Neoclassical Busts

A good scale and form composition marble bust of David mounted on a Black socle. David inscription to base. Very probably by Anthony Redmile London.

A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust of Hermes sculpture USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 8"W x 5"D x 13.25"H. Good original vintage condition.

A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust of the mythological god Apollo Belvedere sculpture USA, 21st Century ...

Terracotta Bust of a Young Roman Ephebe, Signed “Amphora” — Neoclassical Style. This striking terracotta bust of a young Roman ephebe, signed “Amphora,” is a refined example of neoc...

Bust by artist Edward Schillaci who sculpted for Austin Productions from the 1950s thru the 1960s. This bust captured the essence of the then (1964) departed 35th U.S. President wit...

A plaster bust after the antique issued by the Musee Du Louvre in the early 20th century for academic instruction, supplying art schools and private studios for subjects essential to...

Classical terracotta bust in very good original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. The bust depicts a woman’s head, her hair is tied back in ...

Plaster bust of Diana of Versailles, a statue of the Greek goddess Artemis.   

A Neoclassical Italian Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Bust of Apollo Belvedere, Circa 1860 The bust is cast as a half length figure of Apollo, shown with the head turned to his right a...

An antique Italian torso of a Roman male in hand carved Carrara marble and mounted onto a black marble base, in good condition. The Italian décor represe...

Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault

This finely executed bust of a Naiad is attributed to the neoclassical sculptor John Gibson (1790 – 1866). A Naiad was a type of mythological water nymph and is depicted here with her head bowed and cocked slightly to the side, displaying her strong neo-Hellenistic profile. In her hair, the nymph wears a headdress that is comprised of long and slender reed leaves, which not only identifies her iconographically as a water spirit, but draws a close comparison with those worn by the female figures in John Gibson’s Hylas Surprised by the Naiades (1827 - 1837) (fig.1). The downwards and off-centre orientation of our Naiad bust mirrors that of the taller figure on the left of the group, who rests her cheek on the head young Hylas (fig.2) Her facial physiognomy follows the neo-Hellenistic archetype established by Gibson and can be closely compared with his Tinted Venus – one of the most important statues of the Victorian era (1851–56, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool) (fig.3). While Gibson’s Tinted Venus is known best for its controversial polychrome ‘tinting’, the essential structure of the face—broad brow, finely drawn nose, wide (and slightly drooping) almond-shaped eyes - provided a template that Gibson returned to repeatedly in his depiction of mythological maidens. Critics of the time noted the consistency of his female types, with some seeing their idealised severity as an antidote to the sentimentality of much mid-Victorian sculpture (fig.4 – 6). The facial physiognomy is also very similar to a drawing by Gibson at the Royal Academy that depicts Hero weeping over the dead body of Leander (fig.7). The socle style of the present work also finds comparisons with Gibsons busts of Cupid and Aurora. This was of course somewhat standardised, but it is interesting to note the extent of their similarity with our bust. John Gibson RA is considered by many to be the greatest British sculptor of the nineteenth century working in the Neoclassical style. It is hard to overestimate the impact Rome had on the life and art of the artist. He first arrived in the city around 1817, when he was just twenty-six, and remained a resident there until his death. Not only did Rome’s ancient sculptural treasures and architectural fragments offer Gibson a lifetime of inspiration, but the Grand Tourists who poured into Rome in the first half of the nineteenth century provided him with many commercial opportunities. These rich or aristocratic travellers sought out mythological sculptures for their grand, palatial residences. However, since the papal decrees of Doria Pamphilj and Pacca of 1803 banned the export of ancient Greek and Roman works of art from Rome, there was a large demand for modern idealised sculpture in the Neoclassical style (Frasca-Rath 2016, p. 10). During his early days in the city he had the great fortune to train under both Antonio Canova and Bertel Thorvaldsen (Roscoe and Hardy 2009, p. 522). He referred continuously to Canova as his “master”, particularly in his memoirs, which he dictated to Margarete Sandbach at the beginning of the 1850s; these were subsequently published by Lady Eastlake in 1870. Moreover, he claimed to be Canova’s last pupil in a letter to Antonio Gacini, Secretary of the Royal Academy in Milan in 1861, written to thank the Academy for accepting him as an Honorary Member: “The first instruction which I received in my art was from an Italian. It was Canova whose pupil I became in the year 1817 and studied under him for five years when he died. I was his last pupil” (Royal Academy Archive GI/1376). By 1821, Gibson had established his own studio in the via Fontanella, off the via Babuino. From here he aimed to produce sculpture of “the sublime and the purest beauty”, believing that the sculptor’s role was to select and combine the most beautiful parts of nature to create a harmonious whole, which would delight and elevate the viewer. By the mid nineteenth century he was one of the few remaining exponents of the so-called ‘pure’ and ‘neo Hellenistic’ style of sculpture, resolutely upholding the Neoclassical ideals established by Wincklemann, in a period when naturalism and modern subjects preoccupied the majority of artists in Europe (Turner, ed., 1996, p. 598). Gibson was convinced of the importance of disseminating artistic ideas through the younger generations, an ideal no doubt impressed upon him by Canova, and established ‘the British Academy of Arts in Rome’. His students included William Theed (1804–1891), Benjamin Spence (1822–1866), Harriet Hosmer...

