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Place of Origin: French
Pair of 19th Century Busts After Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This pair of 19th century busts are after noted French sculptor Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824 - 1887). The pieces are exquisitely detailed and depict the head and torso of a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Beaux Arts Antique French Busts
Materials
Metal
Sculpture Representing a Bust of the Emperor Augustus, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture representing a bust of the Emperor Augustus, 21st century.
Sculpture of a bust of the Emperor Augustus, in patinated plaster and resin, 21st century, model from the Musée ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Busts
Materials
Resin, Plaster
French Louis XVI Porcelain Bust
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style life sized Sevres biscuit porcelain bust of Marie-Therese Louise Di Savoia-Carignano on a gilt decorated blue glazed so...
Category
19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Busts
Materials
Gold Leaf
Jean Mermoz Bust by Alexandre Kéléty, Patinated Bronze, Art Deco
By Alexandre Kéléty
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Jean Mermoz bust by Alexandre Kéléty (1874-1940). Patinated bronze and marble base.
Jean Mermoz (1901-1936) was a french aviator that worked for the French Air Force and later on fo...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage French Busts
Materials
Bronze
French Art Nouveau Wax Young Girl Bust Sculpture, ca.1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Wax young girl bust sculpture by Mme Arondelle, 2 rue du Louvre, Paris, France, ca.1900. Polychrome wax. After the famous Wax Head from the Lille ...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique French Busts
Materials
Synthetic
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Bust Young Boy Achilles by Constant Roux, 1920
By Constant Roux, Les Neveux De J. Lehmann
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture bust young Achilles.
The bronze bust is signed by Constant Roux with foundry mark Les Neveux de Lehmann and stamped number.
The sculpture is fixed on a g...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage French Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Metal Sculpture, The Noble Man by L. Hollot
By L. Hollot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique statuary by L. Hollot French Sculpturor ( 1836 – 1897 ) representing a standing noble man with umbrella, in good condition. Created of Zamak with a very detailed craftsmenship and details. The sculpture is positioned onto a hand carved limestone pedestal...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Busts
Materials
Limestone, Metal
19th French Terracotta Women Bust According to A. Carrier Belleuse, 1850s
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful women teracotta bust according to Albert- Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (French 1824-1887), Signed A. CARRIER to the reverse.
Green patina. Very elegant women. Perfect condition.
Category
1850s Antique French Busts
Materials
Terracotta
$3,322 Sale Price
20% Off
1920 René Lalique Car Mascot Statuette Sirene Mermaid Glass Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot Statuette "Sirene" made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1920.
Molded signature into the decor and engraved signature on bottom.
Perfect condition
He...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage French Busts
Materials
Blown Glass
Monumental French Patinated Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare, After Houdon
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Queens, NY
A monumental French patinated bronze bust of William Shakespeare, after Houdon, by F. Barbedienne Foundry, circa 1870.
Masterfully and realistically sculpted in solid bronze, this...
Category
19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Busts
Materials
Bronze
$15,000 Sale Price
40% Off
Bust of Minerva
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bust of Minerva. Depicting the Goddess with wings crested helmet, resting on a conforming stand. France, circa 1920.
Dimensions: Height 39 1/2", width...
Category
20th Century French Busts
Materials
Plaster
$2,250
Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures of Native Americans, La Peche/La Chasse, Signed
By Duchoiselle
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and monumental pair of patinated bronze figures depicting native Americans, La Peche and La Chasse. Known as the "Allegory Of Fishing", sculpted and signed by Duchoiselle, these marvelous patinated bronze figures are seen seated on canoes, hunting. On the Chief's canoe are his hunting spoils, which include birds and wild boar. Bronze with a brown and parcel-gilt patina can be found throughout each subject with elaborate chissel work, making these two as life-like and as natural as possible. The two are further adorned with 24k parcel-gilt decoration on their arm and ankle bangles, feathered crowns, jewelry and fish netting.
Duchoiselle is an exceptional artist known for supplying ceiling reliefs for the Louvre and Garnier's Paris Opera in 1882. These Native American models can also be found in marble at the Frilli Gallery...
Category
1860s Native American Antique French Busts
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Terracotta Bust
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality French 19th patinated terracotta bust of a classical lady, mounted on a Rouge marble sockel.
Category
19th Century Baroque Antique French Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Art deco Mannequin Buste Siegel Deposé Bruxelles
By Siegel Paris
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Art Deco Siegel plaster bust, advertising D&W underwear for woman, Corsets, 1930-1940. Manufacture "Siegel" deposé Bruxelles inscribed below the bust. Beautiful decorative obje...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage French Busts
Materials
Enamel
Art Nouveau Terracotta Sculpture, Circa 1900.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Nouveau terracotta sculpture by Georges Charle Coudrai, circa 1900.
