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Sale Items
Skiing Man, Design Decorative Centerpiece Handmade Italy 2020, Hand-Crafted
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation created by our designer.
The creations are completely made by hand.
Ceramic and paint are water resistant.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Pair of Coal Painted Bronze Busts of a Arab Man and Woman
Located in Southall, GB
A pair of coal painted bronze busts of an Arab man and woman, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Busts
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture African Beauty A. Ramarson 1959
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid century hand carved wooden sculpture African beauty Signed by the artist A. Ramarson. Dated 1959.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Figurative Unglazed Ceramic Female Sculpture, Ref. B_A
Located in San Diego, CA
Figurative unglazed ceramic female sculpture. The natural color of the clay, paired with the robust physique is what called us to this piece. Signed a...
Category
20th Century Unknown Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Italian 19th-20th Century Lifesize Carved Marble Bust of a Posing Lady
By Antonio Frilli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Italian 19th-20th century lifesize carved marble bust of a lady wearing a hat, the beautifully carved marble bust of a lady posing with a gaze to her right, wearing a bonnet w...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Romantic Busts
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Mannequin Head of a Young Lady from Brussels
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
The mannequin of a young lady from Brussels in Belgium circa dates back to the 1930s of the 20th century and is made of plaster. It is painted polychrome. The lady is wearing make-up...
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Busts
Materials
Plaster
Torso of Hercules in white Carrara marble, Reproduction of Vatican museum
Located in Rome, IT
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...
Category
20th Century Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
Large Oversize Asian Round Decorative Figural Head with Chinese Calligraphy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Large oversize round Asian decorative head in red and gold. This piece is perfect for a bookshelf, or as a statement piece for a side table. Painting i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Folk Art Busts
Materials
Plastic, Plaster
A Patinated Bronze Bust of Lucius Verus
Located in 263-0031, JP
Lucius Verus was Co-Emperor with Marcus Aurelius during the first nine years of Marcus’ reign. A handsome guy, his image became popular during and after his imperial days. This bust ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Male Marble Torso
Located in Southall, GB
Handsomely hand carved marble male torso in white marble. The body is contoured and defined twisted into a classically inspired pose that emphasises ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Marble
Antique Blanc De Chine Classical Pottery Bust of a Woman Signed C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Blanc De Chine Classical Pottery Bust of a Woman Signed C1890.
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Measures - 13.25"H x 7"W x 5"D
This exquisite antique bust, crafted in Blanc De Chine, represents a cl...
Category
Antique 19th Century Busts
Materials
Pottery
Early 19th Century Romantic Style Painted Dona Bust Stucco, Florence, circa 1820
Located in Encinitas, CA
Early 19th century romantic style traditional handcrafted stucco painted like terracotta sculpture, depicting a female half-length portrait. Lovely aged patina, Florence, circa 1820....
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Romantic Busts
Materials
Enamel
Art Deco Ceramic Bust, in 1938
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Ceramic
Re-polished
Labeled
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Alabaster Bust of Judith with Marble Column After August Riedel Painting
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a heavy alabaster bust sculpture of Judith after the painting of August Riedel. It depicts the bust of a light brown wavy hair female who is wear...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Italian Roman Sculpture of the David
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Italian Black Bronze Flora Bust, Marble, Neoclassical
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exceptional bust of a woman, probably made in 19th century Italy, in patinated bronze, and following a neoclassical style. The head of "Flora" appears resting on a quadrangular base ...
Category
Antique 1860s Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Wooden Head, Edo People, Benin Nigeria with Stand
Located in Hamburg, DE
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...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Beninese Busts
Materials
Hardwood
Sculpture Napoleon, Bust in Carrara marble, sculpture in marble
Located in Rome, IT
Sculpture, Napoleon in white marble,Bust in Carrara marble, sculpture, Napoleone in marmo bianco
Category
20th Century Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
Roman Bust With Helmet
Located in Southall, GB
Exquisitely detailed carving of a Roman Bust with Helmet. The Males features are intricately carved with attention given to the shape of the nose and furrowed brow as he prepares to ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Classical Roman Busts
Materials
Marble
Bronze Bust of Chopin
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good quality patinated bronze bust of Chopin rained on a square, stepped black wooden base. Well executed with good detail and rich brown patination.
Measures: (Base is 7cms by 7c...
Category
Early 20th Century British Busts
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Rondanini Medusa in Black Marble with Gilt Decorations, 20th Century
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Rondanini medusa in black marble with gilt decorations, 20th century.
Category
Vintage 1970s Busts
Materials
Marble
Two Colour Marble Male Roman Style Bust On Black Marble Stand
Located in Southall, GB
A highly decorative two colour marble Roman style bust on a black marble stand. Skilfully carved with clear features, detailing the ruffled hair and beard together with the smooth dr...
