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19th Century French Patinated Cast Iron Female Bust Signed Barbezat & Cie
19th Century French Patinated Cast Iron Female Bust Signed Barbezat & Cie

19th Century French Patinated Cast Iron Female Bust Signed Barbezat & Cie

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant bust was sculpted in France, circa 1880. The sculpture sits on an integral round base and depicts a young beauty in traditional Louis XVI clothing; the art work is signe...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

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Iron

Fine French Cast-Iron Bust of Antinous as Dionysus, J.J. Ducel, Circa 1880
Fine French Cast-Iron Bust of Antinous as Dionysus, J.J. Ducel, Circa 1880

Fine French Cast-Iron Bust of Antinous as Dionysus, J.J. Ducel, Circa 1880

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Monumental French 19th Century Patinated and Parcel Gilt Cast-Iron Bust of 'Head from a Statue of Antinous as Dionysus' Wearing a Wreath of Ivy - Roman Bacchus, God of the Wine, af...

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Antique 19th Century French Greco Roman Busts

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Iron

Antique French cast iron brass-plated busts of Antinous as Bacchus and Ariadne
Antique French cast iron brass-plated busts of Antinous as Bacchus and Ariadne

Antique French cast iron brass-plated busts of Antinous as Bacchus and Ariadne

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A pair of French late 19th century (circa 1880) Grand Tour cast iron and brass-plated busts of Antinous as Bacchus (or Dionysus) and Ariadne, after the original pairing by Leone Cler...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

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Bronze

Sculpture Of a Greek Man In Clothing, Made Of Cast Iron, Early 20th Century.
Sculpture Of a Greek Man In Clothing, Made Of Cast Iron, Early 20th Century.

Sculpture Of a Greek Man In Clothing, Made Of Cast Iron, Early 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sculpture depicting a Greek man in clothing, made of cast iron, early 20th century. Early 20th-century sculpture in the Greco-Roman style, made of cast iron, depicting a Greek man i...

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Early 20th Century French Greco Roman Busts

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Cast Iron

Antique Children's Mannequin
Antique Children's Mannequin

Antique Children's Mannequin

Located in London, GB

A rare antique child mannequin, circa 1880, French. Losses to the outer fabric consistent with age and a dent to the metal top. The boots are cast iron so there mannequin ...

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Antique 1880s French Busts

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Iron

Pair of 1950s French Cast Iron Mercury Winged Head Busts
Pair of 1950s French Cast Iron Mercury Winged Head Busts

Pair of 1950s French Cast Iron Mercury Winged Head Busts

Located in Marbella, ES

Pair of 1950s French cast iron winged head busts of Mercury, the Greek god of financial gain and commerce.

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Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

French Victorian Style Cast Iron Figural Women Bust Maiden Form Boot Scraper
French Victorian Style Cast Iron Figural Women Bust Maiden Form Boot Scraper

French Victorian Style Cast Iron Figural Women Bust Maiden Form Boot Scraper

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Victorian Style Cast Iron Figural Women Bust Maiden Form Boot Scraper. Item features heavy cast iron female forms, distressed finish, quality craftsmanship, great style and fo...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

French Victorian Style Cast Iron Figural Women Bust Maiden Form Boot Scraper (B)
French Victorian Style Cast Iron Figural Women Bust Maiden Form Boot Scraper (B)

French Victorian Style Cast Iron Figural Women Bust Maiden Form Boot Scraper (B)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Victorian Style Cast Iron Figural Women Bust Maiden Form Boot Scraper (B). Item features heavy cast iron female form, distressed finish, quality craftsmanship, great style and...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture "The Spring" by Mathurin Moreau
19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture "The Spring" by Mathurin Moreau

19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture "The Spring" by Mathurin Moreau

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in London, GB

Around 1850, he worked for the foundry of Val d'Osne, creating a number of models for statues destined to be cast in iron. In later years he became one of that foundry's administrato...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pierre le Faguays x Max Le Verrier, Beethoven Bronze Bust, Art Deco 1920s
Pierre le Faguays x Max Le Verrier, Beethoven Bronze Bust, Art Deco 1920s

Pierre le Faguays x Max Le Verrier, Beethoven Bronze Bust, Art Deco 1920s

By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays

Located in PARIS, FR

A stunning green-patinated bust of Beethoven, sculpted by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

The Vanquished
The Vanquished

The Vanquished

By Alfredo Pina 1

Located in PARIS, FR

The bronzes from Dante's tomb were sent to cast iron during the Second World War. Alfred Pina settled in Mesves-sur-Loire and obtained French nationality.

