Manhattan Busts

Serene Kwan Yin (Guanyin) head by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s. It has an ornate topknot and closed, meditative eyes, and the saturated cyan glaze pools darker in the carved ...

Finest quality 19th century Italian Grand Tour white marble bust sculpture of a beautiful Bacchante (follower of Bacchus) distinguished by its gilt bronze base and mounts. Apparently...

Exceptional antique (19th century) Italian Grand Tour white marble bust of the Greek god, Hermes, after the ancient, measuring 19 1/2 by 12 1/2 by 7 inches. 65 lbs. Apparently unsi...

A Greco-Roman sculpture head or bust, England, 1965. A reproduction piece made of chalkware or plaster with a dark bronze-like finish. Marked on side as show in image #17. Vintage st...

Bust of a youth after the ancient Greek, a fine reproduction issued by the Brooklyn Museum, circa 1980s, crafted from stone composite with black faux marble pedestal. 9 1/2 by 5 1/2...

19th century Italian Grand Tour Carrara white marble bust sculpture of a Bacchante (follower of Bacchus) after the original by Claude Michel (1738-1814), also known as Clodion. 21 ...

A captivating 19th-century terra cotta sculpture depicting a serene female figure rendered in the Renaissance style. This finely modeled work exemplifies classical elegance, with met...

A Large French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Figure of La Pensée Prenant Son Envol et Portant la Lumière, by Émile Louis Picault, Inscribed Boyer Frères à Paris. The bronze is model...

DETAILS Signed and foundry mark on back. DIMENSIONS Height: 4-15/16 inches Width: 2-5/16 inches Depth: 2.25 inches ABOUT THE SCULPTURE This portrait bust is of Nelly Faner, famous burlesque dancer at the turn of the XX Century Paris. ABOUT THE SCULPTORE Emmanuel Villdnis (French, 1858 – 1914) was born to Italian parents in France, in 1858. He moved with the family to Piedmont, Italy, in March 1861; after the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy. Known in Italy as Villani, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Albertina in Turin from 1871 to 1880 alongside master-sculptor Odoardo Tabacchi. When Villanis graduated, he exhibited his first works in cities across Italy, notably his bust ‘Alda’ in Milan, in 1881. Villanis returned to France in 1885, living and working in the Montmartre district of Paris and didn’t leave Montmartre until his death on August 28th 1914. Villanis specialised in female bronze busts...

Fine antique (19th century) continental bust of a lovely female in curls and dress adorned with bows at the shoulder. Apparently unsigned.

Exceptional Grand Tour Carrara marble bust of the Roman goddess, Diana the Huntress (Artemis in Greek mythology), by the widely admired master, Eugenio Battiglia, of Firenze (Florenc...

Emile Pinedo bronze bust sculpture of a woman.

Patinated plaster bust of woman by Herbert McRae Miller representing Elizabeth O'toole. marked 1928 on paper and signed inside the sculpture "1928 RCA show. H. McRae Miller" Herber...

The Alodia Sculptural Candle is part of AphroChic's Les Nubians Collection, celebrating the cultural history and legacy of Africa’s kingdoms in late antiquity - a pivotal time for th...

Peruvian pyrite bust of a human skull. Pyrite was given the name "Fool's Gold" by prospectors having mistaken it for gold in the 19th century. Its current namesake is derived from t...

An Outstanding Pair 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Busts of Apollo & Artemis, One Bust is Signed on the Back, "F Vichi". This pair of stunning marble busts, hand-car...

A classic Italian Roman statue of the 'David' on a black marble base by sculptor G. Ruggeri, Italy, circa mid-20th century, Italy. White resin statue is on a black marble base with t...

Beautiful and calming female Buddha — Goddess of Mercy and Compassion — glazed in Bitossi's Cinese (Chinese) finish — a muted, textured lava glaze in soft turquoise blue. Londi's att...

A Fabulous and Large Patinated Bronze Figure of a Soldier on a Horse. Beautifully cast and well patinated with a dark brown patina. The soldier is seen seated on a horse, beautifully...

An Impressive 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Model of The Three Graces, Originally by Antonio Canova. The carving on this piece is exceptionally well done. The faces, hair, hands and draped clothing...

