Early 20th Century Busts

Statuette "Suzanne" made in deep butterscotch glass by René Lalique in 1925. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional and extremely rare color. height : 23 cm width : 18 ...

Statuette "Thais" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1925. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Wonderful model. Beautiful opalescence. height: 21.5 cm Félix Marcilhac,...

Rare Polish Vanitas Memento Mori Bronze Bust of Teofil Lenartowicz, Late 19th Century An unusual and highly evocative Vanitas Memento Mori bust depi...

A finely modelled French Art Nouveau bronze bust of "Cendrillon" by Emmanuel Villanis, France, circa 1900. This compact patinated bronze depicts the romantic heroine Cinderella as a ...

French Art Nouveau Alabaster and Marble Bust of a Young Lady, France, ca. 1900 A beautiful French Art Nouveau sculpture dating from circa 1900, this elegant bust of a young lady is ...

This elegant neoclassical marble bust represents Artemis, also known as Diana, goddess of the moon, chastity and the hunt. Depicted with serene expression, classical hairstyle with b...

Vintage Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Emperor Caesar Augustus on Sienna Marble, circa early 1900s. A piece of imperial history with this classic Grand Tour bronze bust of Augustus Caesar...

Statuette "Thais" made in frosted glass by René Lalique in 1925. Engraved signature on base. Perfect condition. Wonderful model. height: 21.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique, Ca...

Original Car Mascot "Vitesse" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1929. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional opalescence ! height: 18,5 cm Félix Marcilhac, Re...

Statuette "Voilee Mains Jointes" made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1919. Engraved signature on base. Perfect condition. Extremely rare model. Height: 2...

Stunning classical style display column with a wonderful and warm patina. This marvelous piece of early 20th century workmanship is another fine example of the quality that was made in those days. All handcrafted out of oak and beautifully patinated from top to bottom this antique stand is a real eyecatcher and over the many decades the patina has only made this antique more attractive. This highly stylish, strong and very stable stand will easily take one of your heavier sculptures as well. The combination of the circular, heavy stem with its classical carvings and cannelures and the square base and table top make this stylish antique an absolute joy to own and look at. Apart from a few minor imperfections, this antique display stand...

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...

Small Bust of Lady in Biscuit Porcelain Placed on a Vintage Square Pedestal Made in Red Marble. This shelf size sculpture would be perfect as a decorative piece on a table in a livin...

Bust of Alexandre Brongniart, After Jean Antoine Houdon, first half of 20th century, painted plaster in faux terracotta finish on white circular waisted socle, some retouching to the...

A fine, small-scale antique Art Nouveau cabinet bronze. In the form of a half-naked young woman in three-quarter profile. Likely an allegory to Summer or The Harvest (or possibly a...

Large French Art Nouveau Bronze Bust Sculpture of Diane / Artemis by Paul Gasq (1860–1944), France, circa 1900. An exceptional and large French Art Nouveau bronze bust sculpture dep...

Statue "Grande Nue Lierre" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1919. Original black wooden base. Engraved signature on base. Perfect condition. Exceptional ...

Gorgeous art nouveau "Shy Girl" bronze by Georges Van der Straeten for Société des Bronzes de Paris, circa 1900s. The bust has wonderful detail and is in very good vintage condition ...

GRAND TOUR Italy, circa late 19th/early 20th Century Bust of Young Gaius Octavius Augustus Carved Carrara marble, unsigned 17 1/4" H x 8 3/4" W x 5 5/8" D A good Grand Tour bust ...

A fine cabinet-sized bronze bust of a beauty. After Emmanuel Villanis, French (1858 - 1914). Entitled 'Farfalla' Depicting a beautiful woman with raised hair, bare shoulders, and...

ENRICO CARUSO Italian, 1873-1921 "Laughing Buddha, a Self Portrait" (1909) Sand-cast patinated bronze executed early 20th century by Roman Bronze Works (cold-stamped verso) Signed ...

A classic antique decorative Bust statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal and a wooden base. Very decorative and nice to display in your library or a...