H: 63cm, W: 37cm, D: 30cm
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique French Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Bronze "The Girl with the Bird and the Shell" After Pigalle
By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture in patinated bronze representing a seated child feeding a bird, after Pigalle.
The original "the girl with the bird and the shell" is a counterpart of "the child with the cage" by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle.
The naked child...
Category
1890s Antique French Busts
Materials
Bronze
Monumental French Ormolu Mted Bust of Alexander The Great, F. Girardon, 1800s
By François Girardon
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
1870s Louis XVI Antique French Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$100,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947
Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base.
Signed "D. H. Chiparus".
Measures: 67 cms. alt. total and 49 cms. diam. base
Good condition.
Demétre Haralamb Chiparus was a Romanian Art Deco era sculptor who lived and worked in Paris, France.
He was one of the most important sculptors of the Art Deco era.
Sculptures of Chiparus represent the classical manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage French Busts
Materials
Bronze
French 19th C Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group of Gloria Victis, by A. Mercie
By Antonin Mercie, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Busts
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Circa 1880 Antique French Bronze Sculpture Bust by Eugene Aizelin
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Eugene-Antoine Aizelin
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EUGENE AIZELIN
French, 1821-1902
Bust of a Young Woman (1864)
Patinated bronze raised on an original turned rouge marble base over brass rim signed on shoulder "Eug. Aizelin 1864"...
Category
19th Century Romantic Antique French Busts
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
French Sevres Biscuit Porcelain Figure of a Nude "Le Repos" After Alfred Boucher
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Sevres biscuit (Bisc) porcelain figure of a recumbent nude lady titled "Le Repos" after a model by Alfred Boucher (French, 1850-1934) Sensually depicting a young w...
Category
1910s Rococo Vintage French Busts
Materials
Porcelain
$14,950 Sale Price
57% Off
Sculpture of the Head of Artemis in Patinated Plaster.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of the head of Artemis in patinated plaster.
Daughter of Zeus, Artemis is the sister of Apollo, goddess of hunting and the moon.
This statue comes from a cast made by an a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Busts
Materials
Plaster
Very Fine Terracotta Bust of Alexandre Brongniart, After Jean-Antoine Houdon
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine early 20th century terracotta bust of Alexandre Brongniart, after the original work by Jean-Antoine Houdon.
Demonstrating exacting proportions & finely sculpted features...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian French Busts
Materials
Marble
Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse Bronze Molière Sculpture, 19th Century
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very fine bronze sculpture / model of Molière seated by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887). France, circa 1870.
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse was a French sculptor. Carri...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Busts
Materials
Bronze
Magnificent 19th Century French Bust
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Magnificent 19th century French bust, signed and dated.
Category
Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Sculpture Representing a Fragment of the Bust of Apollo.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture representing a fragment of the bust of Apollo.
Sculpture in resin and plaster, metal base, representing a fragment of a bust of Apollo, Greco/Roman style.
H: 63cm, W: 32cm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greco Roman French Busts
Materials
Metal
Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed Luca Madrassi, Paris, circa 1890
By Luca Madrassi
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Carrara marble sculpture signed Luca Madrassi, Paris, circa 1890.
Art Nouveau period.
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique French Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century Gilt Spelter Small Bust Jesus Christ
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A small antique bust of Jesus Christ. Made of gilded spelter (zinc alloy). On a black marble plinth. No signature. Minor wear to the gilt patina.
Dimensions: 14 (h) x 6 x 6 cm
Free...
Category
1920s Gothic Vintage French Busts
Materials
Marble, Spelter
True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Belle Époque Period Busts
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period patinated bronze, ormolu, Rouge Griotte, and black Belgian marble busts attributed to F...
Category
19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Sculptures in Wood and Ceramic from France in a Black-Red Color 20TH Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sculptures in Wood and Ceramic from France in a Black-Red Color 20TH Century
Category
20th Century Art Deco French Busts
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
LE RHONE Art Deco bronze sculpture of a man signed by André César Vermare
By André César Vermare
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco Bronze Bust of a man LE RHONE by André César Vermare (1920)
An impressive Art Deco bronze bust of a man, titled Le Rhône, created by renowned French sculptor André César Ver...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage French Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Wood Sculpture in Oak by French Designer 1950 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is in solid wood. Hand carved by a french artist in the 1950's
Brown Color. Made in Oak
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage French Busts
Materials
Wood
1928 René Lalique Car Mascot Hood Ornament Coq Nain Glass Rooster
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Coq Nain" car mascot, hood ornament made in 1928 in molded glass.
