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Place of Origin: British
Fine Pair of 19th Century English Carrara Marble Busts - John Denton Crittenden
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Pair of Mid 19th Century English Carved Carrara Marble Busts on Wooden Pedestals By John Denton Crittenden
Depicting a well-to-do man and woman.
Each signed J.D. CRITTENDEN....
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique British Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century Carved Marble Bust of a Nymph by Robert Physick
Located in London, GB
A Carved Marble Bust of a Nymph
By Robert Physick (1815-1882)
Carved from Carrara marble, the female bust signed and dated to the base "Robt Physick. Sculp : 1875."
English, cir...
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Busts
Materials
Marble
Charming Bust of a Child’s Head by Edwin Whitney-Smith, Dated, 1910
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A charming bust of a child’s head by Edwin Whitney-Smith, dated 1910, the girl has her head slightly tilted forwards as she looks out from under a lock of hair, set on a square block signed on the reverse ‘E Whitney-Smith 1910’.
This bronze is a reduction of Whitney-Smith’s original marble piece, a photograph of which survives in the V&A (object number AAD/1990/12/63). Another version can be seen in a 1920s photograph of the artist in his studio owned by the National Portrait Gallery (NPG x194201). Neither the identity of the sitter nor title of the work is known.
Edwin Whitney-Smith (1880-1952) was one of the pre-eminent sculptors of his day. Born in Bristol in 1880, he became a student of William Harbutt, the headmaster of Bath School of Art, best remembered today for inventing plasticine. Whitney-Smith showed great promise from an early age, opening a studio in St John’s Wood, London, in 1910. He exhibited over 40 pieces at the Royal Academy and despite not achieving Academician status, even with list of illustrious proposers, he became a dear friend of Sir Alfred Munnings, the famous horse painter, and sculpted his portrait. He was, however, elected to the Royal Society of British Sculptors and his works were generally well-received by critics and the general public alike.
Aside from the RA, he exhibited in Bristol, at the Paris Salon and the Scottish Academy and his work attracted the attention of such important patrons as the Courtauld family. One of his most famous works, The Waking Child, is in the Ferens Art Gallery in Hull and another, The Irishman, is in the Tate. One version of his bust of Ernest Bevin, the trade unionist, stands in Tooley Street in Bermondsey to this day. An article in The Sphere, published on the 3rd of May 1924, referred to the sculptor as “a well-known sculptor of smiling children” and mentioned his “famous babies’ heads”.
Category
1910s Vintage British Busts
Materials
Bronze
Bust of Doulton Chairman Lewis John Eric Hooper by John Broad
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dated 1904, this stoneware bust was made by late 19th century Doulton sculptor John Broad. It depicts Lewis John Eric Hooper, descendant of John Doulton who was founder of the famous Doulton & Co. of Lambeth, London. A barrister at the time, Hooper became Managing Director of the ceramics company from 1919 and subsequently Chairman from 1925. Here he is depicted in his barrister dress by the talented hand of Broad, giving us a glimpse into the character of Hooper as well as Broad’s artistic talent for statuary. The bust is in good condition, made in stoneware and sits on a wooden plinth detailed with plaque. This bust is likely a one-off commission.
Broad was one of the most prominent artists of Doulton & Co. during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Specialising in large works, he had a talent for producing vases, statuary and portrait medallions. This stone bust of Lewis John Eric Hooper...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian British Busts
Materials
Stone
19th Century Ebonized Plaster Bust of Marcus Tulles Cicero
Located in Stamford, CT
A Bust of Marcus Tulles Cicero, Roman Consul in 63 B.C. completed in ebonized plaster, circa 1880.
Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman statesman, orator, lawyer and philosopher, who served as consul in the year 63 BC. He came from a wealthy municipal family of the Roman equestrian order, and is considered one of Rome's greatest orators and prose stylists. (Wikipedia)
Provenance:
Collection of Brigadier General Alfred Douglas Miller...
