Marble Busts

Turn of the Century Continental classicizing faux white marble bust depicting a nude, downward-glancing Grecian or Roman woman wearing a diadem in her hair.

Pareja de bustos, Francia, siglo XIX “Mercurio y Marte” Bronce pavonado y dorado, mármol negro belga y mármol rouge groitte Medidas: 40 x 12 x 12 cm (x2) Estos bustos franceses de l...

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A French 19th century bronze and marble bust of Marianne in full armor. The nicely cast Baroque Revival brown patinated bronze and carved white marble figure of Marianne, the allegorical personification of the French Republic, presented in her militaristic guise, reminiscent of Minerva, wearing a Phrygian helmet and armored breastplate centered by winged male mask and with lion shoulder armor pads, all raised on a conforming black marble base. Circa: 1890-1900. Marianne has been the national personification of the French Republic since the French Revolution, as a personification of liberty, equality, fraternity and reason, as well as a portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty. Marianne is displayed in many places in France and holds a place of honor in town halls and law courts. She is depicted in the Triumph of the Republic, a bronze sculpture overlooking the Place de la Nation in Paris, as well as represented with another Parisian statue on the Place de la République. Her profile stands out on the official government logo of the country, appears on French euro coins and on French postage stamps. She was also featured on the former franc currency and is officially used on most government documents. Marianne is a significant republican symbol; her French monarchist equivalent is often Joan of Arc. As a national icon Marianne represents opposition to monarchy and the championship of freedom and democracy against all forms of oppression. Other national symbols of Republican France include the tricolor flag, the national motto Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité, the national anthem "La Marseillaise", the coat of arms, and the official Great Seal of France. Marianne also wore a Cockade and a red Phrygian cap symbolizing Liberty. Minerva and its pendant bust of Mars evoke the classicizing subjects, bust-length formats, and style that originated in France during the reign of Louis XIV (1643–1715) and that concurrently was popularized across Europe. The busts' simple forms, stiff poses, and solemn facial types are consistent with the late Baroque sculptures that were carved in Flanders during this period. In Flanders, especially in Antwerp and Brussels, sculpture and architectural decoration traditionally was carved using combinations of native black marble (noir belge), mottled red marble (rouge belge), and white marble or alabaster. The use of these stones in colorful counterpoint speaks most strongly to the busts’ Flemish origins. The veneration of ideal heroes and heroines in ancient costume and arms took on extravagant form in the 17th century, with countless variations. Within this imaginative tradition, the identification of the pair as Minerva and Mars cannot be certain. The female bust, for example, could be identified as Bellona, Roman goddess of war, who is depicted in 17th and 18th century French paintings wearing flamboyantly plumed helmets and low-cut cuirasses that expose her breasts. Whatever their identities, the female and male warriors are portrayed as calm rather than bellicose beings. The sovereign pair does...

An 18th century Venus de’ Medici bronze bust, mounted on a later 19th century marble base. It has a beautiful rich slightly worn dark brown patina. Venus...

A refined female bust in the Neoclassical style, carved from white marble with details in veined red jasper, which provides an elegant chromatic contrast and a strong decorative pres...

Marble Bust of a Girl Signed F'lli Pugi, Firenze (Florence).

This pensive bronze-finished bust of Napoleon Bonaparte is a quintessential example of Neoclassical revival style, reflecting the enduring legacy of the French Empire. Depicting the ...

Vintage bust from France made of bronze and supported by a marble base. This piece features the likeness of a man. It showcases the smelter’s stamp. This piece is in very nice vintag...

19th Century Marble Bust of Antinous after the original known as the 'Antinous Vaticano' discovered at Hadrian's Villa. Featuring realistic detail to hair and handsome facial features...

Masterfully carved and sculpted alabaster bust of a young girl with outstretched arms holding up a cup by Antonio Frilli. Smiling faced young girl, wearing lace and ruffled clothing,...

Carved marble portrait bust depicting a formally dressed gentleman with closely cropped hair, prominent moustache, and short beard. The subject is shown wearing a tailored jacket wit...

A very fine and mpressive life-size Italian, early 20th century marble bust of a Greco Roman Warrior, probably Hercules, after the antique. The large beautifully carved and decorated...

Magnificent hand-carved marble bust depicting an African gentleman in traditional attire and a detailed headdress. The work stands out for its use of two-tone marble, with a contrast...

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Marble Bust of Augustus Caesar by Antonio Frilli. White marble bust is on a black plinth. Antonio Frilli was a Florentine sculptor who specialized in ...

A very fine and large Italian 19th-20th century Carrara marble group "Allegory to Music" depicting five Bacchic putti musicians playing various instruments. The finely carved Palatia...

Pair Antique French Terracotta Busts Signed "Houdon" on Marble Bases, Circa 1860. Male Bust: 17 3/4" H x 9 1/2" W x 8 1/2" D Female Bust: 19 1/4" H x 10" W x 6 1/2" D

Decorate an office shelf with this elegant pair of antique busts. Crafted in France circa 1950, both subject stand on a circular marble base and depict a Royalty couple in traditiona...

Bust of the young emperor Nero (37 – 68 A.D.) Rome, first half of the 18th century Carved from white carrara, sicilian jasper and bigio morato marble 50 cm high 33 cm wide 

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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...

Modern Monique Marble Column, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Monique marble column, carved from exquisite Calacatta Cremo marble, embodies timeless sophisticati...

