Marble Busts

A magnificent, classically inspired bust crafted from polychrome marble, depicting a bearded male figure with a noble bearing and contemplative expression. The sculpture is distingui...

A small Italian Grand Tour bust, circa 1780, depicting a patinated bronze gentleman in neoclassical dress upon a contrasting marble plinth. Onc...

A pair of late 18th century Italian bronze busts of Roman emperors on their original white marble plinths

Hand-Carved Marble & Onyx Bust of Marcus Aurelius on Base

Wonderful 19th-century Italian Neoclassical style white marble sculpture of reclining River Nymph or Water Nymph (woman). The nymph is shown relaxed and serene resting on an urn from...

An early 20th century antique French terracotta bust of Marie Antoinette, Queen Consort of France (1775-1792), on an associated white marble socle. This beautiful sculpture exudes el...

A Marble Ecorche (from the French word meaning to peal). An anatomical representation of mans muscle and bone structure. 19th century Italian marble bust.

Impressive bust of a Roman emperor carved in white marble for the face and veined green for the armor. It stands out for the reliefs on the breastplate, which include finely sculpted...

This is a bust of Psyche in patinated bronze by the founders Boyer and Rolland. It represents a young woman wearing butterfly wings in her hair with her head turned towards an insect placed on her shoulder. The little butterfly probably represents Cupid. It is an evocation of the myth Cupid and Psyche. The sculpture rests on a red marble base placed on a rectangular stand. It is a sand casting made in the foundry of Boyer and Rolland whose mark is on the back of the bust. On the side, it is annotated Mm Léon Bertaux...

Amazing Bust of Marie Antoinette. Late 18th Century, Carrara Marble Sculpture carved in marble. Measures 94 x 50 x 32 cm. The life-size bust depicts Marie Antoinette with an elegant...

19th-century French School terracotta bust on a red marble base. Dimensions: 25"H ( Overall ) 19"H x 17"W x 9"D Period: 20th Century Condition: Good condition. Wear consistent wit...

XIX Century Italian Marble Sculpture ELEGANT 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN MARBLE SCULPTURE REPRESENTING A YOUNG MAN WITH A PITCHER. TO HIGHLIGHT THE Y...

Sculpture of a Faun's Head Made of Cleopatra yellow marble base in Port st. Laurent marble. Height base included 38 cm, weight 12.5 kg. very good condition.

An elegant pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara and Gris St. Anne marble busts. These finely detailed Roman busts are of a young boy and girl, possibly brother an...

The product is a 19th-century French carved bust of Diana, a sculpture depicting the ancient Roman goddess. This masterpiece of art showcases intricate carving techniques used in cre...

Diana is an Italic goddess, 20th century. Lady of the woods, protector of wild animals, keeper of springs and streams, protector of women and giver of sovereignty.

Hand Carved Centaur Marble Torso from London England, Circa 1850 Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard from London, England

19th Century Grand Tour statuary marble portrait bust of Julius Caesar 12 July 100 BC – 15 March 44 BC Bust of Julius Caesar Julius Caesar was a...

An chiselled and black-patinated bronze bust depicting a Roman emperor or general dressed with a chlamys held in place by a rosette clasp. It rests on a pedestal of red-veined Ran...

Set of Four Bronze Female Allegorical Busts on Marble Plinths. This is an elegant set of four bronze female neoclassical busts. each bust portrays a youthful woman adorned with indiv...

An artist who died young, Joseph Frugoni is a rare sculptor. His production is divided fairly equally between copies of antiquity and original creations. Signed "Frugoni" with the me...

Bronze Reduction Bust of Molière by F. Barbedienne, after Caffieri, circa 1870s Measurements: 5.25" high x 3.25" wide x 2.25" deep Base: 2" square white marble Description A finely...

An impressive and larger than life size hand-carved Carrara marble bust of Apollo, signed C. Scheggi (1833-1876). In excellent antique condition...

Nude, female, oversized marble sculpture on a marble and granite base. The base alone measures: 8.13" x 8.13" x 5.63 H. The sculpture alone measures: 29.5 H.   

A fabulously hand carved antique neoclassical style Italian Carrara marble bust of Daphne. This bust is of immaculate quality and craftsmanship. Daphne's hair is beautifully hand car...

This exquisite sculpture, crafted from precious white Italian marble, captures the head of a young Bacchus, the Roman deity known for his association with wine, grape harvests, and t...

A monumental 19th C. Italian Marble Bust of The Grandparents, Titled: Rimembranze, Signed Vichi. Presenting an exquisite Italian masterpiece from the 1800s, we have a captivating white Carrara marble bust group entitled "Rimembranze" (Remembrance). This remarkable sculpture portrays an endearing elderly couple locked in a tender embrace, their love emanating through the gentle touch of the man's hand on the lady's chin and face. The profound affection and mesmerizing connection between them are beautifully captured in the expressions gracing their faces. Renowned for his exceptional talent, Ferdinando Vichi meticulously crafted this sculpture, paying meticulous attention to every detail. The couple's wrinkles, veins, and musculature, as well as the delicate rendering of their clothing and expressions, are expertly brought to life by Vichi's craftsmanship, establishing this artwork as one of his most remarkable and meticulously executed pieces. The sculpture rests on a contrasting black marble base with the title "Rimembranze" etched into the side, further enhancing its aesthetic appeal. Vichi's artistry is truly captivating. The old woman's knitted shawl, meticulously fashioned out of marble, appears astonishingly lifelike, while the choice of beautiful white marble exudes a refreshing allure. The old man's playful gesture of touching the lady's chin is captured with natural grace and warmth. Vichi's exceptional ability to sculpt fabric with such finesse creates an illusion of softness that defies the medium of marble itself. The remarkable attention to detail, from the intricately carved wrinkles and smile lines to the depiction of a lifetime shared in joy, evokes a profound sense of admiration. Ferdinando Vichi, a member of the esteemed Florentine School and associated with the Bazzanti Gallery in Florence, Italy, was part of a talented group of Tuscan sculptors. His body of work encompasses a wide range of subjects, including romantic busts, orientalist themes, and Renaissance-inspired models. Similar to his contemporaries from the late nineteenth century, Vichi often drew inspiration from romantic and tender subjects. This is exemplified in the beautifully detailed marble group depicting an elderly man's playful courtship and deep love for his wife. This 19th-century Italian marble group titled "Rimembranze" is signed by the esteemed artist Ferdinando Vichi, who was associated with the renowned Pietro Barzanti...

