Irish Busts

This is beautiful antique French marble shoulder length bust of a beautiful maiden, signed Auguste Moreau, circa 1890 in date. The face and body has been sensitively modelled in Carrara marble with her head tilted to the right, her loose hair falling on her bare shoulders. There is no mistaking its unique design and superb quality, which is certain to attract attention and make it a talking point in any room of your home. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 53 x Width 33 x Depth 23 Dimensions in inches: Height 20.9 x Width 13.0 x Depth 9.1 Louis Auguste Moreau, 1855-1919, was a French sculptor best known for his bronze-cast figurines. His allegorical Art Nouveau works often depicted women, children, cherubs, and historical figures adorned with floral motifs and ornaments, and were influential to other artists working at the time. Born in Dijon, France in 1855 to a celebrated family of sculptors, including his father Auguste Moreau, he went on to regularly exhibit his work at the Paris Salon from 1861 on. The artist died in 1919 in France. Carrara marble - is a type of white or blue-grey marble popular for use in sculpture and building decor. It is quarried at the city of Carrara in the province of Massa-Carrara (Tuscany, Italy). Carrara marble has been used since the time of Ancient Rome; the Pantheon and Trajan's Column in Rome are constructed of it. Many sculptures of the Renaissance, such as Michelangelo's David, were carved from Carrara marble. For Michelangelo at least, Carrara marble was valued above all other stone, except perhaps that of his own quarry in Pietrasanta. The Marble Arch in London and the Duomo di Siena are also made from this stone, as are the interiors of Manila Cathedral, the cold-white marbles of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and the campus of Harvard Medical...

A stunning and monumental pair of carved stone statues, depicting Saint Mark and Saint Luke English, circa 1820 The statues stand 2 meters tall, they were originally housed in the e...

Pair of 19th Century Terra Cotta Winged Lions. Well articulated, impressive pair of terra cotta winged lions, in seated position and holding heraldic shields between their front paws...

An interesting pair of lifesize Roman style composition stone horse heads, beautifully weathered by exposure to the elements over many years. Well-sculpted, the maker has captured t...

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

An ideal garden ornament, sturdy weather proof planter display base or a rock solid all weather stone base for a special sculpture. From China, comes this large 20.5 inch rectangula...

A handsome and primitive pair of carved stone markers of obelisk shape. Wonderful as garden ornaments or as an interior accent.

A 19th century pair of lead lion statues. A handed pair, each lion is unique and have natural patination. Hollow cast in circa 1800, this majestic pair of statues are ready to place...

A pair of 19th century French cast iron garden urn planters with pedestal base and scrolled handles. Weathered white painted rusty patina. Circa 1860-1880. Dimension: 18"W x 13"D x 1...

A pair of 19th century French green painted cast iron garden urn planters. Beautiful weathered rusty patina with some paint loss. Circa 1880-1900. Weight: 21 Lbs each 10"H x 13" Dia...

Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Bust. Mid-Century Modern Carrara marble bust. This unusual marble bust sculpture depicts a male figure with an elongated head. Signed Tarr 1952 on t...

Each of this pair of large early 19th century terracotta campagna urns, in the neoclassical style, sits atop a molded socle plinth base, its baluster body ornamented with gadrooning,...