European Busts

Limoges France. Biscuit child bust. Stand with dark blue glaze. Classic style. Early 20th century. Measures: 13.5 x 7 cm. In excellent condition. Stam...

French Antique Bust of a Young Girl in Plaster A pretty polychrome plaster bust of a young girl wearing a headscarf with her eyes cast downwards. The piece features carvings of b...

An early 19th century Italian carved marble bust of a young Caesar, sitting on an antique marble and bronze column base. Measurements: Total height 51.5" Length 10" Depth 7" D...

Plaster bust/mannequin which served an advertising purpose for new lingerie collections. It is in very good condition for its age. The hairstyle of the lady is also in the 'a...

An antique over life-size bust of Venus. Thanks to her scale, this Neoclassical style handcarved marble sculpture of Venus, Roman goddess of love and beauty, is very striking. Charac...

The Collection This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that co...

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...

Porcelain sculpture inspired by the connection between humans and nature. This male porcelain bust portrays a man in a pensive inner-looking pose. It re...

This remarkable ormolu bust of the iconic Roman Emperor Julius Caesar is the epitome of neoclassical style design, and was originally intended as an overdoor decoration. Overdoors - ...

Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947 Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 56cms. alt. total and 19 cms. diam. base ( 22.04 x 7.48 ) inches Excellent condition. Demétre Haralamb Chiparus was a Romanian Art Deco era sculptor who lived and worked in Paris, France. He was one of the most important sculptors of the Art Deco era. Sculptures of Chiparus represent the classical manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture. Traditionally, four factors influenced his creative activity *the Russian Ballets of Serge Diaghilev's, Nijinsky and Rubinstein *ancient Egyptian art, *French theatre, music halls and cabarets *Early motion pictures and fashion magazines with dancers, stars and models Which made him create figures with a long, slender, stylized appearance. like the faces of “Persian Dance” and the dress in “Starfish Girl” exactly reproduces the sketch for Goldfish's dress from the ballet “Underwater kingdom” by Lev Annensky. After the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922, the art of ancient Egypt...

A French 19th century bronze and marble bust of Marianne in full armor. The nicely cast Baroque Revival brown patinated bronze and carved white marble figure of Marianne, the allegorical personification of the French Republic, presented in her militaristic guise, reminiscent of Minerva, wearing a Phrygian helmet and armored breastplate centered by winged male mask and with lion shoulder armor pads, all raised on a conforming black marble base. Circa: 1890-1900. Marianne has been the national personification of the French Republic since the French Revolution, as a personification of liberty, equality, fraternity and reason, as well as a portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty. Marianne is displayed in many places in France and holds a place of honor in town halls and law courts. She is depicted in the Triumph of the Republic, a bronze sculpture overlooking the Place de la Nation in Paris, as well as represented with another Parisian statue on the Place de la République. Her profile stands out on the official government logo of the country, appears on French euro coins and on French postage stamps. She was also featured on the former franc currency and is officially used on most government documents. Marianne is a significant republican symbol; her French monarchist equivalent is often Joan of Arc. As a national icon Marianne represents opposition to monarchy and the championship of freedom and democracy against all forms of oppression. Other national symbols of Republican France include the tricolor flag, the national motto Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité, the national anthem "La Marseillaise", the coat of arms, and the official Great Seal of France. Marianne also wore a Cockade and a red Phrygian cap symbolizing Liberty. Minerva and its pendant bust of Mars evoke the classicizing subjects, bust-length formats, and style that originated in France during the reign of Louis XIV (1643–1715) and that concurrently was popularized across Europe. The busts' simple forms, stiff poses, and solemn facial types are consistent with the late Baroque sculptures that were carved in Flanders during this period. In Flanders, especially in Antwerp and Brussels, sculpture and architectural decoration traditionally was carved using combinations of native black marble (noir belge), mottled red marble (rouge belge), and white marble or alabaster. The use of these stones in colorful counterpoint speaks most strongly to the busts’ Flemish origins. The veneration of ideal heroes and heroines in ancient costume and arms took on extravagant form in the 17th century, with countless variations. Within this imaginative tradition, the identification of the pair as Minerva and Mars cannot be certain. The female bust, for example, could be identified as Bellona, Roman goddess of war, who is depicted in 17th and 18th century French paintings wearing flamboyantly plumed helmets and low-cut cuirasses that expose her breasts. Whatever their identities, the female and male warriors are portrayed as calm rather than bellicose beings. The sovereign pair does...

