Monumental size bust of Platao in bronze circa 1850
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and monumental size bust in bronze representing Platao circa 1850
1850s Italian Antique Rococo Busts
Bronze
Rococo was an aesthetic movement in the fine and decorative arts in the 18th century that found its inspiration in nature and fostered an overall lightness and delicacy of form, construction and ornament in interior design. Rococo furniture, while greatly influenced by trends in Italy and Germany, is often called Louis XV style — the movement having reached its best expression during that sybaritic French king’s reign.
The term “rococo” is thought to be a portmanteau of the French words rocaille and coquilles — “rock” and “shells” — organic motifs frequently used in architecture and design of the style.
When it comes to authentic Rococo furniture's characteristics, it is above all sensuous and social. The furniture of earlier eras in Europe had been heavy in every sense; the Rococo period saw the appearance of light-framed upholstered armchairs, side chairs and occasional tables that could easily be moved to form conversational circles.
The signal detail of Rococo furniture design is the gently curved cabriole, or S-shaped chair-, table-, and cabinet-leg. It imitates the bend of a tree limb or a flower stem. In a further reference to nature, furnishings were often asymmetrical and painted white, or in soft, pastel shades. Rococo has become a timeless style, and as the furniture pieces presented on 1stDibs demonstrate, its playful, sculptural forms can provide visual excitement to contemporary, clean-lined spaces.
Monumental size bust of Platao in bronze circa 1850
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and monumental size bust in bronze representing Platao circa 1850
Bronze
Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child
By J.J. Kändler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An important, extremely rare, and rather large 18th century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child, By Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler, Circa: 1744. This is an incredible and extremely rare 18th century Meissen Porcelain piece modeled by the greatest Meissen modeler ever in the Company, Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler. Thalia can be seen seated on a gorgeous hand-carved and hand-painted flowered and vined porcelain pedestal. Her right arm is raised holding a Phantom of the Opera Black and White Mask, while in her other arm is a young Harlequin dancing and singing holding a hat. Thalia is wearing a gilt-edged dark blue bodice with white floral decorations over a black corset draped in a red-over-yellow robe...
Porcelain
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Rococo Polychromed Nubian Heads
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare pair Of 18th century Venetian Rococo period polychromed antique carved wood sculptures in the form of nubian heads. Each with substantial traces of original polychrome, portray...
Wood
19th Century Glazed Terracotta Bust of Countess du Barry after Augustin Pajou
By Augustin Pajou
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This large bust, depicting the Countess du Barry, was made after the 18th century original by Augustin Pajou. It is in the Louvre collection. He was ...
Terracotta
$174,500Sale Price / set|55% Off
Italian 19th-20th Century Life-Size Marble Sculpture Titled "Searching for Love"
By Vito Pardo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine museum quality Italian 19th-20th century life-size marble sculpture titled "Searching for Love" by Vito Pardo (Italian, born in Venice in 1872) Depicting a semi-nude life...
Marble, Bronze
$14,950Sale Price|57% Off
French Sevres Biscuit Porcelain Figure of a Nude "Le Repos" After Alfred Boucher
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Sevres biscuit (Bisc) porcelain figure of a recumbent nude lady titled "Le Repos" after a model by Alfred Boucher (French, 1850-1934) Sensually depicting a young w...
Porcelain
$59,850Sale Price|29% Off
Very Fine French 19th Century White Marble Bust of a Young Beauty by René Rozet
By René Rozet 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large French 19th century white marble bust of a young beauty, purported to be a young "Marie Antoinette" (Queen of France 1755-1793), by René Rozet...
Carrara Marble, Siena Marble
Set Of Four Meissen Porcelain Busts Of The Bourbon Children
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Set of Four Meissen Porcelain Busts of the Bourbon Children. It depicts four young children busts wearing different decorated caps and colorful clothing adorned with bouque...
Porcelain
Albert Carrier-Belleuse "Allegory" from the 19th century
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Madrid, ES
Albert Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887) "Allegory". French sculpture from the 19th century In rotating gilt bronze. Stands on a marble base. Signed. Alt.: (sculpture) 50.; Height: (t...
