Bronze Busts

Small turn of the century French Empire style bronze bust representing Napoleon's uniformed likeness propped upon a white marble pedestal base adorned with a bronze letter "N."

Art Deco style manner of Franz Hagenauer terra cotta bust of a little girl's head sucking on her fingers. No signature found. Made circa 1940s. O-652-335   

This is a beautifully rendered bronze of a bull. The signature is indiscernible.

A neoclassical bronze bust of Lorenzo de Medici after Michelangelo. A cast after the original 16th century marble sculpture which sits above the iconic ‘Dusk & Dawn’ sculptures in t...

With classical features, her hair and wreath finely and crisply delineated.

Captivating late 19th century French bronze bust of a beautiful woman, enhanced by the variegated rich brown patination and excellent tactile surface detail, raised on an integral bronze base with raised title to the fore. Signed ?E Villanis and further raised on a breche griotte stepped and shaped marble plinth ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 33 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 11 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition circa: 1890 Materials: Bronze Book Ref: Emmanuel Villanis by Josje Hortulanus-de Mik Page No: 17 SKU: 8616 ABOUT Puccini's Opera - La Bohème SYNOPSIS - A group of friends are living a Bohemian life in Paris and trying to make their livings creating art. Rodolfo, the writer, falls in love with the seamstress, Mimi, while Marcello, the painter, and Musetta, the singer, are the on-and-off-again couple by their sides. When the four are happy, they spend their time celebrating life and love. However, Mimi is revealed to be very ill, and Rodolfo struggles to come to terms with the fact that she will inevitably die. Rodolfo and Mimi break up, and months later, Musetta discovers Mimi extremely sick and close to death. She brings Mimi to Rodolfo and Marcello's apartment. Rodolfo immediately takes her in and tries to nurse her back to health, but he is too late. Almost as soon as the two are reunited and have professed their love for one another, Mimi succumbs to her illness and dies. 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...

A Pair Continental patinated Bronze Busts Of Youths in good antique condition. Approximately 10" tall

Fine Continental Roman style bronze bust, late 19th century, depicting a curly haired and bearded young man wearing classical drapery pinned on his l...

A bronze portrait of Sir Winston Churchill by Rufus Martin, 2023 This head and shoulders bronze bust is instantly recognizable as Sir Winston Churchill. He is wearing a British Warm greatcoat with epaulettes and has a half-smoked cigar in the left hand resting on his hip. His right hand is raised in his trade mark V-for-Victory salute. Signed ‘Rufus Martin 1/12’. Sir Winston Churchill (1874 –1965) was a British politician, army officer and writer. He was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945, when he led Britain to victory in the Second World War, and again from 1951 to 1955. Churchill represented five constituencies during his career as a Member of Parliament. Ideologically an economic liberal and imperialist, for most of his career he was a member of the Conservative Party, which he led from 1940 to 1955, but from 1904 to 1924 was a member of the Liberal Party. This portrait of Churchill by Rufus Martin is striking for its juxtaposition of this famous historical subject and the free and contemporary choice of presentation. Churchill’s tenure during the Second World War infused the nation with calm and confidence, providing the British people with strong leadership during its darkest hours. Martin succeeds in portraying Churchill’s unshakeable belief in a successful outcome for the Allies through his defiant stance, unwavering gaze and Victory V gesture. Together with the recognizable “Bulldog” facial features and broad shoulders, this bust captures the subject in terms of character as well as being an accurate physical portrait . Rufus Martin trained at Wimbledon College of the Arts, London, though his aptitude for 3D design and sculpture was apparent from a very young age. His mother, a portrait painter, showed him the portrait sculptures of Augusta Savage, Jacob Epstein and Augustine Rodin, which inspired him to create a bust of his late mentor, Michael Howells. He sculpts ‘intriguing individuals, always hoping to capture some element of their past or current struggles and to create something for the good of the community they inhabit and wherever possible for posterity’ – an ambition he has most successfully fulfilled with this powerful portrait. After leaving college in 2017, with first class honours, Martin has won many prestigious prizes including the Tiranti Prize at the FACE, the Signature Art Award, the Chelsea Arts Club show for ‘Amy’, the True Blue Show, the Salmagundi Open Show, New York, Green & Stone Summer Show, the Chelsea Arts Society Summer Show, RBA Rising Stars, the Royal Cambrian Academy Open, the Binny Mathews & Sons joint show, The Next Big Thing and has been published in the Kings House...

