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Item Ships From: England
A hand carved African head by sculptor Arthur Dupagne, Belgium - first half 20th
By Arthur Dupagne
Located in London, GB
Massive granite block carved into a fine African head. The work attributed to 20th century sculptor Arthur Dupagne 1895-1961 - Belgian School.
Arthur D...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Expressionist England Busts
Materials
Granite
Antique Bust of a Spanish Knight, Hand Carved with Original Gesso and Paint
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Wooden bust of a knight.
A wonderful armored knight carved from lime wood. The knight is well carved with the face (with moustache) looking out of the ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique England Busts
Materials
Pine
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bust Entitled "Lola" by Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in London, GB
Stunning Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting the character "Lola" modelled in the midst of an inquisitive look. The study has a multi hued patination of colours that accentuate the very fine hand chased surface detail. Signed ?E Villanis...
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique England Busts
Materials
Bronze
Antique Portrait Bust, English, Plaster Head, Francis Derwent Wood, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique portrait bust. An English, plaster head, signed by Francis Derwent Wood (1871-1926), dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Francis Derwent Wood RA was a...
Category
Early 20th Century British England Busts
Materials
Plaster
Original Art Deco Female Nude Sitting Figure, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930s Art Deco large figure made from underwired plaster, totally authentic. This is not a modern reproduction. A lovely lady who makes a big statement! Condition is very good...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco England Busts
Materials
Plaster
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bust entitled "Silvia" by Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in London, GB
A very fine late 19th century French bronze bust of an attractive classical maiden modelled in the Art Nouveau style, with fabulous multi hued patination of brown and a subtle green, accentuating the excellent hand finished detail. Signed E Villanis, with Societe des Bronzes foundry seal, numbered and with raised title to the fore.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 28 cm
Width: 16 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
circa: 1890
Materials: Bronze
Book Ref: Emmanuel Villanis by Josje Hortulanus-de Mik
Page No: 79
SKU: 8775
ABOUT
Sylvia Ballet - Silvia
Sylvia, (the spelling is different in french) is a classical ballet. It features a nondescript mythical setting and a late nineteenth-century score, in which it's themes correlate to giving it a more classical feel, however, it was quite revolutionary for its time. The score was and still is recognized for its greatness. Delibes' work is certainly the best appreciated aspect of the ballet for its innovation, creativity, and maturity. Frederick Ashton's choreography complements the music very well in this respect, staying true to the spirit of the original production while incorporating modern techniques and adding his own unique touch.
The ballet itself follows Sylvia who is a loyal follower of Diana (the goddess of the hunting and chassitity). The story starts with Sylvia being stalked by the diety Eros. When she discovers this they fire their bows at each other respectively. However only Eros's shot is true and wounds Sylvia. This is where she is kidnapped by an unknown assailant later revealed to be Orion.
Sylvia escapes the caves of Orion by getting her captor intoxicated and pleading to Eros to rescue her. When he begrudgingly rescues her he takes her to the temple of Diana where her love awaits. This leads her to repeal her oath of Chassity taken as a follower of Diana.
Emmanuel Villanis
Emmanuel Villanis was an industrious man. He is believed to have created some 200 to 250 pieces. His oeuvre pre-eminently consisted of busts and full body statues. Most of these were manufactured in bronze, but there are also models in white metal and terra cotta. Different patinas were used. The bronzes were mainly cast by the Societé de Bronzes de Paris and can be recognised by the round stamp...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique England Busts
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Finish Spelter Bust William Ewart Gladstone FRS FSS
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Bronze Finish Spelter Bust William Ewart Gladstone FRS FSS
William Ewart Gladstone FRS FSS was of the PrimeMinister of United Kingdom for 12 years, this is very attractive bust, it ...
Category
1960s British Colonial Vintage England Busts
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco Spelter Figural Lady on Onyx Base, 1930's
Located in Devon, England
A very elegant and original 1930's Art Deco figurine of a lady in cold painted Spelter. She stands on an onyx base which is in good order and free from any damage. She's in great con...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco England Busts
Materials
Onyx, Spelter
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Sculpture After William Blake Memorial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A patinated bronze sculpture modelled after the William Blake Memorial by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills.
Its abstract nature and heavy bronze casting showcases the s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern England Busts
Materials
Resin
19th Century Marble bust of Madame Récamier.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality classical 19th Century French marble sculpture of Madame Récamier.
