French Busts

PAIR of French (19th Cent) small bronze busts of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette on square black marble base.  

A wonderful pair of French dore bronze winged cherub / putti figural sculptures holding torches converted into lamps.

French porcelain bust of a classical male. This vintage French porcelain bust sculpture is mounted on a marble base and dates to the 1940s. ...

Julien Caussé, a well listed French sculptor. Art Nouveau bronze bust of a young beauty "Cigale". In very good condition, fine patina. France, circa 1900. Stamp: J. Caus...

Pair of very decorative French 19th Century Apollo and Diana Bronze Busts or Neoclassical Clad Busts. Mounted on black marble square shaped bases these b...

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...

Beautiful bronze bust on a later Lucite base, signature stamped Duquesnoy.

Plaster bust of French military leader. France circa 1930. H 57cm x W 50cm x D 30cm

A good small bronze bust of a child after Jean-Antoine Houdon. The child with head turned to the left in a downward gaze. Slightly pensive and some...

French porcelain decorative sculpture by Mathurin Moreau ( French, 1822-1912). The grape harvester " La Grappilleuse" a bisque porcelain decorative sculpture. Great condition, minor ...

Fine and very detailed patinated bronze bust of a Roman or Greek nobleman.

Collas Reduction by David Danger.

Marble bust sculpture on granite base signed Simon.

Beautiful bronze sculpture with a brown patina after Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) depicting Diana, the goddess of the moon and the hunt, dressed in a tunic and crowned with a cres...

A fine patinated bronze bust of a French nobleman by French sculptor Ernest Rancoulet (1870-1915). Rancoulet was born in Bordeaux, France and was best known for his Neoclassical bron...

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...

Beautiful green bust of man in green patinated earthenware by Philippe Conficcioni in the midcentury style. Signed. In good condition. Dimensions in cm ( ...

Sculpture of a tilted face in patinated bronze, Contemporary art, 21st century. Sculpture of a tilted face in patinated bronze, contemporary art, 21st century. h: 42cm, w: 40cm, d: ...

French Louis XVI style life sized Sevres biscuit porcelain bust of Marie-Therese Louise Di Savoia-Carignano on a gilt decorated blue glazed so...

Fernand Cian (1889-1954) Bust of an elegant young woman wearing a bun, in the style of the 18th century. Patinated terracotta on a sea green marble pied...

French Victorian terra cotta bust of 19th century lady with flowers in hair on blue porcelain & black painted square base (signed CARRIER BELLEUS...

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

Plaster bust on base. Preliminary study for marble carving with markings for the stonemason. France, 1850-1880. A very decorative piece.

Art Deco Period White Statuary Marble Bust of a Young Lady incised "ANIEV" to shoulder. From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C. France: circa 1930

Art Deco bronze bust of a deer signed by Georges Raoul Garreau. Patinated bronze on a green marble base. France 1930. Literature: Dictionnaire des peintre...

A bust of a woman signed by Gory, France. Face in marble, hat and bust bronze-mounted on a red marble stand.

Bust in biscuit depicting "La Pudeur", a young woman with a mischievous smile who modestly conceals her nudity. The young woman's hair is decorated with intertwined braids held in pl...

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...

Studio Bust by Charles Filleul – Mustached Man, Early 20th Century This studio bust, in plaster or terracotta, was crafted by Charles Filleul and originates directly from his worksh...

Antonio PANDIANI (1838-1928, Italy) : "Menestrello" Exceptionnal nuanced dark brown patinated bronze cast Dimensions Height = 72 cm Width = 47 cm Depth = 30 cm Very good condi...

An impressive life size cast iron bust of a gentleman, possibly Jean Jacques Rousseau. A handsome decorative antique statue for the garden, gard...

On a veined marble base; after Jean-Baptiste Greuze, inscribed on the reverse 'D'Apres Greuze (Musee Du Louvre)'. This beautiful patinated bronze bust depicts an elegant young lad...

An antique patinated bronze bust of Lord Byron (1788-1824). In large scale, this sculpture of the influential poet is a stunning feature for a period property. Stood on a stepped large rectangular base, this impressive patinated bronze gives a striking lustrous finish to this striking piece. Lord Byron (1788-1824) Lord Byron was a British romantic...

a wonderful genuine 18th century piece of art, great patina !

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

Vintage ceramic sculpture - Face Relief by Roger Capron Vallauris, France.