A Monumental and Rare 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Multi-Marble Bust of Alexander The Great, After The Model by Francois Girardon. Drawing inspiration from the renowned "Bust of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC)" housed in the esteemed Palace of Versailles, this monumental work of art showcases exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, serving as a testament to the creator's artistic prowess. Central to this magnificent sculpture is the resplendent red marble face, neck, and hair of Alexander the Great. Capturing the youthful essence of the conqueror, the sculptor depicts him as a young man with a clean-shaven countenance, his moderately long curls delicately cascading from beneath a remarkably unadorned helmet, save for a magnificent plume. The red marble harmoniously accentuates the life-like features of Alexander, imparting an air of regal elegance to the composition. Adding to the allure of this remarkable sculpture is an ormolu robe cascading over Alexander's shoulders, exuding an aura of nobility and power. Of particular note, the breastplate bears an embossed ormolu mask of a deity in profile, surrounded by elegantly sweeping acanthus leaves, paying homage to the influential forces that shaped the life of this great conqueror. Once again, the sublime combination of precious metal and marble amplifies the robe's magnificence, further accentuated by the presence of an ormolu body chain swaying gracefully from Alexander's left shoulder to his right hip. The selection of marbles for the cuirass and plinth serves as an additional testament to the artist's commitment to crafting a visually striking and harmonious composition. The grey marble cuirass complements the overall color scheme of the bust while providing a subtle contrast to the red marble features. At the neck, a pleated ormolu linen undergarment discreetly peeks out, showcasing the artist's meticulous attention to intricate details and enhancing the sculpture's depth. The original Alexander The Great Bust...

A set of three (3) Italian male sculpture busts by R. Santini, in the classical Roman or Grand Tour design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. This set of busts could be used for a library, office, etc., on a shelf, table, etc. Marked on bottom as shown in images. Dimensions L to R: Nerone: 4.63" Width x 6" Height Augusto: 4.13" Width x 5.75" Height Traiano: 4.63" Width x 6.19" Height Italian table, search ref. #: LU1314231162942 (SOLD.) For Corinthian capitol columns...

An early 19th century Italian carved marble bust of a young Caesar, sitting on an antique marble and bronze column base. Measurements: Total height 51.5" Length 10" Depth 7" D...

Large plaster bust of napoleon. Stained.

Large Carrara white marble bust sculpture of a distinguished woman, 26 1/2 inches tall, by the American-born master, Thomas Ridgeway Gould (1818-1881), sculpted in Florence in 1870. ...

Antique (19th century) patinated bronze bust of a lovely female stretching, entitled Le Matin (The Morning), after the original model by the French master, Nicolas Mayer (1852-1929)....

Female bust after Modigliani, finely sculpted from durastone by David Fisher for Austin Productions, 1985. 19 3/4 by 11 by 7 inches. Founded in New York in 1952, the firm issued fi...

Marble Bust of a Girl Signed F'lli Pugi, Firenze (Florence).

A Neoclassical Italian Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Bust of Apollo Belvedere, Circa 1860 The bust is cast as a half length figure of Apollo, shown with the head turned to his right a...

A 1920's Danish terracotta bust of Apollo Belvedere with dark finish. Measurements: Height: 17" Width: 6.5"        

Egyptian king and queen patinated spelter metal busts after the celebrated French sculptor, Anatole J. Guillot (1865-1911). Female signed J. Guillot 1876.

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...

A fabulous and large sized Louis XVI style patinated bronze sculpture of a cherub, signed by Auguste Moreau, titled "Amour Sifflant". This is a fabulous piece that has been crafted b...

An Incredible and Large Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group of Gloria Victis, a Winged Figure of Victory with a Fallen Warrior. This incredible bronze piece was cast after a model by Maarius-Jean-Antonin Mercié, This model is signed 'F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR PARIS' demonstrating that it was cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne's foundry, the best bronzier of the 19th century. The base is further signed 'A. Mercie' and stamped 'Réduction Mécanique' with an inscription of '659'. The figure is mounted on a Belgian noir marble base with various stepped edges. Gloria Victis is one the most well-known and important bronze casts of the 19th Century. The quality of this particular model is absolutely incredible and all the marking indicate that this particular piece is one of the finest produced by the Foundry. A student of Jouffroy and de Falguière at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (1845-1916) won the Grand Prix de Rome at 23 years old with his work Thésée vainqueur du Minotaure. In 1872, he sent the plaster model of his work David vainqueur to the Salon, for which he won the first class medal. At the same time, he received La croix de la Légion d'honneur at the Villa Medici. His return to Paris, in 1874, issued in a long and brilliant career with numerous commissions, notably the monuments for Louis-Philippe and Queen Marie-Amélie for the Royal Chapel at Dreux (1886). By the age of 30 Mercié was already very well-known and his Gloria Victis received resounding success when it was exhibited at the Salon, in 1874 (in plaster) and in 1875 (in bronze). This work exalted the heroism and the patriotic sentiments aroused by the disasters of 1870. His predilection for patriotic subjects is shown in many of his works such as Quand même...

Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Buddha Bust, Blue. Beautiful and calming female Buddha glazed in a vibrant dark blue. It is believed that to have a picture or statue of Kwan Yi...

Nude, female, oversized marble sculpture on a marble and granite base. The base alone measures: 8.13" x 8.13" x 5.63 H. The sculpture alone measures: 29.5 H.   

Classical-style plaster bust inspired by David, featuring detailed curls and an off-white finish with light age-related patina. A timeless decorative accent for shelves, consoles, or...

A Very Large 19th century Meissen porcelain Group of Russian Calvary General, believed to be Mikhail Kutuzov, the hero of Borodino, with aide de camp, marked with the Meissen underglaze blue crossed swords, and incised and impressed with numbers. While Russia endured great hardships during Napoleon's invasion, it was the skill of her general's and a terrible Russian winter...

The bust of Napoleon with a medallion detailed with Medusa's head over his shoulder behind an eagle and its outstreched wings and with a palm tree on the back. Marked Eneret on the b...

A Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished Carrara Marble Models of Children Reading and Writing, Signed A. Piazza, After Antonio Canova. Antonio Canova (1757–1822...

Pair of very decorative French 19 century Apollo and Daphne Bronze Clad Busts.

Modeled on a classical bust, the Trojan war hero Menelaus is depicted with lavishly curling hair and beard, wearing a helmet that features fierce birds and mythological creatures. Af...

Pair of Italian majolica busts, circa 1870.

Aldo Londi Bitossi Buddha Head Sculpture, Cinese Blue Gold Ceramic, Italy 1960s. Mid-century modern ceramic Buddha head by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960s. From Londi's Ci...

This distinguished set of three Neoclassical Roman busts, dating to the late 19th century, represents Roman Caesars in ceremonial military outfits. Each figure is modeled with an ind...

A fabulously hand carved antique neoclassical style Italian Carrara marble bust of Daphne. This bust is of immaculate quality and craftsmanship. Daphne's hair is beautifully hand car...

This extraordinary early Qing Dynasty cast iron sculpture is a powerful example of 17th-century gilded Chinese metalwork. The piece reflects the masterful foundry techniques of the p...

Large 30 3/4 inch tall patinated bronze bust sculpture after the original model by Albert Ernest Carrier Belleuse (1824-1887), entitled Melodie, cast late 19th to early 20th century,...

Small bust of St. John the Baptist made of marble or alabaster with the head tilted slightly to the left. A similar version, signed and dated Storck 1870, can be found in the Frederi...

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...

Patinated Plaster Bust of woman by Herbert McRae Miller Signed: H. Mcrae Miller/32 Herbert McRae-Miller was born in Montreal. He studied at the Art Students League, New York under J...

A late 19th Century Italian bronze bust of the poet Dante. Measurements: Length: 19.5" Depth: 10" Height: 15.5"

Inspired by the tradition of artists such as Edmonia Lewis, Elizabeth Catlett, and Augusta Savage, The Jamal Bust by Haitian-American artist Jessica Jean-Baptiste is a celebration of...

A large pair of Belle Epoque style French Majolica Porcelain Busts of Royals. Each is beautifully hand-painted with extraordinary care and skillful artwork. Both royals are wearing r...

The Nobadia Sculptural Candle is part of AphroChic's Les Nubians Collection, celebrating the cultural history and legacy of Africa’s kingdoms in late antiquity - a pivotal time for t...

An Exceptional Antique French 1st Empire Period Dore Bronze Grouping of Lovers, Attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire a Paris. Exceptionally cast, hand-chiseled and further burnished and matted with two-tone gold, this dore bronze grouping of two neoclassical lovers is of the upmost quality and craftsmanship. As Pierre-Philippe Thomire is regarded as one of the greatest bronzier's of the late 18th century and early 19th century, this dore bronze piece could only be made by someone with his artistic talents. The lovers are seen with the man seated on a cushioned bench with tasseled...

Marked Minerva on the verso.

Vietnamese Art Deco Lacquered Bronze Bust of Asian Woman by Nguen Than, Ca. 1920 Signed by the artist. DIMENSIONS Height: 7 inches Width: 3.5 inches Depth: 3 inches ABOUT SCULPTUR...

Cast in finely textured plâtre (plaster) with the soft, porous surface of quarried stone, this mid-century French bust captures the serene idealism of a 4th-century BC Greek original...

A solid brass bust of ancient Greek god, Hermes. A great decorative object depicting the original ancient sculpture. Made in Greece as marked. A great decorative object for a desk, o...