French Busts

Pair of French Victorian bronze busts of laughing & crying babies on round black marble pedestal bases.

A very fine bronze sculpture / model of Molière seated by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887). France, circa 1870. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse was a French sculptor. Carri...

Bronze sculpture by Georges Van Der Straeten (1856-1928), stamped "Société des bronzes de Paris". Measures: H 34 cm, W 19 cm, D 16 cm. Con...

This is a Maurice Maignan bronze female bust sculpture. It depicts a young lady with a smile and wearing a tight corset adorned with an upper bor...

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 ...

A small oak bust, dating to the 1600s, this well-carved wooden statue hails from France. Depicting an unknown religious figure, the sculpture has a deep rich brown patina, enhancing ...

Terracotta bust of a Chinese man, "Chih Fan Han Yang" by artist, Jean Mich. The high quality bust depicts an image of a smiling Chinese man. It was created by Hungarian born artist, ...

René Saint-Marceaux (1845 - 1915 France), antique gilded French bronze bust. Inscribed "E.Polo" and dated 1897. This small gilded bronze is a bust of a child signed D. St. Rene. Mark...

Pair of sculptures in Regule, wooden base, Art Nouveau, 1900. Pair of early 20th century sculptures in Regule with wooden base, Belle Époque, Art Nouveau, circa 1900. Dimensions :...

Buste féminin par Michel Jaubert, moulé sur la poitrine de la femme de l’artiste, édition sur 100 exemplaires, signé, numéroté.

Bust of a young woman from the Belle Epoque period, in bronze with a golden patina, resting on a green Alpine marble pedestal on a grey sainte Anne counter pedestal. The smiling youn...

Pierre-Jean de Béranger (1780–1857) was a popular French poet and songwriter known for his witty, satirical songs. Writing in simple, memorable verse, he captured the voice of ordina...

This finely modelled Hellenistic style bronze portrait bust appears to be that of the Greek philosopher Chrysippus of Soli - regarded by scholars as the 2nd founder of the School of ...

One of a kind patinated bronze bust of a child on a stepped ebonized wood pedestal,François Duquesnoy school, decorated with tortoiseshell look alike inlays. The bust shows a clea...

Bust of Marie-Antoinette in biscuit (hard porcelain) from the Royal Manufacture of Sèvres mounted on an ornamented bronze stand. Signed and Stamped Felix Lecomte (later). Slight accident in the back. Felix Lecomte (1737-1817) sculpted Marie-Antoinette, then aged 28, in 1783. Only 2 sculptors had the right to portray the Queen: Boizot and Lecomte. This sculpture is therefore the official relief portrait of the Queen...

On a gilt bronze base. The monarch wearing a diadem with strongly sculpted features.

Patinated bronze sculpture by Roulland, 20th century. Painted bronze sculpture by Roulland, portrait, 20th century. Dimensions : H: 27cm, W: 15cm, D: 17cm Contact us before orderin...

Nicely sculpted with most likely a later brown and white marble socle.

A very fine French 19th century brown and parcel-gilt patinated bronze sculpture titled "La Sécurité" (The Security - Protection) after a model by Eugène Delaplanche (French, 1836–1891). Depicting a sitting young Maiden in a gilt-decorated armored suit and helmet, a lion skin on her back, holding a resting child on her arm. Raised on Rouge-Royal marble plinth inscribed "La Sécurité - Par E. Delaplanche - Salon des Beaux-Arts de Paris". Signed: E. Delaplanche and stamped with the importer's seal - Alberto Vignes y Ca - Buenos Aires, circa 1890. Measures: Height: 28 3/4 inches (60.3 cm). Width: 16 inches (40.7 cm). Depth: 14 inches (35.6 cm). Eugène Delaplanche (February 28, 1836 – January 10, 1891) was a French sculptor, born at Belleville (Seine). He was a pupil of Duret, gained the Prix de Rome in 1864 (spending 1864-67 at the Villa Medici in Rome) and the medal of honor in 1878. His "Messenger of Love" (1874), "Aurora" (1878), and the "Virgin of the Lillies" (1884), are in the Luxembourg. Other works by him are "Music - La Musique" (1878, Paris Opera House), called his masterpiece; "Eve After the Fall" (1869); "Maternal Instruction" (1875, Square of Sainte-Clothilde, Paris). He is also noted for his decorations in relief on vases of Haviland faience. His best work is naturalistic, but at the same time dignified and simple in line and shows sound mastery of technique. He is represented by 15 works in the Glyptothek, Copenhagen and in many other French museums and in churches. This sculpture of La Sécurité is after his 1884 sculptures...

A fine unusual Art Nouveau two tone gilt and patinated bronze bust of a young lady rising from the center of a tulip flower with fine detail, raised on a breche griotte circular marb...

Bronze sculpture representing Salammbo by A.Sefebire, 19th century or early 20th century. A 19th century or early 20th century Napoleon III style bronze sculpture of Salammbo by A.S...

Pair of Art Nouveau bronze sculptures by Van Der Straeten, circa 1900. Pair of Art Nouveau sculptures, circa 1900, in bronze, marble base by Van Der Straeten. Dimensions : H: 24cm,...

A very good quality 19th century bronze patinated bronze bust of Diana, raised on a plinth base. Diana is a goddess in Roman and Hellenistic religion, primarily considered a patroness of the countryside, hunters, crossroads, and the Moon. She is equated with the Greek goddess Artemis...

French bronze sculpture bust of a man by Aimé-Jules Dalou French, 1888 Height 49cm, width 20cm, depth 21cm This fine patinated bronze bust by the French s...

