French Busts

The Head David statue is a timeless and iconic decorative piece meticulously crafted from luxurious white marble to exude elegance. This sculpture features intricate details and a sm...

Antonio PANDIANI (1838-1928, Italy) : "Menestrello" Exceptionnal nuanced dark brown patinated bronze cast Could be the head model according to the assembly Dimensions Height = 72...

Amazing Bust of Marie Antoinette. Late 18th Century, Carrara Marble Sculpture carved in marble. Measures 94 x 50 x 32 cm. The life-size bust depicts Marie Antoinette with an elegant...

A French Napoléon III period walnut carved putto sculpture from the mid 19th century, with grapes, flowers and the double flute. Created in France during the third quarter of the 19t...

This pensive bronze-finished bust of Napoleon Bonaparte is a quintessential example of Neoclassical revival style, reflecting the enduring legacy of the French Empire. Depicting the ...

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...

Nègre du Soudan bronze bust with marble base after Charles Henri-Joseph. Made in France, c. 1860's. Dimensions: 39"H x 24"W x 13"D

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...

Beautiful female mannequin head made from plaster servings as an advertising bust in a shop. It was used to be displayed at a shopcounter or vitrine. Comes from a lot acquired from a clothes shop...

A finely cast plaster bust depicting Hermès (Mercury), modeled after a 4th-century BC Greek original. The head is crisply detailed—tight curls, subtly parted lips, and a confident d...

1980s French glazed white ceramic bust. Highly realistic white glazed ceramic bust of person with a straight haircut.  

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...

Superbly stylish is this 1930's Art Deco bust of a female, standing 32 cm high and made from terracotta this bust makes the perfect statement piece. Free from any damage and showing ...

ALFREDO PINA French, 1883-1966 Bust of a Young Man Lost-wax cast medium-brown patinated bronze over solid verde marble plinth signed in cast "A. Pina" and sealed with cachet "cire...

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

Pair of Allegorical Bronze Busts: "The Fallen King and the Laughing Revolutionary," After Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, France, Late 19th–Early 20th Century A profoundly expressive and allegorically charged pair of patinated bronze busts, each mounted on veined pink marble plinths...

French pair of large and impressively decorated porcelain centerpiece figures. Each one is in great antique condition with appropriate wear consistent with age / use. Both Repaired o...

- Art Deco Geo Maxim female figure - Delightful 1930s Art Deco French figure depicting a girl holding a basket of flowers in polychrome. The base is solid highly polished marble. Signed Geo Maxim. The piece is in Excellent condition with No damages at all and has a wonderful patina and just some age related wear to the cold painting. Ideal size for displaying in any Deco collection /setting. Georges...

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...

Art Deco style brown patinated bronze sculpture representing a woman’s head. This bronze sculpture is mounted on a square base, forming a vertical composition suitable for interior d...

A fine Art Nouveau period patinated bronze bust of Diana, signed A. Falguiere, for Jean Alexandre Joseph Falguière, also known as Alexandre Falguiere for short, and stamped with the ...

Antique French Art Nouveau period patinated bronze sculpture of a distinguished female beauty in long dress and prominent feather hat after the original model by Georges van der Stra...

Carved in France in the 17th century, this commanding walnut bust likely represents Saint Paul the Apostle, depicted with dramatic realism and spiritual gravity. The figure features ...

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...

A midcentury French crackle glazed terracotta female bust circa 1950. In The Bondage French taste of the time, blindfolded and position of figure alluding to hands being tied. Very g...

Antique 19th century Grand Tour classical bronzed patinated metal library bust of Asclepius, Greco-Roman God of medicine and patron of doctors. Asclepius is the son of Apollo and rep...

Antique Polychrome Carved Bust of a Bishop 18th Century Bust of a Bishop is a truly remarkable piece that showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and historical significance of the e...

A very nice French 19th century plaster portrait bust by well known French sculptor Louis Desprez (1799-1870) He was very well known for his portrait statues and busts and won awards...