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1920s French School Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Woman with roses
Woman with roses

Woman with roses

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in PARIS, FR

A iron-cast bust, dated 1858, is preserved in the Musée de Picardie in Amiens (Inv. 981.10).

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1870s French School Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

The Kiss
The Kiss

The Kiss

By Alfredo Pina 1

Located in PARIS, FR

The bronzes from Dante's tomb were sent to cast iron during the Second World War. Alfred Pina settled in Mesves-sur-Loire and obtained French nationality.

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1920s French School Nude Sculptures

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Bronze

Three Girls Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque Chaim Gross Modernist WPA Era Artist
Three Girls Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque Chaim Gross Modernist WPA Era Artist

Three Girls Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque Chaim Gross Modernist WPA Era Artist

By Chaim Gross

Located in Surfside, FL

Under these programs Gross taught and demonstrated art, made sculptures that were placed in schools and public colleges, made work for Federal buildings including the Federal Trade C...

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Mid-20th Century Modern More Art

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Marble, Bronze

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19th Century Cast Iron Sculpture of The Veiled Lady
19th Century Cast Iron Sculpture of The Veiled Lady

19th Century Cast Iron Sculpture of The Veiled Lady

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H 26 in W 18 in D 12 in

19th Century Cast Iron Sculpture of The Veiled Lady

By Val D'Osne Foundry

Located in Miami, FL

Cast Iron Sculpture of The Veiled Lady, attributed to the Val d' Osne foundry, unsigned, French second half of the 19th century. After 43 years of business we are retiring. Everyt...

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Busts

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Iron

Pair of Rare Empire style Doorstops or bookends
Pair of Rare Empire style Doorstops or bookends

Pair of Rare Empire style Doorstops or bookends

Located in London, GB

This beautiful and very rare pair of Empire style Doorstops or bookends C1820 are repurposed in our own workshop from all original antique materials. the Busts were originally Fren...

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Antique 1820s French Empire Busts

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Iron

Cleo Dressmaker Dummy, Paris, 1920
Cleo Dressmaker Dummy, Paris, 1920

Cleo Dressmaker Dummy, Paris, 1920

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H 59.06 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in

Cleo Dressmaker Dummy, Paris, 1920

By Jean Patou

Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR

A very cute and original dressmaker's dummy model Cléo Paris Opéra périod of Jean Patouy with a very nice base made of original blue lacquered cast iron.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Busts

Dominique Mahlknecht (1793-1876) The french philosopher René Descartes
Dominique Mahlknecht (1793-1876) The french philosopher René Descartes

Dominique Mahlknecht (1793-1876) The french philosopher René Descartes

Located in BELEYMAS, FR

Sculpted effigies of Descartes were rare until then, apart from the work of Pajou in 1777, and a bust in cast iron presented at the Salon de Douai in 1828 by the founder Lepet-Desuede.

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1840s French School Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Large Bronze Sculpture "Prise De Corsaire" by Emmanuel Villanis
Large Bronze Sculpture "Prise De Corsaire" by Emmanuel Villanis

Large Bronze Sculpture "Prise De Corsaire" by Emmanuel Villanis

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H 34.26 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in

Large Bronze Sculpture "Prise De Corsaire" by Emmanuel Villanis

By Emmanuel Villanis

Located in Marseille, FR

Beautiful and large bronze with polychrome patina resting on a naturalistic rectangular base. Old cast iron signed on the base "E. Villanis" and entitled "Prise de corsaire", bearing...

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Century French Cast Iron Sculpture
20th Century French Cast Iron Sculpture

20th Century French Cast Iron Sculpture

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H 24.8 in W 11.8 in D 11.8 in

20th Century French Cast Iron Sculpture

Located in High Point, NC

A vintage cast iron garden sculpture depicting a hobgoblin perched on a tree stump. Made in France in the 20th century, this woodland sprite is naked except for a hat, from under whi...

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20th Century French French Provincial Busts

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Iron

Small French Cast Iron and Wood Bust of Woman, Circa 1880
Small French Cast Iron and Wood Bust of Woman, Circa 1880

Small French Cast Iron and Wood Bust of Woman, Circa 1880

Located in Dallas, TX

Cast in France, circa 1880, this small iron bust of a woman has been presented on a two-and-a-half-inch thick circular wood plinth with a thin recessed molding near the top.

