Stone Busts

Bronze bust of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, this figurative sculpture represents the German poet, writer and natural scientist in a restrained and simplified style. Cast in solid bron...

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,...

Marble bust of a laughing young girl. Delicately worked and tinted sculpture of a genre typical of late 19th Century Italy and early twentieth century.

Very charming and original 1930s French figural group, features a young nude lady sat down reaching out to a swan, she has a styled hair cut of her era. The ...

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...

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A stunning, classically inspired bust carved from three-toned marble, depicting a female figure wearing an ancient-style helmet, evoking the iconography of the goddess Minerva or an ...

Sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis in bronze and marble base, Art Nouveau period, circa 1900. Dimensions : H: 40cm, W: 21cm, D: 15cm Contact us before ordering to confirm product avail...

An elegant, classically inspired female bust carved from white marble, depicting a figure with serene features and harmonious proportions, reminiscent of Greco-Roman sculpture. The ...

19th Century pair of small bronze busts on marble plinths. The subjects are the French Enlightenment figures Voltaire and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Objets de vertu like these were popul...

Magnificent Art Deco "Diana Huntress" figural group in spelter possibly by Molins or Ballesté. Features a female archer with a dog. All rests on a solid ...

Striking and scholarly pair of monumental late 19th century Italian patinated bronze busts, depicting the great classical philosophers Heraclitus(left) and Archytas (right). Both fig...

Mid-century bronze bust of a man's head mounted on a black marble cube base. (Signed "H. Haas '71).     

Refined torso statue of Ercole Massimo di Marco (Heracles for the Greeks) demigod hero endowed with exceptional strength. His labors became the symbol of the sacrifices that the exer...

Grégoire Calvet (French, 1871-1928) A Fine Late 19th Century Life-Size White Marble Sculpture representing "Peace & Love". The beautifully carved white...

Modernist sandstone bust sculpture of a male Artist unknown. The sculpture is beautiful from all sides and radiates simplicity and openness. The full height of sculpture is 34 cm x ...

Antique Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Bust, Presumably of "Winter", Created Around 1700. Italy, Baroque, Venice Region. In the Style of or Attributed to Orazio Marinali. This exquisite...

A charming Italian 19th-20th century carved alabaster bust of a young girl. The young beauty posing with a direct gaze, her hair tied with a head bandana tied on her forehead wearing a tank top, raised on a tapered alabaster stand...

An expressive Italian Baroque head of a putto, finely carved in white marble during the 17th century and mounted on an elegant later green marble pedestal. This delightful cherub is...

Continental German (late 19th cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a goose face with a large bill displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a 39 piece collecti...

A stunning Roman-inspired bust carved from white marble combined with spectacular veined red marble, creating a rich and sophisticated visual contrast. The figure depicts a young wom...

For your consideration is this original Art Deco spelter figure depicting a young women in fashion of the day, wearing slacks and top and what ...

This charming vintage cast bronze bust captures the timeless innocence and softness of childhood through classical sculptural form. Depicting a young child with gently downcast eyes ...

Wonderful carved stone sculpture depicting Christ, modeled by a master sculptor in the 15th century, carved entirely by hand. This sculpture is known as Ecce homo. As tradition tell...

English Marble bust of Parliament gentleman displayed on a circular plinth. Signed by maker John Graham Lough, London Mid 19th Century. Lough sculp...

Stone sculpture of a human profile, direct carving, 20th century L1204 This sculpture is carved directly from stone. It is very heavy, estimated between 100 and 150 kg (not guarant...

A superb, finely cast and well-patinated pair of French bronze busts representing Jean Racine and Pierre Corneille, two of the most celebrated dramatists of the 17th century. Each bu...

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...

An imposing sculptural bust crafted from four shades of marble, depicting a male figure with a commanding presence and powerful expressiveness. The piece combines different types of ...

A rare and exceptional pair of bronze busts by Eugene Laurent, both are unsigned but the pair are catalogued with signatures in Berman's reference work. The casting quality is above ...

Asian marble bust sculpture on wood base.

Sculpture, Male torso, classical art, Greek art, Torso, classical sculpture, ancient torso, discoforo torso, ceramic sculpture. ceramic torso Hand-molded male torso on clear refracto...