Small antique gilded French bronze bust by Rene de Saint-Marceaux Named and marked E. Polo and dated 1897 This small gilded bronze is a bust of a child signed D. St. Rene for Ren...

A great antique hand-painted and hand lettered anatomical model. A median incision of the head for class. It is made of wood, papier maché and plaster, manufactured by SOMSO or PHYWE...

Antique French bronze bust 19th century Decorative and heavy classical French figure head Good condition with good patina due to age.   

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 ...

Italian glazed ceramic bust of a Classical Roman by Santa Monica. Italian ceramic bust of a Classical Roman with unusual iridescent glaze, marked Santa M...

Plaster bust of a bearded male made by Belgian artist Nelly Pourbaix somewhere around 1940. This bust is part of a series of eight sculptures by Pourbaix. Several others are to be found in the collection of museum Schloss Moyland. Nelly Pourbaix (1892) was a trained artist and teacher at the Ghent...

Cleopatra, Art Nouveau bronze bust woman with snake by Isidore De Rudder With foundry seal Luppens & Cie, Bruxelles. Patinated bronze on a Belgian Red marble & bronze base. Illust...

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Sèvres style bisque porcelain bust...

For your consideration is this very attractive solid brass profile of an Art Deco female head surmounted on a stepped solid marble base. She dates...

An Italian bronze bust of a woman in the classical manner by Fonderia Veraldi, Napoli.

Found in England, this plaster composite bust of William Shakespeare dates from the 1970s. Built in pedestal display stand. Unknown maker. Very good vintage condition with minor scat...

This expressive 18th century marble portrait bust is of Marie-Madeleine Guimard (1743-1816), a successful dancer and one of the most famous courtesans of pre-Revolutionary France. The bust is unsigned, but identical to one in the collection of London's V&A museum carved...

This 20th-century sculpture of Ganymede and the Eagle captures the iconic mythological scene with striking detail and artistry. Depicting the young Ganymede being carried away by Zeu...

A large and impressive bust, taken from Michelangelo’s Pietà. Creamware, modelled and made by Ralph Wood, with enamelling.

JOSEPH MOZIER United States, 1812-1870 Bust of a Classical Young Woman (1851) Carved Cararra marble Signed to the reverse "J. MOZIER, Sc: ROME 1851" Item # 406QSO30A A stunningl...

An elegant early 20th century Italian marble bust of Homer, the legendary ancient Greek poet traditionally credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey—two foundational works ...

1960s bronze patinated composite table sculpture with gold highlights of a Spanish matador, signed by Alvar Sunol Sc. Great MCM sculpture for display with nice heavy weight to it. F...

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 complet...

Roman style "Epreuve" molded plaster male bust sculpture. France, 1950s. Dirt spots on some areas. Please see pictures. This bust will ship from France and can be returned to eithe...

This 20th-century bust of Hadrian captures the distinguished presence of the Roman Emperor known for his intellect, military leadership, and architectu...

Dimensions - H: 6 1/2in W: 3 1/4in D: 2 3/4in This French Nouveau Style Bronze Bust On Marble Base of Lady Signed J. Garnier is truly a lo...

A beautiful white ceramic glazed bust of a man. Depicting a man from the Roman Empire. Estimated origin and date: France, circe 1910-1920. Dimensions: 39 (h) x 41 (w) x 26 (d) cm....

This late 19th Century bust was executed by French painter and sculptor Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse (1848–1913), son and pupil of renowned sculptor Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. ...