Category
Mid-19th Century Classical Roman Antique British Busts
Materials
Plaster
A post war textured stoneware sculpture bust, signed - British School
Located in London, GB
Wonderful execution and modelling, with a highly textured and layered technique resonant of other artists of the period such as Lucian Freud. This rare and sensitive period depiction...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Busts
Materials
Stoneware
19th Century Classical Stone Bust
Located in NYC, NY
A good 19th century carved stone bust. The handsome figure in Greco-Roman attire with toga draped across the chest and a laurel wreath around his head.
...
Category
19th Century Antique British Busts
Materials
Stone
Vintage Plaster Composite Bust of Marcus Cicero
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this vintage plaster composite bust of Marcus Cicero dates from the 1980s. Classic Roman bust is a timeless piece. Unknown maker. Very good vintage condition.
Category
1980s Classical Roman Vintage British Busts
Materials
Plaster
English Marble Bust of Parliament Gentleman on Plinth, John Graham Lough C. 1855
By John Graham Lough
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Marble bust of Parliament gentleman displayed on a circular plinth. Signed by maker John Graham Lough, London Mid 19th Century. Lough sculp...
Category
1850s William IV Antique British Busts
Materials
Statuary Marble
Late 19th Century Plaster Faux Marble Bust
By D. Brucciani and Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Plaster faux marble bust of Antonia, made by D. Brucciani & Co. London, late 19th century. A woman emerging from a calyx of leaf came to represent the nymph Clytie. A copy of the mar...
Category
Late 19th Century Classical Roman Antique British Busts
Materials
Plaster
Vintage English Caracalla Bust With Associated Plinth
Located in Calgary, Alberta
An English vintage bust after the 3rd Century Roman Emperor Caracalla atop a classical iconic fluted column. Lovely patina.
Wonderful patina
Category
20th Century Classical Roman British Busts
Materials
Cast Stone
Lovely Bronze Statue of a Victorian Dandy Lovely Rare Find
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely 21cm tall Victorian Dandy bronze statue with a nice patina.
A very nice piece, I bought this around 20 years ago from a little antiq...
Category
20th Century Victorian British Busts
Materials
Bronze
Winston Churchill Character Jug by Royal Doulton
By Royal Doulton
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Winston Churchill character jug or decorative mug by the English pottery firm, Royal Doulton.
Category
20th Century British Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
A Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of Cicero
By Wedgwood
Located in London, GB
A Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of Cicero (106–43 BC) Roman Orator and Statesman
Impressed ‘Wedgwood’ and ‘Cicero’ to the reverse
England
Circa 1780 – 1795
Size: 29cm high - ...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique British Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Lipscombe & Co. Glazed Buff Terracotta Mask Head
By Lipscombe & Co.
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th century glazed buff terracotta mask head of a putto or cherub by Lipscombe & Co, modelled after Francois Duquesnoy (1597-1643).
The expressive face of this antique sculp...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Cast Iron Bust of Nike
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
We presents for your consideration, this cast-iron bust of Nike.
A handsome decorative object for the garden, garden terrace, or interior space, Nike will add that layer of colle...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman British Busts
Materials
Iron
Large Midcentury Sculptured Bust
Located in Tarleton, GB
Hand crafted this is an original and unique sculptured piece.
The bust is finished in solid fired clay, porcelain and varnished glaze. Incredibly heavy a real statement item for any room. Bust is in the style of the Victorian death mask and depicts a male face. Now distressed with worn varnish and small amounts of superficial damage.
A one of one piece dated circa 1960 from an unnamed cornish artist...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Busts
Materials
Porcelain
Plaster Library Bust Of The Emperor Augustus
Located in London, GB
An English painted plaster library bust of the Emperor Augustus. With a good patina resembling polished marble.
Category
Early 1900s Antique British Busts
Materials
Plaster
Early 20th century life size walnut bust of a boy by George Henry Paulin RBS
Located in Central England, GB
George Henry Paulin was a distinguished artist and sculptor who produced fine and important bronzes and wood carvings, many of them portraits of the rich and famous. After the first...
