1920s Busts

Neapolitan "Scugnizzo" bust, Street boy, in gilt and burnished bronze, circa 1920 by Giovanni De Martino . Sculpture in gilded bronze and dark patina on a square base in light gray marble. The realistic trait typical of the author is striking. Signature of the artist De Martino on the back Giovanni De Martino (Naples, 13 January 1870 - Naples, 3 March 1935) was an Italian sculptor active in Paris. Important Bronze sculpture depicting a boy's head in Naples called "Scugnizzo" Excellent quality and sublime workmanship, note the delicacy and expressiveness. The sculpture is signed DE MARTINO on the back. GIOVANNI DE MARTINO (Naples 1870-1935) very important sculptor known for the production of sculptures of small bronze busts, in particular street urchins, fishermen, common people, with realistic features. Excellent quality, as seen in the detail photos. Excellent workmanship. A truly beautiful sculpture! BIOGRAPHY OF THE ARTIST Giovanni de Martino (1870-1935) trained in Naples at the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples. He moved to Paris where he performed small sculptural groups and frequently exhibited at the "Paris Salon", winning the Louvre Museum prize for the bronze work Le Pêcheur de criquets (The Locust Fisherman). Returning to Naples, he returned to a socialist realism and on dedication to the production of sculptures depicting characteristic Neapolitan types, in rascal species, "scugnizzi", children and young fishermen. The dominant theme of his production is childhood: in particular he represents in his works pensive, sad, skinny children, on whose faces the signs of abandonment and suffering emerge (for this reason De Martino becomes known with the nickname of "The sculptor of children...

A small antique bust of Jesus Christ. Made of gilded spelter (zinc alloy). On a black marble plinth. No signature. Minor wear to the gilt patina. Dimensions: 14 (h) x 6 x 6 cm Free...

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...

Fabulous Italian sculpture from the first half of the 20th century. Half-bust painted terracotta depicting an old fisherman of excellent quality. Sculpture finished for the center th...

A rare (if mot unique)cast of the clay study for the portrait of Georgia O'Keeffe, commissioned by Alfred Stieglitz in 1926. The alabaster in the Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC, is ...

Most-likely was a route 66 touring souvenir from somewhere in the old west. Almost geometric in its simplicity, and stylization. Poured red stone marbilite. Showing wear, and smal...

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

Heading : Blue John bust of a Roman Emperor with gilt metal and Blue John Stand Date : 20th century Origin : Most likely carved in Cornwall Decoration : In the form of a Roman Empero...

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...

The best bronze bust of Moses. Modeled after Michelangelo's Moses. In credible patina.

Stunning life-size bust of a gentleman with an Order of Knighthood from Belgium. Beautiful weathered patin, if you want the colors more deep you can wax the bronze. Marie Pierre ...

Gilt bronze and marble sculpture signed Affortunato Gory. Louis XV style. France, circa 1920. Carrara and Breccia marble.

Scultura in bronzo di Giuseppe Franzese dei primi del 900 che raffigura la testa di un giovanotto su una base di marmo. Le misure della scultura sono: Altezza cm 30 Larghezza cm...

A French sculpture produced in France 1921 by Settel of the Bust of G. Gars born 1878, very large in scale on marble base. In original condition small marks. Age: 1921 Style: Antiqu...

Fantastic bronze bust of A. Campi, artist. Great quality. Signed.

This is a study for one of the figures that is part of Tore Strindbergs large sculpture "The five continents" placed in Gothenburg, Sweden. This one represents Asia. The sculpture ...

Carrara marble and bronze sculpture. Art Deco period. France, circa 1920. Rosso Verona marble base.

Antique patinated bronze bust on black marble base of Constance Irene Morris, daughter of Ira Nelson Morris and Constance Lily Rothschild, and niece of Soloman Guggenheim. The green patinated bronze gives the piece a wonderful colour. Anna Coleman Watts Ladd...

Busto de niño sonriente Circa 1.920, de Desiderio da Settignano sobre la divina gracia de la infancia.

Original plaster bust representing a woman with short hair by Claudius Linossier, 1927 Signed and dated Signed in three different places. This is the original plaster. It is wit...

Vintage Asian statue of head.