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A Continental Marble Bust of a Youth: A Continental Marble Bust of a Youth 19th Century Height overall 19 3/4 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.

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Feb 15, 2023Hindman

A Continental Marble Bust of a Youth

$750

(3 bids)

Greco Roman Style Bust: Composite bust of Goddess Hygieia Dimensions: 14.4 x 10 x 6 in. NOTE: No apparent flaws

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3 days LeftHoward & Thomas Auction House

Greco Roman Style Bust

$150

(4 bids)

Emmanuel Villanis (French, 1858-1914) Bronze Bust: DESCRIPTION: Emmanuel Villanis (French, 1858-1914) Bronze bust with Art Nouveau figural form, "Bonjour" relief at front, mounted to a beveled marble base. CIRCA: Early 20th Century ORIGIN: French DIME

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1 day LeftAkiba Galleries

Emmanuel Villanis (French, 1858-1914) Bronze Bust

$225

(4 bids)

A Grand Tour Bronze Farnese Hercules and a Similar Bronze Bust of Hercules: A Grand Tour Bronze Farnese Hercules and a Similar Bronze Bust of Hercules Late 19th/Early 20th Century the larger a partial depiction of "Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra". Height of larger (excluding

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Feb 15, 2023Hindman

A Grand Tour Bronze Farnese Hercules and a Similar Bronze Bust of Hercules

$300

(1 bid)

Emile Pinedo (French, 1840â€“1916) "Napoleon" Bronze Bust: DESCRIPTION: Bronze bust by French artist Emile Pinedo (1840-1916) of Napoleon Bonaparte, depicted in a coat and hat completed by a medal attached to the sculpture. Incised signature verso "Pinedo" al

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Feb 14, 2023Akiba Galleries

Emile Pinedo (French, 1840â€“1916) "Napoleon" Bronze Bust

$175

(5 bids)

Three vintage French jewelry display busts: Three vintage French jewelry display bustsCirca 1920s-40sEach a jewelry counter display mannequin head, comprising one papier-mache bust with a 1940s haircut and two with Art Deco-style glazed porcela

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Feb 14, 2023John Moran Auctioneers, Inc.

Three vintage French jewelry display busts

$175

(2 bids)

A Continental Marble Bust of Aphrodite: A Continental Marble Bust of Aphrodite Late 19th/Early 20th Century Height 20 x width 13 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.

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Feb 15, 2023Hindman

A Continental Marble Bust of Aphrodite

$500

(1 bid)

Antique Bradley Hubbard Bronze Male Bust Vessel: Possibly antique bronze crafted male bust of a mustachioed man with a head wrap and long beard. Removing the top reveals a white metal interior. Marked on underside, Bradley & Hubbard MFG. Approximate

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Feb 15, 2023The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.

Antique Bradley Hubbard Bronze Male Bust Vessel

$100

(5 bids)

A Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chenets with Busts of Ladies: A Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chenets with Busts of Ladies 19th Century Height 13 1/4 x width 9 x depth 20 inches. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from a Private St. Louis Collec

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Feb 15, 2023Hindman

A Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chenets with Busts of Ladies

$300

(1 bid)

AFTER PIERRE-EUGÉNE-EMILE HEBERT (FRENCH 1828-1893) Bronze and gilt decorated busts of: AFTER PIERRE-EUGÉNE-EMILE HEBERT (FRENCH 1828-1893) Bronze and gilt decorated busts of Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses and Goddess Isis Each on stepped square plinth bases, 37cm high Signed

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Feb 14, 2023Adam's Auctioneers

AFTER PIERRE-EUGÉNE-EMILE HEBERT (FRENCH 1828-1893) Bronze and gilt decorated busts of

€750

(1 bid)

A chip-carved and polished-oak folk art bust,: A chip-carved and polished-oak folk art bust, A chip-carved and polished-oak folk art bust, early 20th century, French, modelled as a man with a moustache, 28cm high Condition Report: WIth some scratc

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1 day LeftSworders Fine Art Auctioneers

A chip-carved and polished-oak folk art bust,

£160

Larry Flynt Pair of KPM Bisque Busts: depicting Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette; each with factory mark and signed "P. Frank" Louis XVI: 11 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (29.8 x 19.1 x 11.4 cm.), Marie Antoinette: 11 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (29.

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3 days LeftAbell Auction

Larry Flynt Pair of KPM Bisque Busts

$125

(2 bids)

LARGE ROYAL DUX BUST: MARKED ON BASE, No 506. GOOD CONDITION, NO CHIPS CRACKS OR BREAKS. 21" H.

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5 days LeftRedlands Antique Auction

LARGE ROYAL DUX BUST

$125

(2 bids)

Small Roman Style Gold Ring With Intaglio Female Bust: Small Roman Style Gold Ring With Intaglio Female Bust possibly ancient, the portrait of jasper or clay, approximate ring size 1-3/4, testing at least 22K. Private Collection of an Antiquarian, Charlot

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3 days LeftLeland Little

Small Roman Style Gold Ring With Intaglio Female Bust

$50

(1 bid)

Italian Bust of a Saint: An 18th century Italian carved wood bust of a Saint. Carved male bust with painted finish on a later carved base with polychrome decoration. Wear to decoration, minor damage, shrinkage cracks. 13 1/2"

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Mar 04, 2023Schmidt's Antiques Inc. Since 1911

Italian Bust of a Saint

$200

(1 bid)

Cast Neoclassical Spray Painted Bust Pop Art 19in: Cast plaster Neoclassical Spray Painted Bust. Pop Art movement, unsigned. Bust of woman, with black and metallic silver and gold paint to piece. Measures approx 19.5 x 12.5 x 6 inches. Slight wobble t

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Feb 15, 2023The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.

