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Period: 1840s
Italian Carrara Marble Bust Of A Gentleman
Italian Carrara Marble Bust Of A Gentleman

Italian Carrara Marble Bust Of A Gentleman

$4,800

Italian Carrara Marble Bust Of A Gentleman

Located in Essex, MA

I could not identify the sitter. Socle base. From a Mississippi collection.

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European Antique 1840s Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Bust representing Innocence, Marble, 19th century.
Bust representing Innocence, Marble, 19th century.

Bust representing Innocence, Marble, 19th century.

$9,701

Bust representing Innocence, Marble, 19th century.

Located in GRANADA, ES

Busto en mármol de mujer haciendo alegoría a la INOCENCIA , trabajo francés , mármol de carrara ( Italia ) .

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Antique 1840s Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

After Sir Francis Chantrey, Library Bust of Sir Walter Scott, circa 1840
After Sir Francis Chantrey, Library Bust of Sir Walter Scott, circa 1840

After Sir Francis Chantrey, Library Bust of Sir Walter Scott, circa 1840

$2,400

After Sir Francis Chantrey, Library Bust of Sir Walter Scott, circa 1840

Located in Savannah, GA

19th-century painted plaster bust after the marble original by Sir Francis Chantrey (1781–1841), depicting Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832) in three-quarter right profile with tousled ha...

Category

English Antique 1840s Busts

Materials

Plaster

Royal Copenhagen Bisque Porcelain Bust of Napoleon, circa 1840
Royal Copenhagen Bisque Porcelain Bust of Napoleon, circa 1840

Royal Copenhagen Bisque Porcelain Bust of Napoleon, circa 1840

$2,750

Royal Copenhagen Bisque Porcelain Bust of Napoleon, circa 1840

Located in New York, NY

The bust of Napoleon with a medallion detailed with Medusa's head over his shoulder behind an eagle and its outstreched wings and with a palm tree on the back. Marked Eneret on the b...

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Danish Antique 1840s Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Neoclassical Plaster Portrait Bust, Signed A. Frederich, Dated 1843
Neoclassical Plaster Portrait Bust, Signed A. Frederich, Dated 1843

Neoclassical Plaster Portrait Bust, Signed A. Frederich, Dated 1843

$7,418

Neoclassical Plaster Portrait Bust, Signed A. Frederich, Dated 1843

Located in Greding, DE

Large portrait bust of a middle-aged man in antique garb. The plaster bust is signed A. Frederich and dated 1843 on the underside and stands on an ebonised wooden column base. The bu...

Category

German Neoclassical Antique 1840s Busts

Materials

Plaster

French Bronze Bust of Honoré de Balzac, by David Dangers, Dated 1844
French Bronze Bust of Honoré de Balzac, by David Dangers, Dated 1844

French Bronze Bust of Honoré de Balzac, by David Dangers, Dated 1844

$12,000

French Bronze Bust of Honoré de Balzac, by David Dangers, Dated 1844

Located in New York, NY

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...

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French Antique 1840s Busts

Materials

Bronze

Antique Carved Marble Bust in the Neoclassical Taste
Antique Carved Marble Bust in the Neoclassical Taste

Antique Carved Marble Bust in the Neoclassical Taste

$17,095

Antique Carved Marble Bust in the Neoclassical Taste

Located in London, GB

A male portrait bust in the Roman manner by Lawrence MacDonald (1799-1878) Carved in Carrara marble, rising from a round socle supporting a waisted column, the bust having resemblances to Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington as a young man. Signed by the artist, 'L. MacDonald, Romae, 1847'. Dated 1847 Dimensions: H: 26 in / 65 cm W: 19.5 in / 49 cm D: 10 in / 26 cm Lawrence MacDonald (1799-1878) Macdonald worked as an ornamental sculptor for the architect James Gillespie Graham before entering the Trustees' Academy, Edinburgh, in 1822. In Rome, in 1823 he was one of the founders of the British Academy of Art. He returned to Edinburgh in 1826 and became a member of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1829. Four years later he settled in Rome, and from 1844 he worked in Bertel Thorvaldsen's former studio. He became the city's most fashionable portrait sculptor and, according to the Art Journal, his studio was filled with 'the peerage done into marble, a plaster galaxy of rank and fashion'. His sitters included the essayist Henry Taylor...

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British Neoclassical Antique 1840s Busts

Materials

Marble

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19th Century Continental Female Bust Sculpture in White Marble

19th Century Continental Female Bust Sculpture in White Marble

$3,500

H 21.5 in W 13.5 in D 8 in

19th Century Continental Female Bust Sculpture in White Marble

Located in New York, NY

Fine antique (19th century) continental bust of a lovely female in curls and dress adorned with bows at the shoulder. Apparently unsigned.

