Belgian Black Marble Busts

Striking Art Deco terracotta bust, beautifully patinated in deep green tones, depicting a strong male portrait with a dynamic, expressive profile. The sculpture captures both vitalit...

Masterfully carved & most impressive Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a Belgian Bla...

Art Deco bronze sculpture male bust by Ugo Cipriani. Patinated bronze. Belgian black marble base. France 1930. Literatuur: “Art Deco sculpture” Alastair Duncan.

An Incredible and Large Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group of Gloria Victis, a Winged Figure of Victory with a Fallen Warrior. This incredible bronze piece was cast after a model by Maarius-Jean-Antonin Mercié, This model is signed 'F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR PARIS' demonstrating that it was cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne's foundry, the best bronzier of the 19th century. The base is further signed 'A. Mercie' and stamped 'Réduction Mécanique' with an inscription of '659'. The figure is mounted on a Belgian noir marble base with various stepped edges. Gloria Victis is one the most well-known and important bronze casts of the 19th Century. The quality of this particular model is absolutely incredible and all the marking indicate that this particular piece is one of the finest produced by the Foundry. A student of Jouffroy and de Falguière at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (1845-1916) won the Grand Prix de Rome at 23 years old with his work Thésée vainqueur du Minotaure. In 1872, he sent the plaster model of his work David vainqueur to the Salon, for which he won the first class medal. At the same time, he received La croix de la Légion d'honneur at the Villa Medici. His return to Paris, in 1874, issued in a long and brilliant career with numerous commissions, notably the monuments for Louis-Philippe and Queen Marie-Amélie for the Royal Chapel at Dreux (1886). By the age of 30 Mercié was already very well-known and his Gloria Victis received resounding success when it was exhibited at the Salon, in 1874 (in plaster) and in 1875 (in bronze). This work exalted the heroism and the patriotic sentiments aroused by the disasters of 1870. His predilection for patriotic subjects is shown in many of his works such as Quand même...

An Art Deco sculpture depicts Cleopatra. Beautiful polychrome green patina. On a Black Belgian marble pedestal. In a good and original condition. Made in Belgium, circa 1920-1930. By the Italian sculptor Giuseppe Carli. The Carli family is originally from Italy, Lucca, around 1910 they moved to Brussels and established the “CARLI Atelier”. When established in Belgium he also signed under his synonym Gustave Van Vaerenbergh. Many sculptors such as Dommisse, Aurili, Melani, Toogneri, Guelfi worked for Carli. They were present at all major fairs from 1910 to 1970 with sculptures in terracotta, bronze and plaster depicting subjects such as women in Art...

On first viewing of this fabulous original Art Deco figure you can't not be taken aback by the sheer size, very unusual and impressive, standing 55 cm high and 40 cm in length he's t...

An antique Grand Tour bronze bust of a roman emperor, mounted on a Belgian black marble base. Thought to be a depiction of a young Caesar, the expertly carved sculpture showcases de...

Carlos Gardel Tango Bronze & Marble Plaque Portrait / Sculpture. The signature is Hard to understand. Carlos Gardel (born Charles Romuald Gardès; 11 Dec...

Fine quality gilt and silvered bronze bust of Amazonian Queen Penthesilea by Emile Hebert. Original 19th century bronze bust mounted on a period Belgian b...

Sculpture in patinated bronze by unknown artist. Portrait of General Harald Petri, General Inspector of Sweden at the World Exhibitions in Antwerp in 1930 and Brussels in 1935. Uncl...

A handsome and finely detailed Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. black Belgian marble, Ormolu, and patinated Bronze statue of Ajax the Great. This wonderful bust of Ajax the Gre...

Rare particularly beautiful depiction of the of a boy. Created by Gustave van Vaerenbergh under his pseudonym G. Carli from the Art Deco period. This terracotta was polychromed by ...

An exceptional true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Black Belgian marble statuettes of Apollo and Daphne. Each ...

Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian half-busts in Belgian black marble, inlaid sugar marble 1930s They depict neoclassical female figures. They come from a noble villa in my city, Palermo. ...

Carlos Gardel Tango Polished Bronze & Marble Plaque Desk Portrait / Sculpture. Carlos Gardel (born Charles Romuald Gardès; 11 December 1890 – 24 June 19...

Belgium black marble hand carved modern abstract figurative elongated bust with square base.

A charming true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze and Black Belgium marble statues. Each most elegant statue is raised by a circular Black Belgium marble bas...

A Pair of Miniature Bronzes of Roman Busts On Marmore Nero Columns In the Manner of Georges Servant After the original models exhibited at the Paris ex...