Category
Early 20th Century Other British Busts
Materials
Walnut
A Fine Large Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of the Ancient Greek Epic Poet H
By Wedgwood
Located in London, GB
A Fine Large Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of the Ancient Greek Epic Poet Homer
Impressed Wedgwood Mark 1780–1812
Early 19th Century
Size: 59cm high – 23¼ ins high
Provenance...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique British Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Singularly Intriguing Clay Bust Of A Cloaked Woman
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A private, calming and quiet piece by an unknown artist
Beautifully crafted and subtly finished with dark green matt glaze
Circa 1980s
Unsigned
Height 9.5 inch, Width 5 inch, Depth 4...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage English Apollo Bust With Associated Plinth
Located in Calgary, Alberta
An English vintage composite stone bust after the 2nd Century Roman Apollo Belvedere atop a classical iconic fluted column. Great patina.
Wonderful piece in a library.
Category
20th Century Classical Roman British Busts
Materials
Cast Stone
Wedgwood Parian Bust of Robert Stephenson by E. W. Wyon
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Alexandria, VA
This handsome parian bust is of Robert Stephenson(1803-1859- England),. It is documented on the back shoulders in embossed letters with the name of subject, sculptor, publisher, an...
Category
Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Busts
Materials
Ceramic
A bronze portrait of Sir Winston Churchill by Rufus Martin, 2023
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A bronze portrait of Sir Winston Churchill by Rufus Martin, 2023 This head and shoulders bronze bust is instantly recognizable as Sir Winston Churchill. He is wearing a British Warm greatcoat with epaulettes and has a half-smoked cigar in the left hand resting on his hip. His right hand is raised in his trade mark V-for-Victory salute. Signed ‘Rufus Martin 1/12’.
Sir Winston Churchill (1874 –1965) was a British politician, army officer and writer. He was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945, when he led Britain to victory in the Second World War, and again from 1951 to 1955. Churchill represented five constituencies during his career as a Member of Parliament. Ideologically an economic liberal and imperialist, for most of his career he was a member of the Conservative Party, which he led from 1940 to 1955, but from 1904 to 1924 was a member of the Liberal Party. This portrait of Churchill by Rufus Martin is striking for its juxtaposition of this famous historical subject and the free and contemporary choice of presentation. Churchill’s tenure during the Second World War infused the nation with calm and confidence, providing the British people with strong leadership during its darkest hours. Martin succeeds in portraying Churchill’s unshakeable belief in a successful outcome for the Allies through his defiant stance, unwavering gaze and Victory V gesture. Together with the recognizable “Bulldog” facial features and broad shoulders, this bust captures the subject in terms of character as well as being an accurate physical portrait .
Rufus Martin trained at Wimbledon College of the Arts, London, though his aptitude for 3D design and sculpture was apparent from a very young age. His mother, a portrait painter, showed him the portrait sculptures of Augusta Savage, Jacob Epstein and Augustine Rodin, which inspired him to create a bust of his late mentor, Michael Howells. He sculpts ‘intriguing individuals, always hoping to capture some element of their past or current struggles and to create something for the good of the community they inhabit and wherever possible for posterity’ – an ambition he has most successfully fulfilled with this powerful portrait.
After leaving college in 2017, with first class honours, Martin has won many prestigious prizes including the Tiranti Prize at the FACE, the Signature Art Award, the Chelsea Arts Club show for ‘Amy’, the True Blue Show, the Salmagundi Open Show, New York, Green & Stone Summer Show, the Chelsea Arts Society Summer Show, RBA Rising Stars, the Royal Cambrian Academy Open, the
Binny Mathews & Sons joint show, The Next Big Thing and has been published in the Kings House...
Category
2010s British Busts
Materials
Bronze
Fleshpot - Morris Rushton England, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Fleshpot - Morris Rushton England, 1970.
Fleshpot's are highly collectible and a award winning casserole set in white ceramic by Morris Rushton England. It is a 3 part nude torso of ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Busts
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century English Diminutive Parian Bust of Apollo Belvedere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century English diminutive Parian bust of apollo Belvedere, a well executed example, raised on a 3-inch diameter solace base. Unmarked.
