Belle Époque Busts

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...

Lovely biscuit porcelain bust of a young girl, named Louise Brongniart. The bust is marked on the back with 'Houdon' and the Sevres mark. Biscuit por...

A 19th Century set of orientalist busts vividly hand crafted in terra cotta clay, in good condition. These detailed antique French busts are execut...

Eugene Delaplanche (French, 1836-1891) A Young Girl Marble Portrait Bust, 1878, signed and dated reverse. 20.5" H x 14" W x 7.25" D. Provenance: Sotheby's, London, 12 December 2003, ...

These wonderful patinated bronze sculptures were created in France in the 19th Century when Orientalist art was in fashion. They are the work of the prestigious sculptor, Jean Jules ...

A Large and Exceptional Late 19th Century Patinated Bronze Figural Group Entitled “Quand Meme” by Mercié and Barbedienne on Pedestal Marius-Jean-Antonin Me...

Fine quality gilt and silvered bronze bust of Amazonian Queen Penthesilea by Emile Hebert. Original 19th century bronze bust mounted on a period Belgian b...

A charming Italian 19th-20th century carved alabaster bust of a young girl. The young beauty posing with a direct gaze, her hair tied with a head bandana tied on her forehead wearing a tank top, raised on a tapered alabaster stand...

An artist who died young, Joseph Frugoni is a rare sculptor. His production is divided fairly equally between copies of antiquity and original creations. Signed "Frugoni" with the me...

Decorate an office shelf with this cheerful pair of antique terracotta children busts. Crafted in Paris, France circa 1880, each subject features a child face sculpture standing on a black painted socle base. Each figure has wonderful facial expressions and nice details. Both artworks are signed on the back E. Guillemin with marks reading "Quai Jemmapes 6". The busts are in excellent condition with the original terracotta patinated finish. Émile Coriolan Hippolyte Guillemin (1841-1907) was a French sculptor of the Belle Époque. He worked mainly in bronze and also made artwork subjects in terracotta. He studied under his father, the painter Auguste Guillemin, and under Jean-Jules Salmson. He showed work at the Salon of Paris from 1870-1899, and in 1897 received an honorable mention there. His sculptures incorporated themes inspired by the French revolution, Mediterranean mythology, and orientalist aesthetics. His oeuvre is reminiscent of other mid-18th century European bronze sculptors, including Jef Lambeaux, Marcel...

A fine antique miniature bronze. A miniature portrait bust of Molière, the alias of the playwright Jean Baptiste Poquelin. Modeled after the original by Jean-Antoine Houdon. ...

Wonderful early 20th century Italian Carrara marble figure of an exotic dancer by Ferdinando Vichi The young girl wearing a jeweled bikini, her hair flowing around her shoulders i...

A Fine Late 19th Century Terracotta Bust of a Young Maiden by Carrier Belleuse Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse A lovely scantily clad beautiful woman wearing a necklace, her long wa...

Luca Madrassi (1848-1919) Maternal joys Marble and multicolor H 34 inches Luca Madrassi, although born in Italy, studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris and assumed Frenc...

An Important and Large Early 20th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of a Beauty by Auguste Maillard The young lady depicted with draped shoulders and bow, a flower in her hair. Sig...

This refined antique carved alabaster bust depicts a young woman rendered with the quiet elegance and naturalistic sensitivity associated with late 19th-century French decorative scu...

A beautiful and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu, patinated bronze and Rouge Griotte marble bust of a young lady. The bust is raised by a squ...

An exceptional and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu and patinated bronze bust of a beautiful young maiden, signed V. Bruyneel. The bust is ra...

A Cute Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze Children Depicting the Arts and Literature Each depicting a child sitting on a Beloc griotte marble step and a gilt bronze base. One child reading...

Beautiful late 19th century Italian white Carrara marble bust of a woman by F. Musaglino. The woman glancing afar with a hat covering her curly hair and a masquerade mask around h...

A Lovely Pair of Late 19th Century Terracotta Busts of Beautiful Girls by Adolphe Jean Lavergne Adolphe Jean Lavergne The girls dressed ...

A fine and elegant French alabaster bust of a young woman. The bust is signed on the back M. POTEILLO. The woman wears a headscarf that is gracefully sculpted. The wind is blowing th...

A very fine Italian 19th century Carrara marble sculpture depicting a young beauty going for a Swim standing on the steps of a dock, raised on its ori...

