Ancient Grecian Bust

Art Deco Coffee table in black lacquered wood with circular mirror top resting on four straight legs by Jacques Adnet. Made in France circa 1930s. Bibliography : Alain-René Hardy an...

"Large" Catilina Lounge Chair with leather upholstered seat by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and presented in 1957 at the XI Triennale in Milan. Literature: Gramigna,...

18th Century European Hand-Woven Aubusson Verdure Tapestry depicting a woodland nature scene. Made in France circa 18th Century. Finely woven with cloth backing.

Rare chairs by René Prou for Pierre Laborie-Labor Métal with original upholstery fabric by Helene Henry. Made in Paris, France circa 1931. From the collecti...

Ancient bust of Heniokhos (Auriga) of which the full-length bronze sculpture is preserved in the Archaeological Museum of Delphi made of stucco with a mag...

Set of 4 busts from the Boston Museum Alva Reproductions that are fascinating reproductions of ancient Egyptian busts. Make beautiful accessories on tabletops or bookshelves. Small...

This impressive bust is depicted with head turned slightly to the right and gaze lifted. His eyes are articulated, with the pupils indicated with a drill, giving the face a striking realism. The shoulders are draped with a cloak. Straight brows sit beneath a mass of thickly curling hair, which continues to a full beard. It is worked with great skill, evident in the heavy drill work articulating and highlighting the voluminous curls, and the highly polished surfaces, giving the appearance of soft skin. The contrast between these textures gives a chiaroscuro affect which is one of the main traits of the best Antonine busts. Roman marble portraits reached their apotheosis of craftmanship and technique under the Antonine emperors, as is evidenced in this masterful bust. The evolution of the style may be traced back to the emperor Hadrian, who was the first emperor to wear a full beard. The articulation of pupils and iris appears on busts of his lover Antinous, a novelty which continued in later Antonine portraits, such as this one. The features of this bust point to a possible identification of Emperor Lucius Verus...

A striking early 20th century multicolor marble bust of Aristotle, masterfully carved with lifelike detail and rich classical styling. This monumenta...