1890s Busts

Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault

A good antique French cast bronze sculpture bust of Ludwig Van Beethoven, circa 1890. The bronze sculpture bust depicting the celebrated German composer & pianist; Ludwig Van Beethov...

19th century Italian marble bust of Aphrodite. Our antique Italian Carrara marble bust of Aphrodite is expertly carved and rests on a...

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...

Sculpture in patinated bronze representing a seated child feeding a bird, after Pigalle. The original "the girl with the bird and the shell" is a counterpart of "the child with the cage" by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle. The naked child...

A stylish antique Austro/Bohemian terracotta bust of a gypsy lady dating from around 1890. The waist length bust stands raised on a round integral pedestal base and is modelled as la...

DETAILS Signed and foundry mark on back. DIMENSIONS Height: 4-15/16 inches Width: 2-5/16 inches Depth: 2.25 inches ABOUT THE SCULPTURE This portrait bust is of Nelly Faner, famous burlesque dancer at the turn of the XX Century Paris. ABOUT THE SCULPTORE Emmanuel Villdnis (French, 1858 – 1914) was born to Italian parents in France, in 1858. He moved with the family to Piedmont, Italy, in March 1861; after the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy. Known in Italy as Villani, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Albertina in Turin from 1871 to 1880 alongside master-sculptor Odoardo Tabacchi. When Villanis graduated, he exhibited his first works in cities across Italy, notably his bust ‘Alda’ in Milan, in 1881. Villanis returned to France in 1885, living and working in the Montmartre district of Paris and didn’t leave Montmartre until his death on August 28th 1914. Villanis specialised in female bronze busts...

Carrara marble sculpture signed Luca Madrassi, Paris, circa 1890. Art Nouveau period.

- Late 19th-early 20th century lapis lazulli skull - Object of curiosity and wonder from a collector's cabinet of curiosities and wonder. Measures: 2" long, 1.75" high Cabinets o...

Bronze bust with a medal patina representing a young man with a childish look and butterfly wings. He is wearing a drape held by a knot on his chest. His bodice is decorated with a r...

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 ...

Carrara marble sculpture signed "Loreley" by Hippolyte Moreau, France, circa 1890. Art Nouveau period.

Wonderfully detailed Art Nouveau style alabaster carved bust of a woman with a sheer dress wearing a head band by famous Italian artist Antonio Frilli. Signed “A. Frilli Firenze" ...

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

XIX Century Italian Marble Sculpture ELEGANT 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN MARBLE SCULPTURE REPRESENTING A YOUNG MAN WITH A PITCHER. TO HIGHLIGHT THE Y...

Sculpture in bronze representing Diana the hunter after Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741- 1828). In Roman mythology, Diana is the goddess of the hunt and of the night, similar to Artemis in...

Large bronze by: Charles Théodore Perron (French 1862-1934) Elegant 19th century bronze signed CH Perron. It has a base that allows the sculpture to rotate ...

Original child figure mannequin on a wooden fully adjustable stand in a very good original condition, France, 19th century. Beautiful children's mode...

Hand curved Art Nouveau white marble bust of a young woman. Her elaborate hat framing a beautiful face. The style of clothing of the late 19th century Art Nouveau period. The bust rest on a round marble pedestal...

Beautiful terracotta statue of a sweet flower girl. She has a beautiful appearance and a serene smile. She is carrying a large bouquet of flowers. The statue is signed 'Ferrant'. The...

Franz Liszt miniature bronze bust by J. Kalmar Foundry, Austria, circa 1890s. 2 ½ inches wide by 1 ¾ inches deep by 4 ½ inches tall

A Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished Carrara Marble Models of Children Reading and Writing, Signed A. Piazza, After Antonio Canova. Antonio Canova (1757–1822...

Italian, circa 1890, After the Antique Bronzed and painted plaster 47.5 cm. / 18.75 ins high This decorative plaster bust is based on an ancient sculpture of a classical Graeco-Roma...

A gorgeous 19th century French ormolu sculpture of a Baccante, by Jean-Léon Gérôme. This incredible sculpture is by Jean-Léon Gérôme (French, 1824-1904), one of the most famous and i...

This vintage 19th century work of art is an exceptionally detailed richly patinated bronze sculpture in the Art Nouveau style. It represents the goddess Persephone, Queen of the Underworld, awakening from her earthly sleep. Her head is adorned with a floral headband...

Jindřich Říha born 1862 during the Austrian Empire, died in 1920 Signed The statuette has visible abrasions on the surface (see photo) Original condition

Carrara marble sculpture by Antonio Frilli, Firenze, circa 1890.

The Belgium artist Georges van der Straaten (born 1856) designed the two bronze busts at the end of the 19th century. One is titled "Bergere" (shepher...

Inscribed 'Geschutzt', 'C. Kauba', 'Vienna' and '4689'.

Alabaster woman bust signed A. Frilli, Italy, circa 1890.

Greek Bust In Bronze XIX century VERY DECORATIVE BRONZE BUST REPRESENTING A YOUNG GREEK FROM THE END OF THE XIX CENTURY. THE BASE IS IN BLACK MARBLE AND THE EYES IN SILVER. REAL Size.

Alabaster woman bust, signed Antonio Frilli, Italy, circa 1890.

Direct carving of a portrait of a smiling young woman in white Carrara marble from the Art Nouveau period. The sculptor uses a clever technique to bring out the face, allowing the fi...

Carrara and Breccia marble sculpture, signed L.C. Firenze, Italy, circa 1890. Signed "Scelta dum fiore" in the front.

A very attractive antique bronze of a young woman, mounted on a marble base. The young girl with her hair up, one shoulder bare and with a rose in her bodice. She stands upon a reeded black marble column set...

Realist terracotta sculpture of an elderly lady by Sinding Norwegian/Danish, 1892 Height 26cm, width 21cm, depth 14cm This fine terracotta sculpture bust is by the Norwegian-Dan...

Busto, Scultura, Napoleone Bonaparte - 75 cm - Marmo - Fine XIX secolo.

A Victorian carved walnut figure of Mark Tapley from the novel ‘The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit’ by Charles Dickens’, wearing a soft top hat, a tailcoat and a buttoned w...

Portrait of a young girl in marble placed on a grey marble column, depicting a young girl cloaked in the winter cold. The different processes used g...

Pair of marble baby busts, Italy, circa 1890.

A marble and Ormolu bust by Marionnet, showing the white marble head and shoulders of a girl with her hair in a bun and ringlets framing her face, wi...