Bronze Busts

Jean Mermoz bust by Alexandre Kéléty (1874-1940). Patinated bronze and marble base. Jean Mermoz (1901-1936) was a french aviator that worked for the French Air Force and later on fo...

This exquisite bronze bust, standing at 30 cm (approximately 12 inches) in height, is the work of Spanish sculptor Pedro Ramón José Rigual (1863-1917). Renowned for his Art Nouveau c...

A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Gris St. Anne marble statuettes of Nicolas Catinat and the Count of Tour...

A bronze male torso sculpture presented on a custom stand, its fragmented classical form evoking the timeless beauty of antiquity. The figure, modeled with well-defined musculature a...

A highly decorative and finely modeled pair of French Orientalist bronze busts, dating to the late 19th century and depicting two richly adorned female figures in elaborate North Afr...

Stunning antique Tibetan/That bronze/brass temple Buddha bust head sculpture mounted on a lucite base. Center mounting rod is also brass. Wonderful patina and displays well. Buddha h...

Larry Mohr (American / New York 1921-2013), "Gita" patinated bronze sculpture of a nude female, signed, titled, and having a monogram for foundry. Larry Mohr (American / New York (1...

A very handsome pair of French 19th century Egyptian Revival st. busts of Ramses the II and his wife Isis, signed by Pierre-Eugène-Émile Hébert. Each is raised on a black Belgian marble base with ormolu trim and etched eagle design on the front, accented with ormolu details. Rouge Griotte marble borders the top and bottom of central column which has a similar design gilt-etched below the names Isis and Ramses. Above are the impeccably carved patinated bronze busts of the Pharaoh and his wife with wonderful expressions accented with finely chased ormolu head dress, wide necklaces and scepters. Ramses II, also known as Ramesses the Great, is regarded as the greatest, most celebrated and most powerful pharaoh of the Egyptian Empire...

A striking modern bronze sculpture capturing a fluid and surreal interpretation of human connection, with a pair of elongated, intertwining hands rendered in dynamic abstraction. Ech...

Pair of marble and bronze Neo Classical Grand Tour decorative sculptures, w Bronze busts of Diane and Apollo , standing on Red Marble columns & bases w. gilt Bronze mounts. Both sig...

Dimensions - H: 19 1/4 in W: 20 in D: 8 in This exceptional late 19th-century French bronze sculpture by the renowned artist Auguste Moreau (1834–1917) presents an elegant and powe...

"Miarka" by Emmanuel Villanis £2,350 Payments over 3, 6, or 12 months with Learn more ADD TO BASKET Buy with More payment options Attractive late 19th Century French Art Nouveau bronze bust of a young beauty wearing a head scarf decorated with medallions, exhibiting good hand finished surface detail and rich brown and ochre patina, raised on integral base with raised title, signed E Villanis. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 21 cm Width: 14 cm Depth: 8 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1890 Materials: Bronze Book Ref: Emmanuel Villanis by J Hortulanus-de Mik Page No: 16 SKU: 9605 ABOUT Villanis Miarka Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914) was an Italian-born sculptor who became one of the most distinctive figures of late 19th-century French decorative sculpture. Born in Lille to Italian parents, he trained in Italy before moving to Paris, where he established his career during the Belle Époque. Villanis specialised in elegant busts of idealised female figures, often depicting allegorical or poetic subjects such as La Bohémienne, Salomé, or Cléo de Mérode. His work is characterised by refined modelling, expressive faces, and flowing, often highly stylised hair and drapery, reflecting both Art Nouveau influences and a strong sense of theatricality. He exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon from the 1880s onward, gaining recognition for his graceful compositions and accessible appeal. Many of his sculptures were cast in bronze by leading foundries and produced in editions, making them popular among collectors of the period. Today, Villanis’ bronzes...

Girl Soaring (1964) is a rare, unique studio-cast bronze sculpture by celebrated Pennsylvania artist and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) faculty member Pritchett Allen H...

Bronze figure of Venus De Milo signed by the foundry Delafontaine.

