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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
Classic Italian Terracotta Bust of David
Classic Italian Terracotta Bust of David

Classic Italian Terracotta Bust of David

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Romantic sculptural bust in earthy terracotta of the classically handsome David.

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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Busts

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Terracotta

A Reclaimed Neoclassical Style Marble Female Bust
A Reclaimed Neoclassical Style Marble Female Bust

A Reclaimed Neoclassical Style Marble Female Bust

Located in London, GB

A reclaimed 20th century Neoclassical style bust of a female figure, the head in Statuario marble with hair back and up, the tunic in a variegated coloured marble, supported on an Em...

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1970s English Vintage Neoclassical Busts

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Statuary Marble

Italian, Venezia, Neoclassical Carrara Marble Bust of a Moor, 18th century
Italian, Venezia, Neoclassical Carrara Marble Bust of a Moor, 18th century

Italian, Venezia, Neoclassical Carrara Marble Bust of a Moor, 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely carved marble bust depicting a Moorish figure in the manner of classical Roman portraiture. The subject is presented with stylized coiffure and serene expression, draped in ...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Carrara Marble

Bronze Bust Jacob Van Campen, 1595 - 1675, Sculptor Jacques Elion 1842-1893
Bronze Bust Jacob Van Campen, 1595 - 1675, Sculptor Jacques Elion 1842-1893

Bronze Bust Jacob Van Campen, 1595 - 1675, Sculptor Jacques Elion 1842-1893

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful bronze bust depicting Jacob van Campen unique piece one off the most in-portent architects from Holland 1595 - 1675. Paleis op de Dam, Mauritshuis Nieuwe Kerk Haarlem stand...

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1870s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Bronze

Italian Neoclassic Style Bronze Poseidon Bust
Italian Neoclassic Style Bronze Poseidon Bust

Italian Neoclassic Style Bronze Poseidon Bust

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Neo-classic style cast bronze Poseidon bust with black metal stand (19th Cent).  

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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Rare American Marble Bust of Classical Woman by Thomas Ridgeway Gould
Rare American Marble Bust of Classical Woman by Thomas Ridgeway Gould

Rare American Marble Bust of Classical Woman by Thomas Ridgeway Gould

Located in Shippensburg, PA

THOMAS RIDGEWAY GOULD United States, 1818-1881 Bust of a Classical Woman (1872) Carved Cararra marble signed to the reverse "T.R. GOULD fecit / FLORENCE / 1872" Item # 407NXP09P ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Carrara Marble

LARGE 45CM ANTiQUE 18TH CENTURY HAND ORNATELY CARVED CHERUB PUTTI BUST STATUE
LARGE 45CM ANTiQUE 18TH CENTURY HAND ORNATELY CARVED CHERUB PUTTI BUST STATUE

LARGE 45CM ANTiQUE 18TH CENTURY HAND ORNATELY CARVED CHERUB PUTTI BUST STATUE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Exquisite, large 18th Century hand carved bust of a Cherub or Putti in Italian Oak Please note: The de...

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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Oak

Very Fine Bust of Lady on Wooden Base
Very Fine Bust of Lady on Wooden Base

Very Fine Bust of Lady on Wooden Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine bust of a classical lady on wooden base signed Cognel. Dated 1884 Dimensions: Height 26.5", width 19.5", depth 13". CW4125.

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Parian Ware Bust of Julius Caesar
19th Century Parian Ware Bust of Julius Caesar

19th Century Parian Ware Bust of Julius Caesar

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century Parian ware portrait bust of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar in draped toga. Parian ware is a type of biscuit porcelain which imitates the style of carved marble. Gaius Julius Caesar...

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Composition

19th Century Parian Porcelain Library Portrait Bust of President Abraham Lincoln
19th Century Parian Porcelain Library Portrait Bust of President Abraham Lincoln

19th Century Parian Porcelain Library Portrait Bust of President Abraham Lincoln

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique 19th century parian porcelain portrait bust of President Abraham Lincoln by Martin Milmore, circa 1865. Martin Milmore (1844–1883) was an Irish-American sculptor known for h...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Porcelain

Handsome Bronze & Brass Apollo Bust Sculpture
Handsome Bronze & Brass Apollo Bust Sculpture

Handsome Bronze & Brass Apollo Bust Sculpture

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Solid bronze and brass paperweight of Greek Apollo bust Stamped and numbered in Greek by artist

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20th Century Greek Neoclassical Busts

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Brass, Bronze

Neoclassical Sculpture Female Bust in Black and Veined Green Marble
Neoclassical Sculpture Female Bust in Black and Veined Green Marble

Neoclassical Sculpture Female Bust in Black and Veined Green Marble

Located in Marbella, ES

An imposing, classically inspired female bust, hand-carved from polished black marble combined with richly veined green marble. The figure features a delicate, introspective face, wi...

