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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
18th Century French Terracotta Bust of a Gentleman
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
After a model attributed to Jean Antoine Houdon, of the poet Nicolas Joseph Laurent Gilbert (1750 - 1780). Superbly sculpted in a coat and ruffled shirt set on a waisted socle. The...
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French Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Terracotta

17th Century 'Baroque' Pair of Italian Carved and Polychromed Sculptures
Located in North Miami, FL
17th Century (Baroque) pair of Italian carved and polychromed figures. Each statue is holding a torchere and are mounted on their original turned wooden faux marble column.  
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Wood, Paint

Two 18th Century Italian Marble Emperor Busts
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of mid 18th century Italian marble busts depicting the Roman Emperors Augustus and Nero. Also known as Octavian, Augustus was the first Roman Emperor and founder of the Roman...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Marble

17th Century Stoneware Bust of James II
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A rare 17th century glazed stoneware bust of King James II. James ruled as King James II of England and VII of Scotland from 1685 - 1688. Handcrafted, this old antique bust offers a...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Stoneware

18th c. French Signed Yellow Terracotta Bust of an Artist
Located in Wichita, KS
This 18th century French bust of an artist in yellow terracotta, displaying remarkable attention to detail. This sculpture portrays the artist with a mustache, disheveled hair, and d...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of English Carved Walnut Wood Figures of Court Jesters, 18th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
A very fine pair of 18th century carved figures, of Court Jesters These bearded gentlemen have been superbly carved in the finest detail, they original came from a piece of early 18th Century Furniture...
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English Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Wood, Walnut

17th Century Spanish Carved Polychrome and Painted Bust of Christ on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a statement on your mantel, enfilade or tabletop with this antique "Haute Epoque" carved santo figure. Created in Spain, circa 1680, the bust is set ...
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Gesso, Walnut

Marble Bust of Faustina the Younger
Located in London, GB
A fine statuary marble bust of Faustina the younger, Rome, second half of the 18th century. Measures: 24in. (61cm) high; 15in. (38cm) wide; 10.5in. (27cm) deep.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Italian 18th century patinated Wood, Giltwood, and Faux Painted marble bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most decorative Italian 18th century patinated Wood, Giltwood, and Faux Painted marble bust. This handsome bust of a soldier is raised by its original square faux m...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Marble

Maharaja Granite Torso
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Maharaja granite torso with dagger and offerings, bell chain and dhotti.
Category

Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Granite

Mid-17th Century French Carved Walnut Bust of Saint Paul
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved in France in the 17th century, this commanding walnut bust likely represents Saint Paul the Apostle, depicted with dramatic realism and spiritual gravity. The figure features ...
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Processional Figur Mannequins Jesus Christus Carved Painted Wood
Located in Epfach, DE
An unusual and rare processional or lecturer figure from the 17th century, also called Mannequins. Carved from wood and of very good quality. A detailed and particular elaboration of...
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German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Wood

Antique Catholic German Renaissance Carving Bust Stephan Rottaler Landshut 1500
Located in Portland, OR
An exceptionally rare antique German Renaissance carving by Stephan Rottaler (1581-1533), Bavaria circa 1500. The carving is by Stephan Rottaler, Landshut, Germany, an architect who ...
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German Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Gesso, Wood

16th Century Polychrome Reliquary of a Monk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The monk is depicted with an oval face, marked with high and strong cheekbones, sunken cheeks, strong jawbones and a cleft chin. His almond shaped eyes are opened under very strong a...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Wood

17th Century Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Classical Roman
Located in Houston, TX
17th century Italian carrara marble bust of a Classical Roman. Finely carved Classical Roman Carrara marble bust sculpture from the 17th ce...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Marble

18th Century Wood German Religious Sculpture Saint on a Cloud Statue, 1780
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great German sculpture from 18th century. Finely chiselled stone pine artwork depicting a subject of sacred art, a saint resting on a cloud, under study. Sculpture for antique dealer...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Pine

Claude Munier, Bust of Gentleman, 1780
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
The terracotta bust, placed on top of a colored marble pedestal, depicts a male figure with his hair held back in a tail by a ribbon and is attired in a collarless tailcoat closed wi...
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French Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Marble Sculpture Depicting "Saint Cristofer" 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Marble sculpture depicting "Saint Cristofer" 18th century Marble base. Some defects Good condition for the age Measures: 36 x 14 x 7 cm.
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

17th Century Set Of Venetian Bronze Door Handles On Wooden Stands
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of four 17th century Venetian bronze door handles, set on ebonized wooden stands. Each handle is a original of a bronze bust of an ancient Italian man affixed to a square wooden ...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Bronze

Antique "Ecce Homo" in Carved Stone
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful carved stone sculpture depicting Christ, modeled by a master sculptor in the 15th century, carved entirely by hand. This sculpture is known as Ecce homo. As tradition tell...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Stone

Antique "Ecce Homo" in Carved Stone
Antique "Ecce Homo" in Carved Stone
$11,381 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century French Louis XVI Plaster Bust Portrait of Nicolas de Condorcet
Located in Dallas, TX
An 18th French plaster bust of a young aristocrat with a charming gaze and a wonderful old patina.
Category

French Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Plaster

Large Natural Petrified Wood
Located in London, GB
A stunning and rare piece, this large petrified wood specimen features a black colouration accented by beautiful white natural veining. A hollowed-out space at its centre adds visual...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Petrified Wood

Calzetta Da Ravenna Severo Candlestick Depicting a Kneeling Satyr
By Severo Calzetta da Ravenna
Located in Milano, IT
Calzetta Da Ravenna (Attivo Tra IL 1496 E IL 1543 circa) Severo. Circle of. Candlestick depicting a kneeling satyr. The model of the present bronze is the ""kneeling satyr"" attributed to Severo Calzetta da Ravenna, one of the main Paduan bronze sculptors of the first half of the 16th century, whose figure was rediscovered by Planiscig in 1935 (L. Planiscig, ""Severo da Ravenna...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Bronze

17th Century French Stone Bust
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An extremely rare 17th Century French life size headless bust of a robed male mounted on a steel base. This bust has had a small amount of restoration, ...
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French Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Stone

Christ the Redeemer. Andrea Ferrucci and workshop (Fiesole c. 1465 - 1526)
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Painted stucco sculpture representing the bust of Christ the Redeemer. Dressed in a red tunic embellished with a gold collar, a blue cloak is draped over the left shoulder. The face ...
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Italian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Stucco

Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century DETAILS Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) DIMENSIONS: Width: 10 inches Wid...
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Japanese Japonisme Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Iron

Marble Portrait Bust of Edward Willes by John Bacon
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A fine late Georgian marble portrait bust of 18th century barrister, politician and judge, Edward Willes. Signed by the artist, this superb bust was made by 18th century sculptor, John Bacon. It demonstrates his exceptional artistic skill and perfected sculpting technique for which he was much celebrated. We believe this bust was sculpted at the height of Edward Willes career, when he became a justice of His Majesty’s Court of King’s Bench...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

18th Century Bust of a Bishop finished in polychrome.
Located in Lincoln, GB
18th Century Bust of a Bishop finished in polychrome. The shape of the bust would suggest that it was originally part of a full-length figure.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Wood

Indian Terracotta Sculpted Head Gupta Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fragment of Terracotta statue displayed on wood block stand from ancient Indian continent dated to the Gupta period (4th-6th century). The head of the...
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Indian Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Pair of 17th Century Italian Reliquary Busts
Located in Lincoln, GB
Pair of painted carved wood and gesso, Italian, late 17th century, reliquary busts.
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Wood

Collection of Three Indian Sandstone Carved Heads of Deities
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of three carved sandstone heads on wood display stands from Northern India Rajasthan or Madhya Pradesh, circa 11-12th century. Fragmented from large whole-body statue, these red sandstone heads exhibit very fine carving, typical of Northern Indian Art during the medieval time. Two males and one female, they represent heavenly deities Yakshas and Yakshini. Their facial features were detailed with large almond-shape eyes under thin arched eyebrows. The males have characteristic facial hairs including curvy moustaches and tightly combed beard, both finely carved, and the female wears large spoke loop earrings. They all don fantastical hairstyles with serpent-like spiral locks and some with elaborate knots on top and above the sideburns. These deities are likely celestial musicians. A pair of full-body statues (lot 70) were offered for sale in Christie's Indian and Southeast Asian Art...
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Indian Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Sandstone

Antique Venetian Stone Head of a Roman Gladiator
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Venetian Sandstone Head of a Roman Gladiator is a captivating piece of art that showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of the Venetian artisans. This stunning sculpture depict...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Limestone

Large 18th Century French Cast Iron Bust of Jean Jacque Rousseau
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive life size cast iron bust of a gentleman, possibly Jean Jacques Rousseau. A handsome decorative antique statue for the garden, gard...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Iron

Two Marble Busts, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two life-size, expressive busts of white marble as allegories of winter as an old man with coat and tongs - and - of spring as a youth with cap, on conical stelae with leaf ornaments...
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German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI Marble Bust of a Young Boy
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely sculpted with most likely a later brown and white marble socle.
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Other

Bronze Bust of Socrates
Located in London, GB
FRENCH SCHOOL, LATE 17TH / EARLY 18TH CENTURY. A BRONZE BUST OF SOCRATES, AFTER THE ANTIQUE. On its original Bardiglio marble socle.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara and Gris St. Anne busts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara and Gris St. Anne marble busts. These finely detailed Roman busts are of a young boy and girl, possibly brother an...
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Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Antique Venetian Limestone Head of Scaramouch Venice Early 17th century
Located in Doha, QA
This incredible one of a kind hand crafted limestone Head of Commedia dell’arte character Scaramouche was found many years ago by an archeologist in Venice Plaza San Polo by Rialto Bridge. The head is masterfully and very detailed hand crafted out of limestone and placed on a pedestal with an ivory marble base. A truly unique part of Venetian History and an important figure in the world famous Italian Commedia...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Limestone, Marble