Life size bronze bust of George Washington on square shaped black marble base (signed BARBEDIENNE) 19th Cent.

A very fine and larger-than-life and very realistic museum quality patinated bronze bust of President William H. Taft (1857–1930) by Frederick Ernst Triebel (American, 1865-1944) cast by Nelli Foundry in Rome, Italy. William H. Taft, the 27th President of the United States and Jurist, is depicted with his renown thick mustache and wearing a bow tie, vest and coat. Inscribed on the back: F.E. Triebel. Sculp and Fond. Nelli, Roma, circa first quarter 20th century. Due to its size, subject and high quality, this bust was probably commissioned for a Museum or public exhibition, such as an embassy or government building, the same way as other similar works by the sculptor. The Roman foundry operated by the Nelli family during the last quarter of the 19th century cast works for many leading sculptors of the day, including Alfred Gilbert and Anton van Wouw...

A gorgeous cast composition Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust sculpture of Apollo Belvedere USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 6.25"D x 16.25"H. Good original vint...

Fine antique (19th century) continental bust of a lovely female in curls and dress adorned with bows at the shoulder. Apparently unsigned.

A beautiful antique neoclassical style sculpture of Meleager. This was likely made in England around the 1950-60’s. In Greek mythology, Meleager was a hero venerated in his temenos ...

Pair of marble and bronze Neo Classical Grand Tour decorative sculptures, w Bronze busts of Diane and Apollo , standing on Red Marble columns & bases w. gilt Bronze mounts. Both sig...

Marble Busts of Roman on pedestal. Early 19th Century

A gorgeous cast metal Neoclassical Grand Tour style female head bust of Diana the Huntress goddess sculpture USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 3"W x 2.5"D x 6"H. Very good original...

18/19th Century Parian Marble Bust Sappho 1790/1800 Neoclassicism Villa Albani This classical marble bust depicts Sappho, a famous ancient Greek poet. She lived on the island of Les...

Beautifully executed bust of a female. Resembling the famous bust of Beatrice. No signature has been found. The artist remains unknown to us. Wt. 15.8125 lb / 7.1724 kg

Pareja de bustos, Francia, siglo XIX “Mercurio y Marte” Bronce pavonado y dorado, mármol negro belga y mármol rouge groitte Medidas: 40 x 12 x 12 cm (x2) Estos bustos franceses de l...

Italian Hadrian Roman Breccia and mixed marble bust with lapis lazuli brooch.

Exceptional bust of a woman, probably made in 19th century Italy, in patinated bronze, and following a neoclassical style. The head of "Flora" appears resting on a quadrangular base ...

Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Asclepius, the Greek god of Medicine and Healing, revered since antiquity as the divine physician. Bust de...

A Monumental Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, after William Rush This commanding bronze bust of George Washington is modeled after the cele...

Neoclassical French bronze bust of Napoleon mounted on marble base.

A magnificent Carrara marble bust of Ajax. Exquisite rendering of the Greek hero featuring elaborate helmet. On an associated square base. Measures: Height 37 1/2 inches Width 19 in...

It’s a bust-style sculpture, capturing the head of a woman with soft, classical features. The face has serene, somewhat idealized features, with a closed or neutral mouth and heavy-l...

Italian neoclassic style cast bronze Poseidon bust with black metal stand (19th century).

A red patina metal bust of a woman manufatured in Italy in early 19th century, good conditions overall, metal it has this brick red patina probably due to exposure to the natural ele...

An antique over life-size bust of Venus. Thanks to her scale, this Neoclassical style handcarved marble sculpture of Venus, Roman goddess of love and beauty, is very striking. Charac...

An Outstanding Pair 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Busts of Apollo & Artemis, One Bust is Signed on the Back, "F Vichi". This pair of stunning marble busts, hand-car...

A finely cast plaster bust depicting Hermès (Mercury), modeled after a 4th-century BC Greek original. The head is crisply detailed—tight curls, subtly parted lips, and a confident d...

