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Material: Gesso
Roman Style Gesso over Plaster Carved Head of Jupiter on Circular Base
Roman Style Gesso over Plaster Carved Head of Jupiter on Circular Base

Roman Style Gesso over Plaster Carved Head of Jupiter on Circular Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Roman style gesso over plaster carved head of the god Jupiter on circular base. Emanating the grandeur of ancient Rome, this verist representation of the god Jupiter, intricately c...

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19th Century Classical Roman Antique Gesso Busts

Materials

Gesso, Plaster

Plaster bust of the 19thC decorated with ancient friezes and shells
Plaster bust of the 19thC decorated with ancient friezes and shells

Plaster bust of the 19thC decorated with ancient friezes and shells

Located in Livorno, IT

This plaster bust made in 19Thc depicts a male figure, probably a distinguished personage or wealthy gentleman. was enriched and embellished with a decoration of natural polychrome s...

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2010s Italian Gesso Busts

Materials

Shell, Gesso, Wood

Busti in gesso decorati con conchiglie
Busti in gesso decorati con conchiglie

Busti in gesso decorati con conchiglie

Located in Livorno, IT

Serie limitata di busti in gesso interamente decorati con conchiglie policrome e antichi frammenti lignei dorati. The individual pieces are characterized by colorful and precious det...

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2010s Italian Gesso Busts

Materials

Shell, Gesso, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Busts
Pair of 19th Century Busts

Pair of 19th Century Busts

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of 19th century busts. These are 2 19th century Gesso painted busts of 2 archaeologists of the period. Measurements: 69 x 62 x 28 Y 65 x 60 x 30 Good condition.

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19th Century English Baroque Antique Gesso Busts

Materials

Gesso

Antique Catholic German Renaissance Carving Bust Stephan Rottaler Landshut 1500
Antique Catholic German Renaissance Carving Bust Stephan Rottaler Landshut 1500

Antique Catholic German Renaissance Carving Bust Stephan Rottaler Landshut 1500

Located in Portland, OR

An exceptionally rare antique German Renaissance carving by Stephan Rottaler (1581-1533), Bavaria circa 1500. The carving is by Stephan Rottaler, Landshut, Germany, an architect who ...

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16th Century German Renaissance Antique Gesso Busts

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Circa 1950's Gesso Bust of Napoleon
Circa 1950's Gesso Bust of Napoleon

Circa 1950's Gesso Bust of Napoleon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A cast gesso bust of Napolean from an Italian foundry

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Gesso Busts

Materials

Gesso

Gesso Bust
Gesso Bust

Gesso Bust

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Cast Gesso Bust of a Classical Roman Woman The cast gesso bust patinated to appear bronze mounted on a Rosso Brocatelle column form base.

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19th Century Antique Gesso Busts

Materials

Gesso

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French plaster bust of a classical roman male. Handsome Italian stone bust of a Classical Roman, circa 1920. This beautiful classical male bust sculpture i...

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1920s French Classical Roman Vintage Gesso Busts

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Gesso Busts

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gesso Busts

Materials

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Antique Parian Bust of Apollo 19th Century

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H 8 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in

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Located in Rochester, NY

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19th Century European Antique Gesso Busts

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19th Century Italian Alabaster Bust
19th Century Italian Alabaster Bust

19th Century Italian Alabaster Bust

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H 20.25 in W 13 in D 7.5 in

19th Century Italian Alabaster Bust

Located in Houston, TX

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1860s Italian Classical Roman Antique Gesso Busts

Materials

Alabaster

"Child Jesus", Wood, Spanish School, 17th Century, pedestal made later.
"Child Jesus", Wood, Spanish School, 17th Century, pedestal made later.

"Child Jesus", Wood, Spanish School, 17th Century, pedestal made later.

Located in Madrid, ES

"Child Jesus". Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th century. Base or pedestal made later. Christ is presented naked, with a slight contrapposto on the legs and hips that...

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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Gesso Busts

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Other

19 C  Cast Plaster Bust of Moliere with Limestone Socle on Plaster Pedestal
19 C  Cast Plaster Bust of Moliere with Limestone Socle on Plaster Pedestal

19 C Cast Plaster Bust of Moliere with Limestone Socle on Plaster Pedestal

Located in Hudson, NY

This large and impressive bust cast in plaster and then placed on a carved stone socle is truly a great decorative object. This figure is after the model produced by Caffieri and dep...

