of brown and a subtle green, accentuating the excellent hand finished detail. Signed E Villanis, with Societe des Bronzes foundry seal, numbered and with raised title to the fore. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 28 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 10 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition circa: 1890 Materials: Bronze Book Ref: Emmanuel Villanis by Josje Hortulanus-de Mik Page No: 79 SKU: 8775 ABOUT Sylvia Ballet - Silvia Sylvia, (the spelling is different in french) is a classical ballet. It features a nondescript mythical setting and a late nineteenth-century score, in which it's themes correlate to giving it a more classical feel, however, it was quite revolutionary for its time. The score was and still is recognized for its greatness. Delibes' work is certainly the best appreciated aspect of the ballet for its innovation, creativity, and maturity. Frederick Ashton's choreography complements the music very well in this respect, staying true to the spirit of the original production while incorporating modern techniques and adding his own unique touch. The ballet itself follows Sylvia who is a loyal follower of Diana (the goddess of the hunting and chassitity). The story starts with Sylvia being stalked by the diety Eros. When she discovers this they fire their bows at each other respectively. However only Eros's shot is true and wounds Sylvia. This is where she is kidnapped by an unknown assailant later revealed to be Orion. Sylvia escapes the caves of Orion by getting her captor intoxicated and pleading to Eros to rescue her. When he begrudgingly rescues her he takes her to the temple of Diana where her love awaits. This leads her to repeal her oath of Chassity taken as a follower of Diana. Emmanuel Villanis Emmanuel Villanis was an industrious man. He is believed to have created some 200 to 250 pieces. His oeuvre pre-eminently consisted of busts and full body statues. Most of these were manufactured in bronze, but there are also models in white metal and terra cotta. Different patinas were used. The bronzes were mainly cast by the Societé de Bronzes de Paris and can be recognised by the round stamp...

Direct carving of a portrait of a smiling young woman in white Carrara marble from the Art Nouveau period. The sculptor uses a clever technique to bring out the face, allowing the fi...

TERRACOTTA GREEK WOMAN HEAD BUST 21th Century H: 33cm Height 33 cm Width 20 cm Depth 26 cm Weight 8 Kg Material Terracotta

Julien Dillens (Belgian 1849-1904), 'Bacchus', 1881, patinated terracotta, bust depicting the Greek god of wine, also known as Dionysus, signed to right of figure, on a peach marble ...

Bust of Emperor Augustus. Augustus (63 BC – 14 AD), born Gaius Octavius, was the first emperor of the Roman Empire. He played a crucial role in the transition from the Roman Republi...

Dramatic large brass bust of King Tut having stone inlaid accent on the beard and resin base.

Bust of the young emperor Nero (37 – 68 A.D.) Rome, first half of the 18th century Carved from white carrara, sicilian jasper and bigio morato marble 50 cm high 33 cm wide Provenanc...

Bust of Diana the Huntress French Louis XVI Bronze 19th Century - Artist Houdon Bronze sculpture representing Diana the huntress after Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828). In Roman myth...

A Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished Carrara Marble Models of Children Reading and Writing, Signed A. Piazza, After Antonio Canova. Antonio Canova (1757–1822...

A very good quality French 19th century bronze bust of a pretty young girl wearing a bonnet, with a gilded flower and mounted on a Rouge marble plint...

Male bust in white marble, signed and dated “G. EMANUELI F. / 1838 \". The sculpture depicts a man with a voluminous ring-shaped tuft above his high forehead...

Bronze bust of Grecian woman wearing helmet on square shaped base (French 19th Cent)

Painted on papier-mâché. Fifty original versions. Edited by Galería Val i 30 Valencia. Signed: “Equipo Crónica 68”.

This compelling studio pottery bust is a masterwork of Brutalist expression, featuring a hand-built ceramic head adorned with a primitive, regal crown. The artist has utilized a soph...

Laurence Scarfe (1914-1993) Bronze Sculptures of Male Swimmers. This charming set of five bronzes show a group of swimmers in varying poses. Crafted...

A powerful and finely cast bronze bust depicting a Roman emperor, this striking sculpture evokes the grandeur of classical antiquity while reflecting the refined craftsmanship of Ita...

Bust of Apollo in statuary white marble, 20th century, ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COST CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL, ULTERIORI FOTO, INFOR...

One of a kind beautiful mid-century masculine sculpture cut from one piece of wood. A truly gorgeous piece, a diamond in kust about any interior. The Testa will be shipped overseas i...

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a smiling grotesque face with a bulbous nose and lips displayed on a square black marble base stand (part...

Striking Buddha head having meticulously detailed bronze bust and beautifully grained wooden base.

This portrait bust in relief of a French nobleman is mounted in the original gilt frame, though the subject’s identity and the artist remain a mystery. Beautifully sculpted, the bust...

A magnificent Carrara marble bust of Ajax. Exquisite rendering of the Greek hero featuring elaborate helmet. On an associated square base. Measures: Height 37 1/2 inches Width 19 in...

Life Sized Wall Mounted Mule Deer Bust by The Peak Antler Dimensions: W 73.66 x D 50.80 x H 132.08 cm Materials: naturally shed antlers Based in, produced and shipped from the US. ...

