Terracotta Busts

A refined example of French Art Deco sculpture, this elegant terracotta bust by Jean-Charles Guéro was created in France during the 1920s. Depicting a graceful young woman with beautifully stylized features, the sculpture embodies the timeless elegance, balance, and modern refinement that define the finest French decorative arts of the Art Deco era. Signed "Guéro" on the reverse, it is an authentic work that will appeal to collectors seeking rare and original French sculptures. Expertly modeled in terracotta, the bust reveals the artist’s sensitivity to form through its flowing lines, delicate facial expression, and harmonious proportions. The warm natural color and finely textured surface enhance its sculptural presence, making it equally suitable for a sophisticated interior or an important Art Deco collection. Measuring 14.4 inches high (36.5 cm), 12.2 inches wide (31 cm), and 7.1 inches deep (18 cm), this sculpture offers an ideal display size for a console, pedestal, library, or mantel. It remains in excellent vintage condition, preserving the crisp modeling and elegant character intended by the sculptor. Jean-Charles Guéro is appreciated for blending classical inspiration with the clean, geometric aesthetic of the 1920s, producing works distinguished by their quiet sophistication and enduring appeal. This bust reflects the artistic transition toward modernity that made French Art Deco internationally influential. An exceptional acquisition for collectors of French Art Deco sculpture, 1920s terracotta...

Terracotta Bust of a Young Roman Ephebe, Signed “Amphora” — Neoclassical Style. This striking terracotta bust of a young Roman ephebe, signed “Amphora,” is a refined example of neoc...

A finely sculpted terracotta head of a goddess, probably Demeter. Her soft, subtle smile and almond-shaped eyes are characteristic of the Late Archaic style and suggest a date of pro...

A spectacular set of rare large-scale 19th century neoclassical library busts of French or Italian origin, intricately modelled in buff terracotta...

An antique French Classical terra cotta bust depicting a young Marie Antoinette, dating to approximately 1890. This finely sculpted piece captures the delicate features and flowing d...

19th century Italian terracotta bust of a classical male. This monumental antique Italian terracotta bust sculpture of a classical Roman male is a well executed statement piece and...

A Very Fine Italian 19th Century Terracotta Bust of Monsignor Pedro de Foix Montoya, after Gian Lorenzo Bernini (Italian, 1598-1680). This fantastic quality portrait bust model of th...

Beautiful terracotta bust from the factory of Friedrich Goldscheider from the art nouveau period. Girl with flowers. Polychrome terracotta It represents a female bust with her head t...

This nice sculpture representing a woman's face is made of terracotta on a square blackened wood base (slight shine on the chin and hair). Work signed by Austin Prod. 1980

Friedrich Goldscheider (1845 - 1897). Bust of Moor. Polychrome terracotta. Marked reserved and numbered reproduction. circa 1890.

A 1930s handcrafted terracotta Sicilian bust of a young girl would be a unique and potentially valuable artifact. Sicily, an island in Italy, has a rich ...

An elegant and highly decorative Art Nouveau polychrome terracotta bust depicting a young Dutch maiden, produced by the renowned Goldscheider manufactory, Vienna, circa 1900. Beauti...

An enchanting antique bust statue of a young boy dating from the early 1900s. I am guessing on the date but it may be much earlier. The figure has ...

A captivating 19th-century terra cotta sculpture depicting a serene female figure rendered in the Renaissance style. This finely modeled work exemplifies classical elegance, with met...

Antique bust from France made circa 1900. The sculpture is crafted in terracotta with a beautiful original patina. It showcases the bust of famed German composer, Beethoven including...

A French Terracotta bust of a young boy stood on an Italian bardiglio marble square soccle. The full head of curly hair cascading over face and shoulders. Original untouched conditio...

Giustiniani athena head in patinated terracotta  21th century. The Athena-Minerva Giustiniani is a Roman copy of the Antonine period of a Greek original depicting Pallas Athena exec...

Of superb craftsmanship, this mould-made archaizing female protome still retains much of it's original allure. She wears a stephane, with a row of curls emerging from under the headd...

A very attractive female bust from the famous Czech terracotta manufactory Bechyne, an original from the Art Nouveau period, around 1900. The bust is of a particularly classic form ...

A striking and unusually large French Belle Époque terracotta sculpture depicting a Bacchante, created circa 1890 by the French sculptor Lucien Pallez (1853–1933). Executed in terra...

Pair Antique French Terracotta Busts Signed "Houdon" on Marble Bases, Circa 1860. Male Bust: 17 3/4" H x 9 1/2" W x 8 1/2" D Female Bust: 19 1/4" H x 10" W x 6 1/2" D

Paolo Marioni Roman soldier bust & pedestal composed of terracotta and featuring a bronze and faux marble glazed finish. The maker's mark is located behind the base of the bust (see ...

This fabulous French Art Deco patinated terracotta sculpture of a nude male athlete is signed Henri Bargas. This well executed scul...

TERRACOTTA HEAD OF ULYSSES - ODYSSEUS FROM THE POLYPHEMUS GROUP, Italy 20th Century Height 47 cm Width 27 cm Depth 27 cm Weight 8 kg Artist / Designer / Architect Agesander, Athanod...

OLD SMALL TERRACOTTA HEAD OF ZEUS, early 20th century Small head of Zeus (Greece) - Jupiter (Rome). Piece from the early 1900s, produced in Rome. Highest deity of the Greek Olympus,...

This decorative Florentine terracotta bust, depicts the Greek god Apollo and it is modeled after the famous Apollo Belvedere sculpture, showing at the Vatican Museum.. Veiled by a ...

