Carved Busts

Baroque Revival Wood Bust of a Putto on Faux Marble Lacquered Base – 19th Century A charming and soulful 19th-century Baroque Revival carved wood bust depicting a cherubic putto. Thi...

Outstanding, limited edition, hand carved, estate European Turkish meerschaum pipe is in unused, pristine condition and is a rare and very fine smoking collectable for a pipe aficion...

This sculpture is in solid wood. Hand carved by a french artist in the 1950's Brown Color. Made in Oak

A reclaimed 20th century Neoclassical style bust of a female figure, the head in Statuario marble with hair back and up, the tunic in a variegated coloured marble, supported on an Em...

This exceptional and magnificent white marble bust, was created and sculpted in 1820 circa, by the workshop of Bertel Thorvaldsen (Berthel Thorvaldsen Copenhagen, 1770 - 1844). After...

JEF LAMBEAUX (1852-1908) "Bust of a Young Woman" in bronze. Jef Lambeaux's "Bust of a Young Woman" with bared breasts is a striking work of art that embodies both beauty and controversy. Created by the eminent Belgian sculptor Jef Lambeaux (1852-1908), this bronze sculpture reveals exceptional technical mastery and extraordinary artistic sensitivity. The young woman depicted, with her hair flowing freely and her face imbued with serenity, embodies the quintessence of feminine beauty. This work is part of the Romantic Realism...

Ferdinando Vichi (Italian, 1875-1945) A fine and lifesize Italian white Carrara marble Greco-Roman figure of the Belvedere Apollo, after the original, now in the Vatican Museum, the Belvedere Apollo has defined the Greek aesthetic ideals of harmony, noble simplicity and quiet grandeur. Apollo is depicted as an archer, having just killed the Python of Delphi. The carved figure displays the tension lingering as if the arrow has just left his bow. Standing on an oval base inscribed: F. Vichi, Firenze, Made in Italy. Florence, circa 1895-1900. Measures: Height 68 inches (192 cm) Width 47 1/4 inches (120 cm) Depth 38 1/2 inches (97.8 cm) Width of base 25 inches (63.5 cm) Former Property of Adolph Henrich Joseph Sutro's famous Cliff House and indoor public swimming establishment, The Sutro Baths...

This sculpture fits beautifully into the Art Deco period, a style that flourished internationally from the 1920s to the 1940s. Art Deco is known for its elegance, glamour, and modern...

An oval Italian Carrara marble relief plaque, a 19th century hand-carved marble manly portrait, depicting the lawyer Francesco Rossignoli presiden...

A set of antique statuettes Italian Poets left to right Ludovico Ariosto, Torquato Tasso, Dante Alighieri, in good condition. The three busts of thes...

A Wonderful Carved Nefertiti Head on Base. The piece is carved bone and finely detailed. A compliment to many spaces - on a shelf, or as a paper weig...

An exceptional mid-20th-century Italian Florentine wall plaque depicting a winged cherub (putto), beautifully hand-carved from solid wood and finished in traditional gilt leaf. Craf...

19th Century white marble bust of a gentleman in a suit resting on a round, ornately carved base Base is approx 9.5 diameter

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Exquisite, large 18th Century hand carved bust of a Cherub or Putti in Italian Oak Please note: The de...

This handsome bronze portrait bust of Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778) stands 22cm high, and is mounted on a plinth made from slabs of yellow Siena marble, quarried from Monte Arrenti near Sovicille in central Italy. The bronze, dating from the Restauration period, has mellowed with age and acquired a fine brown patina, which adds to its wonderful character. Rousseau, the famous French-Swiss social philosopher and moralist is depicted in the sculpture wearing the fur turban...

This striking 80 cm classical male sculpture features a finely detailed dark bronze-effect finish and an elegant, contemplative pose. Inspired by ancient Greek and Roman art, it make...

A 19th century French bisque sculpture of a stature of boy and girl reading a book. Biscuit porcelain with indistinct signature to base 'LIARD', Shipping included Free and fa...

An Italian Early 20th Century Carved Marble and Patinated Bronze Bust of a Greco-Roman Young Male. The brown patinated bronze head with a straight stare and curly hair, fitted in a c...

19th Century Carved Marble Portrait of a Woman. Carved of reddish-brown coloured marble, shown in classical style, inserted into a bust of alabaster and fitted with a socle of dark g...

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,...

African Tanzania Contemporary carved wood Makonde fearsome demon head in stylized elongated form features incised hair, long narrow nose, flaring nostrils plus an openwork snarling m...

