Revival Busts

An 1940s academy bust in plaster, patinated imitating terracotta, representing a head from the classical Greek world.

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully...

sandstone sculpture, himba sculpture, red sandstone sculpture, Italian art handmade small Himba sculpture on red sandstone rock, attached on base. dimensions h 35 x 16 x 22 cm weigh...

Beautiful terracotta bust of a young charioteer, chariot driver during ancient games and tournaments. The work reflects a clear eighteenth-century style, with particular attention to...

Antique Egyptian Revival Carved Hardstone Sculpture, Man with Headdress, 19thC Measures - 4"H x 3"W x 4.25"D

In the 1930s, during a period of artistic revival, a remarkable Greek Roman-style hand-crafted terracotta Sicilian woman head was created, showcasing the fusion of ancient Greek and ...

A gold patinated plaster bust of Diadumeno from a Gipsoteca in a sicilian academy of fine arts. They used to patinate the plasters in different ways, this one has been made with gold...

A marble sculpture of a girl inspired by antique classical sculptures of Ceres, the Roman goddess of wheat and fertility, her hair garlanded with wheat and with stems of ripe wheat i...

This exquisite bust captures the essence of Neoclassical aesthetics, featuring a meticulous rendering of the timeless beauty of the Venere di Milo (Venus de Milo), a celebrated ancie...

A gold patinated plaster bust of Giulio Cesare from a Gipsoteca in a sicilian academy of fine arts. They used to patinate the plasters in different ways, this one has been made with ...

Woman Bust by Vicari Cristoforo (Italy 1846-1913) Italian artist famous for his woman busts White (Carrara) marble with rests of painted lace on ...

Rare and top quality carved monk bust. Nowadays, anyone capable of making a detailed drawing of a human face is considered an artist (and rightly so). For a...

A plaster sculpture representing Michelangelo's famous Slave. This sculpture was molded at the Royal School of Fine Arts of San Fernando. Madrid Spain. It is a work of great quality,...

Ormolu and marble portrait plaque of Napoleon, by Pierre Jean David D'Anger Pierre Jean David D'Anger (1788 - 1856), French Sculptor The sculpted essence of French history and artist...

A 1930s handcrafted terracotta Sicilian bust of a young girl would be a unique and potentially valuable artifact. Sicily, an island in Italy, has a rich ...

A fine cast of a 20th century, plaster Roman head possibly Caesar. Standing on a contemporary metal stand.

An Hand-crafted Terracotta Sculpture of an Old Man Bust in original patina with signs of use and age hand-cratfted in Sicily in the first half of 20th century. This terracotta of an old man bust, is a remarkable piece of art with historical and artistic significance. The portrayal of an old man bust in terracotta can convey a sense of wisdom, experience, and the passage of time. It may capture the unique characteristics and expressions of an elderly individual, reflecting the artist's ability to capture the nuances of human facial features and emotions. The original patina on the sculpture indicates the natural aging process that the terracotta has undergone over time. The patina may consist of a weathered and aged surface, resulting from exposure to environmental elements such as air, light, and moisture. This patina contributes to the sculpture's overall authenticity, character, and historical value. Signs of use and age further enhance the sculpture's historical appeal. These signs can...

This Stylish Wall Mount Sculpture dates to the late 1930s and was Fabricated in Italy. The piece is in Good condition and a real beauty! Available other Art Nouveau, Art deco and Vi...

- Late 19th-early 20th century lapis lazulli skull - Object of curiosity and wonder from a collector's cabinet of curiosities and wonder. Measures: 2" long, 1.75" high Cabinets o...

A fine tricolour portrait medallion of the First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778), a Whig statesman who led Britain during the Seven Years’ War. Orna...

Antique statuary carrara marble bust of John Milton. Circa 1880 John Milton (9 December 1608 – 8 November 1674) was an English poet and civil servant for the Commonwealth of En...