This terra cotta bust of a monsignor from Dinard, France is signed by the artist with the accompanying date of 1912. An engraving under the left shoulder indicates that the bust was a gift to a Monsignor Blanchet, a well-respected parish priest of Dinard. Msgr Blanchet is depicted wearing a four peak...

Pair of late 20th century french enameled glazed black ceramic women busts/heads By: unknown Material: ceramic, enamel, paint Technique: pressed, molded, enameled, polished, painted Dimensions: 9.5 in x 5.5 in x 13.5 in Date: late 20th century, circa 1970 Style: Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age, Minimalism Place of origin: France The sleek minimalism of French design in the 1960s and 70s took inspiration from groundbreaking fashion of the era. This stylish pair of black ceramic busts...

Marcel-André Bouraine (1886-1948) Bronze Bust Sculpture. Fine quality period Art Deco bronze bust by celebrated sculptor Marcel-André Bouraine. Mounted ...

Roman Dancer by Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet 1880 - 1950 Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "C.L.J.R Colinet Measures: height 38cm (47 with base...

This expressive antique polychrome carved wood sculpture depicts Saint Thomas the Apostle, identifiable by the carpenter’s square held in his hand, his traditional attribute, and the...

This striking modernist bust by renowned Belgian artist Charles Delporte (1928-2012) is a masterclass in abstract Symbolism. Featuring a mask-like vis...

An elegant French mid-19th century plaster bust of a young lady, signed Albert-Ernest Carrier Belleuse. The bust of a young lady in classical...

Almost larger-than-life bust of a boy in terracotta with collar and inscription "à Mme M. Nicolle - souvenir" on the front of the plinth. Signed H. M(?) Becoré to the side. Execution...

Denys Puech (1854 – 1942) Terracotta sculpture depicting a beautiful, elegant woman in her Sunday best from the french provincial bourgeoisie. Rare original work on the market, sup...

Fine quality gilt and silvered bronze bust of Amazonian Queen Penthesilea by Emile Hebert. Original 19th century bronze bust mounted on a period Belgian b...

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...

This 1920s French plaster bust of a boy captures the quiet sensitivity and naturalism characteristic of early 20th-century decorative sculpture. The figure is rendered with gentle fa...

Bronze Bust with red French marble base, end of 19th century. Provenience: France This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created ove...

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...

"Lacquered plaster sculpture, bust of a Young Girl". Delicate lacquered plaster sculpture representing the bust of a young girl, early 20th century, Art Nouveau. Contact us before ...

The bust signed "Fernand Cian, Paris, 1776" and below with "Comte d'Artois" with turned yellow marble socle.

Bust of a beautiful woman in a corset held in place by a bow, with her face turned to the side exposing her profile. This beautiful marble sculpture is signed "Allouard" on the rever...

Gilt bronze valquiria sculpture signed Jean Baptiste Belloc (1863 - 1919), Colin Foundry. France, circa 1900.

Superb polychrome terracotta bust representing a woman from Antiquity with a proud gaze carrying a dagger. Beautiful quality sculpture, whether at the level of the hairstyle, the f...

A fine and rare pair of 19th century Classical Roman bronze heads of Ajax and Minerva. Done by famed American company Henry Bonnard Bronze Co . This com...

More information coming soon… Hand-carved in the 1600 or 1700s, these French busts in profile are in the style of the Renaissance. One figure is a bearded man with long, flowing lo...

Large 19th century terracotta ceramic figurative sculpture, beautifully hand crafted after French neoclassical sculptor Augistin Pajou. Possible to be Marie Antoinette born Maria Ant...

An early 20th century antique French terracotta bust of Marie Antoinette, Queen Consort of France (1775-1792), on an associated white marble socle. This beautiful sculpture exudes el...

Terracotta bust of Arlesienne by Miel Romey. Stamp on the base "Cermis France". Little accident on the front part of the base. France, 20th century.

Fanciful French plaster head with pocket.

Large bust of Jean Baptiste Poquelin known as "Moliere" made in a single block of Carrara marble, after a model by Houdon, in the 19th century. To create Moliere, head turned, attent...

Bust of Alexander II. Rare bust of Alexander II in gilded bronze on a malachite base from the 19th century The quality of the bronze is excellent with man...

French bisque porcelain portrait bust in the Renaissance manner. French, 19th Century Measures: height 65 cm, width 40 cm, depth 22 cm. Th...

These exceptional patinated bronze statues depict ‘Arabe en Marche’ (Arab on the move) and Porteau d’Eau Tunisien (Tunisian water carrier). The former wa...

Carrara marble sculpture signed "Loreley" by Hippolyte Moreau, France, circa 1890. Art Nouveau period.

The white glazed ceramic vase in the shape of a head by Max Barneaud was created in Paris in 1947. The simultaneous depiction of a head makes the object very decorative.

Pair of 19th Century French Busts

French glazed terracotta boy head. France 1958. Signed and dated on the base. Blue, white, pink colors. Measures : 30H x 22 cm Conditions: Excellent.

Place this important antique bust figure on a mantel or a large pedestal. Crafted in France using the lost wax casting method, the bust depicts the French prime minister Raymond Poin...

Large bust of an oriental woman, in marble and bronze, on a green marble base. Sculpture signed on the back by the sculptor Charny. Some wear and small chips, old restoration...

Decorate a desk, shelf, or study with this expressive antique monk bust, hand carved in France circa 1950. Sculpted from rich walnut, the figure depicts a contemplative monk in casso...