A turn of the 20th century Emmanuel Villanis styled Virgin Mary bust sculpture exudes the ethereal grace reminiscent of the virgin saint in an Art Nou...

7 Stunning Italian Marble Sculptures Representing "The Baths of Apollo" H: 220cm early 20th Century France. Versailles. Palace. Gardens. Grove of the Baths of Apollo. Hubert Robert....

The Strength An Art Deco patinated bronze group by Maurice Guiraud-Rivière (1881-1947) Representing three men in full effort pulling a rope, resting on an oblong naturalistic base S...

Polychrome Wax Bust of a Young Girl by Mme Arondelle, Paris, circa 1900. Exceptional polychrome wax bust of a young girl, created circa 1900 by Mme Arondelle, active at 2 rue du Lou...

A refined example of French Art Deco sculpture, this elegant terracotta bust by Jean-Charles Guéro was created in France during the 1920s. Depicting a graceful young woman with beautifully stylized features, the sculpture embodies the timeless elegance, balance, and modern refinement that define the finest French decorative arts of the Art Deco era. Signed "Guéro" on the reverse, it is an authentic work that will appeal to collectors seeking rare and original French sculptures. Expertly modeled in terracotta, the bust reveals the artist’s sensitivity to form through its flowing lines, delicate facial expression, and harmonious proportions. The warm natural color and finely textured surface enhance its sculptural presence, making it equally suitable for a sophisticated interior or an important Art Deco collection. Measuring 14.4 inches high (36.5 cm), 12.2 inches wide (31 cm), and 7.1 inches deep (18 cm), this sculpture offers an ideal display size for a console, pedestal, library, or mantel. It remains in excellent vintage condition, preserving the crisp modeling and elegant character intended by the sculptor. Jean-Charles Guéro is appreciated for blending classical inspiration with the clean, geometric aesthetic of the 1920s, producing works distinguished by their quiet sophistication and enduring appeal. This bust reflects the artistic transition toward modernity that made French Art Deco internationally influential. An exceptional acquisition for collectors of French Art Deco sculpture, 1920s terracotta...

A lovely sandstone Buddha head on wooden base, early 1900's, Utttar Pradesh, Northern India. The hand-carved features include the typical snail-s...

Early 20th century marble bust of a very distinguished gentleman with a jacket, vest and necktie. No signature and not sure who the gentleman...

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...

These two life-size bronze heads feature a fantastic patina and are mounted on two granite steles measuring 114 cm and 109 cm in height. Both the sculptures and the steles are in und...

Beautiful terracotta bust from the factory of Friedrich Goldscheider from the art nouveau period. Girl with flowers. Polychrome terracotta It represents a female bust with her head t...

A very fine and mpressive life-size Italian, early 20th century marble bust of a Greco Roman Warrior, probably Hercules, after the antique. The large beautifully carved and decorated...

Italian sculpture "Lisippea Apoxiomenos" Head Begin 20th century Marble Measure: H: 46cm including the base Perfect condition.

A beautifully executed alabaster bust of a young woman, crafted during the Art Deco period by renowned Italian sculptor A. Trefoloni. This charming sculpture captures the innocent gr...

A stunning late 19th Century French Art Nouveau bronze bust of a classically beautiful woman, wearing a low cut dress, raised on an integral base. This study with attractive rich bro...

German Carved Wooden Milliners Head Circa 1910 - Hand carved from sycamore - Used in the displaying and making of hats and wigs - German ~ 1910 - 22cm tall x 17cm wide x 21cm deep ...

Beautiful and rare French Art Deco terracotta bust of a satyr by well listed artist Max Le Verrier, (1891-1973). This unusual French terracotta bust sculpture is artist-signed on the...

Josef Lorenzl (1 September 1892 – 15 August 1950) was an Austrian sculptor and ceramicist of the Art Deco period, the same era as Ferdinand Preiss (1882–1943) and Demetre Chiparus (1886–1947). Lorenzl was born on 1 September 1882 in Vienna, Austria and died there on 15 August 1950. Little is known about his early years, but more is known about his later life. Lorenzl started his career working at a foundry at the Vienna Arsenal where he learned the techniques of bronze casting. The Vienna Arsenal was a military storage...

