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Neoclassical Busts

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Style: Neoclassical
Italian Neoclassical Marble Bust of Young Woman, 19th Century Grand Tour
Italian Neoclassical Marble Bust of Young Woman, 19th Century Grand Tour

Italian Neoclassical Marble Bust of Young Woman, 19th Century Grand Tour

Located in Bradenton, FL

Italian Neoclassical Grand Tour Carved Marble Bust of a Young Woman. The figure is presented in an introspective pose, her head gently inclined downward, evoking a sense of contempla...

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

Vintage Classical Male Bust Sculpture of Apollo Belvedere
Vintage Classical Male Bust Sculpture of Apollo Belvedere

Vintage Classical Male Bust Sculpture of Apollo Belvedere

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous cast composition Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust sculpture of Apollo Belvedere USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 6.25"D x 16.25"H. Good original vint...

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Busts

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Composition

A Composite Marble Bust Of David
A Composite Marble Bust Of David

A Composite Marble Bust Of David

By Anthony Redmile London

Located in London, GB

A good scale and form composition marble bust of David mounted on a Black socle. David inscription to base. Very probably by Anthony Redmile London.

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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Busts

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Composition

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Plaster Bust of a Roman Woman
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Plaster Bust of a Roman Woman

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Plaster Bust of a Roman Woman

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant 19th-century Italian Neoclassical bust captures the timeless beauty and grace of a Roman woman, rendered in plaster with exquisite attention to detail. The subject’s ser...

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Plaster

A Plaster Bust After The Antique From The Louvre Museum
A Plaster Bust After The Antique From The Louvre Museum

A Plaster Bust After The Antique From The Louvre Museum

Located in London, GB

A plaster bust after the antique issued by the Musee Du Louvre in the early 20th century for academic instruction, supplying art schools and private studios for subjects essential to...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Plaster

John F Kennedy Bust by Edward Schillaci for Austin Productions 1960s
John F Kennedy Bust by Edward Schillaci for Austin Productions 1960s

John F Kennedy Bust by Edward Schillaci for Austin Productions 1960s

By Austin Productions

Located in San Diego, CA

Bust by artist Edward Schillaci who sculpted for Austin Productions from the 1950s thru the 1960s. This bust captured the essence of the then (1964) departed 35th U.S. President wit...

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1960s Vintage Neoclassical Busts

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Ceramic, Plaster

Hadrian Roman Breccia Marble Bust
Hadrian Roman Breccia Marble Bust

Hadrian Roman Breccia Marble Bust

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Hadrian Roman Breccia and mixed marble bust with lapis lazuli brooch.

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

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Lapis Lazuli, Marble

Vintage Neoclassical Plaster Bust of Hermes, Late 20th Century
Vintage Neoclassical Plaster Bust of Hermes, Late 20th Century

Vintage Neoclassical Plaster Bust of Hermes, Late 20th Century

Located in Elkhart, IN

A finely modeled vintage plaster bust depicting Hermes, the classical messenger god, with tightly curled hair, a contemplative expression, and the elegant fragmented form associated ...

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Busts

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Plaster

Grand Tour Marble Bust of Greek Hermes
Grand Tour Marble Bust of Greek Hermes

Grand Tour Marble Bust of Greek Hermes

Located in New York, NY

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...

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

Neoclassical Grand Tour Bust of Goddess Diana Sculpture
Neoclassical Grand Tour Bust of Goddess Diana Sculpture

Neoclassical Grand Tour Bust of Goddess Diana Sculpture

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous cast metal Neoclassical Grand Tour style female head bust of Diana the Huntress goddess sculpture USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 3"W x 2.5"D x 6"H. Very good original...

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Busts

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Metal

Vintage Anatomical Écorché Study Model, Bust on Pedestal 1970s
Vintage Anatomical Écorché Study Model, Bust on Pedestal 1970s

Vintage Anatomical Écorché Study Model, Bust on Pedestal 1970s

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

This anatomical écorché bust dates from the 1970s and was originally produced as an educational model for art academies, universities, and medical schools. It combines a detailed ren...

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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Busts

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Plaster

Neoclassical Italian Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Bust of Apollo Belvedere
Neoclassical Italian Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Bust of Apollo Belvedere

Neoclassical Italian Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Bust of Apollo Belvedere

By Antonio Canova

Located in New York, NY

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...

