Italy Busts

Italy 1955 head of woman in painted clay signed TZ55 attributed to Tono Zancanaro from Padua. About: Antonio Zancanaro (Padua, 8 April 1906 - Padua, 3 June 1985) was an important...

Green serpentine marble sculpture Late 19th century Height approx. 88 cm. The flying mercury and the bronzes While he was still busy working on the fountain in piazza Maggiore, the papal delegate Cesi asked Giambologna for a statue to be placed in the courtyard of the Archiginnasio, seat of the ancient and prestigious Bolognese university; he should have painted a bronze depicting the god Mercury with his index finger stretched towards the sky, a symbol of the divine origin of knowledge, which would have served as a warning to all students. The project was never completed, but Giambologna elaborated a model preserved at the Civic Museum of Bologna, which is only the first of the numerous bronzes with the same subject made by the artist, defined precisely as flying Mercury. In later versions, the sculptor transformed Mercury into a much more dynamic figure reaching upwards, as if ready to take flight, giving it an unprecedented freedom of movement and lightness. When he returned to Florence, the sculptor certainly proposed it to the Medici, who enthusiastically immediately ordered one to be sent to Emperor Maximilian II of Habsburg, as a diplomatic gift for the ongoing negotiations of the wedding between Francesco and Giovanna, sister of the sovereign. Giambologna replied with the two bronzes preserved in Vienna and Dresden and in 1580 cast the large Mercury now exhibited in the Bargello, originally intended for the loggia of the villa of Cardinal Ferdinando dei Medici to crown a fountain placed in the center of a magnificent decorative complex; the only variant with respect to the previous examples is constituted by the head of Zephyr placed under the foot of the god and from which a breath of wind blows it upwards, accentuating the sense of immateriality. In addition to the successful invention of the flying Mercury, Giambologna acquired immense fame by making numerous other bronzes for the Florentine collectors of the time; his first patron, Bernardo Vecchietti must certainly have owned many, given to him in part by the sculptor in exchange for his protection, but around the 1880s it can be said that there was no collector who did not aspire to own a work by Giambologna, especially those of small format. The development of this trend in Florence is largely due to the artistic passions of the Grand Duke Francesco I, who with the creation of environments such as the Studiolo in Palazzo Vecchio and the Tribuna degli Uffizi, provided new criteria for the exhibition of the works, pushing all collectors to imitate his extraordinary collection. In the Studiolo, in addition to the painted tables that decorated the doors of the cupboards filled with all kinds of things, there were 8 niches containing bronze figures of divinities; Giambologna painted the one depicting Apollo (1573-75), with the characteristic serpentine pose and beautifully finished. The placement of the statuette in the niche was no longer an impediment to the plurality of views as Giambologna endowed it with a sort of mechanism that allowed it to rotate. For the Tribune he instead created the six Labors of Hercules (1576-1589), small silver sculptures...

Centaur bronze sculpture Il Vecchio - 76 cm. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. Tag...

Julius Caesar sculpture, Caesar head sculpture, Sculpture, Male head, classical art, Greek art, Julius Caesar art , white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, Portrait head of Juliu...

Reminiscent of Wertheimer's theories, Nucleus operates a segmentation of the perceptual field that also occurs according to the mnemonic stores of each individual's past, so as to fa...

A black glass head dsigned and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies, it's in perfect condition. The black glass gives it a sleek and sophisticated aesthetic. Glass, with its reflec...

Deluxe marble bust depicting a 1970s white lady

Firenze, Italy, 1942 In terracotta Signed Emanuele Zambini Measure: Height 61 cm.

The “Surolù” art works - this is artistic identity chosen by Vanessa Semaino - arise from the artist 's need to represent women’s condition today, particularly in their emotional sta...

This plaster sculpture is a reproduction inspired by different Roman originals depicting the renowned Roman Emperor Marco Aurelio. The Emperor is dressed...

