Exquisite 19th Century Terra Cotta Sculpture of a Woman in the Renaissance Style

Impressive and commanding, this early 20th-century cast stone guardian lion is sculpted in a standing pose with an open mouth and a paw resting assertively on an orb—symbolizing stre...

Oil Pastel Sketch on Black Paper

Exceptional 17th Century Italian Walnut Commodino. Crafted with remarkable attention to detail, this rare antique features five generously sized drawers, all adorned with original pe...

Figure Sketch on Paper

An elegant and most decorative French 19th century Terra Cotta bust of Madame de Pompadour. This charming bust is raised on a square tapered socle support with mottled designs and a ...

A very fine bust of a classical lady on wooden base signed Cognel. Dated 1884 Dimensions: Height 26.5", width 19.5", depth 13". CW4125.

Possibly Beatrice, but likely a Grand Tour bust figure, painted plaster over wood. Marked 921 to verso. Barely a few losses to paint. Enchanting and remarkable bust of a young medieval woman. Grand Tour busts were popular souvenirs for wealthy Europeans, particularly British aristocrats, who traveled around Europe, especially Italy, from the 17th to the 19th centuries. These busts often depicted historical figures, mythological characters, or, as seen here, idealized figures in classical style. The provided search results and image descriptions suggest that this could be a 19th-century polychrome painted plaster cast bust...

Beautifully detailed. Hand sculpted terracotta on original marble plinth.