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1850s Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Bronze

Neoclassical Terracotta Bust of Young Roman Ephebe, 20th Century
Neoclassical Terracotta Bust of Young Roman Ephebe, 20th Century

Neoclassical Terracotta Bust of Young Roman Ephebe, 20th Century

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Terracotta Bust of a Young Roman Ephebe, Signed “Amphora” — Neoclassical Style. This striking terracotta bust of a young Roman ephebe, signed “Amphora,” is a refined example of neoc...

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20th Century Neoclassical Busts

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Terracotta

Antique Italian Neoclassical Torso Sculpture, Hand-Carved Marble, 1880
Antique Italian Neoclassical Torso Sculpture, Hand-Carved Marble, 1880

Antique Italian Neoclassical Torso Sculpture, Hand-Carved Marble, 1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Italian torso of a Roman male in hand carved Carrara marble and mounted onto a black marble base, in good condition. The Italian décor represe...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Carrara Marble

20th Century Neo Classical Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Sculpture
20th Century Neo Classical Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Sculpture

20th Century Neo Classical Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Sculpture

Located in Catania, Sicilia

It’s a bust-style sculpture, capturing the head of a woman with soft, classical features. The face has serene, somewhat idealized features, with a closed or neutral mouth and heavy-l...

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Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Busts

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Terracotta

Monumental Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, after William Rush
Monumental Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, after William Rush

Monumental Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, after William Rush

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Monumental Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, after William Rush This commanding bronze bust of George Washington is modeled after the cele...

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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Bronze

Antique Marble Bust of Venus
Antique Marble Bust of Venus

Antique Marble Bust of Venus

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique over life-size bust of Venus. Thanks to her scale, this Neoclassical style handcarved marble sculpture of Venus, Roman goddess of love and beauty, is very striking. Charac...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble, Statuary Marble

Alabaster Bust of Joan of Arc Attributed to Giuseppe Bessi Early XX Century
Alabaster Bust of Joan of Arc Attributed to Giuseppe Bessi Early XX Century

Alabaster Bust of Joan of Arc Attributed to Giuseppe Bessi Early XX Century

By Giuseppe Bessi

Located in Milano, MI

Alabaster bust depicting Joan of Arc, whose creation is attributed to Giuseppe Bessi in the early 20th century Ø cm 27 Ø cm 16 h cm 28 Joan of Arc, also known as the Maid of Orléan...

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1910s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Busts

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Alabaster

Bronze sculpture depicting a bust of a satyr dating back to the 19th century ca.
Bronze sculpture depicting a bust of a satyr dating back to the 19th century ca.

Bronze sculpture depicting a bust of a satyr dating back to the 19th century ca.

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Bronze bust depicting a satyr, characterized by a marked theatrical and grotesque expressiveness. The face features a mocking smile with a slightly protruding tongue, while the obliq...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble, Bronze

1950s Neoclassical White Crackled Ceramic Italian Bust of Antinoo
1950s Neoclassical White Crackled Ceramic Italian Bust of Antinoo

1950s Neoclassical White Crackled Ceramic Italian Bust of Antinoo

Located in Catania, Sicilia

The image shows a Neoclassical ceramic bust of Antinoo (Antinous), a celebrated figure from classical antiquity. This particular bust, dating from the 1950s, is crafted in a white ce...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

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Ceramic

18/19th Century Parian Marble Bust Sappho 1790/1800 Neoclassicism Villa Albani
18/19th Century Parian Marble Bust Sappho 1790/1800 Neoclassicism Villa Albani

18/19th Century Parian Marble Bust Sappho 1790/1800 Neoclassicism Villa Albani

Located in Epfach, DE

18/19th Century Parian Marble Bust Sappho 1790/1800 Neoclassicism Villa Albani This classical marble bust depicts Sappho, a famous ancient Greek poet. She lived on the island of Les...

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1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

Hand Carved Neoclassical Female Bust in White and Veined Marble
Hand Carved Neoclassical Female Bust in White and Veined Marble

Hand Carved Neoclassical Female Bust in White and Veined Marble

Located in Marbella, ES

An elegant, neoclassical-inspired female bust, hand-carved from white marble combined with veined marble in dark and ochre tones. The figure features a delicate, serene face, with he...