Statuette "Moyenne Voilee" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1912. Engraved signature on side. Perfect original condition. Extremely rare model. height: 1...

Dancer by Demétre Chiparus (1886 - 1947) Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 52 cms. alt. total and 17 cms. diam. base...

Patinated bronze sculpture of Marianne, early 20th century. Patinated bronze sculpture of Marianne, early 20th century. Dimensions : H: 23cm, W: 13cm, D: 9cm Contact us before orde...

Bronze bust character head in patinated bronze, after Franz Xaver Messerschmidt, inspired by 18th century models. This bronze bust represents a male head with narrowed eyes, a tense ...

Antique Edwardian Wasp Waist Mannequin – c. 1900–1910 A rare and elegant early 20th-century tailor's mannequin featuring the iconic wasp waist silhouette, characteristic of the Edwa...

A fine French 19th century terracotta bust of "Madame Récamier (French, 1777-1849)" The coyly gazing downward beauty, holding a veil across her chest r...

Bronze sculpture of Christ by Eugène Marioton, French famous sculpturer (Paris 1857-1933) This artwork dates around about 1900, and is made in ca...

GUSTAVE VAERENBERGH (1873-1927) Bust in Alabaster and Gilt Bronze "JEANNE D'ARC" (end 19th century-early 20th century) - THE WORK: The alabaster and gilt bronze bust of Joan of A...

Elegant Mid-Century female bust sculpture by Henri Grailhe. A refined mid-20th-century female bust sculpture by French artist Henri Grailhe, known for his expressive figurative works...

French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) bronze bust of two lovers on bronze square shaped base (signed HOUDON)

Sculpture in the Taste of Antiquity, black patina, magnificent patina, black marble effect. Small-scale model of our beautiful sculpture in the Taste of Antiquity. This bust represe...

Very nice vintage 20th century Plaster made in the 1950s as an advertisement for the lingerie Liane for DIOR. Good condition for its age.

Ormolu and marble portrait plaque of Napoleon, by Pierre Jean David D'Anger Pierre Jean David D'Anger (1788 - 1856), French Sculptor The sculpted essence of French history and artist...

The plaster cast of a herm with the head of Dionysos has a beautiful green patina and sits on a mahogany base France circa 1860-1870.

19th century French bronze bust sculpture of Emperor Lucius Varus . This handsome Grand Tour bronze bust of is in the manner of F. Bard...

A finely modeled Grand Tour bronze bust depicting a Greco-Roman maiden, her head gently turned and crowned with a low diadem edged with rivet-like studs. The softly waved hair is arr...

French Victorian terra-cotta bust of gentleman with large sideburns and mustache wearing a suite and bow tie supported on a square pedestal base (sig...

An Incredible and Large Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group of Gloria Victis, a Winged Figure of Victory with a Fallen Warrior. This incredible bronze piece was cast after a model by Maarius-Jean-Antonin Mercié, This model is signed 'F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR PARIS' demonstrating that it was cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne's foundry, the best bronzier of the 19th century. The base is further signed 'A. Mercie' and stamped 'Réduction Mécanique' with an inscription of '659'. The figure is mounted on a Belgian noir marble base with various stepped edges. Gloria Victis is one the most well-known and important bronze casts of the 19th Century. The quality of this particular model is absolutely incredible and all the marking indicate that this particular piece is one of the finest produced by the Foundry. A student of Jouffroy and de Falguière at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (1845-1916) won the Grand Prix de Rome at 23 years old with his work Thésée vainqueur du Minotaure. In 1872, he sent the plaster model of his work David vainqueur to the Salon, for which he won the first class medal. At the same time, he received La croix de la Légion d'honneur at the Villa Medici. His return to Paris, in 1874, issued in a long and brilliant career with numerous commissions, notably the monuments for Louis-Philippe and Queen Marie-Amélie for the Royal Chapel at Dreux (1886). By the age of 30 Mercié was already very well-known and his Gloria Victis received resounding success when it was exhibited at the Salon, in 1874 (in plaster) and in 1875 (in bronze). This work exalted the heroism and the patriotic sentiments aroused by the disasters of 1870. His predilection for patriotic subjects is shown in many of his works such as Quand même...

