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Prof. Giuseppe Bessi, Bust of Crowned Woman, Italy 19th Century
Prof. Giuseppe Bessi, Bust of Crowned Woman, Italy 19th Century

Prof. Giuseppe Bessi, Bust of Crowned Woman, Italy 19th Century

By Giuseppe Bessi

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb patinated marble and alabaster bust of a veiled woman crowned with laurel by Professore Giuseppe Bessi, Italy 19th century. Signed "Prof. G. Bessi". Excellent condition. Dim...

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19th Century Italian Antique Romantic Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Fine Italian 19th-20th Century Lifesize Carved Marble Bust of a Posing Lady
Fine Italian 19th-20th Century Lifesize Carved Marble Bust of a Posing Lady

Fine Italian 19th-20th Century Lifesize Carved Marble Bust of a Posing Lady

By Antonio Frilli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine Italian 19th-20th century lifesize carved marble bust of a lady wearing a hat, the beautifully carved marble bust of a lady posing with a gaze to her right, wearing a bonnet w...

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Romantic Busts

Materials

Marble

F. Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Friedrich Schiller
F. Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Friedrich Schiller

F. Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Friedrich Schiller

Located in Bradenton, FL

Bronze Bust of German Poet and Philosopher Friedrich Schiller by F. Barbedienne Foundry in France. This figure is portrayed with softly modeled features, flowing shoulder-length hair...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Romantic Busts

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Bronze

After Julien Dillen Marble Sculpture of "Femme au Bouquet"
After Julien Dillen Marble Sculpture of "Femme au Bouquet"

After Julien Dillen Marble Sculpture of "Femme au Bouquet"

By Julien Dillen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

After Julien Dillen (Belgian, 1849-1904) A Large Carved Marble Sculpture of "Femme au Bouquet" depicting a kneeling young nude girl with a bouquet of ro...

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20th Century Unknown Romantic Busts

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Marble

Monumental Italian Carved Alabaster Art Nouveau Bust, by A. Cipriani & Pedestal
Monumental Italian Carved Alabaster Art Nouveau Bust, by A. Cipriani & Pedestal

Monumental Italian Carved Alabaster Art Nouveau Bust, by A. Cipriani & Pedestal

By Adolfo Cipriani

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Monumental Signed Adolfo Cipriani Italian Carved Alabaster Bust with Pedestal, circa 1900 A monumental and exquisitely carved alabaster bust by Adolfo Cipriani (Italian, 1857–1941),...

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Early 20th Century Italian Romantic Busts

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Alabaster

Antique Set Of Belle Epoque Gilt Bronze Cherub Glass Vases By Louis Kley 1800's
Antique Set Of Belle Epoque Gilt Bronze Cherub Glass Vases By Louis Kley 1800's

Antique Set Of Belle Epoque Gilt Bronze Cherub Glass Vases By Louis Kley 1800's

By Louis Kley

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful Little Pair of Antique Belle Epoque Gilt Bronze Cast Ormulu Angel, Cherub Puttis With Glass Posy Vases, Raised Upon a Square Polished Blue John Base, Signed To The Reverse L Kley...

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19th Century French Antique Romantic Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Terracotta Statue of a Flower Girl by Ferrant
19th Century French Terracotta Statue of a Flower Girl by Ferrant

19th Century French Terracotta Statue of a Flower Girl by Ferrant

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful terracotta statue of a sweet flower girl. She has a beautiful appearance and a serene smile. She is carrying a large bouquet of flowers. The statue is signed 'Ferrant'. The...

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1890s French Antique Romantic Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Attilio Fagioli, Young Emperor Bust Sculpture, Italy Early 20th Century
Attilio Fagioli, Young Emperor Bust Sculpture, Italy Early 20th Century

Attilio Fagioli, Young Emperor Bust Sculpture, Italy Early 20th Century

By Attilio Fagioli

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb marble and gilt bronze bust representing a young emperor with his robe and laurel wreath. Italy early 20th century, of the Romantic style. Signed A. Fagioli. Dimensions in ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Romantic Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

child bust in terracotta
child bust in terracotta

child bust in terracotta

$581Sale Price|30% Off

child bust in terracotta

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

child bust in terracotta bust of a child delicately made in terracotta, piece signed below DUHAMEL 02/06

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21st Century and Contemporary French Romantic Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Raphael Charles Peyre (1872-1949)
Raphael Charles Peyre (1872-1949)

Raphael Charles Peyre (1872-1949)

By Charles Raphaël Peyre

Located in New York, NY

Figural Grouping of Playful Cupids by Raphael Charles Peyre (1872-1949) carved white Composition Signed R.Ch.Peyre Height 22 in. (56 cm) NMA Inv 3969

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19th Century French Antique Romantic Busts

Materials

Composition

Busto di Johann Wolfgang von Goethe scolpito in marmo bianco Carrara
Busto di Johann Wolfgang von Goethe scolpito in marmo bianco Carrara

Busto di Johann Wolfgang von Goethe scolpito in marmo bianco Carrara

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Scultura, busto Goethe, Goethe, busto scrittore, busto tedesco antico, arte, arte classica, arte romantica, busto, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica, scultura antica, busto ant...

