Marble Busts

Sculpture, Napoleon in white marble,Bust in Carrara marble, sculpture, Napoleone in marmo bianco

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...

A handsome and finely detailed Italian 19th century white Carrara marble bust of a young August of Prima Porta. The bust of Augustus, also known as Julius Caesar, is raised by a mott...

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...

Italian, early 18th century A bust of a woman wearing a Diadem Statuary marble Measure: 31 in. (79cm) high.

Large marble Bacchanal high relief, 113 cm

This sculpture fits beautifully into the Art Deco period, a style that flourished internationally from the 1920s to the 1940s. Art Deco is known for its elegance, glamour, and modern...

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...

19th century Italian Grand Tour carved white marble bust of Apollo, affixed to variegated marble plinth, no visible signature. Apollo was the Greek god of sun, music poetry and philo...

Workshop of Sir Francis Chantrey (1781-1841) A bust of Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) Statuary marble Measures: 30in. (76cm) high.

Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, Yellow Siena marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOT, AND A SHIPPING QUOTE CAN BE REQUESTED BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO

A handsome and high quality Italian early 19th century white Carrara marble bust of a Roman Emperor. The bust is raised by a circular Bleu Turquin marble base with a decorative mottl...

A 19th century head of Askelpios from the Verona region in Italy, a mask of the Greek god of healing hand carved in white Carrara marble and mounted on a Rosso Verona marble base. A ...

Green serpentine marble sculpture Late 19th century Height approx. 88 cm. The flying mercury and the bronzes While he was still busy working on the fountain in piazza Maggiore, the papal delegate Cesi asked Giambologna for a statue to be placed in the courtyard of the Archiginnasio, seat of the ancient and prestigious Bolognese university; he should have painted a bronze depicting the god Mercury with his index finger stretched towards the sky, a symbol of the divine origin of knowledge, which would have served as a warning to all students. The project was never completed, but Giambologna elaborated a model preserved at the Civic Museum of Bologna, which is only the first of the numerous bronzes with the same subject made by the artist, defined precisely as flying Mercury. In later versions, the sculptor transformed Mercury into a much more dynamic figure reaching upwards, as if ready to take flight, giving it an unprecedented freedom of movement and lightness. When he returned to Florence, the sculptor certainly proposed it to the Medici, who enthusiastically immediately ordered one to be sent to Emperor Maximilian II of Habsburg, as a diplomatic gift for the ongoing negotiations of the wedding between Francesco and Giovanna, sister of the sovereign. Giambologna replied with the two bronzes preserved in Vienna and Dresden and in 1580 cast the large Mercury now exhibited in the Bargello, originally intended for the loggia of the villa of Cardinal Ferdinando dei Medici to crown a fountain placed in the center of a magnificent decorative complex; the only variant with respect to the previous examples is constituted by the head of Zephyr placed under the foot of the god and from which a breath of wind blows it upwards, accentuating the sense of immateriality. In addition to the successful invention of the flying Mercury, Giambologna acquired immense fame by making numerous other bronzes for the Florentine collectors of the time; his first patron, Bernardo Vecchietti must certainly have owned many, given to him in part by the sculptor in exchange for his protection, but around the 1880s it can be said that there was no collector who did not aspire to own a work by Giambologna, especially those of small format. The development of this trend in Florence is largely due to the artistic passions of the Grand Duke Francesco I, who with the creation of environments such as the Studiolo in Palazzo Vecchio and the Tribuna degli Uffizi, provided new criteria for the exhibition of the works, pushing all collectors to imitate his extraordinary collection. In the Studiolo, in addition to the painted tables that decorated the doors of the cupboards filled with all kinds of things, there were 8 niches containing bronze figures of divinities; Giambologna painted the one depicting Apollo (1573-75), with the characteristic serpentine pose and beautifully finished. The placement of the statuette in the niche was no longer an impediment to the plurality of views as Giambologna endowed it with a sort of mechanism that allowed it to rotate. For the Tribune he instead created the six Labors of Hercules (1576-1589), small silver sculptures...

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

Elegant Pair The Italian 19th Century Grand Tour Classical Greek God And Goddess Apollo And Diana Decorative Alabaster Busts For A Wonderful Library Desk Depicting Apollo Belvedere ...

Sculpture Bust Roman in solid hand carved marble lightly red tinted and grey tinted. Exceptional piece. Available now on stock.

