French Busts

Superb and large bust in Carrara marble representing Marie-Antoinette. This bust is in very good condition. Unsigned. Dimensions Height 81cm Width 47cm Depth 25cm

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 45cm (54 with base...

Albert Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887) "Allegory". French sculpture from the 19th century In rotating gilt bronze. Stands on a marble base. Signed. Alt.: (sculpture) 50.; Height: (t...

Important terracotta bust of Madame du Barry resting on a Rouge de Languedoc marble base, beautiful patination, inscribed on back: "Feceit 1777." Ma...

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...

Bronze medal mounted on marble, representing the famous musician Ludwig van Beethoven. By Henri Dropsy, France, around 1920. In very good conditio...

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...

This portrait bust in relief of a French nobleman is mounted in the original gilt frame, though the subject’s identity and the artist remain a mystery. Beautifully sculpted, the bust...

Antique fine quality French Art Nouveau bronze bust on stand of a young woman wearing a garland of flowers, circa 1890's.

Beautiful 18th century marble bust of Marie-Antoinette, wear and losses consistent with age and use.

Bust of 'Marie Antoinette' After the original by Felix Lecomte Constructed in Carrara statuary marble, the bust of the Queen is set on a truncated ...

Antique early-20th Century French Art Nouveau terracotta sculpture of a female bust. This sculpture is beautifully made with fine detail and with a lovely patination. Signed by the I...

Polychrome Wax Bust of a Young Girl by Mme Arondelle, Paris, circa 1900. Exceptional polychrome wax bust of a young girl, created circa 1900 by Mme Arondelle, active at 2 rue du Lou...

Pair of terracotta French busts resting on circular marble bases, 19th century, signed on the back. The refined pair of busts depicts a man and a woman who have been paired accord...

An elegant and most decorative French 19th century Terra Cotta bust of Madame de Pompadour. This charming bust is raised on a square tapered socle support with mottled designs and a ...

Antique French Sèvres Bisque "The Kiss".

A very good quality French 19th century bronze bust of a pretty young girl wearing a bonnet, with a gilded flower and mounted on a Rouge marble plint...

19th century Marble Bust Of A Young Girl in a graceful pose. The bust embodies the neoclassical ideals of the era, capturing the both youthful beautiful and refined elegance. The sol...

An elegant and high quality French 19th century White Carrara marble bust of La Comtesse Du Bary, in the manner of Augustin Pajou. This charming bust is raised by a fine circular soc...

Neoclassical French bronze bust of Napoleon mounted on marble base.

A superb French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze bust of Diana the Huntress, signed HOUDON and SUSSE Frères. The bust is raised by ...

Cast in finely textured plâtre (plaster) with the soft, porous surface of quarried stone, this mid-century French bust captures the serene idealism of a 4th-century BC Greek original...

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...

This antique bust of Marie Antoinette has been gracefully crafted in biscuit porcelain after the fashionable Sevres style. Biscuit, or bisque, describes the technique whereby the por...

A striking French 19th century patinated bronze bust of Napoleon, after a model by Antonio Canova. The bust is raised by a square base where the inscription Canova is displayed at th...

A striking French 19th century Louis XVI style patinated bronze and ormolu bust of Menelaus. The bust is raised by a square ormolu base below a fine mottled socle pedestal. The richl...

A Fabulous Pair of Antique French mid 1800s Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze Putti Seated on Fluted Plinths. Each putti is seen seated with their arms an...

19th Century French Painted Terracotta Bust of a Boy Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

Bronze Reduction Bust of Molière by F. Barbedienne, after Caffieri, circa 1870s Measurements: 5.25" high x 3.25" wide x 2.25" deep Base: 2" square white marble Description A finely...

French bronze bust of a woman after Jean-Antoine Houdon French, late 19th Century Height 60cm, width 26cm, depth 22cm This superb patinated bro...

A fabulous vintage Boho Porcelain solider. A chic hand painted figure with a beautiful attention to detail. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

"Miarka" by Emmanuel Villanis £2,350 Payments over 3, 6, or 12 months with Learn more ADD TO BASKET Buy with More payment options Attractive late 19th Century French Art Nouveau bronze bust of a young beauty wearing a head scarf decorated with medallions, exhibiting good hand finished surface detail and rich brown and ochre patina, raised on integral base with raised title, signed E Villanis. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 21 cm Width: 14 cm Depth: 8 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1890 Materials: Bronze Book Ref: Emmanuel Villanis by J Hortulanus-de Mik Page No: 16 SKU: 9605 ABOUT Villanis Miarka Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914) was an Italian-born sculptor who became one of the most distinctive figures of late 19th-century French decorative sculpture. Born in Lille to Italian parents, he trained in Italy before moving to Paris, where he established his career during the Belle Époque. Villanis specialised in elegant busts of idealised female figures, often depicting allegorical or poetic subjects such as La Bohémienne, Salomé, or Cléo de Mérode. His work is characterised by refined modelling, expressive faces, and flowing, often highly stylised hair and drapery, reflecting both Art Nouveau influences and a strong sense of theatricality. He exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon from the 1880s onward, gaining recognition for his graceful compositions and accessible appeal. Many of his sculptures were cast in bronze by leading foundries and produced in editions, making them popular among collectors of the period. Today, Villanis’ bronzes...