Category
Late 19th Century Classical Roman Antique British Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Paul Day (b. 1967) Portrait Plaster Bust of Male
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Paul Day (b. 1967) portrait plaster bust of a male. This renowned artist is one of the leading sculptors in Britain today. His series of human heads are recognised by the reflections...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Busts
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Phrenology Head Ornament, English, Ceramic, Decorative Bust, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Phrenology head ornament. An English, ceramic decorative bust, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Appealing decora...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Busts
Materials
Ceramic
A plaster bust of a Victorian gentleman by Boehm
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A plaster bust of a Victorian gentleman by Boehm, this white plaster bust shows an authoritative gentleman with a moustache and whiskers wearing a high collar and bow tie with a wais...
Category
1830s Antique British Busts
Materials
Plaster
A painted plaster herm bust of the Duke of Wellington by George Gammon Adams
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This plaster bust of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington is a replica of the original marble portrait bust, commissioned, in 1852, by the Duke’s heir for Stratfield Saye, Hampsh...
Category
19th Century Antique British Busts
Materials
Plaster
Antique Male Bronze Bust George Stephenson Railways Interest Edward William Wyon
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Impressive & Superbly Cast Patinated Bronze Bust of George Stephenson, of generous proportions. Mid Nineteenth Century. Engraved E W Wyon Sculptor and dated 1858 also engraved...
Category
19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Busts
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century Antique Silver on Bronze Busts on Marble Bases
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of 19th century antique silver on bronze busts on marble bases.
Category
19th Century Antique British Busts
Materials
Bronze
Antique Marble Statue of the Sleeping Ariadne
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This late Georgian antique marble statue is after the antique, depicting a scale fragment of the eminent 2nd century statue ‘Sleeping Ariadne’. C...
Category
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique British Busts
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Art Deco Shop Counter Mannequin, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Wonderfully stylish and completely original rare 1930's Art Deco female advertising shop counter mannequin. She's made from hollowed plaster and has ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco British Busts
Materials
Plaster
Large Plaster Bust of Hercules
Located in Bagshot, GB
A 21st Century very charming and large verdigris plaster portrait bust of "Hercules" the demigod mortal son of Zeus.
Bust is solid and mounted on circular socle base. Very decorat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Grand Tour British Busts
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Portrait Medallions David Garrick & Sarah Siddons, Wedgwood, 19th Century
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A matched pair of portrait medallions showing the famous actors Mr Garrick (C1830) and Mrs Siddons, (circa 1880). Framed as a pair, they work well together.
David Garrick and Sarah Siddons...
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Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Busts
Materials
Pottery
A white Parianware bust of the Duke of Wellington by E W Wyon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A white Parianware bust of the Duke of Wellington by E W Wyon, the Duke is shown in classical draperies looking slightly to the left, the reverse impressed ‘E.W. Wyon & F,. English,...
Category
1850s Antique British Busts
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Cast Iron Bust of Young Woman
Located in London, GB
A charming and beautiful antique cast iron bust depicting a young woman with grapes in her hair. This was made in England, its hard to date exactly but we would say it is from around...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique British Busts
Materials
Iron
A 19th Century Classical Statuary Marble Bust Of A Female
By William Behnes
Located in London, GB
A Classical bust of female form with naked shoulders, draped robe exposing one breast, her hair tied back. Mounted on Socle pedestal
By William Behne...
Category
Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Busts
Materials
Statuary Marble
British Pop-Art Sculpture by Toni Davidson and Alan.P. Smith for Dodo Design.
Located in Stockholm, SE
British Pop-Art Sculpture by Toni Davidson and Alan.P. Smith for Dodo Designs.
Ceramic bust modelled in the form of a French or British gentleman with mou...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Busts
Materials
Porcelain
Plaster Bust of Hercules
Located in Bagshot, GB
A large plaster Head of Hercules connected to a rectangular base.
This is a nice start for a person looking to build a collection or looking for decorative items for there home / ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Grand Tour British Busts
Materials
Plaster
Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of Mercury
By John Flaxman
Located in New Orleans, LA
This model is attributed to John Flaxman, Jr., a celebrated English sculptor, illustrator and designer, considered a leading artist in the Neoclassical style in England. In this expertly rendered black basalt bust...
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century English Bronze Bust of Walter Scott on Pedestal
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century English Bronze Bust of Walter Scott on Pedestal
Beautifully detailed sculpture that will stand proud in any perfectly suited home. Measures: 12" H, 5" W.
