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Busts
![CARVED AND PAINTED FOLK ART BUST OF A MAN: Height 9.5 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6713/331375/178729766_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716834484)
![Antique French Wooden Wig Stand Marotte Head: Antique French Wooden Wig Stand Marotte Head.Hand painted bust with shoulders. Used as a wig stand or in a Milner's shop. Measures H 15 1/4" x W 11" x D 4 1/2". Weight 5Lbs. Please refer to all pictur](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/173735210_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1712284433)
![Umberto Biagini Alabaster Virgin Mary Sculptural Bust: A Umberto Biagini (Italian, XX-XXI) carved marble bust depicting the Madonna or the Virgin Mary. Incise signed 'Biagini' on back.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6476/330004/177918873_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715806922)
![AFTER PAJOU TERRACOTTA BUST OF MADAME DU BARRY: Terracotta portrait bust of Jeanne Becu, Comtesse du Barry, after Augustin Pajou (French, 1730-1809), on socle, intact with hairlines, approx 20.5"h, 13.5"w, 7"d, 13.5lbs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/21/330094/177971058_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715873655)
![AFTER JEAN GOUJON (1510-1565) PATINATED BRONZE BUST OF DIANE DE POITIERS: Patinated bronze sculpture, Bust of Diane de Poitiers, after Jean Goujon (French, 1510-1565), rising on square socle, approx 13 5/8"h, 7 3/8"w, 4 7/8"d, 8.75lbs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/21/330094/177971059_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715873655)
![CARL KAUBA LARGE ELK BRONZE BUST ~ 75LBS: 180194 CARL KAUBA LARGE ELK BRONZE BUST ~ 75LBS Carl Kauba (1865-1922, Austrian) life-sized elk bronze bust. This Elk bust has impeccable realism and detail work. Kauba was a sculptor. His work is cha](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3444/330152/177998231_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715930929)
![Bronze Bust of Pericles 10" NICE: Bronze Bust of Pericles. It measures 10.5" tall and is unsigned. Very well donw.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6401/319459/177172737_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715207982)
![1991 "When Lighting Strikes" Horse Bronze Bust by Dave McGary 14/75: 1991 "When Lighting Strikes" Horse Bronze Bust by Dave McGary. This is polychrome-painted bronze and metal on a plinth. It is a limited edition signed on the back of the horses neck and numbered 14/75](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/175814284_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1713305321)
![Attrib. Richmond Barthe (American 1901-1989) Bonded Bronze Bust: DESCRIPTION: Attributed to Richmond Barthe (American 1901-1989) Bonded bronze bust of JFK (John Fitzgerald Kennedy) signed in cast: "Barthe" at verso, mounted to wood base. Illegibly inscribed in cast](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/331199/178644054_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716644764)
![Asclepius Bronze Bust Sculpture: DESCRIPTION: Vintage Roman inspired bronze bust sculpture with Zeus-like facial features depicting the bust of Asclepius, a hero and god of medicine in ancient Greek religion and mythology. Asclepius](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/331199/178643174_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716644764)
![NEOCLASSICAL STYLE MARBLE BUST OF CHRYSES OF TROY ON WOOD PEDESTAL: Neoclassical style carved marble bust, depicting Chryses of Troy, rising on wood pedestal, sculpture: approx 25.5"h, 13"w, 12"d, overall: approx 55"h, 13"w, 12"d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/21/330096/177971648_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715874767)
![MARBLE BUST OF ROMAN EMPEROR NERO AFTER THE ANTIQUE: Marble bust of the Roman Emperor Nero, after the antique, approx 15.5"h, 8"w, 8.5"d, 48lbs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/21/330096/177972024_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715874767)
![MARBLE BUST OF A WOMAN: Victorian Renaissance Revival of a Young Woman in formal dress, life sized, white marble with patination on grey marble base, roughly 21" x 20" x 10".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331423/178777848_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716929917)
![Carved Marble Bust Of A Lady, Signed: H: 12 in. ( 30.48 cm) W: 11 in. ( 27.94 cm)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8452/330439/178174289_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716316629)
![AFTER ANDREA DEL VERROCCHIO BRONZE BUST OF DAVID: Patinated bronze sculpture, Bust of David, after Andrea del Verrocchio (Italian, c.1434/1437-1488), on a green marble base, approx 16"h, 13"w, 9"d, 44lbs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/21/330094/177971060_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715873655)
![18th c. Italian Bust: 18th c. Italian carved wooden bust on base. 12" x 9" x 15".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210703_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Theodore Gantz Terracotta Bust of Roman Lady: Theodore Gantz Terracotta Bust of Roman Lady. Sycamore Street Studio, Cincinnati, OH. 20th century. 16w x 11d x 27 1/2h. Provenance; The Beth & J. Karp Collection, Indian Hill, Ohio.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1328/331109/178486854_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716587766)
![WHITE & POLYCHROME MARBLE BUST OF A BACCHANTE ON PARCEL-GILT PEDESTAL: Carved white and polychrome marble bust of a maenad/ bacchante, on a parcel-gilt wood pedestal, overall: approx 68"h, 21"w, 13"d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/21/330096/177971907_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715874767)
![Ancient Palmyrene Limestone Large Bust of a Priest Circa 2nd Century A.D.: Ancient Palmyrene Limestone Large Bust of a Priest Circa 2nd Century A.D. Size Height 20 1/2 inches (57.1 cm). Attractive Fine carved limestone large bust of a Priest wearing headdress decorated with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3779/331608/178883852_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717014957)
![A SOUTHERN AFRICAN LAPIDARY PORTRAIT BUST OF MAN, SHONA, ZIMBABWE, LATE 20TH CENTURY: A SOUTHERN AFRICAN LAPIDARY PORTRAIT BUST OF MAN, SHONA, ZIMBABWE, LATE 20TH CENTURY, carved variegated verdite stone symbolizing health, wisdom and power in the portrait of an elder. Height: 9" Width](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/397/326617/178467031_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716573637)
![CAST METAL VICTORIAN BUST OF WOMAN: CAST METAL VICTORIAN BUST OF WOMAN, APPROXIMATELY 16 IN HIGH](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/477/332133/179158675_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717345729)
![Pair Of Antique Polychrome Ceramic Blackamoor Busts: DESCRIPTION: Two matching polychrome ceramic blackamoor busts - one of a man wearing a fez, one a woman wearing a headscarf and lunar necklace. CIRCA: 19th to early 20th Century ORIGIN: European DIMEN](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/331199/178643660_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716644764)
![Large Marie Antoinette Style Carved Marble Bust: DESCRIPTION: A large carved two-tone marble bust depicting Marie Antoinette style figure with hair bow and Victorian dress. CIRCA: Early to Mid 20th Cent. ORIGIN: France DIMENSIONS: H: 26.5" x W: 13"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/331199/178642909_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716644764)
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.