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Antique 1880s French Busts

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Metal, Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Bust of a Young Lady by J. J. Ducel Foundry, Paris
19th Century French Cast Iron Bust of a Young Lady by J. J. Ducel Foundry, Paris

19th Century French Cast Iron Bust of a Young Lady by J. J. Ducel Foundry, Paris

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This cast iron bust of a young 18th century lady by Ducel Foundry in Paris has been cleaned up for rust leaving some of the oxidation in grooves thus creating a highly attractive sur...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Busts

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Iron

Antique French "Marianne" Bust
Antique French "Marianne" Bust

Antique French "Marianne" Bust

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H 15.5 in W 8 in D 6.5 in

Antique French "Marianne" Bust

Located in Calgary, Alberta

19th century cast iron French bust of Marianne. She is a national emblem of France present in almost all law courts and town halls. She symbolizes the "Triumph of the Republic". To t...

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Iron

Bust of Neptune
Bust of Neptune

Bust of Neptune

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H 22 in W 14 in D 12 in

Bust of Neptune

Located in Culver City, CA

Wonderful cast iron figure, delicately carved

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Iron

Rare 19th Century French Jockey Mask
Rare 19th Century French Jockey Mask

Rare 19th Century French Jockey Mask

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H 12 in W 8 in D 5 in

Rare 19th Century French Jockey Mask

Located in Calgary, Alberta

We believe that this beautiful 19th century French cast iron jockey mask was once part of a bigger piece. It has many decades of paint still evident and rust marks that do not take a...

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Iron

Pair of Decorative French Cast Iron Horse Busts, XXth Century
Pair of Decorative French Cast Iron Horse Busts, XXth Century

Pair of Decorative French Cast Iron Horse Busts, XXth Century

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Detailed horse busts, from the 1900s. From France, these charming cast iron horse busts would make wonderful decorative accessories for a mantel, tabl...

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20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Iron

Handsome Pair of French Napoleon III Cast Iron Busts of Soldiers
Handsome Pair of French Napoleon III Cast Iron Busts of Soldiers

Handsome Pair of French Napoleon III Cast Iron Busts of Soldiers

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome pair of a French Napoleon III cast iron busts of soldiers wearing the Legion d'Honneur medal; each with direct gaze below a slightly tilted cap; wearing a doulbe-breasted ...

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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Late 19th Century French Butcher Shop Cast Iron Enameled White Horse Head Bust
Late 19th Century French Butcher Shop Cast Iron Enameled White Horse Head Bust

Late 19th Century French Butcher Shop Cast Iron Enameled White Horse Head Bust

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late 19th century French cast iron bust features a horse's head with a magnificent mane. Originally mounted outside of a butcher shop that sold horse meat, this piece is enamele...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Cast Iron Stag Wall Hanging from France, 20th Century
Cast Iron Stag Wall Hanging from France, 20th Century

Cast Iron Stag Wall Hanging from France, 20th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Well-weathered with a rich brown patina, this cast iron wall hanging depicts the bust of a large stag. The stag has a majestic antler spread and a stoic visage, with his face turned ...

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20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Iron

French Cast Iron Horse Head Butcher Shop Trade Sign
French Cast Iron Horse Head Butcher Shop Trade Sign

French Cast Iron Horse Head Butcher Shop Trade Sign

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Constructed from cast iron with a later black painted finish. The horse bust is mounted to a flat plate with H mounting holes.

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20th Century French Rustic Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Antique Cast Iron Horse Head from a French Stable, Circa 1880
Antique Cast Iron Horse Head from a French Stable, Circa 1880

Antique Cast Iron Horse Head from a French Stable, Circa 1880

Located in Dallas, TX

Once found adorning the side of a French stable, this rare cast iron horse head is from circa 1880. The horse bust protrudes from the center of an oval center of a foliate shield. Bo...

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Antique 1880s French Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Iron

Classical Style Verdigris Bronze Bust on Custom Iron Stand
Classical Style Verdigris Bronze Bust on Custom Iron Stand

Classical Style Verdigris Bronze Bust on Custom Iron Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A hauntingly beautiful classical-style bronze bust, presented on a custom blackened iron museum mount, exuding the quiet gravitas of an archaeological fragment. The sculpture depict...

