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Busts
![A Pair of Bronze Busts Atop Green Onyx and Bronze Pedestals: Comprising a bust of gentleman in roman-style robe atop green onyx and bronze pedestal, 11.1/2 in. (29.2 cm.) high, 4 in. (10.2 cm.) for the pedestal; and a bust of lady in roman-style robe atop green](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646369_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![Antique English Porcelain Hand Painted Bust Child: Antique English Porcelain Hand Painted Bust of Child, Young Boy, Mounted. Measures 10 inches x 5 inches on Stand.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2514/332023/179145029_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717278100)
![ANTIQUE MARBLE BUST OF MOZART: MARBLE BUST OF MOZART - 9" x 6" x 13"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1417/332505/179320259_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717614152)
![Large Cold Painted Arab Woman Bust: Size: 29" tall x 13" wide x 10" deep Condition: Minor loss of finish in a few areas. See photos.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7998/331558/178900831_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717017003)
![Sevres Terracotta Bust of Alexandre Brongniart: Sevres Terracotta Bust of Alexandre Brongniart Early 20th century, after a model by Jean Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828). Inscribed 'ALEXANDRE. BRONGNART' with Sevres mark. Ht. 18 in. A Western New](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1116/332576/179392825_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717764716)
![Vintage European Terra Cotta Bust Emperor or Pope ?: A vintage hand made bust of a gentleman that looks like he could be an Emperor a Pope. Not sure who it is. The bust measures about 15" tall by about 15" wide. Piece came from an estate in Paris, Franc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1846/329762/177750438_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715615254)
![A Royal Vienna Hand Painted Of A Lady Bust Porcelain Decorative Wall Round Plate, Wagner Signed: An Austrian Royal Vienna Hand Painting of a bust, Signed by Wagner Fine Enameling on Border, Stamped under glazed beehive marks. Condition: Excellent. D 9.5"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8111/330503/178239052_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716357757)
![Bust of a woman, around 1900, plaster: Bust of a woman, around 1900, plaster cast, polychrome painted. Back with inset plaque with eagle and an inventory number. Slightly rubbed & bumped, d. 48 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/609/331532/178836464_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716986475)
![Octavian Bust "Augustus Caesar" Sculpture - (1.8lbs): Octavian Bust "Augustus Caesar" Sculpture - (1.8lbs) Augustus Caesar was the first emperor of the Roman Empire, which he ruled alone from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. Born Gaius Octavius T](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/331353/178721163_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716834955)
![Glamorous Art Deco 1930' Collectible Glass Bust Sculpture H.Hoffmann: Top Quality Collectible Art Deco Glass Sculpture. This piece was made in Bohemia from ORIGINAL antique molds that were used during the 1930's - 1939's. It is BREATHTAKING high quality satin finish gla](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3421/328493/177690081_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214032)
![Art Nouveau bust, Uriela, model no. 2560: Art Nouveau bust, Uriela, model no. 2560, terracotta, southern beauty with elaborate decoration, painted in dark colors, gold and silver, marked 'Uriela, modelled in Cologne,' h. 70 cm, w. 70 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/609/331524/178832915_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716985532)
![After Bertel Thorvaldsen Sculpture Of "Ariadne" Bust - (7.9lbs): After Bertel Thorvaldsen Sculpture Of "Ariadne" Bust - (7.9lbs) The Ariadne Bust Sculptures draw inspiration from the original Ariadne bust crafted by neoclassical artist Bertel Thorvaldsen,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/332762/179524570_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717789260)
![‡ A WEDGWOOD & BENTLEY BLACK BASALT BUST OF ADDISON, LATE 18TH CENTURY: ‡ A WEDGWOOD & BENTLEY BLACK BASALT BUST OF ADDISON LATE 18TH CENTURYSmall impressed Wedgwood & Bentley mark 35.5cm high ‡ Indicates that the lot is being sold whilst subject to temporary](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1688/332566/179384135_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684419)