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Italian Neoclassical Antique 1840s Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Vintage Neoclassical Plaster Bust of Hermes, Late 20th Century
Vintage Neoclassical Plaster Bust of Hermes, Late 20th Century

Vintage Neoclassical Plaster Bust of Hermes, Late 20th Century

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H 13.25 in W 8 in D 5 in

Vintage Neoclassical Plaster Bust of Hermes, Late 20th Century

Located in Elkhart, IN

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American Neoclassical 1840s Busts

Materials

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Antique Neoclassical Plaster Grotesque Herm Statue
Antique Neoclassical Plaster Grotesque Herm Statue

Antique Neoclassical Plaster Grotesque Herm Statue

$1,743

H 36.03 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in

Antique Neoclassical Plaster Grotesque Herm Statue

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An early 19th century plaster grotesque herm statue in the neoclassical style circa 1820. Once used as architectural interior decoration, it has a distressed look and depicts a figur...

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English Neoclassical Antique 1840s Busts

Materials

Plaster

A White Marble Bust of a Gentleman by John Warrington Wood
A White Marble Bust of a Gentleman by John Warrington Wood

A White Marble Bust of a Gentleman by John Warrington Wood

$9,800

H 24 in W 20 in D 10 in

A White Marble Bust of a Gentleman by John Warrington Wood

By John Warrington Wood

Located in Sheffield, MA

John Warrington Wood English, 1839-1886 The gentleman wearing a moustache and sideburns Signed on verso of truncated shoulders J.Warrington Wood, Sculpt.Rome 1874

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English Antique 1840s Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century Italian Classical Marble Bust of Venus Chiurazzi
19th Century Italian Classical Marble Bust of Venus Chiurazzi

19th Century Italian Classical Marble Bust of Venus Chiurazzi

$7,000

H 21 in W 12 in D 6.5 in

19th Century Italian Classical Marble Bust of Venus Chiurazzi

Located in New York, NY

Psyche of Capua. White marble bust of Venus, after antique. Italy, late 19th century. Inscribed, 'Chiurazzi.' Measures: 21 in. (53.3 cm) height.

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Italian Classical Greek Antique 1840s Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Bust of Sir Walter Scott
Bust of Sir Walter Scott

Bust of Sir Walter Scott

$32,822

H 30 in W 21 in D 10 in

Bust of Sir Walter Scott

Located in London, GB

Workshop of Sir Francis Chantrey (1781-1841) A bust of Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) Statuary marble Measures: 30in. (76cm) high.

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Antique 1840s Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Beautiful Male Bust, Italy, began 20th century Carrara Marble
Beautiful Male Bust, Italy, began 20th century Carrara Marble

Beautiful Male Bust, Italy, began 20th century Carrara Marble

$3,424

H 17.72 in W 13.39 in D 6.3 in

Beautiful Male Bust, Italy, began 20th century Carrara Marble

Located in Madrid, ES

Beautiful Male Bust, Italy, began 20th century Height x width x depth: 45 x 34 x 16 cm in white statuary Carrara marble with a Portoro marble base. Good condition

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Italian Baroque 1840s Busts

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Marble Bust Representing Hermes, Patinated Marble, Contemporary Work.
Marble Bust Representing Hermes, Patinated Marble, Contemporary Work.

Marble Bust Representing Hermes, Patinated Marble, Contemporary Work.

$5,638 / item

H 19.49 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

Marble Bust Representing Hermes, Patinated Marble, Contemporary Work.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Marble bust representing Hermes, patinated marble, contemporary work. Hermes bust in patinated marble and black granite base, reproduction of a 1st-2nd ce...

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French Modern 1840s Busts

Materials

Marble

Antinous Plaster Bust
Antinous Plaster Bust

Antinous Plaster Bust

$2,875 / item

H 24.02 in W 21.66 in D 10.24 in

Antinous Plaster Bust

By Raffaello Romanelli

Located in Milan, IT

The elegant features of the young Antinous, a favorite of beloved Roman emperor Hadrian, are masterfully captured with exceptional richness in this plaster bust of the ancient Greek hero...

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Italian 1840s Busts

Materials

Plaster

Late 19th Century marble bust of a young lady
Late 19th Century marble bust of a young lady

Late 19th Century marble bust of a young lady

$6,277

H 15 in W 15 in D 9 in

Late 19th Century marble bust of a young lady

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Late 19th C marble bust of a young lady wearing a hat.