Francesco Stanga Bust Of Child In Marble Of Carrara 1837 signed and dated on the back of the bust. The sculpture depicts a four-year-old and nine-month-old child with a joyful dispos...

Most likely a fragment of a larger statue from circa 1700, this bust of a French woman was hand-carved in oak. The beautiful visage has been mounted to an iron stand more recently, a...

Striking antique sculpted head carved in soft stone, depicting a child figure with finely modeled features, gently smiling lips and delicately carved, flowing hair. The serene expres...

Museum quality and condition pair of busts. Anyone who knows a little bit about indigenous art immediately can tell that these sculptures were not carved by a local artist. These ...

Wonderful carved stone sculpture depicting Christ, modeled by a master sculptor in the 15th century, carved entirely by hand. This sculpture is known as Ecce homo. As tradition tell...

Well portioned modernist sculpture of a woman in the early art deco style.. An intense face with strong chisel marks and fine detail… Circa early 20th century.

A very rare piece of 19th C. sculpture , a carved marble bust and pedestal, " Pharaoh's Daughter", late 19th C.. by James Adams- Acton. English, born 1834. This amazingly beautiful ...

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...

Wood Carved Female Bust by Jose Pinal, made in Mexico. The form highlights a somber disposition with tied back hair. Signed J. Pinal. Additional information Material: Wood Co...

A pretty early 20th Century patinated and gilt bronze study of the bust of a young woman rising from the centre of a flower wearing a flower headdress, the bronze with good variegate...

Art Nouveau Carved Wood Portrait of a Russian Maiden with Kokoshnik Headdress, Attributed to Russian School, Circa Late 19th to Early 20th Century Presenting an exquisite carved woo...

Mid century hand carved wooden sculpture African beauty Signed by the artist A. Ramarson. Dated 1959.

Dimensions - H: 19 3/4 in W: 11 in D: 8 in A mesmerizing antique Italian Art Deco-style sculpture of a gypsy from the 1920s, exquisitely carved from alabaster, showcasing the elega...

Elegant sculpture of Sarapis in finely polished red jasper. The god is depicted in bust form, with long, wavy hair and an abundant, carefully sculpted beard, evoking classical ancien...

Presenting a beautiful 19th century French white alabaster bust of lady in Bonnet. From circa 1880, this bust is gorgeous in it’s detail and subject matter. Made in probably, Franc...

Dimensions - H: 32 in W: 16 1/2 in D: 10 in This stunning Antique Italian Neoclassical Style Marble Sculpture beautifully captures the timeless elegance and grace of classical art....

FERNAND CIANCIANI called FERNAND CIAN Italy/France, 1889-1954 "Comtesse D'Artois, Maria Theresa of Savoy" Executed in the first quarter of the 20th century Signed "Fernand Cian 177...

A beautiful 20th century bust of a Roman, hand carved in Carrara white marble. This is a great piece not sure who it is but its a good looking marble bust in great condition. It's on...

French Art Nouveau Marble Bust of Female Beauty. Signed Proff Mattey.

Pair of Wax Reliefs attributed to Pierre-Phillips Thomire, (French 1751-1843). "Napoleon and Josephine," 1807, inscribed "Josephine/Thomire 1807." With pain...

Medusa's gaze meets timeless elegance in this massive and beautiful statement piece of art. This Female Sculpture is an intricately Carved Stone masterpiece a large Bust of a Woman, Signed by Artist Charles Cutler. Charles Gordon Cutler...

A Pair of Grand Tour Period 18th C. Italian Roman Busts of Emperors Domitian and Nerva. These busts depict the Roman Emperors Domitian and Nerva, and demonstrate finely cast and han...