Molded "R.LALIQUE" signature on a side of the base and molded "FRANCE" on the other side. Numbered "N...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage French Busts
Materials
Blown Glass
Sculpture of a Woman
s Head in Patinated Bronze after Picasso, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a woman's head in patinated bronze after Picasso, contemporary art, 21st century.
Sculpture of a woman's head in patinated bronze after Picasso, contemporary art, 21st ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Busts
Materials
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of Diana the Huntress by A. Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 19 1/4 in W: 20 in D: 8 in
This exceptional late 19th-century French bronze sculpture by the renowned artist Auguste Moreau (1834–1917) presents an elegant and powe...
Category
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Busts
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
White Plaster Bust of Socrates on a Black Marble Base, around 1940
Located in Berlin, DE
The "White Plaster Bust of Socrates on a Black Marble Base, around 1940" is a striking sculptural piece that pays homage to the ancient Greek philosop...
Category
1940s Classical Roman Vintage French Busts
Materials
Marble
$1,803 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Glazed Stoneware Bust
Mathilda
c1980
Located in Melbourne, AU
The bust has been sculpted from earthenware clay and fired with a Bronze glaze. It is sculpted in a mannered style, with a dramatic, expressively turned head and tender expression.
...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Busts
Materials
Metal
$1,040 Sale Price
58% Off
Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947
Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base.
Signed "D. H. Chiparus".
Measures: 52 cms. alt. total and 17 cms. diam. base
Good...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage French Busts
Materials
Bronze
French Women Bust Sculpture "Marianne" Godess of Liberty in Solid Wood, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage French bust sculpture of a woman Marianne has been the national personification of the French Republic since the French Revolution, as a personification of liberty, equality, fraternity and reason, and a portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Busts
Materials
Wood
$1,433 Sale Price
58% Off
French Art Nouveau, Female Bust, Gilt Bronze, 1900s
Located in New York, NY
Signed under the left shoulder: ”CerNelille”.
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique French Busts
Materials
Bronze
Original Bronze Sculpture of Frère Et Soeur Brother
Sister by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in New York City, NY
An important original bronze sculpture of Brother and Sister- Frère et Soeur ,
by A. Rodin (1840-1917)
signed 'A. Rodin' on the right of the base, inscribed with the foundry mark 'Alexis Rudier...
Category
Early 20th Century Romantic French Busts
Materials
Bronze
Large Alabaster Young Lady Bust Sculpture By Georges Morin
By Georges Morin
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Introducing a mesmerizing alabaster bust by renowned sculptor Georges Morin (1874-1950).
This exquisite piece, dating from the end of 19th century, showcases a young woman in a del...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Busts
Materials
Alabaster
Antique Pair of Grand Tour Borghese or Medici Bronze Campana Urns Vases Marble
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Impressive Pair of Grand Tour Twin Handle Patinated Bronze Medici Urns of Campagne outline, of compact and heavy proportions. Second quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Firmly attribu...
Category
19th Century Regency Antique French Busts
Materials
Siena Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Large 1950s Novita Plaster Bust – Art Deco / Hollywood Regency Mannequin Display
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large 1950s Novita Plaster Bust – Art Deco / Hollywood Regency Mannequin Display
This impressive vintage plaster bust was produced in France during the 1940s–1950s by Novita. The sc...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Busts
Materials
Plaster
Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947
Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base.
Signed "D. H. Chiparus".
Measures: 52 cms. alt. total and 17 cms. diam. base
Good condition.
Demétre Haralamb Chiparus was a Romanian Art Deco era sculptor who lived and worked in Paris, France.
He was one of the most important sculptors of the Art Deco era.
Sculptures of Chiparus represent the classical manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage French Busts
Materials
Bronze
French, Art Deco Terracotta Athlete Sculpture by Bargas
By Charles Lemanceau, Alexandre Kéléty, Ferdinand Preiss, Henri Bargas, Demetre Chiparus
Located in Houston, TX
This fabulous French Art Deco patinated terracotta sculpture of a nude male athlete is signed Henri Bargas. This well executed scul...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage French Busts
Materials
Terracotta
French 19th-20th Century Art-Nouveau Bronze Patinated Bust of Marie Antoinette
By Agathon Léonard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Art-Nouveau patinated bronze bust of "Marie Antoinette" (Queen of France 1755-1793), after the model by Agathon Léonard or Léonard Agathon van Weydeve...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique French Busts
Materials
Bronze
$12,450 Sale Price
34% Off
19th Century Victorian Neo Classical Terracotta Bust
Located in New York, NY
Classical terracotta bust in very good original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age.
