Small French Cast Iron and Wood Bust of Woman, Circa 1880

This terracotta bust of a woman has some exquisite details. Sculpted in France in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s, our subject has long, straight hair emerging from underneath a hood...

Hand-carved circa 1890, this set of four oak medallion busts depict four unknown members of nobility, as evidenced by their attire and crowning headpiec...

A small oak bust, dating to the 1600s, this well-carved wooden statue hails from France. Depicting an unknown religious figure, the sculpture has a deep rich brown patina, enhancing ...

Made in plaster, circa 1880, this interesting French sculpture depicts Francois Rene de Chateaubriand sitting with his legs crossed in an armchair. A rolled scroll is in his right hand, which rests on his thigh and books and scrolls are strewn beneath the chair. Chateaubriand’s long overcoat is unbuttoned and gathered, showing an elegant frock and bowtie ensemble beneath. Beneath the chair is a shaped plinth with cavetto molding on all sides and “Chateaubriand” incised along the front. Francois Rene de Chateaubriand was born in Saint-Malo, France in 1768, the youngest of 10 children. A noted politician, historian, and author, Chateaubriand had a profound effect on literature, being the first major figure of Romanticism. Chateaubriand was also the original man of letters, a group of French authors that also had burgeoning political careers. A fellow man of letter, Victor Hugo was so inspired by Chateaubriand that he is known for having said “To be Chateaubriand or nothing”. This French plaster sculpture...

Pair of French porcelain blue and gilt busts of woman, circa 1880.

This stunning bust of a woman, sculpted from fine Italian Carrara marble, dates back to circa 1880. The sculpture captures the refined elegance and attention to detail typical of the...

Rare antique halter door. Wrought iron bar ending with an elegant sculpted cast iron horse’s head. Head width: 14 cm (5.51 inches) Head height: 14 cm (5.51 inches) Head depth: 10 cm ...

A lacquered wood bust that originates from Sicily, representing a stylized female figure. The bust is carved from wood and is finished with a lacquered painted surface, now worn with...