Torso, male torso, ceramic torso, clear ceramic, torso sculpture, ceramic male torso. Hand-molded male torso in clear refractory ceramic placed on a turned Apuan bardiglio marble bas...

Sculpture of a Roman Emperor in resin, very beautiful black bronze patina. Sculpture representing a bust of Antoninus the Pious. This fragment comes from an original statue dating f...

Gilded bronze sculpture of Hermes,

A sensitively carved limestone monumental head of the Buddha, China, mid-20th century. The large carved limestone head displays a quiet sensuousness typical of the Northern Qi style, and follows Northern Qi stylistic conventions, with an oval shaped head covered in pinwheel shaped curls. His full lips...

Carrying import marks for London in 1902 by Edwin Thompson Bryant, this well modelled, Antique Sterling Silver Bust of Marie Antoinette, features stones set around the base. The bust...

An exceptional large antique Italian Grand Tour Bronze and bust of Dante Alighieri, mid to late 19th century circa 1880. This fine bronze is modeled as the 13th century Italian Poet,...

A rare antique child mannequin, circa 1880, French. Losses to the outer fabric consistent with age and a dent to the metal top. The boots are cast iron so there mannequin ...

Bust of Hermes From the Netherlands, late 20th century. In very good condition. Dimensions: 72H x 54W x 31D cm

This elegant early 20th Century Italian carved marble sculpture, created circa 1920 and signed A. Gory, depicts two young children in a tender embrace. One child leans in affectionat...

Buste in relief from a young Roman emperor. On the head the emperor wears a laurer wreath.

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This Garibaldi's Portrait Majolica is an original decorative object realized in ceramic. An interesting colored ceramic tile representing the Italian 19th century general Giuseppe...

Description Bronze bust of Caracalla, second half of the 20th century, private collection, Italy. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY...

Alabaster woman bust, signed Antonio Frilli, Italy, circa 1890.

BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE ROMAN COMMANDER IN BLACK MARBLE 21th Century COPY OF THE ROMAN CONDOTTIER - The original is in the Vatican Museums The copy in this case is partial, the limbs ...

Gilt bronze and silver plated bust of Diana, 20th century, Napoleon III style Early 20th century gilt bronze and silver-plated bust of Diana, Napoleon III style. Dimensions : h: 37...

DIOGENES FROM SINOPE PHILOSOPHER TERRACOTTA ERMA BUST 21th Century Diogenes filosopher, terracotta erma. Diogenes was a Greek philosopher and one of the founders of Cynic philosop...

Weathered Cast Iron Statue of Michelangelo's David A lovely piece for the garden, celebrating “David” The Bust is weather worn and has a rusty patina, it is otherwise in good con...

This charming sculpture of a young woman is the work of the accomplished Italian-born sculptor, Affortunato Gory (1895-1925). Gory is best-known for his sculptures of women and child...

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a small google-eyed Grotesque face with a slight smile displayed on a square black marble base stand (par...

Impressive patinated bronze bust, signed “Arles”, produced in a distinguished Neapolitan workshop during the 1950s. Combining classical inspiration with the exceptional bronze-castin...

Green Glazed Ceramic Buddha's Head

Modeled on a classical bust, the Trojan war hero Menelaus is depicted with lavishly curling hair and beard, wearing a helmet that features fierce birds and mythological creatures. Af...

Plaster sculpture / head Presumably attributed to a prominent figure from the 19th century, although it is not possible to determine exactly who. The bust dates from the early to mi...

Elegant pair of French biscuit porcelain busts depicting the famous Brongniart children, Louise and Alexandre, after the celebrated portraits by French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon. ...

Antique bust from France made circa 1900. The sculpture is crafted in terracotta with a beautiful original patina. It showcases the bust of famed German composer, Beethoven including...

Medusa head sculpture, Medusa in white Carrara marble, marble Medusa head Original white Carrara marble sculpture. Sculpture of a Medusa's head in the Rondanini style, mounted on an ...

Grand Tour bronze of the god Ajax from Greek mythology. Very detailed with a beautiful patina.

Carrara marble sculpture by Antonio Frilli, Firenze, circa 1890.

Channel the grandeur of antiquity with this striking vintage patinated bronze bust, historically interpreted as a representation of Alexander the Great. This heroic sculpture capture...

Art Deco Bronze Bust of a man LE RHONE by André César Vermare (1920) An impressive Art Deco bronze bust of a man, titled Le Rhône, created by renowned French sculptor André César Ver...

Striking marble sculpture inspired by The Beaked Man (Der Schnabelmann), one of the celebrated works from the renowned "Character Heads" series by Franz Xaver Messerschmidt (1736–178...

The piece is a unique representation created by our designer. The creations are completely made by hand. Ceramic and paint are water resistant.      

A 19th century bronze bust of Ajax the great by Chiurazzi, Napoli after the antique.  Bearing the mark of the Chiurazzi foundry, and raised on a Breccia marble base, this high quali...

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a serene smiling face displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a collection).  

Nike of Samotracia in Terracotta late 19th Century Measures: Height 83 cm Width 63 cm Depth 54 cm Weight 20 kg Rectangular base side x side 29 x 23 cm Manufacture Tuscany Go...