African-Style Wooden Sculpture of a Woman with Ritual Headdress – France, 20th Century Description: This is a sculpture in carved wood, made in France during the 20th century, in th...

A striking and high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period patinated bronze, ormolu, Rouge Griotte, and black Belgian marble busts attributed to F...

An elegant and most charming pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu busts of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. This stunning pair are raised on hexagon s...

19th Century (Mid) Terra Cotta Bust Bacchus. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (1933-2006, Spain): "Eros" Perfume bottle in its original box topped with a sculpture of a male bust with an antique green patina, and 24-carat gold plated fo...

Circa 1910 French Terra Cotta Bust After Venus De Milo. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

A Lovely Pair of Late 19th Century Terracotta Busts of Beautiful Girls by Adolphe Jean Lavergne Adolphe Jean Lavergne The girls dressed ...

Pair of bookends "Amour" (Putti) made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1929. Engraved signature on one bookend. Perfect condition. Wonderful patina. height: 19...

Julien Dillens (Belgian 1849-1904), 'Bacchus', 1881, patinated terracotta, bust depicting the Greek god of wine, also known as Dionysus, signed to right of figure, on a peach marble ...

A beautiful and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu, patinated bronze and Rouge Griotte marble bust of a young lady. The bust is raised by a squ...

This large bust, depicting the Countess du Barry, was made after the 18th century original by Augustin Pajou. It is in the Louvre collection. He was ...

French Art Deco Plaster Sculpture of a Reading Child, France, 1900. Charming and refined French Art Deco plaster sculpture depicting a child absorbed in reading a book. Created in F...

These wonderful patinated bronze sculptures were created in France in the 19th Century when Orientalist art was in fashion. They are the work of the prestigious sculptor, Jean Jules ...

An exceptionally fine quality highly detailed carved Alabaster portrait figure sculpture bust of an elegant lady wearing a bonnet. Last quarter of the Nineteenth century, possibly of...

This is an antique hand crafted French hatstand or wig stand. It has a lovely painted face and real hair twisted in side buns with a felt hat. It is in very good antique condition.

This is a bust of Psyche in patinated bronze by the founders Boyer and Rolland. It represents a young woman wearing butterfly wings in her hair with her head turned towards an insect placed on her shoulder. The little butterfly probably represents Cupid. It is an evocation of the myth Cupid and Psyche. The sculpture rests on a red marble base placed on a rectangular stand. It is a sand casting made in the foundry of Boyer and Rolland whose mark is on the back of the bust. On the side, it is annotated Mm Léon Bertaux...

Carrara marble bust sculpture signed H. Moreau, France, circa 1890.

Cupid Holding a Bow by French Sculptor Joseph-Charles Marin (1759-1834) White Marble, signed and dated 1784 Provenance: Carl Singer, from the Estate of Charles Hitchcock Tyler, Beverly MA...

THÉODORE RIVIÈRE (TOULOUSE, 1857 – 1912) "L’ORIENTALE APRÈS LA DANSE DU SABRE" (The Oriental Woman After the Sword Dance) H. 110 cm – W. 100 cm – D. 100 cm Original plaster, 1882. P...

Honoré de Balzac (1799–1850) was a major French novelist and a founder of literary realism. He is best known for La Comédie humaine, a vast series of interconnected novels and storie...

A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Gris St. Anne marble statuettes of Nicolas Catinat and the Count of Tour...

This beautiful sculpture of a mother and child was created in circa 1900 by the French sculptor, Vincent Desire Faure de Brousse. Faure de Brousse was...

This is an impressive bust made of Plaster and colored like seen in pictures. This beautiful sculpture is hand formed, 20th century. Signed by Artist but can not identify the maker. ...

Collector's Item - Home decoration This Banania brand advertising bust is made of resin and features the famous character in relief, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor decoration....

This is a fabulous decorative antique Sevres bisque porcelain bust of Marie Antoinette dating from early 19th Century and bearing the blue pain...

Pair of French porcelain blue and gilt busts of woman, circa 1880.

Bust of Marie Antoinette in Sèvres biscuit porcelain, early 20th century. Early 20th-century sculpture depicting Marie Antoinette, signed “Sèvres Impériale,” in Sèvres biscuit porce...

Introducing a mesmerizing alabaster bust by renowned sculptor Georges Morin (1874-1950). This exquisite piece, dating from the end of 19th century, showcases a young woman in a del...