Monumental Signed Adolfo Cipriani Italian Carved Alabaster Bust with Pedestal, circa 1900 A monumental and exquisitely carved alabaster bust by Adolfo Cipriani (Italian, 1857–1941),...

JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON (after) French, 1741-1828 "Bust of Voltaire" Patinated bronze signed to reverse HOUDON Foundry cachet for Susse Freres and engraved "cire purdue" Cast circa la...

La Faunesse Art Deco Bronze Bust by Maxime Real del Sarte – Grand Prix 1921 This remarkable Art Deco bronze bust "La Faunesse" was created by renowned French sculptor Maxime Real de...

Large 1920s Art Deco Porcelain Half Doll, Flapper with Exotic Metallic Bustier This rare and striking early 20th century porcelain half-doll embodies the glamour, boldness, and play...

Large African Tribal Female Bust Sculpture, 32 cm – Hand-Carved Ethnographic Art Figure A wooden striking and highly decorative 32 cm African tribal female bust sculpture, celebrati...

A very attractive female bust from the famous Czech terracotta manufactory Bechyne, an original from the Art Nouveau period, around 1900. The bust is of a particularly classic form ...

An elegant pair of carved marble sphinx sculptures, each resting on a rectangular plinth. The figures combine classical female heads with reclining lion bodies, richly detailed with...

Fantastic vintage department store half torso mannequin. Created for the famed Pellitier's department store In Topeka Kansas. A beautiful plas...

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...

Giovanni De Martino (Italian, 1871-1938), Patinated Bronze Bust of a 'Scugnizzo' or street boy. Bust features a young boy with the soft contours of a youthful face, wearing a jaunty ...

A beautiful, small, substantial bronze female head bust sculpture on cylindrical wood pedestal base, circa early-20th century or earlier. Artist is un...

From the 1912 Vanderbilt Hotel in New York City, Manhattan, located on Park Ave. In the 20th century, the hotel business declined, and the Vanderbilt Hotel suffered foreclosure in 1935 during the Great Depression. In 1966, an investment group purchased the 54-year old structure with intentions of renovating it into a dual function office and apartment building. The top 18 floors would become studio and one-bedroom apartments while the lower floors would be offices and commercial space. “New aluminum-and-glass curtain walls are being erected to sheath the office floors, while the masonry façade of the hotel will be retained on the upper stories,” said one article. But that was just the beginning of the brutality. Penthouse apartments were being constructed on the roof, but the view was obstructed by the terracotta parapet and its massive sculptures. In June 1966 eighteen of the heads were removed, resulting in a gash in the roofline. “The heavy pieces were removed over a period of several days by a 10-man crew of the Drachman Demolition Company,” said The New York Times, “which used jack...

This Art Nouveau Italian bust embodies the movement's hallmark features and also incorporating elements influenced by Italian art and culture. Their historical and artistic value mak...

A signed 19th century marble miniature bust of a young girl. Part of an extensive collection of smalls we just purchased from a NJ Collector of fifty years.

Early-work Pewter Figurine of Woman with Mirror designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Pewter bust of a woman with a mirror * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D31 (stamped 'Just ...

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 famed Italian sculptor Ferdinando de Luca created this incredible cast bronze likeness of a girl in the 20th century. Its stylized Art Nouveau aesthetic has a vibrancy which perf...

Whimsical circa 1900 Chinese brass opium pillow in the form of a kneeling boy. The boy shown crouching and smiling with an amusing forelock on his otherwi...

A Pair of Early 1900s fine bronze & marble Sacred Heart busts. Jesus & Mary, A devotional duo in gilded bronze. This graceful pair of antique busts, crafted around the early 1900s, ...

Modern patinated bronze sculpture representing a woman’s head in Art Deco style. This bronze sculpture is mounted on a dark rectangular base, creating a vertical and balanced composi...

Neoclassical French bronze bust of Napoleon mounted on marble base.