This is beautiful antique French marble shoulder length bust of a beautiful maiden, signed Auguste Moreau, circa 1890 in date. The face and body has been sensitively modelled in Carrara marble with her head tilted to the right, her loose hair falling on her bare shoulders. There is no mistaking its unique design and superb quality, which is certain to attract attention and make it a talking point in any room of your home. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 53 x Width 33 x Depth 23 Dimensions in inches: Height 20.9 x Width 13.0 x Depth 9.1 Louis Auguste Moreau, 1855-1919, was a French sculptor best known for his bronze-cast figurines. His allegorical Art Nouveau works often depicted women, children, cherubs, and historical figures adorned with floral motifs and ornaments, and were influential to other artists working at the time. Born in Dijon, France in 1855 to a celebrated family of sculptors, including his father Auguste Moreau, he went on to regularly exhibit his work at the Paris Salon from 1861 on. The artist died in 1919 in France. Carrara marble - is a type of white or blue-grey marble popular for use in sculpture and building decor. It is quarried at the city of Carrara in the province of Massa-Carrara (Tuscany, Italy). Carrara marble has been used since the time of Ancient Rome; the Pantheon and Trajan's Column in Rome are constructed of it. Many sculptures of the Renaissance, such as Michelangelo's David, were carved from Carrara marble. For Michelangelo at least, Carrara marble was valued above all other stone, except perhaps that of his own quarry in Pietrasanta. The Marble Arch in London and the Duomo di Siena are also made from this stone, as are the interiors of Manila Cathedral, the cold-white marbles of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and the campus of Harvard Medical...

Art Deco style brown patinated bronze woman’s head sculpture from the 20th century. This modern bronze sculpture represents a stylized female head with elongated neck and simplified ...

A beautifully sculpted composite marble bust of the famous Roman Statesman Julius Caesar, dating from the late 20th century. The attention to detail throughout the piece is second t...

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...

Beautiful miniature bust of an elegant young woman. France, circa 1900. High quality workmanship gilded bronze on a marble base. Signed "Eug.Hannoteau" by the French artist and sc...

An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Vert de Patricia marble and Ormolu busts of a Pan and Syrinx, signed Jean Baptiste Lebroc. Each impressive bust ...

Pipe Smoking Man figure early 20th century Art Nouveau Hans Müller bronze bust, a lovely dark patina figurative sculpture on marble base, signed on the lef...

Neapolitan "Scugnizzo" bust, Street boy, in gilt and burnished bronze, circa 1920 by Giovanni De Martino . Sculpture in gilded bronze and dark patina on a square base in light gray marble. The realistic trait typical of the author is striking. Signature of the artist De Martino on the back Giovanni De Martino (Naples, 13 January 1870 - Naples, 3 March 1935) was an Italian sculptor active in Paris. Important Bronze sculpture depicting a boy's head in Naples called "Scugnizzo" Excellent quality and sublime workmanship, note the delicacy and expressiveness. The sculpture is signed DE MARTINO on the back. GIOVANNI DE MARTINO (Naples 1870-1935) very important sculptor known for the production of sculptures of small bronze busts, in particular street urchins, fishermen, common people, with realistic features. Excellent quality, as seen in the detail photos. Excellent workmanship. A truly beautiful sculpture! BIOGRAPHY OF THE ARTIST Giovanni de Martino (1870-1935) trained in Naples at the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples. He moved to Paris where he performed small sculptural groups and frequently exhibited at the "Paris Salon", winning the Louvre Museum prize for the bronze work Le Pêcheur de criquets (The Locust Fisherman). Returning to Naples, he returned to a socialist realism and on dedication to the production of sculptures depicting characteristic Neapolitan types, in rascal species, "scugnizzi", children and young fishermen. The dominant theme of his production is childhood: in particular he represents in his works pensive, sad, skinny children, on whose faces the signs of abandonment and suffering emerge (for this reason De Martino becomes known with the nickname of "The sculptor of children...

Pair of very decorative French 19th Century Apollo and Diana Bronze Busts or Neoclassical Clad Busts. Mounted on black marble square shaped bases these b...

An exquisite piece of art by an unknown artist, this original made possibly by or after Alfred Stellmacher in the 1910-1920s for Teplitz. Here this beautifully modelled bust of a you...

JOSEPH MOZIER United States, 1812-1870 Bust of a Classical Young Woman (1851) Carved Cararra marble Signed to the reverse "J. MOZIER, Sc: ROME 1851" Item # 406QSO30A A stunningl...

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...

White Marble Bust Of A Man, 19th

Terracotta after Clodion, A Bacchante Mounted on a Double Marble Pedestal. Signed on the back in the clay "Clodion." Claude Michel Clodion was a French R...

Superb quality antique Victorian alabaster bust of a young lady on the original marble base. A charming decorative piece in lovely original...

Superb carved marble bust depicting a young woman with delicate features, characteristic of the Art Nouveau aesthetic. Her gentle expression and wavy hairstyle reveal the sculptor’s...

