Alabaster Art Nouveau Bust of a Women, circa 1890

A pair of very finely carved 19th century alabaster figures of muses, in classical dress, each standing on circular pedestals intricately carved with flowers and beading, Italian, c....

A pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) sancai-glazed ridge tiles modelled as horse and rider. Both tiles are glazed in rich green and amber, the horses ...

A large Italian school carrara marble sculpture depicting a sleeping nymph. The finely carved sculpture is reminiscent of a depiction of Sleeping Ariadne, popularised by the Roman copy of the Hellenistic original, the former being housed at the Vatican. Reclining on rocks, the sleeping nymph is shown draped only below the waist, and her finely modelled form is exemplified by the delicacy of her fingers. Italian, early 19th century. Before restoration.

A rare Italian sculpture depicting Psyche, attributed to the Italian sculptor, Pietro Tenerani. Pietro Tenerani (1798-1869) was a sculptor perhaps best known for his neoclassical ...

An exceptional pair of large alabaster lidded vases in the manner of Lorenzo Bartolini (1777-1850). The lidded urns of baluster form, are finely carved from translucent alabaster the...

A near life size carved marble figure of the Crouching Venus. This late 19th century copy of the iconic Hellenistic original bases its form on the crouching Venus on permanent displa...

Stunning and appealing Art Nouveau bust of a woman made of polychromed and enamelled white clay. This singular bust of a woman with unique face traits could be of an Italian woman, m...

This is beautiful antique French Art Nouveau alabaster shoulder length bust of a beautiful maiden, Circa 1890 in date. The stylized Art Nouveau face and body has been sensitively modelled in alabaster on a shaped floral base. There is no mistaking its unique design and superb quality, which is certain to attract attention and make it a talking point in any room of your home. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 64 x Width 38 x Depth 22 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 feet, 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 3 inches x Depth 9 inches Alabaster - is a name applied to varieties of two distinct minerals, when used as a material: gypsum and calcite also known as onyx-marble, Egyptian alabaster or Oriental alabaster. In general, but not always, ancient Alabaster...

Art Nouveau bust of a woman Sultane signed by Emmanuel Villanis. Art metal, cold painted patina. France 1890. Literature: Emmanuel Villanis, un sculpteur art nouveau, Pascal Launa...

Janotte, an Art Nouveau, patinated bronze bust of a young lady with head scarf. Dark brown patination. Set on an integral plinth. Signed Villanis under shoulder. Signed Villanis u...

Alabaster woman bust signed F. Vichi with marble base. Firenze, circa 1890. Siena marble base.

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