Jeanne Françoise Julie Adélaïde Récamier, known ...
Category
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique England Busts
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Ceramic Bust Figurine, C1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this petite and very skillfully painted Art Deco ceramic head marked underneath foreign . Measuring just 8 cm in height...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco England Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century English Folk-art Hand Carved Gentleman Boxwood Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Folk-art Hand Carved Gentleman Figure
We are proud to offer a unique hand carved English folk-art figure of a quirky looking, very well dressed aged Engl...
Category
1910s British Folk Art Vintage England Busts
Materials
Boxwood
Reclaimed Bronzed & Gilded Plaster Bust of Roman Emperor
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large scale reclaimed bronzed and gilded plaster bust of Roman emperor Tiberius.
In Grand Tour style and an impressive large scale, this bust would make a striking decorative piec...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance England Busts
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Large French Figural Group, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
A wonderful 1930s figural group depicting a young women playing with a kitten. Signed to the dress France and very much in manner of Uriano, a French sculpture. Weighing in at close ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco England Busts
Materials
Marble, Spelter
19th Century Bust Of Paris
Located in Reepham, GB
Carrara marble classical bust of Paris wearing a Phrygian cap after Antonio Canova 1757–1822
One of the great Neoclassical sculptor Canova's most famous...
Category
19th Century Antique England Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique Marble Statue of the Sleeping Ariadne
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This late Georgian antique marble statue is after the antique, depicting a scale fragment of the eminent 2nd century statue ‘Sleeping Ariadne’. C...
Category
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique England Busts
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Terracotta Buste of a Lady, England circa 1910
Located in Knutsford, GB
An early 20th century sculpted terracotta bust of a lady.
The rear indistinctly signed, possibly for Josep Reyes.
The sitter with adorned coiffure, her head turned gently , her sh...
Category
1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage England Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Rare Pair of 19th Century Portrait Busts of Caesars Marcus Aurelius and Caracall
Located in Benington, Herts
Wonderful pair of 19th Century Roman Emperor Portrait Busts Representing Marcus Aurelius and Caracalla in Terracotta with Bronze Heads.
Italy Naples late 19th / early 20th Century.
Life-size busts, the heads cast in bronze with the body of terracotta, modelled with vest without sleeves and toga thrown over one shoulder.
Wonderful verdigris patination to the bronze and weathered to the terracotta.
Very unusual to have a bronze head coupled with a terracotta body these highly imposing decorative busts are of excellent quality. Depicting the Roman Caesars...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique England Busts
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Bust of Menelaus King of Sparta Grand Tour, circa 19th Century
Located in London, GB
19th Century bronze bust Menelaus mythological king of Sparta. A fine casting with rich patina. In Greek mythology, Menelaus (Greek: Menelaos, from "vigor, rage, power" and "people," "wrath of the people") was a king of Mycenaean (pre-Dorian) Sparta, the husband of Helen of Troy, and the son of Atreus and Aerope. According to the Iliad...
Category
1880s French Grand Tour Antique England Busts
Materials
Bronze
Italian Mid-Nineteenth Century Bronze Bust of Lucius Verus
Located in London, GB
Italian mid-nineteenth century bronze bust of Lucius Verus, circa 1860-1870, on circular waisted socle.
Lucius Verus ruled Rome alongside Marcus Aureli...
Category
1860s Italian Classical Roman Antique England Busts
Materials
Bronze
Painted terracotta bust of a girl
Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB
A painted terracotta bust of a girl, Chantal Marie, dated 1954 by George Vindevogel (1923-1977) Dimensions: H 36cm
W 17cm
D 19cm
Base 10.5 x 10cm
Category
1950s Vintage England Busts
Materials
Clay
Mithridates Bust Sculpture – 20th Century
Located in Southall, GB
A striking marble bust of Mithridates, the legendary King of Pontus, renowned for his resilience and strategic brilliance. This 20th-century sculpture captures the strength and regal...
