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Giraffe with Butterfly, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Giraffe in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a cream colour.
Our designer creates these pieces comp...
Category
2010s Modern European Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Pair Noble Man Decorative Metal Head Bust Statues Sculptures, Belgium 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of classic decorative Bust statues. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's brass, socket nickel plated. Very decorative and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Busts
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Bronze Nude Erotic Female Dancer, France, 1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco gilt bronze statue signed Reveil. This sculpture was made in the mid-1920s in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco period.
It was probably made by Paul Philippe.This is authentic, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco European Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bisque Porcelain a Stature of Boy and Girl Reading a Book, French, 19th Century
Located in Lantau, HK
A 19th century French bisque sculpture of a stature of boy and girl reading a book.
Biscuit porcelain with indistinct signature to base 'LIARD',
Shipping included
Free and fa...
Category
19th Century Classical Roman Antique European Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Bust of Carrera Marble and Honey Onyx
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Carrera Marble and Honey Onyx Bust of Clasical Roman. 20th century with impressive detail. Very handsome features with stunning craftsmanship.
PROVENANCE: R...
Category
20th Century Classical Greek European Busts
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Patinated Bronze Allegorical Busts of Autumn and Summer By Pierre-Louis Détrier
By Pierre-Louis Detrier 1
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Pair of Patinated Bronze Allegorical Busts of Autumn and Summer By Pierre-Louis Détrier.
Finely modelled and cast, the busts depict young maidens allegorical of Summer and Au...
Category
19th Century Antique European Busts
Materials
Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
Futuristic Horse, Unique Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category
2010s Modern European Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Carved Marble Bust in the Neoclassical Taste
Located in London, GB
A male portrait bust in the Roman manner by Lawrence MacDonald (1799-1878) Carved in Carrara marble, rising from a round socle supporting a waisted column, the bust having resemblances to Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington as a young man. Signed by the artist, 'L. MacDonald, Romae, 1847'. Dated 1847 Dimensions: H: 26 in / 65 cm W: 19.5 in / 49 cm D: 10 in / 26 cm Lawrence MacDonald (1799-1878) Macdonald worked as an ornamental sculptor for the architect James Gillespie Graham before entering the Trustees' Academy, Edinburgh, in 1822. In Rome, in 1823 he was one of the founders of the British Academy of Art. He returned to Edinburgh in 1826 and became a member of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1829. Four years later he settled in Rome, and from 1844 he worked in Bertel Thorvaldsen's former studio. He became the city's most fashionable portrait sculptor and, according to the Art Journal, his studio was filled with 'the peerage done into marble, a plaster galaxy of rank and fashion'. His sitters included the essayist Henry Taylor...
Category
1840s Neoclassical Antique European Busts
Materials
Marble
Beautiful Bust of Venus/Aphrodite in Bronze from the 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Beautiful and Classical Bust of Venus/Aphrodite in Bronze from the 19th Century. Probably France and with an indistinct signature under the arm. (See photo)
Wear consistent with a...
Category
19th Century Antique European Busts
Materials
Bronze
Pair 19th-20th Century Majolica Busts of "the Banjo Player and the Flower Lady"
By GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Rare Pair of 19th-20th Century Majolica busts of "The Banjo Player and The Flower Lady," probably Austrian Goldscheider, each depicting an ...
Category
Early 1900s Other Antique European Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Bronze Portrait Bust of a Black Man 'Marbruk' by Arthur Kaan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Artur Kaan (Austrian, 1867-1940)
'Marbruk'
Signed and dated A. Kaan '95 and Verwielfältigung vorbehalten (reproduction reserved)
Bronze on marble base, H 28.5 cm?
Note:
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Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Terracotta portrait bust of a girl by Henri Weigele
By Henri Weigele
Located in London, GB
Terracotta portrait bust of a girl by Henri Weigele
French, late 19th Century
Height 57cm, width 40cm, depth 23cm
This charming portrait bust of a young girl is crafted from terraco...
Category
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique European Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Winston Churchill Ceramic Money Bank Bust, 1970s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Limited edition money box. Number 1665/3000 exsamples made by Søholm in Denmark for the Danish Bank Bikuben that seized to exist in 1989. This unusual Churchill burst that doubles as...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Pair of German Oak Caryatidal Figures Depicting Historicism
Located in North Miami, FL
These two carved wood pieces are of the finest quality. They were part of a very important German library room in an early 19th century Schlösser.