The “Surolù” art works - this is artistic identity chosen by Vanessa Semaino - arise from the artist 's need to represent women’s condition today, particularly in their emotional sta...

Description Togated torso in black marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. Indicative shipping costs in Italy: ...

Large head of Dionysus sculpture in white marble, 19th century.  

The bronze statue depicts a Turkish warrior with shield and sword. the warrior is shown bare without veils, with a base also made of oval-shaped bronze, acting in a war scene. Detai...

Bronzo scugnizzo napoletano - scultura bronzea - vintage - bronze - xx secolo Descrizione : Scultura bronzea rappresentante lo scugnizzo napoletano. La scultura riporta firma...

Luoise Brongniart bust, Brongniart marble sculpture, neoclassical sculpture. Fine portrait of the daughter of the famous neoclassical architect Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart (1739-18...

Augustus, Octavian Augustus bust, Sculpture, emperor bust, Octavian bust, Augustus bust, ancient Roman bust, Roman art, classical art, Greek art, bust, refractory clay bust, sculptur...

Elegant Rondanini medusa in black marble with gilt decorations, 20th century.

Marble sculpture representing two Kore’s head with a serpentine marble bottom. Both signed behind the head by D’Antino. Nicola D'Antino was an Italian sculptor and was a student and...

The piece is a unique representation created by our designer. The creations are completely made by hand. Ceramic and paint are water resistant.  

The piece is a unique representation created by our designer. The creations are completely made by hand. Ceramic and paint are water resistant.      

Sculpture, Hippocrates bust, Hippocrates, medicine father bust, ancient Roman bust, Roman art, classical art, Greek art, bust, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, ancient scul...

Papier maché sculpture of a bust depicting a man in a suit and tie, 1960s manufacture, Viareggio, Tuscany, signed Lopez.

The sculpture realized by a Roman sculptor as from the Roman academy tradition, is carved with white marble. The sculpture represents the face of a young Julius Caesar, Julius Caesar formally known as Caesar was a Roman general and statesman who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic...

The “Surolù” art works - this is artistic identity chosen by Vanessa Semaino - arise from the artist 's need to represent women’s condition today, particularly in their emotional states that confer their unique identities. These precious ceramic sculptures, entirely handcrafted and decorated, represent female Moor’s heads. They were conceived as an expression of an introspective journey that relates Vanessa’s Sicilian origins and to her professional experience in the fashion stylistic field. The artist introduces, for the first time, the repeated use of sociological themes of current relevance through a visually immediate language, represented in her art works with a contemporary pop aesthetic. In contemporary art, the interpretation of the seven deadly sins offers artists an opportunity to explore the complex nuances of humanity. Antonia is a particularly intriguing and fascinating artwork that embodies the sin of gluttony in the reinterpretation of the seven deadly sins. The woman depicted is a clear homage to Holly, the famous character from the renowned film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” In the artwork, “Antonia,” a woman of great elegance, wears the iconic black dress with long gloves and a beautiful pearl necklace, which strongly allude to the film’s most iconic scene. The artist’s contemporary reinterpretation captures the image evoked by the celebratory reference to the scene from which the film took its name, “breakfast at Tiffany’s,” and returns it to us with an ironic twist that almost conceals the subtle social provocation conveyed by the use of gold chains and bracelets that serve as noodles in the artwork. In fact, Antonia is depicted avidly eating, but always with great elegance, using Japanese...

Motherhood bronze sculpture with marble base signed G. Micca 1920s height 47 cm. The sculpture is in excellent condition as visible in the photos. Measures: Maximum height 47 cm Widt...

Introduction: A Historic and Significant Work of Art We explore the artistry and beauty of a large wooden sculpture dating from the late 1800s, depicting the head of an African with ...

Elegant white marble bust, supported by a circular base in turned marble. The bust depicts a young charioteer, portrayed with a serene expression, and his face framed by curly, volum...

Sculpture of Antinoo in marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COST CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL, ULTERIORI FOTO, INFORMAZIONI SUL LOTTO E PRE...