Category
Late 20th Century European Classical Roman Busts
Materials
Marble
Maxime Real del Sarte for Sevres, Art Deco Sculpture of Young Woman
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Maxime Real del Sarte (1888-1954) for Sevres. Art Deco sculpture of a young woman in glazed ceramics, 1930s.
Measures: 25 x 13.5 cm.
Signed.
In very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Buddha-Form Mahogany and Black Lacquer Sculpture on White Lucite Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved and black lacquered mahogany bust of Buddha on mahogany plinth with white Lucite pedestal. The back of the head is open and can be used creatively. In this case, it is as a ve...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Busts
Materials
Lucite, Mahogany, Lacquer
French Art Deco Modernist Bronze Sculpture, Bust of Young Man, Alfredo Pina
By Alfredo Pina
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ALFREDO PINA
French, 1883-1966
Bust of a Young Man
Lost-wax cast medium-brown patinated bronze over solid verde marble plinth signed in cast "A. Pina" and sealed with cachet "cire...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Detailed Bronze Bust, Sculpture of a Man, by Felix Georg Pfeifer, 1929
Located in Berlin, DE
Detailed bronze bust, sculpture of a man, by Felix Georg Pfeifer, 1929
Felix Georg Pfeifer (born November 9, 1871 in Leipzig; died March 6, 1945 there) w...
Category
20th Century German Busts
Materials
Bronze
Model Nude Archer Mounted Sculpture Bust Bronze Stone Base Art Deco Antiques CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Model Nude Archer mounted sculpture bust bronze stone base Art Deco antiques CA . Excellent color and details decorative Sculpture on a desk as garniture on a mantle fireplace, on a ...
Category
20th Century European Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble, Bronze
Multi Coloured Marble Bust In The classical Style
Located in Southall, GB
A very attractive multi coloured marble male bust on a black stand. The carving is crisp and precise with lots of detail to the hair, features and bear...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Marble
French Art-deco-orientalist Spelter of a Nude Young Maiden, Attributed to Hottot
By Louis Hottot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Imposing fine and large French Art-Deco Spelter (Petit-bronze) figure of a standing semi-nude orientalist maiden in a brown patina, attributed to Louis Hottot (French, 1834-1905). The smiling young topless beauty, posing with her arms outstretched, her hair wrapped with a headscarf centred with a green art-glass bead and a scantily scarf tied around her waist, standing barefoot among tropical shrubs and flowers and raised on a circular mottled green marble base. A brass plaque reads "TYPHA", Paris, circa 1900.
Louis Hottot was a French sculpture who mainly specialized in Orientalist female figures and other Orientalist subjects and themes, most of his works were produced in spelter. He exhibited his works at the Paris Salon from 1885 to 1898. Hottot is best known for his Orientalist-themed sculptures, including Almie du Caire, circa 1887 and Fille d'Egypte, circa: 1885. He was a member of the Socie´te´ des Artistes Franc¸ais.
Literature:
Les Bronzes du XIXe Siecle, P. Kjellberg, Les Editions de L'amateur, Paris.
S. Richemond, Les Orientalistes...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Mid-Century Modern Life-Size Ceramic Bust
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern life-size ceramic bust.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic
17th Century 'Baroque' Pair of Italian Carved and Polychromed Sculptures
Located in North Miami, FL
17th Century (Baroque) pair of Italian carved and polychromed figures. Each statue is holding a torchere and are mounted on their original turned wooden faux marble column.
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Apotheosis of Napoleon Bonaparte After Bertel Thorvaldsen, Probably 19th C
Located in Greding, DE
Small bust of Napoleon Bonaparte after Bertel Thorvaldsen made of bisque porcelain.
Category
Antique 19th Century Busts
Materials
Porcelain
Minotaur Bust Sculpture
Located in Rome, IT
Minotaur bust sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Busts
Materials
Marble
Nathan the Wise, 19th Century Austrian Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Judaic patinated bronze bust depicting Nathan the Wise, Austria, 19th century.
Inscribed Dimanche on the back. Original marble base.
Similar example depicting Nathan the Wise in his classic pose executed by famous Russian sculptor...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Carved Marble Sculpture of a Young Boy Prince on a Pillow
By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Achilles, in white marble bust
Located in Rome, IT
Achilles, white marble bust of a warrior with a plumed helmet, made from the model of William Theed (1804-91) Late 20th century. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND QUOTE F...
Category
Mid-20th Century Busts
Materials
Marble
Nefertiti Porcelain Bust by Rosenthal Germany
By Rosenthal, Darren Ransdell Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and beautifully sculpted head of the most beautiful woman on the Nile, Nefertiti.
The pieces is made entirely of porcelain. the face and neck are matte finish and white, ...
Category
20th Century German Modern Busts
Materials
Porcelain
Silver Sculpture of Austrian Composer Franz Schubert
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Silver bust of Austrian composer Franz Schubert.