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1990s Italian Romantic Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Early 19th Century Romantic Style Painted Dona Bust Stucco, Florence, circa 1820
Early 19th Century Romantic Style Painted Dona Bust Stucco, Florence, circa 1820

Early 19th Century Romantic Style Painted Dona Bust Stucco, Florence, circa 1820

Located in Encinitas, CA

Early 19th century romantic style traditional handcrafted stucco painted like terracotta sculpture, depicting a female half-length portrait. Lovely aged patina, Florence, circa 1820....

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Romantic Busts

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Enamel

Pair of French Bronze Sculptures Busts “Comedy & Tragedy” by Eugene Laurent
Pair of French Bronze Sculptures Busts “Comedy & Tragedy” by Eugene Laurent

Pair of French Bronze Sculptures Busts “Comedy & Tragedy” by Eugene Laurent

By Emmanuel Marcel Laurent

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A rare and exceptional pair of bronze busts by Eugene Laurent, both are unsigned but the pair are catalogued with signatures in Berman's reference work. The casting quality is above ...

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19th Century French Antique Romantic Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian 19th Century Life Marble Sculpture "Mother and Child" by A. Mazzucchelli
Italian 19th Century Life Marble Sculpture "Mother and Child" by A. Mazzucchelli

Italian 19th Century Life Marble Sculpture "Mother and Child" by A. Mazzucchelli

By Alfonso Mazzucchelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and charming Italian 19th century life-size Carrara marble sculpture of "A Mother and Child" depicting a young joyous mother holding her young child in her arms, by Profe...

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19th Century Italian Antique Romantic Busts

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Carrara Marble

Bust of Beethoven -handmade refractory ceramic -made in Italy
Bust of Beethoven -handmade refractory ceramic -made in Italy

Bust of Beethoven -handmade refractory ceramic -made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Beethoven bust clear ceramic, Beethoven sculpture measures h 25 x 23 x 18 cm weight kg 5 Italian manufacture certified with mark of origin and quality by Lazio region The sculptures...

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Early 2000s Italian Romantic Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Bust Napoleon Bonaparte -clear handmade ceramic- made in Italy
Bust Napoleon Bonaparte -clear handmade ceramic- made in Italy

Bust Napoleon Bonaparte -clear handmade ceramic- made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Napoleon Bonaparte bust in clear refractory ceramic. napoleon sculpture with laurel wreath signed by Stefano Todini measures h 44 x 31 x 21 cm weight kg 10 Italian manufacture certi...

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Early 2000s Italian Romantic Busts

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Ceramic

Bronze Bust of Young Girl, 19th Century
Bronze Bust of Young Girl, 19th Century

Bronze Bust of Young Girl, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting 19th century French patinated bronze bust of a young girl, circa 1860.

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19th Century French Antique Romantic Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Bust of Young Lady
19th Century French Bronze Bust of Young Lady

19th Century French Bronze Bust of Young Lady

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th Century French Bronze patinated bust of a young lady wearing a flower in her hair, a classical dress and raised on a sockel base.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Romantic Busts

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Bronze

Rozet René, "Musician" Carrara Marble Sculpture, Period 19th
Rozet René, "Musician" Carrara Marble Sculpture, Period 19th

Rozet René, "Musician" Carrara Marble Sculpture, Period 19th

By René Rozet 1

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This statuary marble sculpture was made in the last decades of the 19th century by the French sculptor René Rozet. He is mastering in sculpted bust portrait...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Romantic Busts

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

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Located in Madrid, ES

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Located in 263-0031, JP

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Fine French Antique Bronze Bust of Woman by Eugene Aizelin & Barbedienne

Fine French Antique Bronze Bust of Woman by Eugene Aizelin & Barbedienne

By Eugene-Antoine Aizelin

Located in Shippensburg, PA

EUGENE AIZELIN
 French, 1821-1902 “Buste de Femme au Diadème” Patinated and parcel gilded bronze Signed to shoulder "E. AIZELIN 1870", incised verso "F. Barbedienne Fondeur" and n...

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19th Century French Bust

19th Century French Bust

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H 11.8 in W 7.9 in D 5.9 in

19th Century French Bust

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite 19th-century French alabaster bust captures the timeless elegance of a young woman, beautifully rendered with extraordinary attention to detail. Her serene expression,...

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Alabaster, Marble

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By Giuseppe Bessi

Located in PARIS, FR

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Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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Located in Paris, FR

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Located in Shippensburg, PA

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Romantic busts for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Romantic busts for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, 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, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Romantic 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 Alfonso Mazzucchelli, Attilio Fagioli, Charles Raphaël Peyre, and E. Laurent. 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 $1,200 and tops out at $250,000 while the average work can sell for $4,500.