New Arrivals: Busts

Giant bust / statue of the French King Louis XIV. Crafted from solid concrete. Late 20th century. Louis XIV (1638–1715), nicknamed ‘the Sun King’, was King of France from 1643 to 1...

Antique 19th century Grand Tour classical bronzed patinated metal library bust of Asclepius, Greco-Roman God of medicine and patron of doctors. Asclepius is the son of Apollo and rep...

Little diskometal owl bust designed by Just Andersen in the late 1930s. * Owl sculpture in disko metal * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Model: D1499 * Year:...

A 20th Century French plaster bust sculpture, likely representing Zeus, modeled in the classical tradition. The figure is depicted with abundant, flowing hair and a full, curling bea...

Here is a striking ceramic bust by celebrated Danish sculptor Johannes Hedegaard (1915–1999), produced by Royal Copenhagen / Aluminia, depicting a serene young woman wearing a boldly...

Striking Mid-Century Murano glass sculpture by the renowned Italian glass artist Ermanno Nason. Executed in richly saturated cobalt and aqua blue glass, this expressive female figure...

LARGE HEAD OF JUNO BARBERINI, 2ND CENTURY AD - PLASTER H: 72cm A beautiful, large, life-size head from the Barberini era. A faithful, museum-quality reproduction in plaster. Standin...

Offered as gifts to loyal buyers of Robert Laffont editions in the 1980s, this small patinated brass sculpture or candle holder represent the head of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha. Some...

Plaster bust of Vitellius (Aulus Vitellius), Roman emperor in the year 69 AD, during the turbulent ‘Year of the Four Emperors’. Vitellius was known for being obese and a bon vivant,...

This Apollo with drapery statue is a faithful reproduction of an imperial family member from the reign of Augustus. This Julio-Claudian dynasty fragment stands out for its contrappos...

"Miarka" by Emmanuel Villanis £2,350 Payments over 3, 6, or 12 months with Learn more ADD TO BASKET Buy with More payment options Attractive late 19th Century French Art Nouveau bronze bust of a young beauty wearing a head scarf decorated with medallions, exhibiting good hand finished surface detail and rich brown and ochre patina, raised on integral base with raised title, signed E Villanis. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 21 cm Width: 14 cm Depth: 8 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1890 Materials: Bronze Book Ref: Emmanuel Villanis by J Hortulanus-de Mik Page No: 16 SKU: 9605 ABOUT Villanis Miarka Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914) was an Italian-born sculptor who became one of the most distinctive figures of late 19th-century French decorative sculpture. Born in Lille to Italian parents, he trained in Italy before moving to Paris, where he established his career during the Belle Époque. Villanis specialised in elegant busts of idealised female figures, often depicting allegorical or poetic subjects such as La Bohémienne, Salomé, or Cléo de Mérode. His work is characterised by refined modelling, expressive faces, and flowing, often highly stylised hair and drapery, reflecting both Art Nouveau influences and a strong sense of theatricality. He exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon from the 1880s onward, gaining recognition for his graceful compositions and accessible appeal. Many of his sculptures were cast in bronze by leading foundries and produced in editions, making them popular among collectors of the period. Today, Villanis’ bronzes...

Hugues Bacquet : South asian bust in green patinated terracota on a black fine Belgium marble base Bust of a south Asian women (probably Vietnam, Cambodgia) Dimensions Height = 4...

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...

Magnificent Bust of Ares Ancient Greek God of War His Head slightly turned to his Right Antique white finish Plaster

A beautifully carved Swedish onyx sculpture depicting a seated woman, crafted during the 1960s. Executed in richly veined natural onyx, the figure showcases elegant proportions and f...

Exceptional set of four decorative columns crafted during the 19th century, combining black marble, finely cast gilt bronze mounts, and bronze busts of Roman emperors. Rich in classi...

A fine 19th century Italian Carrera marble hand carved marble bust of Napoleon . Signed Antonio Piazza

A handsome Winston Churchill character jug or decorative mug by the English pottery firm, Royal Doulton.