19th century Marble Bust Of A Young Girl in a graceful pose. The bust embodies the neoclassical ideals of the era, capturing the both youthful beautiful and refined elegance. The sol...

Sculptural set of Love and Psyche. Ancient Rome, 1st - 2nd century AD. Marble. Height 73 cm. Provenance: - Former private collection, Poitiers, France. Condition: Torsos and low...

A pair of statues of Saints Peter and Paul carved from red Levanto marble, with a base of black-and-white Aquitaine marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOT, AND A SHIPPI...

Francesco Stanga Bust Of Child In Marble Of Carrara 1837 signed and dated on the back of the bust. The sculpture depicts a four-year-old and nine-month-old child with a joyful dispos...

This handmade marble bust is a lifelike portrayal of Dante Alighieri, the world-famous Florentine writer known as the father of the Italian language. T...

A substantial Post-Modern or modern style marble head/bust carved figurative sculpture piece of two people embraced side-by-side, circa mid to late-20th century. Marble is grey with ...

A very fine and large Italian 19th century carved Carrara marble sculpture, a figure of a fisherman boy with a straw-hat titled "THO PRESO!... (The catch) depicting a young boy stand...

Hugues Bacquet : South asian bust in patinated terracota on a wood base Bust of a south Asian women (probably Vietnam, Cambodgia) Signed : Hugues Bacquet Circa 1960, France Dimen...

Sculpture of Hercules in red Levanto marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOT, AND A SHIPPING QUOTE CAN BE REQUESTED BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO:

This handsome bronze portrait bust of Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778) stands 22cm high, and is mounted on a plinth made from slabs of yellow Siena marble, quarried from Monte Arrenti near Sovicille in central Italy. The bronze, dating from the Restauration period, has mellowed with age and acquired a fine brown patina, which adds to its wonderful character. Rousseau, the famous French-Swiss social philosopher and moralist is depicted in the sculpture wearing the fur turban...

Beautiful alabaster sculpture of an Art Nouveau lady resting on a marble plinth. Signed R. Schoggi.

An oval Italian Carrara marble relief plaque, a 19th century hand-carved marble manly portrait, depicting the lawyer Francesco Rossignoli presiden...

A fine French early 20th century Art Deco white marble figure of a kneeling nude beauty, attributed to Affortunato Gory (Gori) (Italian, 1895-1925). The kneeling nude figure of a you...

Mounted Sculpture Bust Bronze on Marble Base Bibelot Decorative Center Art Piece . Excellent colors and details decorative hand finished On a Desk as garniture on a mantle fireplace,...

Antique Italian Marble Relief Carved 20" Oval Renaissance Bearded Gentleman Bust. Item features ornate detailed carving throughout, raised relief bust, identity of gentleman unknown,...

19th Century Italian marble bust of the Trojan Priest Laocoon. This is taken from the famous Italian Laocoon and his sons in Carrara marble.

beautifully carved, the serene marble sculpture depicting a young boy bust in similar to the marble bust ​​​​​of a young girl 'La Boudeuse' by the 18th Century French Sculptor

Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Bust. Mid-Century Modern Carrara marble bust. This unusual marble bust sculpture depicts a male figure with an elongated head. Signed Tarr 1952 on t...

Antique statuary Carrara marble bust depicting a male in the classical Roman portrait style. Life-sized and beautifully carved in the purest of white statuary marble. The bust is of Sir Aubrey DeVere Hunt, 2nd Baronet (1788-1846), with stylized beard and wearing a Roman toga. Hunt was an Anglo-Irish...

Italian Modern Bronze Bust. Offered is a lovely large Italian modern bronze bust on a marble base. Great atop a pedestal or on a console table or center table.

A very rare piece of 19th C. sculpture , a carved marble bust and pedestal, " Pharaoh's Daughter", late 19th C.. by James Adams- Acton. English, born 1834. This amazingly beautiful ...

Stylish example of a pair of heavy well cast Grand Tour bronze seated figures of two amorino (infant cupid or cherub) probably of French origin, early nineteenth century. Each fig...

Dioniso marmo, Bacco marmo, scultura busto Dioniso, busto Bacco Dioniso per i greci , poi Bacco tra i romani rappresentano la stessa divinità del vino, dell'estasi, del teatro e del...

FERNAND CIANCIANI called FERNAND CIAN Italy/France, 1889-1954 "Comtesse D'Artois, Maria Theresa of Savoy" Executed in the first quarter of the 20th century Signed "Fernand Cian 177...

French terracotta bust of young man resting on circular marble plinth. Signed Houdon, Late 18th century.

Exceptional set of four decorative columns crafted during the 19th century, combining black marble, finely cast gilt bronze mounts, and bronze busts of Roman emperors. Rich in classi...

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...