A gorgeous cast brass verdigris Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust of the mythological god Apollo Belvedere sculpture USA, Late 2...

The image shows a Neoclassical ceramic bust of Antinoo (Antinous), a celebrated figure from classical antiquity. This particular bust, dating from the 1950s, is crafted in a white ce...

An over-lifesize late 18th/early 19th century York stone bust of a Roman Emperor inscribed ‘Au. Caesar’ to the socle, possibly in reference to Augustus Caesar. Naturally weathered, ...

A refined female bust in the Neoclassical style, carved from white marble with details in veined red jasper, which provides an elegant chromatic contrast and a strong decorative pres...

Alabaster bust depicting Joan of Arc, whose creation is attributed to Giuseppe Bessi in the early 20th century Ø cm 27 Ø cm 16 h cm 28 Joan of Arc, also known as the Maid of Orléan...

A French Terracotta bust of a young boy stood on an Italian bardiglio marble square soccle. The full head of curly hair cascading over face and shoulders. Original untouched conditio...

A D. Brucciani (1815 – 1880) antique 19th century plaster horse. This cast figure is signed ‘D. Brucciani & Co, London’ along the side of the base. Brucciani’s firm was influent...

Marble sculpture (bust of a child) F. Gerth Origin Italy, Rome circa 1900 perfect condition without restorations Artist: F. Gerth.

The neoclassical bust of a masculine Greek youth, late 20th century. Translucent resin - not dissimilar from alexandrite glass, which changes color depending on the light exposure - ...

This neoclassical bronze bust of Hermes is cast in bronze and depicts a section of the iconic ‘Hermes of Praxiteles’ statue by famed sculptor of the classical era, Praxiteles. Also referred to as ‘Hermes Carrying the Infant Dionysus’, the original is crafted in marble and portrays God of Greek mythology Hermes standing with the baby God Dionysus. This bronze Hermes bust is a part reproduction of this iconic statue, depicting Hermes’ head, shoulders and upper torso in exceptional detail with muscular proportions and curled locks. The hand of Dionysus can be seen on the shoulder. The bronze stands on decorative socle with an engraving on the reverse that reads: Aktiengesellschaft Vorm H Gladenbeck u Sohn Bildgiesserei Hermes and the Infant Dionysus The original Hermes statue in marble, on which this plaster bust is based, resides at the Archaeological Museum of Olympia in Greece. In the full statue, Hermes right...

Exceptional pair of large antique (late 19th century) patinated bronze busts mounted on rouge marble bases depicting lovely female maidens after the original models by the French mas...

A fine French 19th century terracotta bust of "Madame Récamier (French, 1777-1849)" The coyly gazing downward beauty, holding a veil across her chest r...

Bust of Beethoven in onyx base from the 1960s. This bust Beethoven's essence of classicism and style on an onyx base. This piece was created in Mexico by ARTEMETALICA, a manufactur...

Finely Cast Bronze Abraham Lincoln Profile Bust Bookend or Doorstop, in the Style of Victor David Brenner, ca. 1930s Bronze Lincoln Bookend or Doorst...

Intriguing bust of a young man made of rustic unglazed terra-cotta great eyes expression, looking forward. Beautiful object of art for display.

Bronze sculpture of Christ by Eugène Marioton, French famous sculpturer (Paris 1857-1933) This artwork dates around about 1900, and is made in ca...

Found in England, this plaster composite bust of William Shakespeare dates from the 1970s. Built in pedestal display stand. Unknown maker. Very good vintage condition with minor scat...

This elegant 19th-century Italian Neoclassical bust captures the timeless beauty and grace of a Roman woman, rendered in plaster with exquisite attention to detail. The subject’s ser...

This late Georgian antique marble statue is after the antique, depicting a scale fragment of the eminent 2nd century statue ‘Sleeping Ariadne’. C...

Pair of very decorative French 19 century Apollo and Daphne Bronze Clad Busts.

A striking and evocative vintage cast stone sculpture of a horse’s head, executed in the Neoclassical style. This expressive bust captures the noble spirit of the equine form, featur...

A mid-late 19th century antique plaster bust of Venus, Roman goddess of love and beauty, or her Greek counterpart, Aphrodite. This bust is signed ...

Cast in finely textured plâtre (plaster) with the soft, porous surface of quarried stone, this mid-century French bust captures the serene idealism of a 4th-century BC Greek original...

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...

Italian Neo-classic style (20th Cent) resin life size bust of a curly haired Greek or Roman youth raised on a round plinth.