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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

19th c. French Bronze Library Bust of President George Washington Marble Column
19th c. French Bronze Library Bust of President George Washington Marble Column

19th c. French Bronze Library Bust of President George Washington Marble Column

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique 19th century French bronze bust of George Washington on marble column. Exceptional detail with pleasing patina. Measures 12 1/4" tall x 6" wide x 4 1/2" deep. Good condition.

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical Bronze Bust of Lorenzo de Medici after Michelangelo
Neoclassical Bronze Bust of Lorenzo de Medici after Michelangelo

Neoclassical Bronze Bust of Lorenzo de Medici after Michelangelo

By Michelangelo

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A neoclassical bronze bust of Lorenzo de Medici after Michelangelo. A cast after the original 16th century marble sculpture which sits above the iconic ‘Dusk & Dawn’ sculptures in t...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Bronze

Signed Bronze Bull 3/15 Dated '98
Signed Bronze Bull 3/15 Dated '98

Signed Bronze Bull 3/15 Dated '98

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a beautifully rendered bronze of a bull. The signature is indiscernible.

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1990s American Neoclassical Busts

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Bronze

English Antique Marble Bust “Lady Layard” by John Warrington Wood ca. 1870
English Antique Marble Bust “Lady Layard” by John Warrington Wood ca. 1870

English Antique Marble Bust “Lady Layard” by John Warrington Wood ca. 1870

Located in Shippensburg, PA

JOHN WARRINGTON WOOD British, 1839-1886 Bust of a Woman, almost certainly depicting Lady Layard (1870) Carrara marble signed to the reverse "WARRINGTON WOOD SCULPT ROMA 1870" Item # 405UGP17Q A very finely carved marble bust that almost certainly depicts Lady Layard (British, 1843-1912) at 27 years of age. While the bust is not titled, John Warrington Wood had a relationship with the family, first sculpting Lady Mary Enid Evelyn Layard's husband and cousin Henry Austin Layard the year before in London in 1869. Wood exhibited that bust at the Royal Academy in 1870 and the same year Lady Layard would have sat down with him in Rome for the completion of this bust. Interestingly, Henry Layard decided he did not like the bust that was completed of him and eventually re-commissioned Wood to complete the bust again 12 years later in 1881, that example held in the permanent collection of The National Gallery in London. The same year, John Warrington Wood executed a second bust of Lady Layard that is held in the permanent collection of the British Museum of Art (acc. no. OA.10557). It is interesting to view the painting completed by Vicente Palmaroli y González...

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Carrara Marble

Hand-Crafted Terra Cotta Bust of a Young Kid, American Classical, 1991
Hand-Crafted Terra Cotta Bust of a Young Kid, American Classical, 1991

Hand-Crafted Terra Cotta Bust of a Young Kid, American Classical, 1991

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Intriguing bust of a young kid made of rustic terra-cotta, great smile, innocent expression, looking forward. Beautiful object of art from any angle. Signed and dated MD 3/91 If anybody know anything about who is the artist...

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20th Century American Neoclassical Busts

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Terracotta

Antique Italian Neoclassical Carrara Marble Bust of Daphne, Apollo's First Love
Antique Italian Neoclassical Carrara Marble Bust of Daphne, Apollo's First Love

Antique Italian Neoclassical Carrara Marble Bust of Daphne, Apollo's First Love

Located in New York, NY

A fabulously hand carved antique neoclassical style Italian Carrara marble bust of Daphne. This bust is of immaculate quality and craftsmanship. Daphne's hair is beautifully hand car...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Carrara Marble

Large Marble Bust of a Modern Music Goddess
Large Marble Bust of a Modern Music Goddess

Large Marble Bust of a Modern Music Goddess

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This a large rose beige marble bust of a modern music goddess. She has abundant wavy hair arranged to the side. Her head is tilted to the same side of the hair while she is looking d...

