Marble Busts

Large bust of emperor in polychrome marble, with bust in onyx, Bust in Carrara marble, sculpture in marblegrande Busto di Imperatore in marmi Policromi, con Busto in onice

Young dancer in an oriental costume with a tight bustier, a long, softly falling green skirt and a diadem on her hair tied at the nape of her neck, posing with her upper body stretch...

Roman miniature bust of a noble woman, carved marble, Severan Dynasty, c. 225 A.D. Rare and particularly elegant ‘wig portrait’ of a noble woman, belonging to the early 3rd Century - a style distinctive of Severan Dynasty female portrait busts, in which part of the head has been chiselled away to allow for the addition of a separate hairpiece, in many cases from a darker material, in order to create an almost painterly effect, in the interplay of different coloured stones. The degree of naturalism and emotional depth achieved in a piece of such a small scale implies a sculptor of great talent. The subtle parting of the lips, in combination with her upturned, vacant gaze and tired eyes, conveys a pensive mood, and even a quiet melancholy. A woman strolls the town in thick wigs bought with gold, Then buys new hair to complement the old. And having bought, she doesn’t blush! Right there she buys, Before Alcides’ and the Muses’ eyes. (Ovid, Ars Amatoria, III, 161-168) The fashion of wig-wearing in this period, as well as its emulation in the wig portrait bust, is widely attributed to Julia Domna...

Circa. 1890 Italian marble bust of an elegant lady by Guglielmo Pugi. A beautifully carved marble bust, depicting a woman wearing an intricately carved turban or headdress, gazing t...

An antique solid marble bust of Homer based on 7-8th century BC model.

A carved marble bust of Napoleon, early to mid-19th century, depicted wearing a laurel crown and with an imperial spread eagle across his chest...

An interesting Bust of the poet Dante, the bust has been made in plaster but then covered in a Bronze wrap. We have never come across a bust in this manor before.

Edgar Brandt Serpent art deco. in wrought iron. Remarkable work of hammering of the wrought iron for this decorative snake dating from the years ...

Beautiful and sculptural marble vide poche or small tray. This beautiful antique comes from France and dates to the 1930s. The slab of marble is translucent green with organically wo...

Beautiful Art Nouveau bronzed colored plaster bust. Bust with lots of patina, damages, as found condition, this adds lots of character to the item. A nice addition in every living ro...

Bronze bust of a greyhound dog, unsigned. Measures: 9" H x 4" W.

Bronze by Eugene Marioton (1857-1933) French Artist. “Fascinator” (Snake Charmer), created late 19th century Sculpture measures 20 1/2" H x 9" L x 9 1/2" W. Siot Decauville Foundry ...