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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

Buste Decorative Sculpture In Antique Bronze Finish On Marble Base
Buste Decorative Sculpture In Antique Bronze Finish On Marble Base

Buste Decorative Sculpture In Antique Bronze Finish On Marble Base

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This decorative torso with an antique bronze finish is a striking sculptural piece that brings classical elegance to any sophisticated interior setting. The masculine silhouette is r...

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2010s French Neoclassical Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Larger-Than-Life Patinated Bronze Bust of President William H. Taft
Larger-Than-Life Patinated Bronze Bust of President William H. Taft

Larger-Than-Life Patinated Bronze Bust of President William H. Taft

By Frederick Ernst Triebel 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and larger-than-life and very realistic museum quality patinated bronze bust of President William H. Taft (1857–1930) by Frederick Ernst Triebel (American, 1865-1944) cast by Nelli Foundry in Rome, Italy. William H. Taft, the 27th President of the United States and Jurist, is depicted with his renown thick mustache and wearing a bow tie, vest and coat. Inscribed on the back: F.E. Triebel. Sculp and Fond. Nelli, Roma, circa first quarter 20th century. Due to its size, subject and high quality, this bust was probably commissioned for a Museum or public exhibition, such as an embassy or government building, the same way as other similar works by the sculptor. The Roman foundry operated by the Nelli family during the last quarter of the 19th century cast works for many leading sculptors of the day, including Alfred Gilbert and Anton van Wouw...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

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Bronze

Neoclassical Verdigris Brass Bust of Apollo Belvedere
Neoclassical Verdigris Brass Bust of Apollo Belvedere

Neoclassical Verdigris Brass Bust of Apollo Belvedere

Located in Elkhart, IN

A handsome late 20th-century brass bust depicting Apollo Belvedere, modeled with an idealized classical profile, swept hair, and elegantly draped shoulders. A dark brown finish is en...

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Busts

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Brass

Large Italian Carved Marble Bust of Ajax, After the Antique
Large Italian Carved Marble Bust of Ajax, After the Antique

Large Italian Carved Marble Bust of Ajax, After the Antique

Located in Atlanta, GA

A magnificent Carrara marble bust of Ajax. Exquisite rendering of the Greek hero featuring elaborate helmet. On an associated square base. Measures: Height 37 1/2 inches Width 19 in...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

19th Century Continental Female Bust Sculpture in White Marble
19th Century Continental Female Bust Sculpture in White Marble

19th Century Continental Female Bust Sculpture in White Marble

Located in New York, NY

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

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Carrara Marble

Classic Marble Bust in Two Tones with Black and Beige Contrast
Classic Marble Bust in Two Tones with Black and Beige Contrast

Classic Marble Bust in Two Tones with Black and Beige Contrast

Located in Marbella, ES

An elegant, classically inspired sculptural bust carved from two-tone marble, highlighting the refined contrast between the polished black marble of the face and the veined beige mar...

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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

Antique Marble Statue of the Sleeping Ariadne
Antique Marble Statue of the Sleeping Ariadne

Antique Marble Statue of the Sleeping Ariadne

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This late Georgian antique marble statue is after the antique, depicting a scale fragment of the eminent 2nd century statue ‘Sleeping Ariadne’. C...

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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble, Statuary Marble

D. Brucciani (1815 – 1880) Antique 19th Century Plaster Horse
D. Brucciani (1815 – 1880) Antique 19th Century Plaster Horse

D. Brucciani (1815 – 1880) Antique 19th Century Plaster Horse

By D. Brucciani and Company

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A D. Brucciani (1815 – 1880) antique 19th century plaster horse. This cast figure is signed ‘D. Brucciani & Co, London’ along the side of the base. Brucciani’s firm was influent...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Plaster, Paint

A Pair 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Busts of Apollo & Artemis
A Pair 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Busts of Apollo & Artemis

A Pair 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Busts of Apollo & Artemis

By Ferdinando Vichi

Located in New York, NY

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...