Category

British Georgian Antique 1840s Busts

Materials

Marble

Marble Busts of Roman. Circa 1830
Marble Busts of Roman. Circa 1830

Marble Busts of Roman. Circa 1830

$48,000

H 31 in W 25 in D 14 in

Marble Busts of Roman. Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

Marble Busts of Roman on pedestal. Early 19th Century

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Italian Neoclassical Antique 1840s Busts

Materials

Marble

Hadrian Roman Breccia Marble Bust
Hadrian Roman Breccia Marble Bust

Hadrian Roman Breccia Marble Bust

$14,500

H 35 in W 26 in D 12.5 in

Hadrian Roman Breccia Marble Bust

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Hadrian Roman Breccia and mixed marble bust with lapis lazuli brooch.

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Italian Neoclassical 1840s Busts

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Marble

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Plaster Bust of a Roman Woman
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Plaster Bust of a Roman Woman

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Plaster Bust of a Roman Woman

$1,250

H 25.2 in W 21.7 in D 9 in

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Plaster Bust of a Roman Woman

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant 19th-century Italian Neoclassical bust captures the timeless beauty and grace of a Roman woman, rendered in plaster with exquisite attention to detail. The subject’s ser...

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Italian Neoclassical Antique 1840s Busts

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Plaster

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Italian Biedermeier Antique 1840s Busts

Materials

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Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Ajax
Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Ajax

Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Ajax

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H 16.15 in W 7.88 in D 7.09 in

Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Ajax

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

A fine quality 19th Century Grand Tour bronze of Ajax or Menelaus (King of Sparta). With head turned to dexter and mounted on a square socle. In excellent burnished patina and gilt b...

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Italian Grand Tour Antique 1840s Busts

Materials

Bronze

Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust
Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust

Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust

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H 16 in W 11 in D 8 in

Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust

Located in London, GB

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French Early Victorian Antique 1840s Busts

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English Folk Art Stone Bust, circa 1840
English Folk Art Stone Bust, circa 1840

English Folk Art Stone Bust, circa 1840

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H 16 in W 11 in D 8 in

English Folk Art Stone Bust, circa 1840

Located in London, GB

19th century English Folk Art carved stone bust of village idiot This lot is a completely original and unique circa 1840 solid stone carved bust of a local village idiot. This is a ...

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British Folk Art Antique 1840s Busts

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Limestone

Alexander the Great Stone Head
Alexander the Great Stone Head

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H 14 in W 10 in D 10 in

Alexander the Great Stone Head

Located in London, GB

19th century stone Alexander the great head. This lot is a rare original mid-19th century solid stone carved Alexander the great head of a cast ...

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Italian Victorian Antique 1840s Busts

Materials

Limestone

19th Century Bronze Bust of a Child Signed by Nicolas-Victor Vilain, 1842
19th Century Bronze Bust of a Child Signed by Nicolas-Victor Vilain, 1842

19th Century Bronze Bust of a Child Signed by Nicolas-Victor Vilain, 1842

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H 8.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

19th Century Bronze Bust of a Child Signed by Nicolas-Victor Vilain, 1842

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A lovely lost-wax sculpture by the acclaimed 19th century French sculptor Nicolas-Victor Vilain (1818-1899) with a dedication to his patron. This charming sculpture is inscribed by the artist "Offert a Mme Darcel par son devoue serviteur V. Vilain Rouen, 1844." Presumed to be a portrait of baby...

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French Romantic Antique 1840s Busts

Materials

Bronze

Staffordshire Pottery 'John Wesley' Bust
Staffordshire Pottery 'John Wesley' Bust

Staffordshire Pottery 'John Wesley' Bust

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H 9.8 in W 5.1 in D 3.7 in

Staffordshire Pottery 'John Wesley' Bust

By Staffordshire

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Staffordshire Pottery porcellaneous bust with a religious theme which features John Wesley, resting on a marbleized base. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and reverse. ...

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English Victorian Antique 1840s Busts

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Spanish Carved Lime Wood Bust of a Bishop
19th Century Spanish Carved Lime Wood Bust of a Bishop

19th Century Spanish Carved Lime Wood Bust of a Bishop

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H 53.75 in W 22.25 in D 12 in

19th Century Spanish Carved Lime Wood Bust of a Bishop

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Spanish carved bust of a bishop circa 1840. Made in limewood with original gesso and paint. Mounted on original pedestal. Losses and splits please see pictures. HEIGHT: 53 3/4"...

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European Spanish Colonial Antique 1840s Busts

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