![Roman Bronze Mercury Bust c. 1st-2nd Century A.D.: Roman Bronze Mercury Bust c. 1st-2nd Century A.D.In the form of a bust of Mercury with curled hair and rounded features, bare chest and with small wings to the temples. Attractive lustre patina.Size:5](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1199/330171/179461084_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717932433)
![‡ A WEDGWOOD BLACK BASALT BUST OF 'GROTIUS', LATE 18TH CENTURY: ‡ A WEDGWOOD BLACK BASALT BUST OF 'GROTIUS' LATE 18TH CENTURY, AFTER THE MODEL BY MICHIEL JANSZOON VAN MIEREVELT (1566-1641) Titled GROTIUS Small impressed Wedgwood & Bentley mark to the rear 50](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1688/332566/179384109_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684419)
![‡ A WEDGWOOD & BENTLEY BLACK BASALT BUST OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: ‡ A WEDGWOOD & BENTLEY BLACK BASALT BUST OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE LATE 18TH CENTURY Titled SHAKESPEARE to the rear Small impressed Wedgwood & Bentley mark to rear 34.5cm high ‡ Indicates tha](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1688/332566/179384089_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684419)
![‡THREE WEDGWOOD & BENTLEY BLACK BASALT BUSTS OF SIR ISAAC NEWTON, LATE 18TH CENTURY: ‡ THREE WEDGWOOD & BENTLEY BLACK BASALT BUSTS OF SIR ISAAC NEWTONLATE 18TH CENTURY Each on a socle base Impressed Wedgwood & Bentley marks In sizes, the largest 24cm high, the smallest 16.5cm hi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1688/332566/179384059_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684419)
![‡ TWO WEDGWOOD BLACK BASALT BUSTS OF THE WRITERS, 'DRYDEN' AND 'CHAUCER', LATE 18TH CENTURY: ‡ TWO WEDGWOOD BLACK BASALT BUSTS OF THE WRITERS, 'DRYDEN' AND 'CHAUCER' LATE 18TH CENTURYDepicting John Dryden and Geoffrey Chaucer Each respectively titled to rearEach with small impressed Wed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1688/332566/179384133_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684419)
![Large Orientalist Polychromed Marble Bust: Large Orientalist Polychromed Marble Bust. 30 x 19 1/4 x 12 3/8 in.Local Pick up call one day before to make an appointment. TO SHIP THIS ITEM IN USA OR INTERNATIONAL, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHIPPERS : 1)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6103/332985/179751552_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718049914)
![Michael Sutty Porcelain Bust, Napoleon Bonaparte: Limited edition, porcelain portrait bust of Napoleon Bonaparte, highly detailed wearing green and red uniform with gold trim. Michael Sutty backstamp. Dimensions: 8"L x 4.75"W x 10"H Edition Number: 6](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6087/332941/179735052_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718031962)
![Andrea by Sadek bronze busts of boy and girl on marble stands: Andrea by Sadek bronze busts of boy and girl on marble stands. 2 pieces. Approx. 12x5x5 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7045/331900/179037986_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717186113)
News about Busts
![Trio of Roman portrait busts of women earned almost $1.6M at Lyon and Turnbull](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pompeia-Plotina-1-1.jpg)
Trio of Roman portrait busts of women earned almost $1.6M at Lyon and Turnbull
GREENFORD, UK – Three larger-than-life-size Roman portrait busts with an 18th-century provenance linked to Cobham Hall in Kent, England have sold for a combined £1.26 million ($1.59 million) at Lyon & Turnbull. The trio of massive second century marble heads all sold to the same determined phone bidder as part of the Edinburgh and London […]
![Three Roman portrait busts head to market at Lyon and Turnbull March 21](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/172753642_1_x.jpeg)
Three Roman portrait busts head to market at Lyon and Turnbull March 21
EDINBURGH, UK – Three larger-than-life-size Roman portrait busts with an 18th-century provenance linked to Cobham Hall in Kent, England will appear at Lyon & Turnbull this month. They form part of the firm’s first designated sale of Classical Ancient Art on Thursday, March 21. The trio of massive second century heads come by descent from […]
![2 Houdon marble busts soar to $1.5 million at Cottone Auctions](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Marble-busts-by-Houdon-FEAT.jpg)
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 […]
![IS says it destroyed ancient busts from Palmyra](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Palmyra_Syria_-_2.jpg)
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.