Carrara and Breccia marble sculpture, signed L.C. Firenze, Italy, circa 1890. Signed "Scelta dum fiore" in the front.

Exceptional Grand Tour Carrara marble bust of the Roman goddess, Diana the Huntress (Artemis in Greek mythology), by the widely admired master, Eugenio Battiglia, of Firenze (Florenc...

Hand carved marble bust of Beethoven using two types of marble.

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...

Gilded bronze sculpture of Hermes,

Impressive bust of Hercules, carved from white Italian marble during the 1970s. Inspired by the heroic figures of Classical Antiquity, this powerful sculpture depicts the legendary s...

Impressive hand-carved bust of a classical warrior, executed during the first half of the 20th century in magnificent Portuguese red marble, mounted on a contrasting white marble bas...

Elegant marble bust depicting Mercury, known in Greek mythology as Hermes, carved in Italy during the 1950s. Inspired by the celebrated sculptures of Classical Antiquity, this refine...

Large bust of Jean Baptiste Poquelin known as "Moliere" made in a single block of Carrara marble, after a model by Houdon, in the 19th century. To create Moliere, head turned, attent...

Great Thorwaldsen bust. Marble figure of the sculptor Thorwaldsen Extremely expressive characterization, which, in an extraordinary detail, also reflects the facial expressions of hi...

A carved architectural marble fragment depicting a boars head, reclaimed from Pentney Abbey, Norfolk. Dating to circa 1680, this freestanding animal sculpture displays a striking st...

19 century French Finely cast Gilt bronze bust of a child mounted on round marble plinth, exquisitely modeled and cast after the original model by the French master, Emile Guillemi...

A finely crafted multicolor marble bust of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, representing the refined artistry of classical Roman portraiture. The emp...

Sculpture of Antinoo in marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COST CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL, ULTERIORI FOTO, INFORMAZIONI SUL LOTTO E PRE...

Exceptional 19th-century marble bust of Antinous, executed by the Roman School and inspired by one of the most celebrated figures of Classical Antiquity. Carved in fine white marble,...

Exceptional pair of monumental Nubian busts crafted in Italy during the first half of the 20th century, executed in a combination of colored marbles that beautifully enhance their sc...

Striking marble sculpture inspired by The Beaked Man (Der Schnabelmann), one of the celebrated works from the renowned "Character Heads" series by Franz Xaver Messerschmidt (1736–178...

Striking anatomical bust sculpture carved from Italian marble during the 1950s. Combining artistic refinement with scientific observation, this highly detailed work celebrates the be...

Elegant Greek-inspired torso sculpture carved from white Italian marble during the 1970s. Drawing inspiration from the celebrated fragmentary sculptures of Classical Antiquity, this ...

17th century Italian carrara marble bust of a Classical Roman. Finely carved Classical Roman Carrara marble bust sculpture from the 17th ce...

FRENCH SCHOOL, LATE 17TH / EARLY 18TH CENTURY. A BRONZE BUST OF SOCRATES, AFTER THE ANTIQUE. On its original Bardiglio marble socle.

A 19th century French bisque sculpture of a stature of boy and girl reading a book. Biscuit porcelain with indistinct signature to base 'LIARD', Shipping included Free and fa...

Description Togated torso in black marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. Indicative shipping costs in Italy: ...

Classical hand carved white marble bust of a woman wearing Greek period dress and a laurel wreath.  

An antique English Georgian statuary white marble bust of a scholarly gentleman circa 1790, on an associated period breccia violette marble socle. Exceptionally carved, the gentlema...

Bust Roman Emperor, carrara marble and honey onyx.

A striking early 20th-century bust of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, better known as Caracalla, who ruled as Roman Emperor from 198 to 217 AD. This finely sculpted representation capture...

A striking Italian 19th century white Carrara marble impeccably carved bust. The bust of an Italian scholar, with long fine beard, and wavy hair tied at the top of his head. Remarkab...

Description Sculpture of Emperor Julius Caesar in very rare red onyx, with green porphyry base. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY S...

An antique and reclaimed Italian bust, carved in the 19th century from fine Carrara marble. The sculpture depicts a classical female figure, her features softened yet dignified, fram...

A 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Bust of 14th Century Italian Poet Dante Alighieri on Marble Plinth. Measures 18" in width, 7.5" in depth and 13" in height.

A wonderfully unique true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Terra Cotta and Marseilles Pink marble busts. The busts are of a young boy and you...

Judaic patinated bronze bust depicting Nathan the Wise, Austria, 19th century. Inscribed Dimanche on the back. Original marble base. Similar example depicting Nathan the Wise in his classic pose executed by famous Russian sculptor...