Category
Early 19th Century Romantic Antique European Busts
Materials
Wood, Oak
Cute Pair of 19th Century Bronze Children Depicting the Arts and Literature
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Cute Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze Children Depicting the Arts and Literature
Each depicting a child sitting on a Beloc griotte marble step and a gilt bronze base. One child reading...
Category
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique European Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Carrare Bust Nubian Polychrome Late 19th Century Signed Marchetti
Located in palm beach, FL
Bust sculpted in Carrara marble. Nubian polychrome is extremely well-executed giving a realistic effect. A white veil is attached by a golden fibula. Red ma...
Category
1870s Antique European Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
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 European Busts
Materials
Plaster
20th Century Gio Ponti and Lino Sabattini Sculpture Hands, 1978
By Lino Sabattini, Gio Ponti
Located in Turin, Turin
Now thirty, Sabattini moved from Blevio to Milan, where he found a small laboratory with all the essential tools of his Craft. His contacts with “Domus” became more frequent. This be...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Busts
Materials
Metal
Pair of English Carved Walnut Wood Figures of Court Jesters, 18th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
A very fine pair of 18th century carved figures, of Court Jesters These bearded gentlemen have been superbly carved in the finest detail, they original came from a piece of early 18th Century Furniture...
Category
18th Century Baroque Antique European Busts
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Buste De Venus
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bust fragment of Venus, goddess of Love, seduction, and beauty in Roman mythology. The original statue dates back to the 5th century BC.
Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard from Paris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical European Busts
Materials
Composition
Italian 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Marble Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive Italian 19th century patinated bronze and marble bust of a Roman Centurion signed P. Mormile. The bust is raised by a square Vert. de Patricia ...
Category
19th Century Antique European Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Composed Young Boy Ceramic Sculpture By Jakob E. Mid Century European
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Charming ceramic sculpture of a composed young boy by artist Jakob E.
Little known of this piece, possibly European
Mid brown mottle glaze throughout
Signed Jakob E on back of base
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Women Sculpture Ceramic with Paint Aboriginal, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional pair of Italian white ceramic sculptures, luxury model and extremely rare with its paint finish and accessories. This ceramics representing an Aboriginal with their jewel...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Busts
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century, French Terracotta Bust and Marble Base with Nobleman
Located in IT
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...
Category
19th Century Louis XV Antique European Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Pair French Limoges Parian Porcelain Bust Sculptures of Young Boy & Girl, 20th C
By Limoges
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of French Limoges parian porcelain busts of boy and girl on circular gilt decorated plinths, signed C. Tharaud as photographed, 20th c.
Measures- F...
Category
20th Century European Busts
Materials
Porcelain
Traditional Wooden Pastoral Art Saint Joan Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional wooden Pastoral Art Saint Joan Sculpture. Handmade in the Catalan Pyrenees, 1990. Signed by Ll.Pujol In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern European Busts
Materials
Wood
Mid-century vintage grand tour bronze sculpture of Dantes
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage grand tour bronze sculpture of Dantes This sculpture has a dark green age-appropriate patina to the surface and stands on a dark green marble base. This...
Category
1950s Medieval Vintage European Busts
Materials
Bronze
Émile Guillemin, A Fine Orientalist Bust of a Young Woman
By Émile Guillemin
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Émile-Coriolan-Hippolyte Guillemin (French, 1841-1907)
A Fine Multipatinated Bronze Orientalist Bust of A Young Woman.
Signed and dated 'Ele. ...
Category
19th Century Antique European Busts
Materials
Bronze
Medium-Sized Resin Sculpture Representing a Fragment of the Sculpture of Apollo.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Medium-sized resin sculpture representing a fragment of the sculpture of Apollo.
Sculpture representing a reduced model of a Fragment of the sculpture of Apollo, exhibited in the en...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Busts
Materials
Resin
Couple of Decorative Centerpieces Sculptures, Handmade Italy, 2020, Handcrafted
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The pieces are a unique representation created by our designer. The two heads represents a man and a woman with naturalistic character, in a satirical way.
The creations are complet...