Category
20th Century Busts
Materials
Silver
Women Sculpture Ceramic with Paint Aboriginal, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional pair of Italian white ceramic sculptures, luxury model and extremely rare with its paint finish and accessories. This ceramics representing an Aboriginal with their jewel...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Lovely Bronze Statue of a Victorian Dandy Lovely Rare Find
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely 21cm tall Victorian Dandy bronze statue with a nice patina.
A very nice piece, I bought this around 20 years ago from a little antiq...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Monumental Grand Tour Marble Torso Statue Nude Carving
Located in Southall, GB
20th Century Monumental Grand Tour Marble Torso Statue nude carving.
Amazing Italian solid marble life-size torso standing with Classic Grand ...
Category
20th Century Busts
Materials
Marble
Bust of Apollo in statuary white marble, 20th cent
Located in Rome, IT
Bust of Apollo in statuary white marble, 20th century, ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COST CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL, ULTERIORI FOTO, INFOR...
Category
Mid-20th Century Busts
Materials
Marble
Bust of Octavian Augustus in Breccia Pernice and white Carrara end 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bust of Octavian Augustus in Breccia Pernice and white Carrara Marble
placed on a turned base in white Carrara marble
height 73 cm base included,
...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique Bust of A Castilian Woman In Marbled Resin By A.GIANNELLI 1940
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Bust of A Castilian Woman In Marbled Resin By A.GIANNELLI 1940 by Cav. Arnaldo Giannelli, founder of the firm.
Born in Volterra Italy, in 1907, he was a keen sculpture stude...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Busts
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf
Bronze Skeleton
Located in Rome, IT
Patinated bronze skeleton, dark green patina, very well finished in details and details. exact copy of the human body.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Busts
Materials
Bronze
Scultura, Coppia Di Imperatori Romani, Bronzo, Seconda Metà Del 20° Se
Located in Rome, IT
Coppia di Imperatori Romani in bronzo, Settimio e Adriano eseguiti in bronzo con la tecnica a cera persa,
xx secolo, con rifiture in parti dorate.
Category
Vintage 1950s Busts
Materials
Bronze
Antique Flamed Hardwood Pedestal from Princess Diana's Family Home Spencer House
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal house antiques.
Royal house antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime antique William IV circa 1830 Flamed Mahogany Pedestal stand with small coat rail from Princess Diana Spencer’s London family home Spencer House...
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Hardwood
Large Marble Torso On Black Marble Stand
Located in Southall, GB
A skilfully carved and detailed Greek Style Male torso in white marble on a black marble stand. The contours of the muscles are defined, the marble smooth. A striking bust that would...
Category
Late 20th Century European Classical Greek Busts
Materials
Marble
Bronze Sculpture Signed H. Gauquie, France, Late 19th Century
By Henri Desire Gauquie
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze sculpture signed H. Gauquie, France, late 19th century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century French Vintage Belle Epoque Style Terra Cotta Bust of a Lady
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 20th Century, vintage French bust made of hand crafted Tuscan terra cotta of a young lady, in good condition. The slightly tilted head position is elegantly emphasized by the ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Belle Époque Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Marble Medusa
Located in Rome, IT
Marble Medusa.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Busts
Materials
Marble
Vintage Bronze Sculpture of Handsome Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
Gorgeous vintage bronze sculpture of a handsome Asian man. Beautiful detail in a chic layered kimono. Signed in Chinese characters on back. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate. Sculptu...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Busts
Materials
Bronze
Head in Marble
Located in Rome, IT
Head in marble, represents a personage with a beard, 18th century. Dimensions: 45 x 35 x 19cm. Measure including the base. Good condition.
Category
Antique 18th Century Busts
Materials
Marble
Bronze Sculpture, Ercole Farnese
Located in Rome, IT
Important bronze sculpture, Ercole Farnese, Florentine foundries, xx century.
Category
Early 20th Century Busts
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Marble Bust, Sculpture of the Roman God of the Water Neptune
Located in Southall, GB
Wonderful marble bust of the Roman God of the water Neptune. Gorgeous piece standing on a black marble pedestal base. We've pictured it on a marble column which is not part of the li...
Category
20th Century Italian Busts
Materials
Marble
Emperor Antoninus Pius. bust in Carrara marble, marble sculpture
Located in Rome, IT
Bust in Carrara marble, marble sculpture. Large sculpture of Antonino Pio, exceptional and detailed workmanship in white marble, 58 cm high with the base. XX Century. Grande scultura...
Category
20th Century Italian Busts
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Style Male Marble Torso
Located in Southall, GB
A carefully hand-carved male marble torso, with defined muscles. Beautifully realised, this piece would look great as part of a collection, or on its own.
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Marble
Impressive Hand-Carved Wooden Buddha
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and impressive hand carved wooden (I beleive mahogany) Buddha from Thailand, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 11.75" W x 5" D x 20.5"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Wood
