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Style: Belle Époque
French Bronze Ariadne After Clodion
Located in Newark, England
Signed Clodion From our Sculpture collection, we are pleased to offer this French Belle Epoque Bronze of Ariadne cast after Clodion (Claude Michel). The sculpture of fine casting and beautiful patination is sculpted as a bust of a Ariadne in nature with her hair tied up and leaves intwined in her hair. The Bronze sits upon a circular socle with a square base signed to the right hand face Clodion. The Bronze cast after the original during the neoclassical era dating to the second half of the 19th century during the Belle Epoque era (c.1970-1914) circa 1875. Clodion was the alias of Claude Michel (1738-1814) a French born sculptor working in the Rococo style, especially noted for his works in marble, bronze, & terracotta. Many of Clodion’s works feature in museum collections around the world with some of his most pivotal works including The Intoxication of Wine and The Dance of Time. Ariadne In Greek mythology was a Cretan princess and the daughter of King Minos of Crete. Ariadne was known for aiding Theseus escape the Minotaur and then being abandoned by him on the island of Naxos. There, Dionysus saw Ariadne sleeping, fell in love with her, and later married her. Many versions of the myth recount Dionysus throwing Ariadne’s jewelled crown into the sky to create a constellation, the Corona Borealis...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Bronze

A 19th c Carrara marble bust of Marie Antoinette on an onyx base. Signed E. Vax
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Carrara marble bust of Marie Antoinette . Hand carved and sitting on a 19th century Onyx custom base. Signed verso E. Vax. Large and impressive well ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Carrara Marble

Large Early 20th Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Beauty by Auguste Maillard
By Auguste Maillard
Located in New York, NY
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...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Busts

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Carrara Marble

Italian 19th Century Alabaster Bust of an Elegant Lady by Adolfo Cipriani
Located in London, GB
An alabaster bust of a lady wearing a bow around her neck, her large hat gently perched on her coiffed hair. Signed "A. Cipriani" Italian, circa 1900 Dimensions: H: 23 in / 59 cm |...
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Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Busts

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Alabaster

19th Century French Belle Epoque Bust - Antique Parisian Terra Cotta Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French bust of a young lady with detailed hair decoration and fine beautifully executed collar, made of hand crafted terra cotta in good condition. The Parisian décor piec...
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19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Terracotta

Early 19th Century Biscuit Bust of Louise Brongniart After Houdon Made by Sèvres
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
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...
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Early 1900s French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Porcelain

19th Century Italian White Carrara Marble Bust of a Woman - Pietro Bazzanti
Located in New York, NY
A Nice Late 19th Century Italian White Carrara Marble Bust of a Woman and a Dove by Pietro Bazzanti The young lady and bird glaring at each other. Signed Galleria P. Bazzanti, P. G...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Carrara Marble

Antique Miniature Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Molière After Houdon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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. ...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Busts

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Bronze

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Bronze, Marble, and Ormolu Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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...
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19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Antique Pair of Terra Cotta Orientalist Busts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century set of orientalist busts vividly hand crafted in terra cotta clay, in good condition. These detailed antique French busts are execut...
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19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Terracotta

French Belle Epoque Bust of a Beauty, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
French Belle Epoque bronzed spelter bust of a beauty in a "tricorne" hat in the Art Nouveau taste, in the manner of Emile Pinedo (French, 1840-1916). 11" H x 6.5" W x 4.5" D (approx....
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Busts

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze and White Marble Busts of a North African Man and Woman
Located in London, GB
Pair of bronze and marble busts of a North African man and woman by C. Caccia, Italian, 1883, the base by H. Dasson, 1885 Measures: Height 44cm, width 35cm, depth 21cm Provenance: from the collection of the late Sir Arthur Gilbert This fantastic pair of busts...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Terracotta Busts of Children Signed E. Guillemin
Located in Dallas, TX
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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Terracotta

Nice Late 19th Century Carrara Marble Group of Drunken Silenus by Rougelet
By Benoît (Benedict) Rougelet
Located in New York, NY
A Nice late 19th century Carrara marble figural group of Drunken Silenus by Rougelet Depicting three putti, with Silenus being held aloft, surrounde...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century Terracotta Bust of a Girl named Graziella signed Marcel
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Late 19th Century terracotta bust of a girl named Graziella. She has a sweet expression on her face. Nicely detailed sculpture. Signed on...
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1880s French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Terracotta

Original Tiffany Bronze Bust of a Woman Signed E. Villanis
Located in New York City, NY
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” ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Bronze

Gilt And Silvered Bronze by Pierre Eugène Emile Hebert
Located in Norwood, NJ
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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Belgian Black Marble, Marble, Bronze