A good quality French 19th patinated terracotta bust of a classical lady, mounted on a Rouge marble sockel.

This nice and unusual bust is made of bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1940

Magnificent large bust of Hermes In White Emailled Ceramic Work of Quality from the 1950s/1960s. Very decorative. Perfect condition.

Beautiful and intriguing advertising statue for Christian Dior. This would have been used on a shop counter or to draw attention in a shop windo...

Marble bust sculpture on granite base signed Simon.

Jean Mermoz bust by Alexandre Kéléty (1874-1940). Patinated bronze and marble base. Jean Mermoz (1901-1936) was a french aviator that worked for the French Air Force and later on fo...

child bust in terracotta bust of a child delicately made in terracotta, piece signed below DUHAMEL 02/06

Bronze bust of Grecian woman wearing helmet on square shaped base (French 19th Cent)

An Imposing fine and large French Art-Deco Spelter (Petit-bronze) figure of a standing semi-nude orientalist maiden in a brown patina, attributed to Louis Hottot (French, 1834-1905). The smiling young topless beauty, posing with her arms outstretched, her hair wrapped with a headscarf centred with a green art-glass bead and a scantily scarf tied around her waist, standing barefoot among tropical shrubs and flowers and raised on a circular mottled green marble base. A brass plaque reads "TYPHA", Paris, circa 1900. Louis Hottot was a French sculpture who mainly specialized in Orientalist female figures and other Orientalist subjects and themes, most of his works were produced in spelter. He exhibited his works at the Paris Salon from 1885 to 1898. Hottot is best known for his Orientalist-themed sculptures, including Almie du Caire, circa 1887 and Fille d'Egypte, circa: 1885. He was a member of the Socie´te´ des Artistes Franc¸ais. Literature: Les Bronzes du XIXe Siecle, P. Kjellberg, Les Editions de L'amateur, Paris. S. Richemond, Les Orientalistes...

Magnificent 19th century French bust, signed and dated.

Bronze Character Head bust in neoclassical style, inspired by the late eighteenth century series by Franz Xaver Messerschmidt. This bronze bust depicts a male head with contracted fe...

19th Century Santos Head We are proud to offer a rare example of a religious 19th Century hand carved Santos head. With polychrome paint still intact in...

Gaston Leroux (French, 1854-1942). A very fine French 19th century polychromed and patinated bronze sculpture of "Aida" resting on a sphinx, her legs crossed and holding a gilt-bronze tambourine, after the model by Gaston Veuvenot Leroux "Aida, A Femme Au Tambourin Assise Sur Une Tete De Sphinx". Signed: Gaston Leroux, Paris, circa 1890. Measures: Height 29 inches (74 cm). Width 15 inches (38.1 cm). Depth 15 inches (38.1 cm). The opulent and extensively detailed version of Aida was inspired by ethnographic findings of the mid-19th century in ancient Egypt as well as the influences of theatre and costume design. Travelers to the East had often recorded their journeys, either in writing or in pictures, but the movement of Egyptomania was wider-reaching than Egyptology. The immensely popular vogue of Egyptomania is without doubt due to the success of performing arts in recreating this era, in particular, Giuseppe Verdi's Aida. Both the Cairo and Paris premieres created sensations so large that they influenced generations of artists from Alexander Cabanel to Cecil de Mille. In Aida, the ruins of Egypt were brought back to life in full color and scale before the eyes of a generation that would make history as romantics, adventurers and explorers. The Cairo premier of Aida was entirely conceived by one of the foremost Egyptologists of the day, Auguste Mariette, who was assigned to the project by Khedive Ismail Pasha...

Bronze bust representing Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin, depicted together in a single sculptural composition. This figurative work presents both historical figures in a calm and digni...