Bronze Busts, Italy 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of small gold-patinated bronze busts of two ancient philosophers on Siena marble pedestals (added, 2nd half of 19th century).
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Late 18th Century a Pair of Marble Busts of Terpsichore and Melpomene
By (After) Carlo Albacini
Located in SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR
Item: a pair of marble busts of terpsichore and melpomene circle. Author: carlo albacini. Origin: rome, italy. Period: late 18th century Dimensions: 19 3/8 and 19 ¼ in. (49.3 and 48.7 cm.) high, overall Both busts have a votive index plaque inscribed 'TERSICORE' and 'MELPOMENE' and they are fixed on a circular marble socle. Essay Melpomene and Terpsichore were two of the nine Muses...
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Italian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Marble

Pair of 16th Century Carved Oak Corbels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative pair of 16th century carved oak corbels. Each intricately hand carved to showcase the head of a man with fine details of flowing locks and thick beards. Backed onto oa...
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English Tudor Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Wood, Oak

18th Century Mannekin Santibelli Saint
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Intriguing 18th century Italian Santibelli in walnut. These small saint figurines were created in the spirit of the 'chreche' figurines (depiction of t...
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Italian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Marble Bust
Located in Allerum, SE
Impressive early 18th century hand carved life-size marble bust of a Roman man, circa 1700 Italy, possibly older. Condition is good with minor chips and nicks consistent with age...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Marble

LATE 18th-EARLY 19th CENTURY MARBLE BUST OF A YOUNG CHARIOTEER
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant white marble bust, supported by a circular base in turned marble. The bust depicts a young charioteer, portrayed with a serene expression, and his face framed by curly, volum...
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Italian Directoire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Marble

Italian Painted and Lacquered Wooden Sculpture of a Kneeling Figure, Circa 1650
Located in CH
Italian Baroque painted and lacquered wooden sculpture of a kneeling figure. Circa 1650.  
Category

Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Wood

Complete Granite Figure of Shiva
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Complete granite figure of Shiva showing his attributes in a standing hieratic pose, fully dressed and jeweled in royal regalia with tiara on a high pedestal with a flaming halo. Lat...
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Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Granite

17th Century, Italian Ancient Carved Stone Bust of Roman Emperor
Located in IT
17th century, Italian ancient carved stone bust of Roman Emperor Measures: H 33 (with base) H 28.5 (sculpture only) x 25 x 7 cm. The ancient bust, in ...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Marble, Stone

Song to Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Daoist Buddhist Head
Located in Dallas, TX
Daoist sage, official, or possibly a Buddhist acolyte. A large, thick and heavy cast iron statue of a head. Custom vintage carved hardwood stand finishes off this outstanding and decorative bust, circa 10th...
Category

Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Iron

Late 18th Century Sandstone Bust in Classical Greco-Roman Dress
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 18th century neo-classical style hand-carved sandstone bust of a lady in classical Greco-Roman dress. Possibly a depiction of Daphne who was a Naiad n...
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European Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Sandstone

Italian Renaissance marble bust of Diana, 16th century
Located in Lisboa, PT
his exquisite marble bust represents Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature, and is a remarkable example of Italian Renaissance sculpture from the 16th century. C...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Marble

Joseph Charles Marin
Located in New York, NY
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...
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French Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Marble

Massive Statuary and Polychrome Marble Bust of an Emperor
Located in London, GB
A MASSIVE STATUARY AND POLYCHROME MARBLE BUST OF AN EMPEROR, PROBABLY ROME, LATE 17TH / EARLY 18TH CENTURY. Incorporating Verde Antico, Nero Belgio and Marmo Africano from ancient s...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Marble

Quatre importants termes, fin XVIIe - XVIIIe siècle, Flandres
Located in PARIS, FR
Suite de quatre importants termes en bois sculpté relaqué gris représentants des hommes drapés à la taille, aux bustes dénudés soutenant sur leurs têtes des putti. Par paire, deux te...
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Belgian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Wood

Anatomical Model in Wax from the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Anatomical model in wax from the 18th century Extraordinary didactic anatomical model in wax. The use of this type of didactic model disappeared entering the 19th century and with t...
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Other

Roman Emperors Busts, Italy, circa 1800
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roman Emperors busts, Italy, circa 1800 Patinated bronze on white marble bases.  
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Female Bust In Carrara Marble, Late 18th Century, Northern Italy
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Female Bust In Carrara Marble, Late 18th Century, Northern Italy
Category

Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Italian Marble Bust of a Girl, 18th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
Italian 18th Century Marble Bust of a Girl Late 18th century bust of a girl, in the manner of Luigi Valadier Son of Andrea Valadier, a Prove...
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Italian Grand Tour Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Marble

18th Century Angel's Head Sculpture Handcarved in Wood
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Angel's head sculpture handcarved in wood.
Category

Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Wood

Bust of a Woman Wearing a Diadem
Located in London, GB
ITALIAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY A BUST OF A WOMAN WEARING A DIADEM Statuary marble
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Head of a Saint from the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Head of a saint from the 18th century. The head is in good condition, it is made of wax, with glass eyes. Italy 18th century. Measurements: 20x22x15 cm.
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Busts

Materials

Glass

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