Category
Late 20th Century English England Busts
Materials
Marble
Roman style Marble Bust of Aphrodite Sculpture
Located in Southall, GB
This Roman Style Marble Bust of Aphrodite Sculpture is a timeless tribute to the goddess of love and beauty, capturing her serene elegance and classical allure. Expertly hand-carved ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European England Busts
Materials
Marble
Staffordshire Pottery 'John Wesley' Bust
By Staffordshire
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Staffordshire Pottery porcellaneous bust with a religious theme which features John Wesley, resting on a marbleized base. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and reverse. ...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique England Busts
Materials
Pottery
Mid 19th Century Bronze Bust of Demosthenes Signed "Reduction Sauvage
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century bronze bust of Demosthenes Signed "Reduction Sauvage.
This is based on the marble Roman copy in the Louvre. France.
Naturally patinated...
Category
1860s French Antique England Busts
Materials
Bronze
17th Century French Stone Bust
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An extremely rare 17th Century French life size headless bust of a robed male mounted on a steel base.
This bust has had a small amount of restoration, ...
Category
17th Century French Folk Art Antique England Busts
Materials
Stone
Art Deco Original Figure 'The Jouster' by Josef Lorenzl, C1930
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Devon, England
Beautifully detailed and crafted Art Deco female figure in cold painted spelter dating to the 1930's. She's unsigned but attributed to Josef Lorenzl. It's more common than not his pieces of this styling were unsigned. From any angle she gracefully poses a movement. Her condition is very good with minimal signs indicating her age. She stands on a stepped alabaster plinth...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco England Busts
Materials
Alabaster, Spelter
The Duke of Wellington after the Lawrence Gahagan commission for Stratfield Saye
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This impressive bronze table bust of the Duke of Wellington is in the form of a classical tribute. He is portrayed wearing Roman leather armour, the breastplate with a central lion’s mask radiating lightning bolts. This is set on a turned socle and square plinth which in turn is raised on a curved simulated marble pedestal, with two recumbent lions above superb quality borders of classical motifs and flowerhead arabesques. The reverse states ‘Wellington L. Gahagan Fecit & Pub’d June 12. 1811’.
Height: 22in (56 cm) Width: 25in (63 cm) Depth: 11in (28cm)
Provenance: Major Hon Denis Gomer Berry and Lady Pamela Wellesley Berry
Richard Gomer Berry, 3rd Viscount Kemsley
Lawrence Gahagan (1735-1820) was born in Dublin to a family of talented stone masons and sculptors. He was based in London from around 1757 and exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy between 1798 and 1817. He was involved in a major project to help update the interiors of Castle Howard from 1801 to 1811 but he is most famous for his portrait busts. In addition to the Wellington busts...
Category
1810s European Antique England Busts
Materials
Bronze
Bronze of Constance Irene Morris Signed by Anna Coleman Watts Ladd
By Anna Coleman Ladd
Located in London, GB
Antique patinated bronze bust on black marble base of Constance Irene Morris, daughter of Ira Nelson Morris and Constance Lily Rothschild, and niece of Soloman Guggenheim. The green patinated bronze gives the piece a wonderful colour. Anna Coleman Watts Ladd...
Category
1920s American Vintage England Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bust of Tiberius as Roman Senator - 20th Century Classical Sculpture
Located in Southall, GB
This 20th-century bust of Tiberius, depicted as a Roman senator, is a refined classical sculpture capturing the dignified presence of the Roman Emperor. The bust features Tiberius wi...
Category
20th Century European England Busts
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Figural Brass Trinket Tray, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Art Deco Small bronze coloured, believed to be brass, figure of a woman resting on an alabaster circular base. She has an bakelite/celluloid face, some of the original paint work for...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco England Busts
Materials
Onyx, Brass
French Art Nouveau bronze bust of Diana Signed by Alexandre Falguiere
Located in London, GB
A fine Art Nouveau period patinated bronze bust of Diana, signed A. Falguiere, for Jean Alexandre Joseph Falguière, also known as Alexandre Falguiere for short, and stamped with the ...
Category
1890s French Antique England Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Roman Bronze & Lead Steelyard Weight
Located in London, GB
Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. An elegant bronze and lead steelyard weight depicting a Cherub with wings, shown wearing a chain around hi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique England Busts
Materials
Bronze, Lead
Decorative Red And White Two Tone Marble Bust In The classical Style
Located in Southall, GB
A highly decorative two coloured red and white marble Classical style bust on a black stand. Skilfully carved with clear features, curled hair and beard. The drapery of the garments hangs...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical England Busts
Materials
Marble
Bust of Clytie, Copeland Parian Ware after C. Delpech, England, 1868
Located in Worcester, GB
A refined and classically elegant 19th-century Parian ware bust of Clytie, sculpted by Charles Delpech and produced by Copeland for the Art Union of London in 1868.