Category
2010s Modern European Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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 European Busts
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust
Located in London, GB
Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust
A rare and very unusual example dated from mid to late 19th Century, hand crafted papier Mache. In the form of a Fr...
Category
1840s Early Victorian Antique European Busts
Materials
Paper
Pair of Ceramic Figurines Bu Ugo Zaccagnini
By Ceramiche Zaccacnini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of ceramic figurines by Ugo Zaccagnini.
Italy, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Busts
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century (early) Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust Marble Stand Marcus Aurelius
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century (early) Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust Marble Stand Marcus Aurelius
Unique piece purchased in France.
See detailed photos.
Category
Early 19th Century Grand Tour Antique European Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Hans Müller, Austrian Early 1900s Petite Jugenstil Bronze and Gilt Bust
By Hans Muller
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $950....Here you have a delicate and finely chased Jugenstil bust of a young lady with turn of the century upturned hair resting on a pedestal of what appears to be a vine of holly leaves and berries. Lovely period Art Nouveau form. The shouldered bust is a beautiful patinated greenish brown bronze and the stepped base gilt bronze...a wonderful contrast.
Hans Müller...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique European Busts
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 16th Century Carved Oak Corbels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative pair of 16th century carved oak corbels.
Each intricately hand carved to showcase the head of a man with fine details of flowing locks and thick beards.
Backed onto oa...
Category
16th Century Tudor Antique European Busts
Materials
Wood, Oak
Beautiful Art Deco, French Bust of a Young Woman
Located in Devon, England
A really lovely French, Art Deco bust of very high quality. She's lifesize and shows the profile of a young Parisian woman with a victory roll hairstyle she excludes glamour. She's m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco European Busts
Materials
Plaster
Marble and Bronze Bust by Gory
By Affortunato Gory
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bust of a woman signed by Gory, France. Face in marble, hat and bust bronze-mounted on a red marble stand.
Category
Early 20th Century European Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1930s Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Bust of a Young Girl
Located in Catania, Sicilia
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Revival European Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Pure Wool Lady & Sheep, Decorative Centerpiece Handmade Italy 2020, Hand-Crafted
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation created by our designer.
The creations are completely made by hand.
Ceramic and paint are water resistant.
Category
2010s Modern European Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
French bronze bust of a woman after Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in London, GB
French bronze bust of a woman after Jean-Antoine Houdon
French, late 19th Century
Height 60cm, width 26cm, depth 22cm
This superb patinated bro...
Category
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique European Busts
Materials
Bronze
Big Chef, Kitchen Decorative Centerpiece Handmade Italy 2020, Hand-Crafted
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation created by our designer.
The creations are completely made by hand.
Ceramic and paint are water resistant.
Category
2010s Modern European Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Elegant Head Ceramic Centerpiece Completely Handmade in Italy without Mold, 2023
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a woman in a modern way. The woman is gently painted with acrylic color.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mo...
Category
2010s Modern European Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bust entitled "Silvia" by Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in London, GB
A very fine late 19th century French bronze bust of an attractive classical maiden modelled in the Art Nouveau style, with fabulous multi hued patination of brown and a subtle green, accentuating the excellent hand finished detail. Signed E Villanis, with Societe des Bronzes foundry seal, numbered and with raised title to the fore.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 28 cm
Width: 16 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
circa: 1890
Materials: Bronze
Book Ref: Emmanuel Villanis by Josje Hortulanus-de Mik
Page No: 79
SKU: 8775
ABOUT
Sylvia Ballet - Silvia
Sylvia, (the spelling is different in french) is a classical ballet. It features a nondescript mythical setting and a late nineteenth-century score, in which it's themes correlate to giving it a more classical feel, however, it was quite revolutionary for its time. The score was and still is recognized for its greatness. Delibes' work is certainly the best appreciated aspect of the ballet for its innovation, creativity, and maturity. Frederick Ashton's choreography complements the music very well in this respect, staying true to the spirit of the original production while incorporating modern techniques and adding his own unique touch.
The ballet itself follows Sylvia who is a loyal follower of Diana (the goddess of the hunting and chassitity). The story starts with Sylvia being stalked by the diety Eros. When she discovers this they fire their bows at each other respectively. However only Eros's shot is true and wounds Sylvia. This is where she is kidnapped by an unknown assailant later revealed to be Orion.