Sculpted in France circa 1890, this expressive antique terracotta bust depicts a young woman dressed in period costume with delicately rendered lace, a tied bow at the neckline, and ...

A signed 19th century marble miniature bust of a young girl. Part of an extensive collection of smalls we just purchased from a NJ Collector of fifty years.

Late 19th century bronze sculpture of a woman seated and glancing afar by Mathurin Moreau Signed Math Moreau Mathur...

French late 19th-early 20th century highly decorative polychrome bronze statue of a young woman with chiseled features wearing a low bodice. The Art Nouveau bust entitled “Frinette” ...

Masterfully carved and sculpted alabaster bust of a young girl with outstretched arms holding up a cup by Antonio Frilli. Smiling faced young girl, wearing lace and ruffled clothing,...

Late 19th century french bronze bust seal of Jeanne d´Arc wearing armor by Edmond-Henri Becker By: Edmond-Henri Becker Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast, molded, patin...

A very fine French 19th century brown and parcel-gilt patinated bronze sculpture titled "La Sécurité" (The Security - Protection) after a model by Eugène Delaplanche (French, 1836–1891). Depicting a sitting young Maiden in a gilt-decorated armored suit and helmet, a lion skin on her back, holding a resting child on her arm. Raised on Rouge-Royal marble plinth inscribed "La Sécurité - Par E. Delaplanche - Salon des Beaux-Arts de Paris". Signed: E. Delaplanche and stamped with the importer's seal - Alberto Vignes y Ca - Buenos Aires, circa 1890. Measures: Height: 28 3/4 inches (60.3 cm). Width: 16 inches (40.7 cm). Depth: 14 inches (35.6 cm). Eugène Delaplanche (February 28, 1836 – January 10, 1891) was a French sculptor, born at Belleville (Seine). He was a pupil of Duret, gained the Prix de Rome in 1864 (spending 1864-67 at the Villa Medici in Rome) and the medal of honor in 1878. His "Messenger of Love" (1874), "Aurora" (1878), and the "Virgin of the Lillies" (1884), are in the Luxembourg. Other works by him are "Music - La Musique" (1878, Paris Opera House), called his masterpiece; "Eve After the Fall" (1869); "Maternal Instruction" (1875, Square of Sainte-Clothilde, Paris). He is also noted for his decorations in relief on vases of Haviland faience. His best work is naturalistic, but at the same time dignified and simple in line and shows sound mastery of technique. He is represented by 15 works in the Glyptothek, Copenhagen and in many other French museums and in churches. This sculpture of La Sécurité is after his 1884 sculptures...

A fine Italian late 19th century "Belle Époque" carved marble figure of a young bather. The seated young girl wearing a form-fitting one-piece tank suit, holding a hand fan, and seat...

A late 20th Century, vintage French bust made of hand crafted Tuscan terra cotta of a young lady, in good condition. The slightly tilted head position is elegantly emphasized by the ...

Leda and the swan carved in white marble, Italian, Risorgimento, late 19th century. Stock Number: 33150 Leda and the Swan: A Mythological Tale Immortalised in Marble The mythology ...

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

A wonderful pair of French dore bronze winged cherub / putti figural sculptures holding torches converted into lamps.

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

A large pair of Belle Epoque style French Majolica Porcelain Busts of Royals. Each is beautifully hand-painted with extraordinary care and skillful artwork. Both royals are wearing r...

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

A Nice late 19th century Carrara marble figural group of Drunken Silenus by Rougelet Depicting three putti, with Silenus being held aloft, surrounde...

A Lovely Pair of Late 19th Century Bronzes of Putti at Play Each bronze depicting three putti wrestling around, one with a bird, the other with a conch. Details: Height – 8.5 inche...

An imposing late 19th century life size bronze busts of a middle eastern couple embracing by Charles Cordier Charles Henri Joseph Cordier The wom...

Terracotta portrait bust of a girl by Henri Weigele French, late 19th Century Height 57cm, width 40cm, depth 23cm This charming portrait bust of a young girl is crafted from terraco...

A Pretty Early 20th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of a Woman by Morin Entitled “Parisien”, the bust depicting a young French girl with curly hair and glancing afar, sitting on a...

A Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze Busts By A Mahuex By A. Mahuex Depicting busts of young boys sitting on a black marble base. Details: Height – 10 inches / 25cm Diameter – 4 in...