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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

Alabaster Bust of Judith with Marble Column After August Riedel Painting
Alabaster Bust of Judith with Marble Column After August Riedel Painting

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...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Busts

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Alabaster, Marble

Roman Inspiration Neoclassical Bust in White and Veined Red Marble
Roman Inspiration Neoclassical Bust in White and Veined Red Marble

Roman Inspiration Neoclassical Bust in White and Veined Red Marble

Located in Marbella, ES

A stunning Roman-inspired bust carved from white marble combined with spectacular veined red marble, creating a rich and sophisticated visual contrast. The figure depicts a young wom...

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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

19th Century Bronze Bust Of Charles V After Leoni Leone
19th Century Bronze Bust Of Charles V After Leoni Leone

19th Century Bronze Bust Of Charles V After Leoni Leone

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 19th century bronze bust of Charles V after Leoni Leone. Crafted circa 1800, this highly detailed bust portrays the sitter wearing a laurel wreath and classical drapery over what ...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Bronze

Neoclassical, Faux Marble, Seated Angel Busts on Sleighs, Italy, 1960s
Neoclassical, Faux Marble, Seated Angel Busts on Sleighs, Italy, 1960s

Neoclassical, Faux Marble, Seated Angel Busts on Sleighs, Italy, 1960s

Located in Stamford, CT

Neoclassical, Faux Marble, Seated Angel Busts on Sleighs, Italy, 20th c. A finely carved pair of cherubs each in a seated position made in a composite form. Each ready to be perched...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

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Statuary Marble

Early 20th Century Vintage Regency Plaster Bust
Early 20th Century Vintage Regency Plaster Bust

Early 20th Century Vintage Regency Plaster Bust

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite Regency-style plaster bust captures the grace and elegance of classical portraiture. With finely sculpted facial features, flowing curls, and an intricately draped nec...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Plaster

White Marble Bust by James Henry Haseltine, Rome, 1870
White Marble Bust by James Henry Haseltine, Rome, 1870

White Marble Bust by James Henry Haseltine, Rome, 1870

By James Henry Haseltine

Located in Queens, NY

Italian white marble bust of young Roman man (sgnd: J.H. Haseltine, 1870, Rome)(AS IS-damage to nose)

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

19th Century Terracotta Bust of a Young Girl Signed by Andrea Flaibani
19th Century Terracotta Bust of a Young Girl Signed by Andrea Flaibani

19th Century Terracotta Bust of a Young Girl Signed by Andrea Flaibani

Located in Prato, IT

Andrea Flaibani Friulian sculptor (Udine, Italy 1846 - Udine, Italy 1897) Terracotta Measures: Height 38 cm Width cm 23 Base diameter cm 15 Weight kg approx. 5.5. As a young...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Terracotta

Antique Alabaster Busts of Frederick the Great & Napoleon, 1890
Antique Alabaster Busts of Frederick the Great & Napoleon, 1890

Antique Alabaster Busts of Frederick the Great & Napoleon, 1890

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Continental German (19th/20th Cent) alabaster busts of Fredrick the Great and Napoleon raised on green marble column bases (by Fritz Kochendorfer...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

Pair of late 18th Century French Patinated Bronze Busts of Racine and Corneille
Pair of late 18th Century French Patinated Bronze Busts of Racine and Corneille

Pair of late 18th Century French Patinated Bronze Busts of Racine and Corneille

Located in Dublin, IE

A superb, finely cast and well-patinated pair of French bronze busts representing Jean Racine and Pierre Corneille, two of the most celebrated dramatists of the 17th century. Each bu...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

After Augustin Pajou, French, Large Terracotta Bust
After Augustin Pajou, French, Large Terracotta Bust

After Augustin Pajou, French, Large Terracotta Bust

By Augustin Pajou

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Large 19th century terracotta ceramic figurative sculpture, beautifully hand crafted after French neoclassical sculptor Augistin Pajou. Possible to be Marie Antoinette born Maria Ant...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Terracotta

Neoclassical 19th-Century Bronze Bust of Zar Alexander II
Neoclassical 19th-Century Bronze Bust of Zar Alexander II

Neoclassical 19th-Century Bronze Bust of Zar Alexander II

Located in Madrid, EX

Neoclassical bronze bust of Zar Alexander II, with yellow patina. Marked on the side: Giesserei Burgdorf 1852. Height: 19 cm Depth: 8 cm Width: 11.5 cm Switzerland 1852

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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Bronze

Italian Neo-Classic Terra-Cotta Busts
Italian Neo-Classic Terra-Cotta Busts

Italian Neo-Classic Terra-Cotta Busts

Located in Queens, NY

2 Italian Neo-classic style glazed terra-cotta busts of ladies emblematic of two of the four seasons (19th/early 20th Cent) (PRICED EACH)