The bust depicts a woman’s head, her hair is tied back in ...
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Art Deco Highly Styled Brass Bust, French, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very attractive solid brass profile of an Art Deco female head surmounted on a stepped solid marble base. She dates...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco French Busts
Materials
Marble, Brass
Gaston Leroux Bronze Figure of Aida on a Sphinx, French, 19th Century
By Gaston Vuevenot Leroux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gaston Leroux (French, 1854-1942). A very fine French 19th century polychromed and patinated bronze sculpture of "Aida" resting on a sphinx, her legs crossed and holding a gilt-bronze tambourine, after the model by Gaston Veuvenot Leroux "Aida, A Femme Au Tambourin Assise Sur Une Tete De Sphinx". Signed: Gaston Leroux, Paris, circa 1890.
Measures: Height 29 inches (74 cm).
Width 15 inches (38.1 cm).
Depth 15 inches (38.1 cm).
The opulent and extensively detailed version of Aida was inspired by ethnographic findings of the mid-19th century in ancient Egypt as well as the influences of theatre and costume design. Travelers to the East had often recorded their journeys, either in writing or in pictures, but the movement of Egyptomania was wider-reaching than Egyptology. The immensely popular vogue of Egyptomania is without doubt due to the success of performing arts in recreating this era, in particular, Giuseppe Verdi's Aida. Both the Cairo and Paris premieres created sensations so large that they influenced generations of artists from Alexander Cabanel to Cecil de Mille. In Aida, the ruins of Egypt were brought back to life in full color and scale before the eyes of a generation that would make history as romantics, adventurers and explorers.
The Cairo premier of Aida was entirely conceived by one of the foremost Egyptologists of the day, Auguste Mariette, who was assigned to the project by Khedive Ismail Pasha...
Category
Late 19th Century Egyptian Revival Antique French Busts
Materials
Bronze
$26,950 Sale Price
23% Off
David M. Stoneware Sculpture, Signed and Dated 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
David M. Stoneware sculpture. Signed and dated 1980.
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Large Bust Of Hermes In White Emailled Ceramic
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent large bust of Hermes In White Emailled Ceramic
Work of Quality from the 1950s/1960s.
Very decorative.
Perfect condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Classical Greek French Busts
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Terracotta French Nobleman Sculpture, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
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...
Category
1950s Vintage French Busts
Materials
Pottery
Monumental Bust of Marie Antoinette in Carrara Marble, began 19th century
By Academy Arts
Located in Madrid, ES
Monumental Bust of Marie Antoinette in Carrara marble, 19th century
Magnificent life-size bust in Carrara marble (over one meter tall) depicting Queen Marie Antoinette of France. Th...
Category
Early 19th Century Baroque Antique French Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
French 19th Century Bronze Bust of Napoleon, after a Model by Antonio Canova
By Antonio Canova
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century patinated bronze bust of Napoleon, after a model by Antonio Canova. The bust is raised by a square base where the inscription Canova is displayed at th...
Category
19th Century Antique French Busts
Materials
Bronze
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...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Busts
Materials
Bronze
A Pair French 19th Century Bronze Nude Maidens Torchere, Carrier-Belleuse Attr.
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very fine and monumental pair of French 19th century patinated bronze figural torchere sculptures titled "La Nuit" (The Night) attributed to Albert Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1824-188...
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Late 19th Century Beaux Arts Antique French Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$284,500 Sale Price / set
41% Off
Marble Bust Representing Hermes, Patinated Marble, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble bust representing Hermes, patinated marble, contemporary work.
Hermes bust in patinated marble and black granite base, reproduction of a 1st-2nd century Roman bust.
H: 49.5 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Busts
Materials
Marble
$7,119 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1926 René Lalique - Car Mascot Archer Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Car Mascot "Archer" in glass by René Lalique in 1926.
Molded signature.
Perfect condition. Very beautiful model.
Height: 12 cm
Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné d...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage French Busts
Materials
Blown Glass
Petite Alabuster Bust of a Young Lady
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This adorable petite alabaster bust of a young lady, her hair loosely styled and adorned with cascading leaves, exudes an air of grace and serenity. Her eyes are half shut and her fa...
Category
Early 20th Century French Busts
Materials
Alabaster
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