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

EUGENE LAURENT French, 1832-1898 "Comedy & Tragedy" Patinated bronze on original black marble bases Unsigned, cast circa 1885 Item # 211PPA29S A rare and exceptional pair of br...

Terra cotta sculpture by Carrier-Belleuse, 19th century, Napoleon III. Sculpture by Albert Carrier Belleuse representing a young female bust in terracotta on a blackened wooden base...

Painted plaster bust of 19th Century man with beard (Verdi)

A large bronze bust showing a beautiful young woman depicted as a Bacchante, the Greek Goddess of Wine, her head festooned with grape branches. The bust is supported by an integral bronze plinth that at the back is inscribed with the name of the sculptor, J. Clesinger Rome 1857 dating the bronze to the time when the sculptor was 33 years old. The sculptor whose full name was Jean Auguste Baptiste Clesinger was born in 1813 in Besancon in Southern France. His father, Georges-Philippe, was a sculptor and trained Auguste in art. Auguste first exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1843 with a bust of Vicomte Jules de Vaidahon. At the 1847 Salon, he created a sensation with his Woman bitten by a serpent, produced from life-casts from his model Apollonie Sabartier who was a notorious Parisian and the mistress of many perhaps even of Clesinger himself. Later he also produced this bust of her as Bacchante. In private life, the sculptor was awarded one of France’s highest honour, the knight’s cross...

This plaster studio bust was created by Charles Filleul (1856–1907). Please note that it is likely a preparatory work for a larger bronze statue. The patina is original and untouche...

Art Deco Small bronze coloured, believed to be brass, figure of a woman resting on an alabaster circular base. She has an bakelite/celluloid face, some of the original paint work for...

Dimensions - H: 7in W: 8in D: 5 1/2in This antique French Neoclassical figural bronze sculpture of a maiden, after Samson, is an incredible example of 20th century French decor! If...

This terracotta sculpture originates from the workshop of Charles Filleul. It features a patinated finish and is a finely crafted modeling, mounted on a wooden base. Please note som...

This finely detailed bust of Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) is after a model by Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. For a long period, Albert Carrier-Belleuse carved beautiful busts of h...

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

An antique bronze Neoclassical bust of Menelaus after the antique. This handsome sculpture is depicted looking to the right with his helmet raised over his waved hair and curling bea...

On first viewing of this fabulous original Art Deco figure you can't not be taken aback by the sheer size, very unusual and impressive, standing 55 cm high and 40 cm in length he's t...

Captivating late 19th century French bronze bust of a beautiful woman, enhanced by the variegated rich brown patination and excellent tactile surface detail, raised on an integral bronze base with raised title to the fore. Signed ?E Villanis and further raised on a breche griotte stepped and shaped marble plinth ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 33 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 11 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition circa: 1890 Materials: Bronze Book Ref: Emmanuel Villanis by Josje Hortulanus-de Mik Page No: 17 SKU: 8616 ABOUT Puccini's Opera - La Bohème SYNOPSIS - A group of friends are living a Bohemian life in Paris and trying to make their livings creating art. Rodolfo, the writer, falls in love with the seamstress, Mimi, while Marcello, the painter, and Musetta, the singer, are the on-and-off-again couple by their sides. When the four are happy, they spend their time celebrating life and love. However, Mimi is revealed to be very ill, and Rodolfo struggles to come to terms with the fact that she will inevitably die. Rodolfo and Mimi break up, and months later, Musetta discovers Mimi extremely sick and close to death. She brings Mimi to Rodolfo and Marcello's apartment. Rodolfo immediately takes her in and tries to nurse her back to health, but he is too late. Almost as soon as the two are reunited and have professed their love for one another, Mimi succumbs to her illness and dies. 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...

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...

Car Mascot Statuette "Naiade" (Mermaid) made in frosted glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1920. Molded signature on the mermaid's tail and engraved signature on bottom. Perf...

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...

A charming true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze and Black Belgium marble statues. Each most elegant statue is raised by a circular Black Belgium marble bas...

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...

Car mascot "Coq Houdan" (Rooster) made in clear glass by René Lalique in 1929. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Some very light amethyst reflects.  height: 20 cm Félix Marci...

Two beautiful busts of men by Philippe Conficcioni in the midcentury style. Both busts are signed and one is dated 11/2005. In good condition. Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : ...

A lovely quality 19th century beautifully carved alabaster bust of a lady, de-picted smiling with a sheer veil obscuring her face and with hair tumbling over one shoulder supported o...

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

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