This is a Maurice Maignan bronze female bust sculpture. It depicts a young lady with a smile and wearing a tight corset adorned with an upper bor...

Sculpture of the bust of Madame Récamier, patinated bronze, 19th century, Napoleon III. Sculpture representing the bust of Madame Récamier in patinated bronze, Napoleon III period,...

Author Jaroslav Benda 1947 in Prague. The sculpture was the one. Price in a theatre competition in 1948. Signature of Jar. Benda, nice original patina. Weight: 2kg.

A beautifully cast Art Nouveau dark brown patinated bronze bust of a young African mother tenderly holding and breastfeeding her baby. The bronze is signed Gardon an unlisted scul...

Pair of French Victorian bronze busts of laughing & crying babies on round black marble pedestal bases.

Striking Abstract Impressionist bronze head by Wolf Bröll (1950-2016) part polished, with dark brown rough textured areas. Artist monogram WB and number 1/12. Dated 1993. The bron...

A very fine French 19th century brown and parcel-gilt patinated bronze sculpture titled "La Sécurité" (The Security - Protection) after a model by Eugène Delaplanche (French, 1836–1891). Depicting a sitting young Maiden in a gilt-decorated armored suit and helmet, a lion skin on her back, holding a resting child on her arm. Raised on Rouge-Royal marble plinth inscribed "La Sécurité - Par E. Delaplanche - Salon des Beaux-Arts de Paris". Signed: E. Delaplanche and stamped with the importer's seal - Alberto Vignes y Ca - Buenos Aires, circa 1890. Measures: Height: 28 3/4 inches (60.3 cm). Width: 16 inches (40.7 cm). Depth: 14 inches (35.6 cm). Eugène Delaplanche (February 28, 1836 – January 10, 1891) was a French sculptor, born at Belleville (Seine). He was a pupil of Duret, gained the Prix de Rome in 1864 (spending 1864-67 at the Villa Medici in Rome) and the medal of honor in 1878. His "Messenger of Love" (1874), "Aurora" (1878), and the "Virgin of the Lillies" (1884), are in the Luxembourg. Other works by him are "Music - La Musique" (1878, Paris Opera House), called his masterpiece; "Eve After the Fall" (1869); "Maternal Instruction" (1875, Square of Sainte-Clothilde, Paris). He is also noted for his decorations in relief on vases of Haviland faience. His best work is naturalistic, but at the same time dignified and simple in line and shows sound mastery of technique. He is represented by 15 works in the Glyptothek, Copenhagen and in many other French museums and in churches. This sculpture of La Sécurité is after his 1884 sculptures...

A good quality 19th Century French Bronze patinated bust of a young lady wearing a flower in her hair, a classical dress and raised on a sockel base.

French bronze life size bust of harlequin on square shaped base

René Saint-Marceaux (1845 - 1915 France), antique gilded French bronze bust. Inscribed "E.Polo" and dated 1897. This small gilded bronze is a bust of a child signed D. St. Rene. Mark...

4 Italian Neo-classic (19th Cent) bronze masks of a classical woman's face mounted on a modern ebonized metal rectangular base. (PRICED EACH) (Vary in height from 7" - 8/5")

Classical 1990s Spanish 2-tone bronze bust of a Roman general, in tea and golden patina.

Pierre-Jean de Béranger (1780–1857) was a popular French poet and songwriter known for his witty, satirical songs. Writing in simple, memorable verse, he captured the voice of ordina...

A well-modelled bronze bust depicting a young woman wearing a traditional regional bonnet and layered dress, rendered with finely detailed textures throughout the fabric and headwear...

Pair of small gold-patinated bronze busts of two ancient philosophers on Siena marble pedestals (added, 2nd half of 19th century).

One of a kind patinated bronze bust of a child on a stepped ebonized wood pedestal,François Duquesnoy school, decorated with tortoiseshell look alike inlays. The bust shows a clea...

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

Bronze Bust with red French marble base, end of 19th century. Provenience: France This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created ove...

Bronze sculpture with green glaze and wooden base by the Italian sculpture Attilio Torresini (1884-1961). Signed on rear: A. Torresini Measures: Cm. 27 x 13 x 13 - Wooden base 5.5 ...

A bust of a woman signed by Gory, France. Face in marble, hat and bust bronze-mounted on a red marble stand.

For your consideration, a Greek mythology Sphinx imagery White Sculpture female lion bust with wings Dimensions: m61.5 tall x 24.5 w x 34 d Mounted on forged...