Category
Early 20th Century British Busts
Materials
Bronze
Antique Pair Bronzed Ormolu Busts William Ewart Gladstone Benjamin Disraeli 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Pair of English Patinated Bronzed Metal Library Busts made in Birmingham by Wright and Fletcher Foundry, dated 1878 offered with associated heavy gauge ornately cast Ormolu ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Busts
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Victorian White Painted Terracotta Bust of a Young Woman
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian white painted terracotta bust of a young woman, wearing a draped shawl over a bodice with a lace trim, her hair elaborately coiffed with a broad plait and multiple ringle...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique British Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Large Plaster Bust of Horses Head
Located in Bagshot, GB
If you are a Horse lover then this must be a piece for you
A large plaster Horse Head on a base.
This is a great decorative piece for the home or interior project.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other British Busts
Materials
Plaster
Art Deco Shop Counter Mannequin, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Wonderfully stylish and completely original rare 1930's Art Deco female advertising shop counter mannequin. She's made from hollowed plaster and has ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco British Busts
Materials
Plaster
Art Deco Original 1930s 'Girl in Hoop' Figure, England
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930s Art Deco large female nude figure made from underwired plaster, Totally authentic. This is NOT a modern reproduction . A lovely lady who...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco British Busts
Materials
Plaster
Neale Creamware Figure of Minerva, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Marked Minerva on the verso.
Category
1810s Antique British Busts
Materials
Creamware
Pair of 19th Century Busts
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 19th century busts. These are 2 19th century Gesso painted busts of 2 archaeologists of the period. Measurements: 69 x 62 x 28 Y 65 x 60 x 30
Good condition.
Category
19th Century Baroque Antique British Busts
Materials
Gesso
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Alabaster Bust
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian alabaster bust of a young lady on the original marble base.
A charming decorative piece in lovely original condition.
Measures: H 32 x W 28.5 x...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Busts
Materials
Marble
Homer Antique Plaster Bust
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This Greek bust depicts the legendary poet and author Homer who is presumed to have penned the two of ancient Greece’s most epic poems: the Iliad and the Odyssey. Scholars are uncertain whether or not Homer actually existed but if he in fact did exist, Homer would be regarded as one of the greatest literary artists of his time. This is an iconic statue for an interior and looks particularly impactful when placed on a column or plinth. Please note the blue plinth...
Category
Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Busts
Materials
Plaster
Lovely Pair of Indonesian Bronzed Buddha Heads Very Decorative Lovely Patina
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of bronzed Indonesian Buddha head statues
A very nicely cast pair, we have owned them for arou...
Category
20th Century Anglo-Indian British Busts
Materials
Bronze
Antique Flamed Hardwood Pedestal from Princess Diana's Family Home Spencer House
Located in GB
Royal house antiques.
Royal house antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime antique William IV circa 1830 Flamed Mahogany Pedestal stand with small coat rail from Princess Diana Spencer’s London family home Spencer House...
Category
1830s William IV Antique British Busts
Materials
Hardwood
Portrait Medallion of Pitt the Elder, Wedgwood C1920
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine tricolour portrait medallion of the First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778), a Whig statesman who led Britain during the Seven Years’ War.
Orna...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Revival British Busts
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Greek or Roman Head Bust Sculpture, 1965
By Austin Productions
Located in New York, NY
A Greco-Roman sculpture head or bust, England, 1965. A reproduction piece made of chalkware or plaster with a dark bronze-like finish. Marked on side as show in image #17. Vintage st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Greco Roman British Busts
Materials
Stone
Plaster Bust of Aphrodite Venus
Located in Bagshot, GB
A plaster bust of the goddess Aphrodite Venus.
A great decorative addition to your interior.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Grand Tour British Busts
Materials
Plaster
Serenely Peaceful, Clay Head Study of a Young Elizabethan Woman
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Graceful study of a young Elizabethan woman in natural clay
Eyes closed, wearing a close fitting coif and petite ruff - perhaps a final true portrait
Signed with initials E J to n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Busts
Materials
Ceramic
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