A striking late 19th-century Italian carved marble bust after the celebrated satyr faun (also known as the Laughing Faun), one of the most admired sculptures of classical antiquity. ...

Pair of busts of Mercury and Paris in marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUESTED BY SENDING AN EMAIL Pair of busts Mercury and Pari...

Carved marble sculpture of hugging nude male and female.

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a serene smiling face displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a collection).  

Psyche of Capua. White marble bust of Venus, after antique. Italy, late 19th century. Inscribed, 'Chiurazzi.' Measures: 21 in. (53.3 cm) height.

- Art Deco Geo Maxim female figure - Delightful 1930s Art Deco French figure depicting a girl holding a basket of flowers in polychrome. The base is solid highly polished marble. Signed Geo Maxim. The piece is in Excellent condition with No damages at all and has a wonderful patina and just some age related wear to the cold painting. Ideal size for displaying in any Deco collection /setting. Georges...

Marble sculpture (bust of a child) F. Gerth Origin Italy, Rome circa 1900 perfect condition without restorations Artist: F. Gerth.

This late Georgian antique marble statue is after the antique, depicting a scale fragment of the eminent 2nd century statue ‘Sleeping Ariadne’. C...

Margaret Foley (American, 1827-1877) Marble Bust "Head of Prophet Zephaniah" A rare and important marble bust head relief portrait on The Prophet Zepha...

An Outstanding Pair 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Busts of Apollo & Artemis, One Bust is Signed on the Back, "F Vichi". This pair of stunning marble busts, hand-car...

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This is an alabaster and marble bust of Saint Clare of Assisi. It depicts a young lady head/face covered with a cloak. She is looking down, very peacefully...

This exceptional, larger-than-life bust is an impressive work in Carrara marble, crafted in Amsterdam around 1740. It depicts Omphale, the Lydian queen, identifiable by Hercules’ lio...

TOGATUS STATUETTE Depicting a male figure dressed in a toga and himation, held by his right hand. Presence of a prop on the right thigh, implying that this fragment was part of a sta...

JOHN FRANCIS MOORE (D. 1809) A STATUARY MARBLE BUST OF THE RT. HON. CHARLES WOLFRAM CORNWALL (1735-1789), SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, LAST QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY. Signed ...

North Italian, Veneto, circa 1700 Bust of a classical woman, possibly Diana Marble, on a variegated grey marble socle 41.5 cm. high / 16 ¼ ins (the bust), 56 cm. / 22 ins high, overa...

Marble bust sculpture on granite base signed Simon.

An impressive and most decorative set of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Grand Tour period Walnut, marble, faux painted marble, and ormolu busts and pedestals...

An elegant, classically inspired sculptural bust carved from two-tone marble, highlighting the refined contrast between the polished black marble of the face and the veined beige mar...

PAIR of French (19th Cent) small bronze busts of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette on square black marble base.  

A Pair of Grand Tour Period 18th C. Italian Roman Busts of Emperors Domitian and Nerva. These busts depict the Roman Emperors Domitian and Nerva, and demonstrate finely cast and han...

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a smiling face with a mustache & goatee and intitials "P.H." displayed on a square black marble base stan...

Roman Style Solid Marble Bust This bust measures: 15 wide x 10 deep x 23 inches high This piece is in Great Vintage Condition with minor marks, den...

An elegant hand-carved classical marble bust, combining pure white on the face with a veined green marble cloak, creating a visually rich contrast. The work depicts a bearded male fi...

A fine Art Nouveau period patinated bronze bust of Diana, signed A. Falguiere, for Jean Alexandre Joseph Falguière, also known as Alexandre Falguiere for short, and stamped with the ...

An antique marble bust of a bearded male in classical Roman attire. Larger than life size and carved in pure white Italian statuary Carrara marble. In u...

Sculpture, bust of Zeus in patinated marble, statue in the style of Ancient Rome, 21st century. Bust, sculpture of Zeus in patinated marble, contemp...

Pair of Italian busts from the Grand Tour, representing the Greek philosopher Socrates and the Emperor Septimius Severus, sculpted in bronze, with a chiseled bronze base and marble c...

Marcel-André Bouraine (1886-1948) Bronze Bust Sculpture. Fine quality period Art Deco bronze bust by celebrated sculptor Marcel-André Bouraine. Mounted ...

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...

BUST OF MARCUS TILLIUS CICERO Italian, mid-19th century Carrara white marble on an original plinth Of very desirable small "library" proportions; unmarked Closely related to the co...

The marble bust facing frontal with her eyes looking to her right. The hair fastened in a skillfull knot behind, the drapery covers her shoulders and breasts, with another section un...

Sculpture, Female torso, classical art, Greek art, Torso, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, ancient torso, Venus Gabii Female torso with toga carved on beautiful white Carra...

Marble sculpture bust of Dionysius, Bust in Carrara marble, marble sculpture, Marble sculpture bust of Dionysius. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COS...

1950s Bronze bust of man on a marble base signed by artist. Says City Hall New York on back. 1952.

1990s Spanish hand carved aged Carrara wshite marble sculpture of an Egyptian King.

Two life-size, expressive busts of white marble as allegories of winter as an old man with coat and tongs - and - of spring as a youth with cap, on conical stelae with leaf ornaments...

Marble bust of a Middle Eastern gentleman with white marble turban sitting on a dark green pedestal with white veining. Some small chips to the backsid...

Bronze Bust of Johan Joachim Winckelmann on a Verde Marble Pedestal, 20th Century Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection. Description: Displaying in its sensitive treatment of ...