DESCRIPTION: Etruscan sculpture head made with terracotta, the art represents a young man from the 4th century. It's a very decorative piece and the stat...

Romantic sculptural bust in earthy terracotta of the classically handsome David.

A beautiful vintage terracotta wall mask depicting a lady made by Gmundner Keramik in Austria. It is marked on the back. It would make a lovely decoration on any wall. Made in the 19...

A very fine early 20th century terracotta bust of Alexandre Brongniart, after the original work by Jean-Antoine Houdon. Demonstrating exacting proportions & finely sculpted feat...

This is an impressive bust formed with terracotta of an old man. This beautiful sculpture is hand formed, 20th century. Signed by Artist and dated 1936. It makes a nice addition to a...

A powerful and contemplative sculptural work of our Lord Jesus with strong presence and spiritual depth. This expressive terracotta bust of Christ is a hand-modeled sculptural work ...

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Terra Cotta Life Sized Bust of Beethoven Signed C1890 Measures - 24.25"H x 12"W x 11.5"D A...

Elegant Classical Greek-style bust executed in glazed terracotta in Italy during the mid-20th century. Inspired by the sculptural traditions of Ancient Greece, the piece portrays an ...

Wonderful pair of 19th Century Roman Emperor Portrait Busts Representing Marcus Aurelius and Caracalla in Terracotta with Bronze Heads. Italy Naples late 19th / early 20th Century. Life-size busts, the heads cast in bronze with the body of terracotta, modelled with vest without sleeves and toga thrown over one shoulder. Wonderful verdigris patination to the bronze and weathered to the terracotta. Very unusual to have a bronze head coupled with a terracotta body these highly imposing decorative busts are of excellent quality. Depicting the Roman Caesars...

It’s a bust-style sculpture, capturing the head of a woman with soft, classical features. The face has serene, somewhat idealized features, with a closed or neutral mouth and heavy-l...

A beautiful vintage terracotta wall mask depicting a lady made by an unknown maker in Austria. It is marked on the back with a number. It would make a lovely decoration on any wall. ...

A charming French-style terracotta bust depicting an elegant young woman in romantic Art Nouveau-inspired dress. The figure is beautifully modelled with a serene downward gaze, softl...

Beautiful and rare French Art Deco terracotta bust of a satyr by well listed artist Max Le Verrier, (1891-1973). This unusual French terracotta bust sculpture is artist-signed on the...

French Victorian terra cotta bust of 19th century lady with flowers in hair on blue porcelain & black painted square base (signed CARRIER BEL...

Raised on an olive velvet base. Dimensions include the base. Portraiture is often seen as the quintessential Renaissance art form, and clay was used increasingly during the 15th cen...

This large bust, depicting the Countess du Barry, was made after the 18th century original by Augustin Pajou. It is in the Louvre collection. He was ...

A beautiful collection of 6 vintage terracotta wall mask depicting some girls and boys, made by different makers in Austria and Germany. Some are marked on the back with a number or ...

A beautiful vintage terracotta plaque depicting Albrecht Dürer made by the famous Goebel Company in Germany. It is marked on the back. It would make a lovely decoration on any wall. ...

Terracotta bust depicting nobleman, marble base, 19th century, France The refined bust depicts a nobleman dressed according to the fashion of the mid-eighteenth century in France. T...

Terracotta sculpture signed. Measures: Height 24 cm. Width 23 cm. Depth 12 cm.

A commanding terracotta bust inspired by K’inich Janaab Pakal, the legendary 7th-century ruler of Palenque—one of the most sophisticated Maya city-states. Pakal, often called “Pakal ...

Bust of a North African Tribesman, DE CAÏD Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider This exquisite portrait bust of a North African tribesman, titled "DE CAÏD," was masterfully executed by ...

AMAZING ZEUS AMMON CLASSICAL GRECO-ROMAN HEAD 21th Century Height 42 cm Width 33 cm Depth 29 cm Weight 14 Kg Material Terracotta HAND MADE

Magnificent 19th century French bust, signed and dated.

20th Century Terracotta Bust Sculpture Of A Classical Greek. Offered is a handsome 20th century terra cotta bust of a classical Greek male. Expertly executed however it is unsigned.

Terracotta woman bust signed Goldscheider, Austria, circa 1900. Friedrich Goldscheider (1845-1897).

Classical early hollow terra cotta Greek/Roman bust sourced from the original Samuel Banks 18th century historical homestead in Bedford, NY. Official date of manufacture unknown--pos...

A circa 1920's French terracotta bust of a gentleman. Measurements: Height: 17" Width: 17" Depth: 10".

A Louis Auguste Joseph Bertrand, French terracotta sculpture of a baby holding a question mark symbol, Titled "Le Point d'interrogation" signed "Louis Bertrand" and dated "3. 1931" T...

Stately Continental Terracotta Bust Depicting A Classical Female Bust. Depicting a classical female bust with laurel leaves around the head, the sec...

In Greek mythology, Medusa, was one of the three monstrous Gorgons, generally described as winged human females with living venomous snakes in place of hair. Those who gazed into her eyes would turn to stone. Medusa was beheaded by the Greek hero...

An original Art Nouveau painted terracotta bust of a sleeping young woman by the Austrian sculptor Alfons Korschendorfer (1864–1941), created circa 1900. This piece features flowing...

Head of Verrocchio's David – Probable Portrait of Leonardo (21st Century) Verrocchio likely portrayed Leonardo as a young man, his most illustrious pupil being Leonardo da Vinci (An...

Antique French Terracotta sculpture signed T. Foris. Well executed French terra cotta sculpture signed T. Foris (1921). This lovely French f...