Rendered in fine...
Category
19th Century Antique England Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Bronze Bust of Menelaus
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique bronze Neoclassical bust of Menelaus after the antique. This handsome sculpture is depicted looking to the right with his helmet raised over his waved hair and curling bea...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique England Busts
Materials
Metal, Bronze
French Painted Bisque Porcelain Bust of a Woman
By Paul Duboy
Located in London, GB
French painted bisque porcelain bust of a woman
French, 19th century
Measures: Height 68cm, width 40cm, depth 30cm
This fine bust is crafted from painted bisque porcelain. The bust depicts a young woman in a historicised Renaissance style: the sitter tilts her head to her left, her eyes glancing to something in the distance. She wears an ornate feathered head...
Category
19th Century French Renaissance Antique England Busts
Materials
Porcelain
White Marble Bust of a Young Woman by Eduardo Rossi
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant white marble bust of a woman by Italian sculptor Eduardo Rossi (1867 – 1926). This small female marble bust captures her feminine profile...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco England Busts
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
19th C Classical Plaster Bust Apollo by Louis Brugiotti London Grand Tour
By Louis Brugiotti
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fabulous 19th century oversized classical plaster bust of Apollo by Louis Brugiotti of 4 Leather Lane London 1845-1885, in original untouched condition.
89cm in height
60cm in w...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique England Busts
Materials
Plaster
19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Bust Entitled "Bohémienne" by Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in London, GB
Captivating late 19th century French bronze bust of a beautiful woman, enhanced by the variegated rich brown patination and excellent tactile surface detail, raised on an integral bronze base with raised title to the fore. Signed ?E Villanis and further raised on a breche griotte stepped and shaped marble plinth
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 33 cm
Width: 16 cm
Depth: 11 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
circa: 1890
Materials: Bronze
Book Ref: Emmanuel Villanis by Josje Hortulanus-de Mik
Page No: 17
SKU: 8616
ABOUT
Puccini's Opera - La Bohème
SYNOPSIS - A group of friends are living a Bohemian life in Paris and trying to make their livings creating art. Rodolfo, the writer, falls in love with the seamstress, Mimi, while Marcello, the painter, and Musetta, the singer, are the on-and-off-again couple by their sides. When the four are happy, they spend their time celebrating life and love. However, Mimi is revealed to be very ill, and Rodolfo struggles to come to terms with the fact that she will inevitably die. Rodolfo and Mimi break up, and months later, Musetta discovers Mimi extremely sick and close to death. She brings Mimi to Rodolfo and Marcello's apartment. Rodolfo immediately takes her in and tries to nurse her back to health, but he is too late. Almost as soon as the two are reunited and have professed their love for one another, Mimi succumbs to her illness and dies.
Emmanuel Villanis
Emmanuel Villanis was an industrious man. He is believed to have created some 200 to 250 pieces. His oeuvre pre-eminently consisted of busts and full body statues. Most of these were manufactured in bronze, but there are also models in white metal and terra cotta. Different patinas were used. The bronzes were mainly cast by the Societé de Bronzes de Paris and can be recognised by the round stamp...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique England Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Lovely Pair of Indonesian Bronzed Buddha Heads Very Decorative Lovely Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of bronzed Indonesian Buddha head statues
A very nicely cast pair, we have owned them for arou...
Category
20th Century English Anglo-Indian England Busts
Materials
Bronze
Marble Bust by Luca Madrassi
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Marble bust of young woman, presented on an ebonised wooden socle.
Category
19th Century French Antique England Busts
Materials
Marble
Late 19th Century Imposing Louis XIV Carved Stone Bust
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Exceptional, imposing late 19th century carved stone bust of Louis XIV of France, in his regalia. Wonderful patina.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique England Busts
Materials
Stone
Antique French Bronze Bust Of G, Gars born 1878
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A French sculpture produced in France 1921 by Settel of the Bust of G. Gars born 1878, very large in scale on marble base. In original condition small marks.
Age: 1921
Style: Antiqu...