A Royal bronze portrait bust of Prince Albert, the Prince Consort, after the marble sculpture of 1859 by William Theed the Younger (1804-1891) Marks and inscriptions: W.THEED. SC. ...

This beautiful sculpture of a mother and child was created in circa 1900 by the French sculptor, Vincent Desire Faure de Brousse. Faure de Brousse was...

A Patinated Bronze Bust Of Marie Adélaïde, Princess of France Marie Adélaïde of France (1732-1800) was a prominent figure during the reign of her nephew, Louis XVI. As a French prin...

A small-scale French Art Nouveau patinated bronze bust titled "Carmen," cast from a model by Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914), circa 1900. The sculpture is signed "E. Villanis" in the b...

Patinated bronze sculpture depicting the bust of a young woman, Art Nouveau, circa 1900. Important Art Nouveau-era sculpture, circa 1900, by Antoine Van Den Keckhove, depicting the ...

A patinated bronze male bust in the cubist manner. Signed: Oscar De Clerck 1892 1968 Oscar De Clerck (Oostende, 11 December 1892 - Sint-Stevens-Woluwe, 20 January 1968) was an inno...

19th Century Italian Patinated Bronze Bust of a Classical Woman, likely inspired by Greco-Roman goddesses or muses. The bust features finely detailed, flowing curls and an elegant ex...

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...

Antique Cast Bronze Bust of a Woman C1890 Measures - 8.25"h x 5"w x 5.5"d

19th century French bronze bust sculpture of Emperor Lucius Varus . This handsome Grand Tour bronze bust of is in the manner of F. Bard...

Bronze bust of a young lady in a Louis XV era costume, Alphonse Henri Nelson, foundry Pinédo Brozier Paris, France, Paris Additional Information: Materials: Bronze, patina Vinta...

Grand Tour bronze bust of Moses after the marble original by Michelangelo. Mounted on a Sienna marble socle base. Signed Otto Muller. Karsruhle. Germany circa 1890. Beautifully cast...

Finely Cast Bronze Abraham Lincoln Profile Bust Bookend or Doorstop, in the Style of Victor David Brenner, ca. 1930s Bronze Lincoln Bookend or Doorst...

This elegant 18th-century bronze bust of Marie Antoinette was sculpted in Paris circa 1790 and signed on the back by the French sculptor Félix Lecomte (1737-1817). The finely cast an...

Bronze bust "Bohemian Girl", Emmanuel Villanis, France, end of 19th - beg. of 20th century Additional Information: Materials: Bronze, patina Vintage from the 19th century Artis...

After Odoardo Tabacchi (1831-1905) a very fine Italian 19th century patinated bronze figure of "La Tuffolina" (The Diver). The finely cast brown patin...

An exceptional and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu and patinated bronze bust of a beautiful young maiden, signed V. Bruyneel. The bust is ra...

Bronze bust, C.Bertrand, France, beg. of 20th century Additional Information: Materials: Bronze, patina Vintage from the 1900s Artist/Maker: C.Bertrand Place of Origin: France...

Bust of a young woman. Ancient Rome, 2nd - 4th century AD. Bronze and Silver. Height 6.6 cm and 14 cm with the stand. Provenance: - Private collection, Mr. S. D., France, acquir...

Bronze "Female Torso" by the Artist Alexander Archipenko (1887-1964) Cast Bronze in the Classicisim form of Cubism. Originals housed in the Metropolitan Museum NYC Slight wear scr...

An exceptional large antique Italian Grand Tour Bronze and bust of Dante Alighieri, mid to late 19th century circa 1880. This fine bronze is modeled as the 13th century Italian Poet,...

early bronze signed by vietnamese artist it is an iconic theme of the vietnamese sculpture The pedestal is in black painted wood and it wears age and use. The sculpture itsel is 4, ...

A beautiful, small, substantial bronze female head bust sculpture on cylindrical wood pedestal base, circa early-20th century or earlier. Artist is un...

A very fine copy of the Renaissance sculpture entitled 'A Little Boy'. After Italian Renaissance sculptor Desiderio da Settignano, or Desiderio de Bartolomeo di Francesco detto Ferro. In cast bronze. Simply a wonderful bust! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There is rubbing to the patina on the crown of the head...