Terracotta bust depicting noblewoman, marble base, 19th century, France The refined bust, made of terracotta, depicts a noblewoman dressed according to the fashion of the mid-eighte...

The “Surolù” art works - this is artistic identity chosen by Vanessa Semaino - arise from the artist 's need to represent women’s condition today, particularly in their emotional sta...

The sculpture realized by a Roman sculptor as from the Roman academy tradition, is carved with two marbles. Gaius Iulius Caesare formally known as Cesare was a Roman general and statesman who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic...

Female bust of maiden with bouquet of roses ( Spring). The maiden is portrayed with a slight smile and a deep, attentive gaze, combed with a low chignon and hair lightly held back by...

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...

This Garibaldi at Calatafimi is an original decorative majolica object realized in Sicily, Italy by Italian manufacture during the end of 19th century. This very rare painted maj...

Refined torso statue of Ercole Massimo di Marco (Heracles for the Greeks) demigod hero endowed with exceptional strength. His labors became the symbol of the sacrifices that the exer...

Dal Modello di Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) - Scultura, "Medusa" - 60 cm - Marmo - Fine XX secolo.

Rare marble head of Ulysses, king of Ithaca, beautiful sculpture mounted on a black marble base. Provenance from a private collection. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND Q...

Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian half-busts in Belgian black marble, inlaid sugar marble 1930s They depict neoclassical female figures. They come from a noble villa in my city, Palermo. ...

Now thirty, Sabattini moved from Blevio to Milan, where he found a small laboratory with all the essential tools of his Craft. His contacts with “Domus” became more frequent. This be...

Marble Guanyin head with travertine base.

Now thirty, Sabattini moved from Blevio to Milan, where he found a small laboratory with all the essential tools of his craft. His contacts with “Domus” became more frequent. This be...

Etienne Edouard Suc was a French sculptor born in Lorient (Morbihan) on June 29, 1802. He was a student of sculptor Henri Lemaire and in turn a teacher of sculpture. Prominent among ...

Polychrome resin bust depicting the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, made in the 1950s Ø cm 17 Ø cm 9 h cm 26

A refined female terracotta bust from the first half of the 20th century. The artwork depicts a woman in a silent, contemplative pose, presumably Beatrice Portinari, Dante's muse and...

O/5804 - Small signed terracotta female bust by a famous Italian artist: Celestino Fumagalli , born in Turin 1864, died in Milan 1941. It's a sm...

Description Indian art marble sculpture, Apache woman. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. Tags: Scultura Indiana ...

This captivating Art Nouveau marble bust portrays a young girl with a serene and gentle expression. The sculpture is crafted from subtly veined...

Face sculpture Le Bertetti Torino Mid-Century Modern Italian design Melancholy.

The piece is a unique representation created by our designer. The creations are completely made by hand. Ceramic and paint are water resistant.  

The “Surolù” art works - this is artistic identity chosen by Vanessa Semaino - arise from the artist 's need to represent women’s condition today, particularly in their emotional sta...

The piece is a unique representation created by our designer. The creations are completely made by hand. Ceramic and paint are water resistant.     

This Art Nouveau Italian bust embodies the movement's hallmark features and also incorporating elements influenced by Italian art and culture. Their historical and artistic value mak...

Beautiful French sculpture from the mid-20th century. Finely chiseled terracotta object depicting the bust of a nobleman with a wig, in eighteenth-century clothes, of excellent quali...

Crafted using a mold the Romanelli family counts among its historical collection, this sculpture depicts the bust of Antinous - a possible lover of the Roman emperor Hadrian - who di...

The piece is a unique representation of a Giraffe in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a cream colour. Our designer creates these pieces comp...

The piece is a unique representation of an orangutan in a modern way. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.      

The piece is a unique representation created by our designer. The creations are completely made by hand. Ceramic and paint are water resistant.  

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

Marble Medusa.