A French 19th century bronze and marble bust of Marianne in full armor. The nicely cast Baroque Revival brown patinated bronze and carved white marble figure of Marianne, the allegorical personification of the French Republic, presented in her militaristic guise, reminiscent of Minerva, wearing a Phrygian helmet and armored breastplate centered by winged male mask and with lion shoulder armor pads, all raised on a conforming black marble base. Circa: 1890-1900. Marianne has been the national personification of the French Republic since the French Revolution, as a personification of liberty, equality, fraternity and reason, as well as a portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty. Marianne is displayed in many places in France and holds a place of honor in town halls and law courts. She is depicted in the Triumph of the Republic, a bronze sculpture overlooking the Place de la Nation in Paris, as well as represented with another Parisian statue on the Place de la République. Her profile stands out on the official government logo of the country, appears on French euro coins and on French postage stamps. She was also featured on the former franc currency and is officially used on most government documents. Marianne is a significant republican symbol; her French monarchist equivalent is often Joan of Arc. As a national icon Marianne represents opposition to monarchy and the championship of freedom and democracy against all forms of oppression. Other national symbols of Republican France include the tricolor flag, the national motto Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité, the national anthem "La Marseillaise", the coat of arms, and the official Great Seal of France. Marianne also wore a Cockade and a red Phrygian cap symbolizing Liberty. Minerva and its pendant bust of Mars evoke the classicizing subjects, bust-length formats, and style that originated in France during the reign of Louis XIV (1643–1715) and that concurrently was popularized across Europe. The busts' simple forms, stiff poses, and solemn facial types are consistent with the late Baroque sculptures that were carved in Flanders during this period. In Flanders, especially in Antwerp and Brussels, sculpture and architectural decoration traditionally was carved using combinations of native black marble (noir belge), mottled red marble (rouge belge), and white marble or alabaster. The use of these stones in colorful counterpoint speaks most strongly to the busts’ Flemish origins. The veneration of ideal heroes and heroines in ancient costume and arms took on extravagant form in the 17th century, with countless variations. Within this imaginative tradition, the identification of the pair as Minerva and Mars cannot be certain. The female bust, for example, could be identified as Bellona, Roman goddess of war, who is depicted in 17th and 18th century French paintings wearing flamboyantly plumed helmets and low-cut cuirasses that expose her breasts. Whatever their identities, the female and male warriors are portrayed as calm rather than bellicose beings. The sovereign pair does...

An antique marble bust of a bearded male in classical Roman attire. Larger than life size and carved in pure white Italian statuary Carrara marble. In u...

Life size antique marble bust of a male in the classical Roman style wearing a toga. Carved in pure white statuary Carrara marble. Signed and dated “W. Theed Sc, Copio 1872” ...

A pair of Royal Busts Of Clotilde of France, Queen of Sardinia And Marie Adélaïde of Savoy, Dauphine of France Both noblewomen carved from marble and dressed in contemporary fashion, wearing luxurious flowing garments, their hair coiffed, done up and ribbon-tied. On Sienna marble octagonal pedestals. French, circa 1880 Dimensions: H: 79 in / 200 cm The Two "Marie Adélaïde's" The marble portrait busts represent two French royal figures, Clotilde of France and her great-grandmother Marie Adélaïde of Savoy. Marie Adélaïde Clotilde Xavière, known as Clotilde of France (1759-1802), was Queen of Sardinia and the younger sister of King Louis XVI of France, who was married to Marie Antoinette. Marie Adélaïde of Savoy (1685-1712) was the Dauphine of France and Duchess of Burgundy. The famous sculptor Antoine Coysevox...

Rare, large and stunning bronze bust of Holland's most famous painter. When we first saw this truly large, great looking and very well made bronze sculpture of Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) we immediately knew we had to have it. Also, because bronze sculptures of Rembrandt really are a rare find. We have searched the worldwide web and we learned that there is not another one of this large bronze busts to be found anywhere in the world. Judging from the material, the patina and the way it was hand-crafted we date this work of art to 1960-1980 and this bust must have been made for either a private collector, an art institution/museum or perhaps for the owner of a gallery. Anyone who understands what it takes to create a bronze sculpture of this size and quality knows that this Rembrandt bust...

Masterfully carved & most impressive Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a Belgian Bla...

This antique bust is signed by the artist consistent with the work of the renowned Emelio Zocchi of Italy and dating to approximately 1900 and done in the period Renaissance Revival ...

A large & finely modelled terracotta-patinated plaster portrait bust of a woman in the 18th manner, shown attired in a lace-edged bodice with ...