Impressive bronze bust depicting a Roman emperor, created during the 20th century and inspired by the great portrait sculptures of Imperial Rome. Executed on a monumental scale, the ...

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

Hermann Siedentop (1864-1943), Braunschweig sculptor during an air raid died, life-size bust of a man, brown patinated bronze on marble base, signed on the reverse. "H. Siedentop, B...

Sculpture of Hebe in patinated bronze. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOT, AND A SHIPPING QUOTE CAN BE REQUESTED BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO

A handsome and richly chased French 19th century Verdigris bronze bust of Napoleon, modeled after Canova. This wonderful patinated Bronze bust is raised on a square base displaying t...

Bronze statuette of a Woman adorned with a Flowery Hair: Bronze by Maurice-Giraud Rivière (1881-1947), standing on a green veined marble base. Contact ...

A Chinese polychrome bronze depiction of Guanyin the Goddess of compassion and mercy. What makes this presentation more unique is the fact that G...

After Joseph Nollekens. A BRONZE PORTRAIT BUST OF WILLIAM PITT THE YOUNGER (1759-1806), EARLY 19TH CENTURY.

A very attractive Art Nouveau white carrera marble, patinated bronze and marble vert bust signed A. Gory Paris, for Affortunato Gory (1895-1925). A practitioner of chryselephantine s...

Beautiful Italian Bronze bust of a lady in a hat. Signed by sculptor Gabriele Parente (see photo) (1875-1899). This is a classic, but whimsical twist on bronze busts that would be pe...

Greek Bust In Bronze XIX century VERY DECORATIVE BRONZE BUST REPRESENTING A YOUNG GREEK FROM THE END OF THE XIX CENTURY. THE BASE IS IN BLACK MARBLE AND THE EYES IN SILVER. REAL Size.

The piece features a finely carved Carrara marble face paired with gilt bronze drapery and ornamental details, a material combination often seen in Gori's work. The contrast between ...

19th century French Grand Tour bronze bust of Jupiter from Otricoli. The bust rests on a Sienna marble base. The original marble bust, now in the Vatican Museums, was found during ex...

Handsome 19th Century Bronze and Marble Neoclassical Bust, Great Color & Patina. Pristine Condition.

Large bust of an oriental woman, in marble and bronze, on a green marble base. Sculpture signed on the back by the sculptor Charny. Some wear and small chips, old restoration...

A handsome French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and marble bust of David. The bust is raised by an elegant circular marble socle pedestal with a fine mottle...

Bronze sculpture signed G. Obiols, titled "Pecheuse Bretonne", France, late 19th century.          

A Large and Exceptional Late 19th Century Patinated Bronze Figural Group Entitled “Quand Meme” by Mercié and Barbedienne on Pedestal Marius-Jean-Antonin Me...

An Italian bronze bust of a woman in the classical manner by Fonderia Veraldi, Napoli.

Honoré de Balzac (1799–1850) was a major French novelist and a founder of literary realism. He is best known for La Comédie humaine, a vast series of interconnected novels and storie...

A French sculpture produced in France 1921 by Settel of the Bust of G. Gars born 1878, very large in scale on marble base. In original condition small marks. Age: 1921 Style: Antiqu...

Modern art bronze male bust sculpture. Laminate base. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 8" depth x 9" W x 17" H.

Bust of Alexander II. Rare bust of Alexander II in gilded bronze on a malachite base from the 19th century The quality of the bronze is excellent with man...

Elegant bronze bust, made using the lost wax technique and hand-chiseled. The sculpture is mounted on a parallelepiped base in yellow marble, which enhances its stability and support...

1990s Spanish hand carved classical Greek woman bronze bust with travertine base. Bronze is ideal for the garde where the natural bronze patina takes over as can be appreciate on...

A Bust of a young Mexican Man. Unmarked on marble base.

Sculpture - Bronze bust of a boy - P. de Chirico (signed). Bronze sculpture. Signed 'P. de Chirico'. Height: 12 cm.

Sculpture - Bust. Gilded bronze sculpture; with casting marks. Set on a marble base. Height: (total) 15.5 cm.

Sculpture - 'Bust of a Boy'. 20th-century French sculpture; in gilded bronze. Set on a marble base. Dimensions: 15x6 cm.

Sculpture - Don Quixote de la Mancha - J. Ortiz (numbered 1/8). Bronze sculpture; mounted on a metal base. Signed 'J.Ortiz'. Edition 1/8. Height: (sculpture) 38.5 cm; (total) 41 cm