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19th Century French Antique Gesso Busts

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Bronze Bust of Apollo Belvedere
19th Century Bronze Bust of Apollo Belvedere

19th Century Bronze Bust of Apollo Belvedere

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century bronze bust of the Greek God, Apollo Belvedere. After the ancient original ‘Apollo Belvedere’ sculpture by Leochares.

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19th Century Antique Gesso Busts

Materials

Bronze

A 20th century plaster  head of a Roman God.
A 20th century plaster  head of a Roman God.

A 20th century plaster head of a Roman God.

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H 118.12 in W 82.68 in D 70.87 in

A 20th century plaster head of a Roman God.

Located in Southall, GB

A fine cast of a 20th century, plaster Roman head possibly Caesar. Standing on a contemporary metal stand.

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1990s Italian Greek Revival Gesso Busts

Materials

Plaster

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H 39.38 in W 13.39 in D 8.27 in

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Located in London, GB

A rare antique child mannequin, circa 1880, French. Losses to the outer fabric consistent with age and a dent to the metal top. The boots are cast iron so there mannequin ...

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1880s French Antique Gesso Busts

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19th Century Bronze Bust of Homer
19th Century Bronze Bust of Homer

19th Century Bronze Bust of Homer

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H 22 in W 13.5 in D 11 in

19th Century Bronze Bust of Homer

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century bronze bust of Homer attributed to the Chiurazzi Foundry, Naples, Italy. Homer was author of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.

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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Gesso Busts

Materials

Bronze

Plaster Bust of Roman Emperor Augustus on Wood Pedestal
Plaster Bust of Roman Emperor Augustus on Wood Pedestal

Plaster Bust of Roman Emperor Augustus on Wood Pedestal

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous bust of Roman emperor Augustus. USA, Circa mid-20th century Plaster bust on wood pedestal base Measures: 2.75"W x 2.75"D x 7.5"H. Good original vintage condition.

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Mid-20th Century American Grand Tour Gesso Busts

Materials

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17th Century Carved Polychromed Bust of a Young Saint, probably Spain

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Located in Shippensburg, PA

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Bust of Paris By Antonio Canova Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculpture
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Bust of Paris By Antonio Canova Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculpture

By Antonio Canova

Located in Milano, MI

Bust of Paris By Antonio Canova Male sculpture made in Italy, late 19th century. The elegant sculpture of a man, of the handsome son of the rulers of Troy, is made of plaster and res...

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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Gesso Busts

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Gesso

19th CENTURY PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL BUSTS IN TERRACOTTA AND PLASTER
19th CENTURY PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL BUSTS IN TERRACOTTA AND PLASTER

19th CENTURY PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL BUSTS IN TERRACOTTA AND PLASTER

Located in Firenze, FI

Pair of terracotta and plaster busts depicting two elegant Roman matrons and empresses, Claudia Octavia and Livia Drusilla. Claudia Octavia, daughter of Emperor Claudius and wife of Nero, is depicted with a regal expression and an intricate hairstyle, while Livia Drusilla, wife of Octavian Augustus...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Gesso Busts

Materials

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Italian Classical Garden Bust " Female " End 19th Century
Italian Classical Garden Bust " Female " End 19th Century

Italian Classical Garden Bust " Female " End 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian classical garden bust, Female goddess looking to the side on round base, ceramic gesso painted, end 19th century 70cm height good condition.

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Materials

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17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Polychrome Bishop Bust with Velvet Cassock
17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Polychrome Bishop Bust with Velvet Cassock

17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Polychrome Bishop Bust with Velvet Cassock

Located in Dallas, TX

Make a statement on your mantel, enfilade or tabletop with this antique "Haute Epoque" carved bishop figure. Created in Spain, circa 1680, the clerical b...

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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18th Century and Earlier Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Antique Gesso Busts

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Gold & Silver Leaf Carved Bust on Painted Base circa 1920's
Gold & Silver Leaf Carved Bust on Painted Base circa 1920's

Gold & Silver Leaf Carved Bust on Painted Base circa 1920's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

22K gold leaf & silver leaf carved bust on painted base.

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Early 20th Century Italian Gesso Busts

Materials

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