An exceptional French 19th century Egyptian Revival st. Belle Époque period patinated bronze and ormolu bust, signed by F. Barbedienne. The wonderful bust is raised by an elegant cir...

A very handsome pair of French 19th century Egyptian Revival st. busts of Ramses the II and his wife Isis, signed by Pierre-Eugène-Émile Hébert. Each is raised on a black Belgian marble base with ormolu trim and etched eagle design on the front, accented with ormolu details. Rouge Griotte marble borders the top and bottom of central column which has a similar design gilt-etched below the names Isis and Ramses. Above are the impeccably carved patinated bronze busts of the Pharaoh and his wife with wonderful expressions accented with finely chased ormolu head dress, wide necklaces and scepters. Ramses II, also known as Ramesses the Great, is regarded as the greatest, most celebrated and most powerful pharaoh of the Egyptian Empire...

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a red Rosso Imperiale marble Ro...

Tricolour portrait medallion of the last Maîtresse-en-titre (official mistress) of Louis XV. Produced by Bert Bentley from the 18th century model, with his usual excellent detail...

Raised on an olive velvet base. Dimensions include the base. Portraiture is often seen as the quintessential Renaissance art form, and clay was used increasingly during the 15th cen...

Eugène Blot (French, 1830-1899) "An Evening at The Opera House" a fine and rare French 19th century polychrome and parcel-gilt spelter figure of a lady sea...

Late 19th century neoclassical bust of Madame Récamier crafted of white Carrara marble after the French sculptor Joseph Chinard. Married at the age of 1...

Antique French bronze bust 19th century Decorative and heavy classical French figure head Good condition with good patina due to age.   

Exceedingly charming ceramic 'Busto di Bambino' in the Italian Renaissance style. With the blue and white glaze typical of artist Andrea Della Robbia...

Gaston Leroux (French, 1854-1942). A very fine French 19th century polychromed and patinated bronze sculpture of "Aida" resting on a sphinx, her legs crossed and holding a gilt-bronze tambourine, after the model by Gaston Veuvenot Leroux "Aida, A Femme Au Tambourin Assise Sur Une Tete De Sphinx". Signed: Gaston Leroux, Paris, circa 1890. Measures: Height 29 inches (74 cm). Width 15 inches (38.1 cm). Depth 15 inches (38.1 cm). The opulent and extensively detailed version of Aida was inspired by ethnographic findings of the mid-19th century in ancient Egypt as well as the influences of theatre and costume design. Travelers to the East had often recorded their journeys, either in writing or in pictures, but the movement of Egyptomania was wider-reaching than Egyptology. The immensely popular vogue of Egyptomania is without doubt due to the success of performing arts in recreating this era, in particular, Giuseppe Verdi's Aida. Both the Cairo and Paris premieres created sensations so large that they influenced generations of artists from Alexander Cabanel to Cecil de Mille. In Aida, the ruins of Egypt were brought back to life in full color and scale before the eyes of a generation that would make history as romantics, adventurers and explorers. The Cairo premier of Aida was entirely conceived by one of the foremost Egyptologists of the day, Auguste Mariette, who was assigned to the project by Khedive Ismail Pasha...

Bust of plaster academy 20th century, representing Demostenes.

Rare pair of Rococo style lady sculptures in terra colors by Claude Michel, (1738-1814). This beautiful pair of endearing and meaningful lady sculptures was originally made sometime...

Gilt bronze valquiria sculpture signed Jean Baptiste Belloc (1863 - 1919), Colin Foundry. France, circa 1900.

Rare and stunning Italian sculpture of a composer of famous religious music. With pride we offer you this antique and incredibly well crafted bust of 16th century, Venetian composer...

A fine French 19th century patinated spelter bust figure of a young wearing a head scarf. The young lady, in a brown-copper patina, posing with a right-side gaze and wearing a beaded...

An Italian bronze bust of a woman in the classical manner by Fonderia Veraldi, Napoli.

This antique well executed bronze bust was done by the well known Francesco La Monada of France in approximately 1900 in his signature style. The bust depicts a realistic study of Na...

Italian School Diana of Versailles (Early 19th century), White Marble Bust on round marble base, labeled "Diana" on base. Dealer: S138XX