Carved from reddish brown hardwood, the hollow form rises from a cylindrical neck, the lowest part being a rounded base, then surrounded by diagonal sections. The neck is surrounded by nine rows of coral beaded necklaces (odigba) that extend to a thread motif on the back of the head. Face in full relief with straight lips, flared, flattened nose and oval eyes with set shell (nut) for the pupils. Along the forehead are six frontal scars treated with rectangular cavities in which should have inserts nutshells. In this case there is only one left Small ears on each side of the head, each C-shaped. A headband consisting of three rows of almost completely distroyed. On the right side of the head, a single feather extends upward from a beaded rosette. Behind the ear, two long braids of hair hang down to the beaded collar and then become bows that reach the roots. The left side of the head has a long, single braid behind the ear that hangs down to the beaded collar and becomes a bow that ends at the base. On each side, three strands of hair appear at the temples under the headband. Featuring an open hole with a circular motif on the top of the head and a rectangular open slit down the back. Insect damage in different areas; very old worn finish showing a lot of age. Very heavy insect damage in all areas; very old worn finish showing a lot of age. “Wooden shrine heads were permitted to sit on the altars of chiefs and important figures, in contrast to the copper alloy heads used exclusively by the kings of Benin. (Frederic Backlar, Bonhams, New York, 2012, lot 172) Osemwede (reigned 1816-1848) was the first Oba to decree that human heads could be carved for the altars of chiefs of royal lineage, rather than just wooden antelope and perhaps goat heads. Therefore, chiefs of blood enjoyed in Benin City (but not throughout the Kingdom of Benin, where antelope heads continued to be placed on the altars of their ancestors well into the 20s. Thus, the (wooden) human heads are said to be later than ca. 1816, but the actual age depends condition, insect damage, etc." (Fagg, William, Christie's, London, 1988, lot 206) "Feathers were worn by chiefs as a sign of status. The heads have a hole at the top intended to hold a large carved ivory tusk...

FERNAND CIANCIANI called FERNAND CIAN Italy/France, 1889-1954 "Comte d'Artois (later Charles X, King of France)" Executed in the first quarter of the 20th century Signed "Fernand C...

Elegant carved wooden female bust dating from the Louis XIV period (late 17th – early 18th century). This decorative work depicts a young woman wearing a veil that falls gracefully o...

Hand Carved Wood Figure Sculpture Angel Statue Antiques Los Angeles California , Exquisite 19th century hand carved wood figure statue of an Angel holding a torch ( removable Candle ...

Italian Neoclassical Roman Emperor Hadrian robed marble bust resting on circular tiered marble pedestal. Mid 19th Century

One of a kind bedouin head bust table lamp. Bust is handmade out of Terracotta and Ceramic and mounted on a black lacquered base. Marked at the reverse. Wired for Europe, can be m...

Capture the elegance of the early 20th century with this striking Sicilian Art Nouveau wood sculpture depicting the bust of a young woman. Carved from rich, dark-toned walnut wood, t...

Magnificent Roman bust carved in polychrome marble, depicting a nobleman or general wearing finely crafted armor. The face, rendered in pure white marble, stands out for its classica...

Bust of Eleonora Duse attributable to the sculptor Arrigo Minerbi, from Villa Callas Sirmione of Giovanni Battista Meneghini. Bust obtained from stone o...

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...

Italian sculpture "Ercole" head Begin 20th century Marble Measure: H: 42cm including the base Perfect condition.

Pair of Antique Buddha Busts – 45 cm, Gilt and Patinated Sculptures, Asian Decorative Spiritual Art for Interiors A striking pair of antique Buddha busts, each measuring 45 cm in height, crafted with serene expressions and intricate detailing. The textured surfaces are enhanced with traces of gilding and dark patina, creating a powerful contrast that emphasizes the Buddha’s calm and meditative presence. The finely modeled features, downcast eyes, and stylized hair curls reflect traditional Buddhist artistry, making these sculptures both spiritually symbolic and decoratively impactful. Presented as a pair, they form a rare and harmonious display, ideal for collectors of Asian art or as statement pieces in refined interiors. Pair of Buddha bust sculptures (45 cm high each) Material: gilt and patinated finish over carved form Serene expressions with detailed stylized hair curls Perfect for home interiors, meditation spaces, or gallery display Ideal for collectors of Buddhist, Asian, and antique spiritual art These Buddha busts embody both spiritual symbolism and timeless design, serving equally well as decorative art objects or as meaningful focal points in a contemplative setting. Their impressive scale and balanced pairing make them especially suitable for luxury interiors, niche collections, or curated art spaces. Pair of Buddha busts, antique Buddha sculptures, gilt Buddha head statues, Asian Buddhist decorative art, antique gilt busts...

A large hand-carved temple sculpture from the 19th century depicting a Thai warrior holding a sword and a trident, with great distressed appearance. Creat...

Roman philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger, usually known as Seneca, was a Stoic philosopher of Ancient Rome, a statesman, dramatist, and in one work, satirist, from the pos...

A very fine and large Italian 19th century carved Carrara marble sculpture, a figure of a fisherman boy with a straw-hat titled "THO PRESO!... (The catch) depicting a young boy stand...

French terracotta bust of young man resting on circular marble plinth. Signed Houdon, Late 18th century.

Beautiful Italian Terracotta Sculpture 19th Century " The Girl with the Vase " Terracotta 165cm x 65cm with base: 185cm good original condition