A Pair of Early 1900s fine bronze & marble Sacred Heart busts. Jesus & Mary, A devotional duo in gilded bronze. This graceful pair of antique busts, crafted around the early 1900s, ...

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (French 1827-1975) L'Espiegle "The Mischief Maker" Patinated Verdigris Bronze Bust of Anna Foucart smiling. Measures 10" wide , 10" deep and 19.5" tall. Bor...

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...

This is a vintage Bohemian female bust. A Continental, bronze figural statue in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Wonderful Art Nouveau revival bust, ...

A monumental French patinated bronze bust of William Shakespeare, after Houdon, by F. Barbedienne Foundry, circa 1870. Masterfully and realistically sculpted in solid bronze, this...

Commanding in scale and beautifully modeled, this antique Belgian bronze bust titled Judith is the work of sculptor Albert Hambresin (1850–1937). Crafted in Belgium circa 1890, the p...

Superb marble and gilt bronze bust representing a young emperor with his robe and laurel wreath. Italy early 20th century, of the Romantic style. Signed A. Fagioli. Dimensions in ...

Bronze sculpture of a Borzoi, also known as a Russian Wolfhound. Well executed with fine detailing throughout. The sculpture is approximately 7 inches high by 10 inches wide. It dep...

Asian patinated brass or bronze seated Gandhara Style Buddha with both hands raised in the vitarka mudra or teaching hand position.

- The bust in in good condition - Wonderful details on face.

Karl P. Kowalczewski Two Women Busts C.1900 Karl P. Kowalczewski, busts of two women, circa 1900, unsigned, bronze with a dark brown patina. The depiction...

Art Deco bronze bust of a deer signed by Georges Raoul Garreau. Patinated bronze on a green marble base. France 1930. Literature: Dictionnaire des peintre...

Bronze ballerina sculpture, 180 cm tall. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOT, AND A SHIPPING QUOTE CAN BE REQUESTED BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO

Small antique gilded French bronze bust by Rene de Saint-Marceaux Named and marked E. Polo and dated 1897 This small gilded bronze is a bust of a child signed D. St. Rene for Ren...

JEF LAMBEAUX (1852-1908) "Bust of a Young Woman" in bronze. Jef Lambeaux's "Bust of a Young Woman" with bared breasts is a striking work of art that embodies both beauty and controversy. Created by the eminent Belgian sculptor Jef Lambeaux (1852-1908), this bronze sculpture reveals exceptional technical mastery and extraordinary artistic sensitivity. The young woman depicted, with her hair flowing freely and her face imbued with serenity, embodies the quintessence of feminine beauty. This work is part of the Romantic Realism...

Description An impressive late 19th to early 20th century bronze bust of a classical woman by Emmanuel Vallanis (1858–1914), depicting an elegant female figure in the Greco-Roman ta...

Italian Neo-classic style cast bronze Poseidon bust with black metal stand (19th Cent).  

Mid-Century Modern bronze bust by J.D. Murillo. Interesting Mid-Century Modern Brancusi inspired patinated bronze bust or head sculpture signed J.D....

An elegant and high quality French 19th century patinated Bronze and Oak bust signed Cesar Ceribelli, Paris. This charming statue of a young Gypsy girl is raised on a square Oak base with cut corners and mottled edges. Above is the stunning bust of a young woman wearing a pleated blouse and intricately details headscarf. She is adorned with medallions and wears a richly detailed necklace with a scarab at the center. All original rich and warm patina throughout. César Ceribelli...

Late 19th Century alabaster and bronze bust of Dante Alighieri on a green marble base. This is a beautiful antique marble and bronze bust of the famed late 13th to early 14th century...

Beautiful sculpture designed by Biagio Romeo in the 1960s, of fine Italian manufacture. The sculpture has a rectangular base made of polished black wood, ...

An elegant French patinated bronze bust of a young woman, dating from the late 19th-century and bearing the artist’s monogram “R.G.” to the side of the figure. The identity of the sc...