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

19th Century French Bronze Bust Of Auguste Comte (French Positivist Philosopher)
19th Century French Bronze Bust Of Auguste Comte (French Positivist Philosopher)

19th Century French Bronze Bust Of Auguste Comte (French Positivist Philosopher)

Located in Dublin, IE

An exquisitely cast and finished bronze bust of Auguste Comte (1798–1857), resting on a marble plinth. The model is finished in a dark brown patina that is finely preserved. A most p...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble, Bronze

French Painted Plaster Bust of Pierre Balguerie
French Painted Plaster Bust of Pierre Balguerie

French Painted Plaster Bust of Pierre Balguerie

By Baron François Joseph Bosio

Located in Dallas, TX

A French painted plaster bust of Pierre Balguerie after an original work by Baron Francois, Joseph Bosio.

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Plaster

J. Ternouth (1796-1848) Lifesize Neoclassical Style Library Bust
J. Ternouth (1796-1848) Lifesize Neoclassical Style Library Bust

J. Ternouth (1796-1848) Lifesize Neoclassical Style Library Bust

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A lifesize neoclassical style plaster library bust by English sculptor, John Ternouth, signed with maker’s name to the reverse and inscribed with the date ‘1832’. The bust depicts ...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Plaster, Paint

Theodor Herzl Viennese Bronze Bust
Theodor Herzl Viennese Bronze Bust

Theodor Herzl Viennese Bronze Bust

Located in New York, NY

This is a Viennese bronze bust of Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, known for his visionary leadership and profound impact on Jewish history. The bust captures Herzl’s di...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Marble Female Bust after Joseph Chinard
Neoclassical Style Marble Female Bust after Joseph Chinard

Neoclassical Style Marble Female Bust after Joseph Chinard

By Joseph Chinard

Located in London, GB

Neoclassical style marble female bust after Joseph Chinard French, late 19th century Measures: Height 63cm, width 33cm, depth 20cm Portraying Madam...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

Tenerani Statuary Marble Bust of a Young Augustus Caesar
Tenerani Statuary Marble Bust of a Young Augustus Caesar

Tenerani Statuary Marble Bust of a Young Augustus Caesar

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A finely carved statuary white marble bust of a young Augustus Caesar attributed to the workshops of 19th century Italian sculptor Pietro Tenerani (1789-1869). Also known as Young Octavian, this bust of a young Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar is after a sculpture found in the Pio Clementino Museums of the Vatican. Carved with exceptional detail, the bust is elevated on a turned socle and bears the name ‘TENERANI’ to the front. Other busts like this one after the Vatican original of the former Emperor Augustus were sculpted in the Mid-18th Century. Pietro Tenerani (1789-1869) was a notable Italian sculptor of the early 19th century. In his early career, he trained under Italian sculptor Lorenzo Bartolini, before moving to Rome where he won a scholarship as a pupil of Danish sculptor, Bertel Thorvalsden. Having honed his skills, Tenerani worked from a studio of his own in later years. William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire, Queen Victoria and Pope Pius IX...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble, Statuary Marble

Neoclassical Marble Sculpture Bust After Joseph Chinard
Neoclassical Marble Sculpture Bust After Joseph Chinard

Neoclassical Marble Sculpture Bust After Joseph Chinard

By Joseph Chinard

Located in London, GB

Neoclassical marble sculpture bust after Joseph Chinard French, late 19th century Measures: Height 65cm, width 34cm, depth 55cm Portraying Madame R...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

Large Ormolu Bust of Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome
Large Ormolu Bust of Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome

Large Ormolu Bust of Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome

Located in London, GB

This remarkable ormolu bust of the iconic Roman Emperor Julius Caesar is the epitome of neoclassical style design, and was originally intended as an overdoor decoration. Overdoors - ...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Ormolu, Bronze

Charming French Terracotta Bust on Ebonized Wood Base Depicting Young Child.
Charming French Terracotta Bust on Ebonized Wood Base Depicting Young Child.

Charming French Terracotta Bust on Ebonized Wood Base Depicting Young Child.

Located in Buchanan, MI

Charming French Terracotta Bust on Ebonized Wood Base Depicting Young Child. We also have other bust of various subject. Feel free to call with further questions.