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1860s Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Carrara Marble

Neoclassical Female Bust in White Marble and Hand-Carved Red Jasper
Neoclassical Female Bust in White Marble and Hand-Carved Red Jasper

Neoclassical Female Bust in White Marble and Hand-Carved Red Jasper

Located in Marbella, ES

A refined female bust in the Neoclassical style, carved from white marble with details in veined red jasper, which provides an elegant chromatic contrast and a strong decorative pres...

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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

Beethoven Bust on Onyx Base 1960s
Beethoven Bust on Onyx Base 1960s

Beethoven Bust on Onyx Base 1960s

By Austin Productions

Located in San Diego, CA

Bust of Beethoven in onyx base from the 1960s. This bust Beethoven's essence of classicism and style on an onyx base. This piece was created in Mexico by ARTEMETALICA, a manufactur...

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1960s Vintage Neoclassical Busts

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Onyx, Metal

Bronze Lincoln Bookend or Doorstop, in the Style of Victor David Brenner
Bronze Lincoln Bookend or Doorstop, in the Style of Victor David Brenner

Bronze Lincoln Bookend or Doorstop, in the Style of Victor David Brenner

By Victor David Brenner

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Finely Cast Bronze Abraham Lincoln Profile Bust Bookend or Doorstop, in the Style of Victor David Brenner, ca. 1930s Bronze Lincoln Bookend or Doorst...

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20th Century American Neoclassical Busts

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Bronze, Steel

Set Of 2 Mid-Century Half-Busts in Belgian Black Marble, Inlaid Sugar Marble
Set Of 2 Mid-Century Half-Busts in Belgian Black Marble, Inlaid Sugar Marble

Set Of 2 Mid-Century Half-Busts in Belgian Black Marble, Inlaid Sugar Marble

Located in Palermo, IT

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. ...

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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Busts

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Belgian Black Marble

Barbedienne Bronze Washington Bust
Barbedienne Bronze Washington Bust

Barbedienne Bronze Washington Bust

Located in Queens, NY

Life size bronze bust of George Washington on square shaped black marble base (signed BARBEDIENNE) 19th Cent.

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble, Bronze

1900s Neoclassical Red Brick Patina Metal Italian Bust of a Woman
1900s Neoclassical Red Brick Patina Metal Italian Bust of a Woman

1900s Neoclassical Red Brick Patina Metal Italian Bust of a Woman

Located in Catania, Sicilia

A red patina metal bust of a woman manufatured in Italy in early 19th century, good conditions overall, metal it has this brick red patina probably due to exposure to the natural ele...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

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Metal

Large 19th c. Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of President George Washington
Large 19th c. Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of President George Washington

Large 19th c. Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of President George Washington

By Wedgwood

Located in Litchfield, CT

Very large antique 19th century Wedgwood black basalt library bust of President George Washington after Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828). Stamped "Wedgwood" on the base and "W...

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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Pottery

Amazing Bust of Marie Antoinette. Late 18th Century, Carrara Marble
Amazing Bust of Marie Antoinette. Late 18th Century, Carrara Marble

Amazing Bust of Marie Antoinette. Late 18th Century, Carrara Marble

Located in Madrid, ES

Amazing Bust of Marie Antoinette. Late 18th Century, Carrara Marble Sculpture carved in marble. Measures 94 x 50 x 32 cm. The life-size bust depicts Marie Antoinette with an elegant...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

A 19th Century French Terracotta Bust Of A Young Boy
A 19th Century French Terracotta Bust Of A Young Boy

A 19th Century French Terracotta Bust Of A Young Boy

Located in London, GB

A French Terracotta bust of a young boy stood on an Italian bardiglio marble square soccle. The full head of curly hair cascading over face and shoulders. Original untouched conditio...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Terracotta

Italian Neoclassical Black Ceramic Bust Of Venus
Italian Neoclassical Black Ceramic Bust Of Venus

Italian Neoclassical Black Ceramic Bust Of Venus

Located in Bridgeport, CT

By VELLUM, Italy. A bust after an ancient sculpture of the goddess with her lovely wavy hair up and looking to the side. A detail of her pleated garment is seen on the lower edge. R...

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

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Ceramic

French Plaster Dark Hermès Bust
French Plaster Dark Hermès Bust

French Plaster Dark Hermès Bust

Located in New York, NY

A finely cast plaster bust depicting Hermès (Mercury), modeled after a 4th-century BC Greek original. The head is crisply detailed—tight curls, subtly parted lips, and a confident d...