Bronze
Gabriele Parente Bronze Bust
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Italian Bronze bust of a lady in a hat. Signed by sculptor Gabriele Parente (see photo) (1875-1899). This is a classic, but whimsical twist on bronze busts that would be pe...
Bronze
$6,450Sale Price|46% Off
French 19th Century Carved Marble Sculpture of a Young Boy Prince on a Pillow
By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and charming French 19th century carved white marble sculpture of a young prince seated on a pillow with tassels. In the manner of Jean-Baptiste Pigalle (French, 1714-178...
Marble
Albert Carrier-Belleuse Pair of French Five-Fire Candelabra, 19th Century
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Madrid, ES
Albert Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887) Pair of French five-fire candelabra from the 19th century. in gilded bronze. Decorated with female figures, on a marble base. Signed. Measure:...
Bronze
$1,750 / set
Pair of Italian Venetrian Porcelain Clown Busts
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) porcelain busts of clowns wearing a black mask resting on a low pedestal.
Porcelain
Mme Pompadour french alabaster bust circa 1850
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible bust in alabaster representing Mme Pompadour circa 1850
Alabaster
$3,400 / set
H 13 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Pair Of Late 19th Century Polychrome Terracotta Busts By Friedrich Goldscheider
By Goldsheider
Located in San Francisco, CA
A superb pair of late 19th century Austrian polychrome terracotta busts by Friedrich Goldscheider, both figures stamped to the reverse. This pair of busts are in excellent original c...
Terracotta
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 19 in W 11 in D 8 in
Sèvres Style Biscuit Grouping of Children with Flowers in Landscape
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sèvres style biscuit grouping of children with flowers in landscape, of large size, In remarkable condition, highly detailed grouping, marked wit...
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Busts
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 19th century busts. These are 2 19th century Gesso painted busts of 2 archaeologists of the period. Measurements: 69 x 62 x 28 Y 65 x 60 x 30 Good condition.
Gesso
$4,050
H 11.82 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Porcelain Figure Group of Venus and Muses Samson 19th Century, Sevres French
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Lantau, HK
Porcelain figure group of Venus coronation and muses Samson after the style of Sevres, hand painted pastel colors, beautifully detailed artwork 19th century, French Marked Sevres Di...
Porcelain
$1,100 / set
H 9.25 in W 4 in D 4 in
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...
Terracotta
19th Century Terracota Bust by Augustin Pajou
By Augustin Pajou
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century terracota bust by Pajou. Signature on the back. Probably Madame du Barry but may be Marie Antoinette.
19th Century Victorian Neo Classical Terracotta Bust
Located in New York, NY
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 ...
Terracotta
Meissen Biscuit Figure of Dionysus
Located in New York, NY
Greek mythological figure of Dionysos, the god of the grape harvest. Youthful sensual portrayal of dionysus, beardless, holding grapes and staff. Meissen, Marcolini period (1774-1814). The Meissen Marcolini period is sought after by collectors. Named after Count Camillo Marcolini who served as director and perfected neoclassical style of Meissen forms...
Porcelain
$5,650
H 7.49 in W 6.3 in D 4.93 in
Early Meissen Cupid Group Around 1750, Allegory of Spring, with Additional Base
Located in Vienna, AT
Four scantily clad cupids grouped on a rock, partly flowers, partly holding flower arrangements in their hands, the flowers as a typical attribute of the Meissen spring representatio...
Porcelain
$5,530
H 7.49 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Art Nouveau Group 'Mother With Child', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, ca 1912
By Meissen Porcelain, Paul Helmig
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group: Mother in a dress decorated with elaborate Art Nouveau decor sitting on a fabric-covered stool and playing with her son, who is wearin...
Porcelain
$6,973
H 8.67 in Dm 6.7 in
Early Meissen Round Group of Gardener Children, by J.J. Kaendler, 1763-1774
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen porcelain group from the time of origin: Four children in festive, rural rococo clothing on a three-part rocaille base: on the central raised pedestal a girl with a basket o...
Porcelain
$3,070 / set
H 17.13 in Dm 9.45 in
Pair of Bisque Porcelain Figural Groups, Sèvres Style, Late 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant pair of figural groups is executed in finely modeled white bisque porcelain, depicting two classical female figures in graceful, dance-like poses around a central fluted...