This hand-made vase is a contemporary interpretation of the Sicilian Moore woman, an iconic artistic production of the island. Entirely handmade in clay, this anthropomorphic vase ha...

19th C. Pair Faience of Rouen Summer & Winter Garniture Bust Sculpture Statue LA ,The two sculptures were commissioned in the mid to late 19th century, Nicely proportioned and vibran...

Bust of Seneca likely made in the Naples area of Italy. Now seated on a faux porphyry base. Loss of a section of bronze at base of neck.

Beautiful white marble bust, finely worked, portraying a Roman senator. The work captures with great precision the physiognomic features of the subject, reflecting the distinctive ch...

The piece is a unique representation of a woman's head in a modern way. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.  

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 comple...

The Collection This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that co...

1990s bust of a Roman, hand carved by craftsmen using Carrara white marble for the head, Arabescato for the main toga body and Alicante red for the arms, where the veining provide re...

A large monumental pair of late 18th century Italian terra cotta busts of Apollo and Diana on jadeite and gilt bronze mounted pedestals. 77'' H overal...

Pietro Bazzanti - Barzanti (Italian, 1825-1895) "After the Bath" - a very Fine and large carved white Carrara marble figure of a semi-nude young maiden standing by the sea-shore. The smiling and posing young beauty, with bare breasts and back, her right arm juxtaposed over her head, while holding a blanket over her waist with her left hand and standing barefoot by a rocky seawall and wavy shoreline. Signed 'P. Barzanti/Florence' (on reverse) and raised on a cylindrical swiveling carved verde antico solid marble pedestal. circa: Florence, 1880-1890. Pietro Bazzanti or Barzanti (Italian, 1825-1895) was a 19th Century Italian sculptor born in Florence. Together with his brother, Niccolò Bazzanti (Firenze, 1802-1869) who was also a sculptor, they both worked the sprawling Florentine studio 'Pietro Bazzanti e Figlio' a hugely successful sculpture studio, operated within the family at their gallery on Lungarno Corsini until the mid-twentieth century. The studio was a place where many talented professors and apprentice sculptors specialized in sculpting marble...

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Italian marble sculpture of Apollo Italian, 19th century Measures: Height 64cm, width 61cm, depth 43cm This large and fine carved marble ...

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...

The piece is a unique representation of a Chimpanzee in a modern way. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.   

The piece is a unique representation of a woman's head in a modern way. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.  

An important, extremely rare, and rather large 18th century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child, By Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler, Circa: 1744. This is an incredible and extremely rare 18th century Meissen Porcelain piece modeled by the greatest Meissen modeler ever in the Company, Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler. Thalia can be seen seated on a gorgeous hand-carved and hand-painted flowered and vined porcelain pedestal. Her right arm is raised holding a Phantom of the Opera Black and White Mask, while in her other arm is a young Harlequin dancing and singing holding a hat. Thalia is wearing a gilt-edged dark blue bodice with white floral decorations over a black corset draped in a red-over-yellow robe...

The piece is a unique representation of a Lion in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a brown color. Our designer creates these pieces complet...

Glazed ceramic woman bust, Art Nouveau period, France, early 20th century.

The piece is a unique representation created by our designer. The creations are completely made by hand. Ceramic and paint are water resistant.    

Antique bust "fer de Berlin", iron casting, 19th century. Depicting a man in antique robe. High quality workmanship, cleaned condition of the bronze.

Beautiful Italian " Torso " 20th century Carrara marble. Measure: H: 47m including base, 30cm without very good condition

Rare and stunning Italian sculpture of a composer of famous religious music. With pride we offer you this antique and incredibly well crafted bust of 16th century, Venetian composer...

Sculpture of a Roman Emperor in resin, very beautiful black bronze patina. Sculpture representing a bust of Antoninus the Pious. This fragment comes from an original statue dating f...

19th century spectacular clay Goddess of summer.