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Plaster

Neoclassical postmodern art glass bust of a Greek male, late 20th century
Neoclassical postmodern art glass bust of a Greek male, late 20th century

Neoclassical postmodern art glass bust of a Greek male, late 20th century

Located in View Park, CA

The neoclassical bust of a masculine Greek youth, late 20th century. Translucent resin - not dissimilar from alexandrite glass, which changes color depending on the light exposure - ...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Busts

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Resin, Wood

Large 19th Century York Stone Bust of a Roman Emperor
Large 19th Century York Stone Bust of a Roman Emperor

Large 19th Century York Stone Bust of a Roman Emperor

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An over-lifesize late 18th/early 19th century York stone bust of a Roman Emperor inscribed ‘Au. Caesar’ to the socle, possibly in reference to Augustus Caesar. Naturally weathered, ...

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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Sandstone

19th Century Bronze Bust of Homer
19th Century Bronze Bust of Homer

19th Century Bronze Bust of Homer

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century bronze bust of Homer attributed to the Chiurazzi Foundry, Naples, Italy. Homer was author of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.

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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Bronze

Bronze Bust. French work. Circa 1940
Bronze Bust. French work. Circa 1940

Bronze Bust. French work. Circa 1940

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Bronze Bust. French work. Circa 1940

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice and unusual bust is made of bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1940

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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Busts

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Bronze

Neoclassical Bronze Character Head Bust, Dark Patina, 18th Century style
Neoclassical Bronze Character Head Bust, Dark Patina, 18th Century style

Neoclassical Bronze Character Head Bust, Dark Patina, 18th Century style

By Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bronze Character Head bust in neoclassical style, inspired by the late eighteenth century series by Franz Xaver Messerschmidt. This bronze bust depicts a male head with contracted fe...

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2010s French Neoclassical Busts

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Bronze

Neoclassical Bronze Bust of Hermes By Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck
Neoclassical Bronze Bust of Hermes By Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck

Neoclassical Bronze Bust of Hermes By Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This neoclassical bronze bust of Hermes is cast in bronze and depicts a section of the iconic ‘Hermes of Praxiteles’ statue by famed sculptor of the classical era, Praxiteles. Also referred to as ‘Hermes Carrying the Infant Dionysus’, the original is crafted in marble and portrays God of Greek mythology Hermes standing with the baby God Dionysus. This bronze Hermes bust is a part reproduction of this iconic statue, depicting Hermes’ head, shoulders and upper torso in exceptional detail with muscular proportions and curled locks. The hand of Dionysus can be seen on the shoulder. The bronze stands on decorative socle with an engraving on the reverse that reads: Aktiengesellschaft Vorm H Gladenbeck u Sohn Bildgiesserei Hermes and the Infant Dionysus The original Hermes statue in marble, on which this plaster bust is based, resides at the Archaeological Museum of Olympia in Greece. In the full statue, Hermes right...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Bronze

Pair Bronze Female Bust Sculptures After Pierre Louis Detrier (1822-1897)
Pair Bronze Female Bust Sculptures After Pierre Louis Detrier (1822-1897)

Pair Bronze Female Bust Sculptures After Pierre Louis Detrier (1822-1897)

By Etienne-Henri Dumaige

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional pair of large antique (late 19th century) patinated bronze busts mounted on rouge marble bases depicting lovely female maidens after the original models by the French mas...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Bronze

Vintage Cast Stone Bust of Male Figure
Vintage Cast Stone Bust of Male Figure

Vintage Cast Stone Bust of Male Figure

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Solid Cast Stone bust of male figure. Signed on the side. Flat base can sit on mantle, pedestal or table. See images for condition.

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Busts

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Cast Stone, Concrete

Two 18th Century Italian Marble Emperor Busts
Two 18th Century Italian Marble Emperor Busts

Two 18th Century Italian Marble Emperor Busts

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A pair of mid 18th century Italian marble busts depicting the Roman Emperors Augustus and Nero. Also known as Octavian, Augustus was the first Roman Emperor and founder of the Roman...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

Neoclassical busts for sale on 1stDibs.

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