Bronze
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H 17.5 in W 9.75 in D 7.75 in
Mid-20th Century Pair of Terracotta Busts After Originals by Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century pair of terracotta busts after the originals by Jean-Antoine Houdon, French. Mounted on faux marble bases (polished, stained terracotta). Louise & Alexandre the Comp...
Terracotta
Pair of 18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Angels
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Pair of 18th century Italian angels. This pair was originally from a historic church or palazzo in Tuscany and were once used as part of a decorative angelic depiction. They have th...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Rococo Polychromed Nubian Heads
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare pair Of 18th century Venetian Rococo period polychromed antique carved wood sculptures in the form of nubian heads. Each with substantial traces of original polychromy, portrayed wearing feathered headdresses and collars, their ears pierced...
Wood
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H 18.5 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in
Bust of Young Girl Terracotta Toned Plaster Sculpture After Jean-Antoine Houdon.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Bust of Young Girl Terracotta Toned Plaster Sculpture After Jean-Antoine Houdon. French Rococo Style This French Rococo style bust of young girl rests on a circular foot ba...
Plaster
Terracotta Bust of King Louis XV After Lemoyne
Located in New Orleans, LA
Presenting a regal yet approachable portrait of France’s Louis XV, this terracotta bust is modeled after Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne’s sculpture of the king executed in 1757, which now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This version is executed in meticulous detail, with the king donning his cuirass decorated with the cross of the Holy Ghost and a draper tied under his tie. His head is turned slightly, giving the portrait a more casual, realistic feel, yet there is no mistaking his position of power in this confident portrayal. Louis XV, also called “Louis the Beloved,” ruled as King of France from September 1, 1715 until his death in 1774, succeeding his great-grandfather Louis XIV at the age of five. Until the young Louis...
Terracotta
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H 14 in W 6 in D 5 in
Large Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain "Day & Night" Figures of Putti
By Meissen Porcelain, Heinrich Schwabe 1
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and Large Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain "Day & Night" Figures of Putti. Each is beautifully hand-carved and hand-painted by the finest Meissen artists. They are both gorgeous with draped attire and a plethora of various day and night based attributes. Day is seen wearing a pink...
Porcelain
Bust of a Woman Signed Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Terracotta bust of a woman signed Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, 18th century. Measures: H: 76 cm, W: 48 cm, D: 35 cm.
Terracotta
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H 22 in W 7 in D 7 in
Pair of Early French Terracotta Figures of Pomona and a Girl, Signed Clodion
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic pair of 18th/19th century French terracotta figures of Pomona and a Girl Carrying Fruit in her Skirt, Signed Clodion. These excep...
Terracotta
Large Hand Hammered Antique Brass Sculpture of a Bishop
Located in New York City, NY
A finely hand-hammered brass, bronze and wood statue of a Bishop in full regalia. Highly detailed and exquisitely hammered with original golden/ brass patina. The back is painted woo...
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H 29 in W 19 in D 10 in
19th Century French Cast Iron Bust of a Young Lady by J. J. Ducel Foundry, Paris
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This cast iron bust of a young 18th century lady by Ducel Foundry in Paris has been cleaned up for rust leaving some of the oxidation in grooves thus creating a highly attractive sur...
Iron
18th Century French Terracotta Bust from the Studio of Lemoyne
Located in Dallas, TX
A French terracotta bust of a woman on a grey marble socle from the Studio of LeMoyne. Measures: Diameter of socle: 6".
Marble
18th Century Grand Tour Bust of Tasso
Located in Miami Beach, FL
18th Century Grand Tour bust of Tasso Italy, circa 1720 Alabaster with Marble Base Measure: 8" x 4" x 3" inches Torquato Tasso (11 March 1544-25 April 1595) was an Italian poet of the 16th century, best known for his poem Gerusalemme liberata (Jerusalem Delivered, 1581), in which he depicts a highly imaginative version of the combats between Christians and Muslims at the end of the First Crusade, during the Siege of Jerusalem...
Alabaster, Marble