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Terracotta

19th Century Neoclassical Marble Bust of a Boy, French
19th Century Neoclassical Marble Bust of a Boy, French

19th Century Neoclassical Marble Bust of a Boy, French

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century (Mid) French Marbel Bust of a Boy Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

Late 18th Century Sandstone Bust in Classical Greco-Roman Dress
Late 18th Century Sandstone Bust in Classical Greco-Roman Dress

Late 18th Century Sandstone Bust in Classical Greco-Roman Dress

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Late 18th century neo-classical style hand-carved sandstone bust of a lady in classical Greco-Roman dress. Possibly a depiction of Daphne who was a Naiad n...

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Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Sandstone

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Marble Bust Named La Sulamitide
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Marble Bust Named La Sulamitide

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Marble Bust Named La Sulamitide

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble bust of a lady, named La Sulamitide, on the original Vert de Patricia marble pedestal column. The maiden has fi...

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

19th Century Bronze and Rouge Marble Bust
19th Century Bronze and Rouge Marble Bust

19th Century Bronze and Rouge Marble Bust

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Finley cast bust of lady on beautiful rogue marble plinth with a dore bronze accent ring at the base.

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Bust
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Bust

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Bust

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and marble bust of David. The bust is raised by an elegant circular marble socle pedestal with a fine mottle...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Marble, & Ormolu Bust of Marianne
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Marble, & Ormolu Bust of Marianne

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Marble, & Ormolu Bust of Marianne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, silvered bronze, ormolu, Rosso Verona and white Carrara marble bust of Marianne in full armor. The bust is raised by a thick Rosso Verona marble base with an elegant scalloped shape adorned with richly chased masks and swaging berried laurel garlands and centered by a striking fitted ormolu plaque...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Neoclassical Plaster Portrait Bust, Signed A. Frederich, Dated 1843
Neoclassical Plaster Portrait Bust, Signed A. Frederich, Dated 1843

Neoclassical Plaster Portrait Bust, Signed A. Frederich, Dated 1843

Located in Greding, DE

Large portrait bust of a middle-aged man in antique garb. The plaster bust is signed A. Frederich and dated 1843 on the underside and stands on an ebonised wooden column base. The bu...

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1840s German Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Plaster

18th Century French Marble Bust of Dancer, Palace Provenance, Antoinette Style
18th Century French Marble Bust of Dancer, Palace Provenance, Antoinette Style

18th Century French Marble Bust of Dancer, Palace Provenance, Antoinette Style

Located in Madrid, ES

This expressive 18th century marble portrait bust is of Marie-Madeleine Guimard (1743-1816), a successful dancer and one of the most famous courtesans of pre-Revolutionary France. The bust is unsigned, but identical to one in the collection of London's V&A museum carved...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Marble

A most impressive bronze bust of a 1920s South American gentleman.
A most impressive bronze bust of a 1920s South American gentleman.

A most impressive bronze bust of a 1920s South American gentleman.

Located in Central England, GB

This most unusual almost life sized heavily cast bronze bust depicts a very smart most likely South American gentleman dressed in a double breasted suit jacket with a shirt and tie. ...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Bronze

17th Century Wooden Bust of the Greek Poet Homerus
17th Century Wooden Bust of the Greek Poet Homerus

17th Century Wooden Bust of the Greek Poet Homerus

Located in Esbeek, NL

Late 17th century wooden bust of the Greek poet Homerus. Damage on the right side of the bust, see picture.

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17th Century European Antique Neoclassical Busts

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Wood

French Gilt Bronze and Marble Bust Sculpture by Gory
French Gilt Bronze and Marble Bust Sculpture by Gory

French Gilt Bronze and Marble Bust Sculpture by Gory

By Affortunato Gory

Located in London, GB

This elegant bust of a young woman was created by the acclaimed sculptor, Affortunato Gory (Italian, fl. 1895-1925). Affortunato Gory (also known as Fortunato Gory) studied under the...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Napoleon III French Solid Marble Bust, Signed by Sculptor of a Beautiful Women
Napoleon III French Solid Marble Bust, Signed by Sculptor of a Beautiful Women

Napoleon III French Solid Marble Bust, Signed by Sculptor of a Beautiful Women

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this rare and quite exquisite original 19th century Napoleon III French bust of a stunning young lady signed to the rear. A truly stunning sculp...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical busts for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical busts for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage busts created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, marble and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical busts made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original busts, popular names associated with this style include Affortunato Gory, Antonio Frilli, Camille Tharaud, and Copeland. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for busts differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $400 and tops out at $75,000 while the average work can sell for $4,450.