Oak Busts

Seven interesting and very decorative wooden display heads. The group makes it an expression of art. France 1930s Not known for what product the dis...

This detailed winged cherub face is surrounded by stylized foliate wings. Hand carved in France, circa 1750, the oak wood has been bleached at some point, revealing beautiful wood grain. The back of the carving reveals an interesting series of architectural moldings, indicating that this was once part of a larger installation which would have been viewable from the back. Oak was the preferred wood for crafting furniture and carving up until the 1700’s. The wood is strong and sturdy, ensuring that pieces would endure. These qualities also make it difficult to carve, indicating that our cherub was created by someone with great skill. At slightly over 13 1/2 inches tall, this beautifully detailed, winged cherub carving...

This antique bust of "Margaret the Virgin" was created in Portugal circa 1660. The saint, with the original polychromed and gilt finish, houses a small relic, a piece of hand-sewn fabric on the front of the bust by Margaret's heart, protected with glass. The fabric is rhombus-shaped with a scalloped edge, and showcases an intricately stitched, small, shining heart which appears to be bleeding next to a long floral branch. Margaret herself is depicted wearing a serene expression and a headpiece which fully covers her hair. Her arms cross in front of her and it appears as if there were once hands attached to the ends of them which have been lost. The religious figure is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a wonderful patinated polychrome finish. Saint Margaret...

Monique Pedestal Stand, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Monique is the perfect standing piece of art to enhance any interior. Monique is a unique design in Calacatta...

Beautiful old Stockman Paris male bust on a stand. Fifties. Still in nice condition with oak holder where a head could be mounted. Perfect to set up som...

A small bust of Admiral Lord Nelson made from H.M.S. Foudroyant copper and oak, the likeness rendered in greenish copper and set on a stepped oak socle, eng...

This is an antique male portrait bust. A Continental, plaster sculpture presented upon an oak base, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 18...

Figure with ruffled collar. George Way collection.

The Bust of Christ We are proud to offer a highly wonderful example of a circa 1800 hand carved polychrome finished Christi. Made from section wood as ...

A very handsome circa 1910 adjustable height standing tailor’s mannequin, dummy, or retail display form by Harris & Sheldon Ltd. of Birmingham, Englan...

This large French walnut pedestal from the turn of the 20th century features a fluted central column with an egg and dart motif under its beveled platform. The upper platform measure...

We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian circa 1880 ebonised black Corinthian Pillar pedestal stand for displaying art pieces and s...