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Antique 19th Century French Classical Roman Mounted Objects

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Bronze

19th c. French Cast Iron Sculpture of a Head of Woman
19th c. French Cast Iron Sculpture of a Head of Woman

19th c. French Cast Iron Sculpture of a Head of Woman

Located in Winter Park, FL

A good cast iron sculpture of the bust and head of a woman.

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Antique 19th Century French Statues

Pair of Putti Torcheres by A. Durenne & A-E Carrier-Belleuse, France, Circa 1880
Pair of Putti Torcheres by A. Durenne & A-E Carrier-Belleuse, France, Circa 1880

Pair of Putti Torcheres by A. Durenne & A-E Carrier-Belleuse, France, Circa 1880

By A. Durenne, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in PARIS, FR

Thanks to his close collaboration with artists and to a very high standard quality, Durenne led quickly one of the most important French Art cast foundry. He was the first to draw at...

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Antique 1880s French Floor Lamps

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Iron

Three Girls Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque Chaim Gross Modernist WPA Era Artist
Three Girls Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque Chaim Gross Modernist WPA Era Artist

Three Girls Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque Chaim Gross Modernist WPA Era Artist

By Chaim Gross

Located in Surfside, FL

Under these programs Gross taught and demonstrated art, made sculptures that were placed in schools and public colleges, made work for Federal buildings including the Federal Trade C...

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Mid-20th Century Modern More Art

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Late 19h Century Terracotta Bust Sculpture of a  Woman by Fréderick la Route
Late 19h Century Terracotta Bust Sculpture of a  Woman by Fréderick la Route

Late 19h Century Terracotta Bust Sculpture of a Woman by Fréderick la Route

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

In his artistic early days he devoted himself to decorating facades and churches. Later he mainly made busts and bas-reliefs and even medals. His oeuvre is very varied, he worked wit...

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Antique 1880s French Romantic Busts

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Terracotta

French Cast Iron Horse Head Bust Trade Sign
French Cast Iron Horse Head Bust Trade Sign

French Cast Iron Horse Head Bust Trade Sign

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive late 19th century French horse head bust trade sign made of cast iron.

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Iron

French Iron Sculpture of Louis XIV on Horseback, circa 1880
French Iron Sculpture of Louis XIV on Horseback, circa 1880

French Iron Sculpture of Louis XIV on Horseback, circa 1880

Located in Milano, IT

Sculpture of Louis XIV on horseback as Roman emperor Patinated cast iron (galvanoplastic) From the model of Martin Van Den Bogaert, called “Desjardins” (1640-1694) France, last qu...

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Antique 1880s French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Iron

Pierre le Faguays x Max Le Verrier, Beethoven Bronze Bust, Art Deco 1920s
Pierre le Faguays x Max Le Verrier, Beethoven Bronze Bust, Art Deco 1920s

Pierre le Faguays x Max Le Verrier, Beethoven Bronze Bust, Art Deco 1920s

By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays

Located in PARIS, FR

Max Le Verrier: Max Le Verrier was born on 29 January 1891 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France to a French father who was a goldsmith and jeweler, and a mother from Belgium.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Diana by Pierre La Faguays Paris 20th C
Antique Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Diana by Pierre La Faguays Paris 20th C

Antique Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Diana by Pierre La Faguays Paris 20th C

By Pierre Le Faguays

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Art Deco sculpture depicting Diana, signed on the base, Pierre La Faguays (French, 1892-1962) circa 1920 in date.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

“Danseuse Aux Cymbales”
“Danseuse Aux Cymbales”

“Danseuse Aux Cymbales”

By Pierre Le Faguays

Located in Southampton, NY

Is one of the most famous Art Deco artists of his time and has been trained at the l' Ecole des Beaux Arts in Genéve. He had his sculptures cast by Max le Verrier, also artist, a.o. ...

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1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Late-19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Entitled "La Source” by Mathurin Moreau
Late-19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Entitled "La Source” by Mathurin Moreau

Late-19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Entitled "La Source” by Mathurin Moreau

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in London, GB

Around 1850, he worked for the foundry of Val d'Osne, creating a number of models for statues destined to be cast in iron. In later years he became one of that foundry's administrato...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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French Cast Iron Sculpture Bust For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French cast iron sculpture bust for your home. Frequently made of iron and metal, every French cast iron sculpture bust was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the French cast iron sculpture bust you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A French cast iron sculpture bust is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Rococo styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a French Cast Iron Sculpture Bust?

The average selling price for a French cast iron sculpture bust at 1stDibs is $3,461, while they’re typically $1,195 on the low end and $7,325 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.