The sculpture realized by a Roman sculptor as from the Roman academy tradition, is carved with two marbles. Gaius Iulius Caesare formally known as Cesare was a Roman general and statesman who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic...

Striking composite bust of female in period head dress. Perhaps she is a saint or princess. Signed on bottom. Base is a black cube, 4.5" x 4.5"

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...

CESARE CONSTANTINO CERIBELLI Italian, 1841-1918 "Bust of a Young Woman" Polychromed and chemically patinated bronze signed to the reverse shoulder "C. Ceribelli" raised on origin...

Dimensions- H: 6 1/2in W: 2 1/4in D: 2in This Antique French Ormolu Bronze And Marble bust of Louise Brogniart After Jean Antoine Houdon And Signed Thiebaut Fréres is an incredible example of 19th century french decor...

Decorate a man's office or study with this elegant antique bust. Created in France circa 1950, and built of bronze, the bust stands on a black granite base and depicts French emperor...

The wrestlers, after the antique Statuary Marble Signed dated Located "A Leoni di Firenze Fecit L'ano 1835".  

On a veined marble base; after Jean-Baptiste Greuze, inscribed on the reverse 'D'Apres Greuze (Musee Du Louvre)'. This beautiful patinated bronze bust depicts an elegant young lad...

A lovely quality 19th century beautifully carved alabaster bust of a lady, de-picted smiling with a sheer veil obscuring her face and with hair tumbling over one shoulder supported o...

Official marble bust of Pope Pius IX (1792–1878), created in Rome around 1846/47, shortly after his election as the 255th pope on June 16, 1846. The bust depicts him at approximately...

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

A fine Italian late 19th century "Belle Époque" carved marble figure of a young bather. The seated young girl wearing a form-fitting one-piece tank suit, holding a hand fan, and seat...

hadrian bust, Hadrian marble, Hadrian herma, sculpted bust made in Italy. herma emperor Hadrian. head carved on white carrara bust carved on France Red apuan bardiglio turned base we...

Luoise Brongniart bust, Brongniart marble sculpture, neoclassical sculpture. Fine portrait of the daughter of the famous neoclassical architect Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart (1739-18...

Fine Carved Alabaster Bust  19th/20th century, the young beauty gazing, her hair pulled back beneath a scarf, on a rectangular plinth, with ass...

Modern Apolo Bust, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Apolo bust is a captivating sculptural piece meticulously crafted f...

An elegant, classically inspired bust carved from polychrome marble, depicting a Greco-Roman female figure with a serene expression and noble bearing. The sculpture is notable for t...

This is a White Marble Bust of an Italian Young Woman by John Hutchison. It depicts a 19th century Italian peasant with her distinguishing costume. She has an expressive and large pair of eyes and a Roman nose. Her wavy hair is braided at each side and adorned with a head kerchief or fazzoletto with a tassel. She is embellished by a pair of drop earrings and a two strands necklace most likely made of Coral that was typical of that time. She is wearing a pleated shirt with embroidered flowers border. The bust is supported by a very small white marble column pedestal. It is also hallmarked J.Hutchison Rome, 1863 at the back. J.Hutchison (1832- 1910) was a Scottish sculptor who studied in Rome and later on returned to Edinburgh. He was an outstanding artist who received commissions from Queen Victoria. He did the Sir Walter Scott bust...

Gilded bust of Apollo Belvedere on a grey cylindrical plinth with black base. Plinth: 6.5 x 6.5 cm

This marble bust of a woman was hand-carved in marble that has a stark white hue with some areas of gray patination. The bust is signed “G. Dupre F. 1877” on the edge, indicating tha...

THOMAS RIDGEWAY GOULD United States, 1818-1881 Bust of a Classical Woman (1872) Carved Cararra marble signed to the reverse "T.R. GOULD fecit / FLORENCE / 1872" Item # 407NXP09P ...

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

Classical hand carved Portuguese Rosa marble two faced winged bust on a white marble base.

Continental German (late 19th cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a smiling man with a beard and cap displayed on a square black marble bas...

This is a heavy alabaster bust sculpture of Judith after the painting of August Riedel. It depicts the bust of a light brown wavy hair female who is wear...

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

1990s Bust of a woman, hand carved by craftsmen using Carrara white marble for the head and Alicante red for the toga and hut, where the white veins give movement and realism to the ...