Cast Neoclassical Spray Painted Bust Pop Art 19in

A Continental Bronze Bust of Henry IV on Marble Socle: A Continental Bronze Bust of Henry IV on Marble Socle 19th Century Height of bronze 12 1/4 inches. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from a Midwestern Institution

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Feb 15, 2023Hindman

A Continental Bronze Bust of Henry IV on Marble Socle

$250

Leo Cherne Bust of Sigmund Freud C.1958: Bust of Sigmund Freud by Leo Cherne (American 1912-1999). Patinated bronze toned finish on plaster. Height 13-1/4" Shipping: In-House shipping available for this lot. Please read the shipping section

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Feb 17, 2023Epic Auctions and Estate Sales

Leo Cherne Bust of Sigmund Freud C.1958

$110

(3 bids)

After Lysippos Monumental Bust Of Hercules: DESCRIPTION: Composite sculpture after Lysippos depicting Hercules looking at an angle to his left with a solemn, almost melancholy expression. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Continental DIMENSIONS: H: 2

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Feb 14, 2023Akiba Galleries

After Lysippos Monumental Bust Of Hercules

$50

(2 bids)

MARBLE BUST OF A MAN Height 21.5”.: MARBLE BUST OF A MANHeight 21.5”.

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Feb 16, 2023Eldred's

MARBLE BUST OF A MAN Height 21.5”.

$250

Bronze Bust of Napoleon After a cast by Renzo Colombo Height 22 1/2 inches.: Bronze Bust of Napoleon After a cast by Renzo Colombo Height 22 1/2 inches. C

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2 days LeftDoyle New York

Bronze Bust of Napoleon After a cast by Renzo Colombo Height 22 1/2 inches.

$750

Alexandre Falguiere (1831-1900), the bust of Diana, patinated bronze on a yellow Sienna marble base,: Alexandre Falguiere (1831-1900), the bust of Diana, patinated bronze on a yellow Sienna marble base, H 60 cmSigned on the shoulder, the back with a foundry stamp of 'Fonderie Thiebaut Freres, Paris'.

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2 days LeftCarlo Bonte Auctions

Alexandre Falguiere (1831-1900), the bust of Diana, patinated bronze on a yellow Sienna marble base,

€1,500

(1 bid)

A Continental Marble Bust of a Woman: A Continental Marble Bust of a Woman Late 19th Century Height overall 24 x width 13 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.

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Feb 15, 2023Hindman

A Continental Marble Bust of a Woman

$500

Santos Female Wooden Bust w/ Rare Glass Eyes: Santos Female Wooden Bust - Hand made of wood and polychrome. Depicts a female head and upper torso. Bald head, eyes of glass and red painted lips. Exposed neck and shoulders with no arms. Measures 12

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Mar 05, 2023King's Auctions Inc

Santos Female Wooden Bust w/ Rare Glass Eyes

$750

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2 Houdon marble busts soar to $1.5 million at Cottone Auctions

GENESEO, N.Y. – Two rediscovered marble busts by the French 18th century sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, Versailles 1741-1828 Paris) sold for a combined $1.5 million at the Fine Art & Antiques Auction held March 23 by Cottone Auctions, online and in the firm’s gallery. The busts were the top achievers in an auction that featured […]

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IS says it destroyed ancient busts from Palmyra

BEIRUT (AP) – Islamic State group militants have destroyed six archaeological pieces from the historic town of Palmyra that were confiscated from a smuggler, the group said.

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Busts of Vanderbilt family to be displayed at Breakers mansion

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) – The nonprofit group that owns several Newport mansions has acquired two busts of members of the Vanderbilt family, ensuring they will permanently be displayed at The Breakers mansion the family built in 1895. The Preservation Society of Newport County said this week it purchased the busts of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, and […]

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Tiffany, Steuben and Lalique to star at Heritage art glass sale, Jan. 26

DALLAS – Heritage celebrates a number of American-based art and design pioneers in its Jan. 26 auction dubbed Pursuit of Beauty: Art Nouveau, Deco & Glass, which features significant offerings of Art Nouveau, Art Deco and art glass including Tiffany Studios and Steuben Glass Works. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

Busts

Busts are sculptural portraits usually made of marble, bronze, plaster, terracotta, wood or stone modeled into different shapes. Evidence showcases that the first busts were sculpted in ancient Egypt around 1345 B.C, such as the famous Bust of Nefertiti. Through the years, busts were associated with the Hellenistic and Roman periods, depicting either idealized or realistic human forms. During the Renaissance busts were delicately carved and meticulously designed with soft naturalistic lines and exceptional elegance. Busts are recognized as coveted works of art with an ageless appeal that can bring incredible detail to any space. Sculptural ancient masterpieces representing remarkable leaders at their time have adorned the houses of many museums an collectors. The reason why portrait busts are so valuable pieces is that they exude an air of aristocracy. Busts are monuments of th