Category
1920s French Other Vintage England Busts
Materials
Bronze
Bust of Baron Schmiedel - 20th Century Classical Sculpture
Located in Southall, GB
This 20th-century bust of Baron Schmiedel is a refined classical sculpture that captures the distinguished and noble presence of the Baron. With meticulous attention to detail, the s...
Category
20th Century European England Busts
Materials
Marble
Weathered Cast Iron Statue of Michelangelo's David
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Weathered Cast Iron Statue of Michelangelo's David
A lovely piece for the garden, celebrating “David”
The Bust is weather worn and has a rusty patina, it is otherwise in good con...
Category
Mid-20th Century England Busts
Materials
Iron
Plaster Bust
Located in London, England
Plaster bust of French military leader. France circa 1930.
H 57cm x W 50cm x D 30cm
Category
1930s French Vintage England Busts
Materials
Plaster
18th Century Bust of a Bishop finished in polychrome.
Located in Lincoln, GB
18th Century Bust of a Bishop finished in polychrome.
The shape of the bust would suggest that it was originally part of a full-length figure.
Category
18th Century Antique England Busts
Materials
Wood
Antique Portrait Bust, English, Plaster, Male Art Figure, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique portrait bust. An English, plaster male figure, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Striking tonality with appealing character
Displays a desirable age...
Category
Early 20th Century British England Busts
Materials
Plaster
Male Roman Style Carrara Marble Bust
Located in Southall, GB
A stunning marble decorative male bust on a attractive marble plinth base. Skilled craftsmanship is evident in the hand carved features and garments. A imposing piece that would look...
Category
Late 20th Century European Classical Roman England Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Bespoke Mannequin
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
Fantastic wooden mannequin from an original design.
This wonderful mannequin is bespoke made in Sussex, UK. It has stunning shapes throughout which have created a piece of sculptur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary England Busts
Materials
Pine
19thC Plaster Bust on Faux Porphyry Marble Column of Architect Matthew Habershon
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine plaster bust of the English architect Matthew Habershon (1789-1852). The bust sits on a faux painted porphyry marble column (plaster).
The bust taken from the original marbl...
Category
19th Century English Antique England Busts
Materials
Plaster
Copeland Parianware Bust of Diana
Located in Cheshire, GB
Copeland Parianware bust of a Royal Princess for Crystal Palace Art Union. Raised up on circular stepped base.
Dimensions
Height 11.5 inches
Width 7....
Category
Late 20th Century British England Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Bust Sculpture on Marble Plinth
Located in London, GB
This strikingly naturalistic bronze sculpture was created in Florence in 1895. The bust depicts an elderly man, most likely a farm worker, carrying a heavy sack of grain over his shoulder. He wears an old slightly ragged shirt which is open at his chest, revealing his thin body underneath. The man looks out into the distance on the left, his eyebrows slightly furrowed. His mouth is open as though he is breathing heavily with the strain of the work or calling out to someone unknown to the viewer.
The sculptor has accurately rendered every detail, with great truth to reality. The faint stubble on the man's chin and the wrinkles on his face and hands are faithfully portrayed. In its naturalistic style and its everyday, unidealised subject-matter, this bronze may be described as a work of Realism. The Realist movement flourished in the arts in Europe in this period, the 19th Century.
The bust is signed ‘G Rossi...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique England Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Bust of Professor John Wilson
Located in Cheshire, GB
A 19th-century Parian bust of Professor John Wilson raised up on a circular base.
Dimensions
Height 11.5 inches
Length 7 inches
width 5.5 inches.
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique England Busts
Materials
Porcelain
Plaster Library Bust Of The Emperor Augustus
Located in London, GB
An English painted plaster library bust of the Emperor Augustus. With a good patina resembling polished marble.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique England Busts
Materials
Plaster
Two Orientalist Spelter Busts of Female Figures
Located in London, GB
This busts in this pair of spelter sculptures take the form of two Orientalist female figures. The figures wear Orientalist clothing and are embellished with Orientalist-style jewelr...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique England Busts
Materials
Spelter
A large French 19th century simulated stone plaster bust of a medieval man C1860
Located in Central England, GB
This most impressive life sized characterful plaster bust dates to circa 1860. It is finely modelled and depicts a medieval gentleman wearing a simple hat and tunic top. The features...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Medieval Antique England Busts
Materials
Plaster