Exceptional 19th Century Bronze Entitled ““Quand Meme” by Mercié and Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A Large and Exceptional Late 19th Century Patinated Bronze Figural Group Entitled “Quand Meme” by Mercié and Barbedienne on Pedestal Marius-Jean-Antonin Me...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Bronze

Luca Madrassi
Located in New York, NY
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...
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19th Century Italian Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Marble

Early 20th Century Alabaster Marble Bust Young Girl, M. Poteillo
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
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...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Busts

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Alabaster

A Finely Sculpted 19th Century Marble Bust of a Young Girl, Italy Circa 1870
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large & very charming 19th century hand carved Carrara marble portrait bust of a young girl. Shown wearing a tasseled cap while holding the remnants of an...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Early 20th Century Italian Marble Figure of an Exotic Dancer Ferdinando Vichi
Located in New York, NY
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...
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Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Busts

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Carrara Marble

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Belle Époque Period Ormolu and Bronze Bust
By V. Bruyneel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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...
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19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Bronze, Ormolu

Alabaster Woman Bust, Signed Antonio Frilli, Italy, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Alabaster woman bust, signed Antonio Frilli, Italy, circa 1890.
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1890s Italian Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Alabaster

Beautiful 19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Bust of a Woman by F. Musaglino
Located in New York, NY
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...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Carrara Marble

Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze Busts by A. Mahuex
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late 19th century bronze busts By A. Mahuex Depicting busts of young boys sitting on a black marble base.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Bronze

Lovely Pair of 19th Century Terracotta Busts of Beautiful Girls by Lavergne
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pair of late 19th century terracotta busts of beautiful girls by Adolphe-Jean Lavergne Adolphe-Jean Lavergne The girls dres...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Terracotta

Imposing 19th Century Life Size Bronze of a Couple Embracing by Charles Cordier
Located in New York, NY
An imposing late 19th century life size bronze busts of a middle eastern couple embracing by Charles Cordier Charles Henri Joseph Cordier The wom...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Bronze

Carrara Marble Bust Signed P. Bazzanti, Italy, Florence, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Carrara marble bust signed P. Bazzanti. Italy, Florence, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Carrara Marble

Wonderful Pair of French Dore Bronze Cherub Putti Figural Torch Lamps Sculptures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French dore bronze winged cherub / putti figural sculptures holding torches converted into lamps.
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20th Century French Belle Époque Busts

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Bronze

Cute Pair of 19th Century Bronze Children Depicting the Arts and Literature
Located in New York, NY
A cute pair of 19th century bronze children depicting the arts and literature Each depicting a child sitting on a rouge marble step and a gilt bronze base. One child reading...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Woman Glancing by Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century bronze sculpture of a woman seated and glancing afar by Mathurin Moreau Signed Math Moreau Mathur...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Bronze

Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Woman "Muses des Bois", Signed Eug. Marioton
Located in New York, NY
A Gorgeous Belle époque patinated bronze sculpture of a woman signed by Eugene Marioton, called "Muses des Bois". This antique bronze is after the French...
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1890s French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Bronze

Italian 19th-20th Century Carved Alabaster Bust of a Young Girl with a Bandana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Alabaster

‘La Porteuse’ and ‘Le Guerrier Arabe’, Two Patinated Bronze Figures by Salmson
Located in London, GB
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 ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Italian Late 19th Century Belle Epoque Carved Marble Figure of a Bather Girl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Marble

French Design, Belle Epoque, Bust of Girl, White Marble, France, 19th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
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.
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Busts

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Carrara Marble

Nice Gilt Bronze Sculpture of a Child Seated on a Marble Base by Juan Clara
Located in New York, NY
A nice early 20th century gilt bronze sculpture of a child seated on a marble base By Juan Clara Signed Juan Clara and stamped 39/1421 AH. Juan Clara (1875-1958), born in Ol...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Belle Époque Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Lovely Pair of Late 19th Century Bronzes of Putti at Play
Located in New York, NY
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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Bronze

Italian 19th Century Carrara Marble Sculpture Going for a Swim by Emilio Fiaschi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An 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 or...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Marble

A French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Titled "La Sécurité" Eugène Delaplanche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Terracotta portrait bust of a girl by Henri Weigele
By Henri Weigele
Located in London, GB
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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Busts

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Terracotta

Belle Époque busts for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Belle Époque busts for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage busts created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with bronze, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Belle Époque busts made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original busts, popular names associated with this style include Pietro Bazzanti, Adolphe-Jean Lavergne, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, and Antonio Frilli. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for busts differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $650 and tops out at $142,500 while the average work can sell for $9,500.

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