Sylvia escapes the caves of Orion by getting her captor intoxicated and pleading to Eros to rescue her. When he begrudgingly rescues her he takes her to the temple of Diana where her love awaits. This leads her to repeal her oath of Chassity taken as a follower of Diana.
Emmanuel Villanis
Emmanuel Villanis was an industrious man. He is believed to have created some 200 to 250 pieces. His oeuvre pre-eminently consisted of busts and full body statues. Most of these were manufactured in bronze, but there are also models in white metal and terra cotta. Different patinas were used. The bronzes were mainly cast by the Societé de Bronzes de Paris and can be recognised by the round stamp...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique European Busts
Materials
Bronze
Italian Neoclassic Style Bronze Poseidon Bust
Located in Queens, NY
Italian neoclassic style cast bronze Poseidon bust with black metal stand (19th century).
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique European Busts
Materials
Bronze
Antique Patinated Bronze Bust by Pedro Ramón José Rigual, Circa 1900
By P. Rigual
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite bronze bust, standing at 30 cm (approximately 12 inches) in height, is the work of Spanish sculptor Pedro Ramón José Rigual (1863-1917). Renowned for his Art Nouveau c...
Category
Early 1900s Antique European Busts
Materials
Bronze
Sheep Ceramic Sculpture Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold. 2023
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Sheep in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a brown color.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any ...
Category
2010s Modern European Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Charming bust child boy terracotta marble sculpture Carli 1920 Art Deco Belgium
By Gustave van Vaerenbergh
Located in Wien, AT
Rare particularly beautiful depiction of the of a boy. Created by Gustave van Vaerenbergh under his pseudonym G. Carli from the Art Deco period.
This terracotta was polychromed by ...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage European Busts
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Early 20th Century Gilt Spelter Small Bust Jesus Christ
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A small antique bust of Jesus Christ. Made of gilded spelter (zinc alloy). On a black marble plinth. No signature. Minor wear to the gilt patina.
Dimensions: 14 (h) x 6 x 6 cm
Free...
Category
1920s Gothic Vintage European Busts
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Goat Ceramic Centerpiece, Gold details Completely Handmade Without Mold, 2024
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a goat in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a may different colors. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are unique since they are...
Category
2010s Modern European Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Tucan Ceramic Centerpiece, Gold details Completely Handmade Without Mold, 2024
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a goat in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a may different colors. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are unique since they are...
Category
2010s Modern European Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Italian Marble Roman Bust on Pedestal. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian carved marble Roman bust of Publius Aelius Hadrianus on marble pedestal. Dealers please call for trade price.
Category
19th Century Antique European Busts
Antique Bust of a Spanish Knight, Hand Carved with Original Gesso and Paint
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Wooden bust of a knight.
A wonderful armored knight carved from lime wood. The knight is well carved with the face (with moustache) looking out of the ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique European Busts
Materials
Pine
Bronze Bust of Salvador Dalí Nº265/999 by Arno Breker 1975
By Arno Breker
Located in Madrid, ES
The name of the artist and the date, "Arno Breker 1974-75," are incised on Dali's neck, indicating the period during which Breker sculpted Dali from life. On the back of the neck, yo...
Category
1970s Post-Modern Vintage European Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage John F. Kennedy Ceramic Money Bank Bust, 1980
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Limited edition money box. Number 159/4000 exsamples made by Søholm in Denmark for the Danish Bank Bikuben that seized to exist in 1989. This unusual J. F. K. bust that doubles as a ...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Busts
Materials
Ceramic
French Women Bust Sculpture "Marianne" Godess of Liberty in Solid Wood, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage French bust sculpture of a woman Marianne has been the national personification of the French Republic since the French Revolution, as a personification of liberty, equality, fraternity and reason, and a portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Busts
Materials
Wood
Paris Porcelain Sculpture Portrait of a Woman " Grappilleuse" Signed
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Tarry Town, NY
French porcelain decorative sculpture by Mathurin Moreau ( French, 1822-1912). The grape harvester " La Grappilleuse" a bisque porcelain decorative sculpture. Great condition, minor ...
Category
19th Century Antique European Busts
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Traditional Catalan Hand-Painted Wooden Figures
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-20th century hand-painted traditional Catalan figures made of wood. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Busts
Materials
Wood
