Terracotta Busts

Top quality sculpted and good size terracotta sculpture of a serene Saint Catherine of Siena. If you are a collector of antique and top-quality works of art in general and of religi...

A beautiful head of a woman, made in light terracotta by swedish artist/sculptor Alex Waleij. No 30/50, signed A Waleij

It’s a bust-style sculpture, capturing the head of a woman with soft, classical features. The face has serene, somewhat idealized features, with a closed or neutral mouth and heavy-l...

Bust made of terracotta and featuring beautifully chiseled and hand-painted polychrome details throughout in tones of burgundy, blue, and browns. This sculpture depicts the bust of a...

An Art Deco sculpture depicts Cleopatra. Beautiful polychrome green patina. On a Black Belgian marble pedestal. In a good and original condition. Made in Belgium, circa 1920-1930. By the Italian sculptor Giuseppe Carli. The Carli family is originally from Italy, Lucca, around 1910 they moved to Brussels and established the “CARLI Atelier”. When established in Belgium he also signed under his synonym Gustave Van Vaerenbergh. Many sculptors such as Dommisse, Aurili, Melani, Toogneri, Guelfi worked for Carli. They were present at all major fairs from 1910 to 1970 with sculptures in terracotta, bronze and plaster depicting subjects such as women in Art...

Plaster featuring the bust of David from Italy. This piece has a wonderful green finish, emanating the look of aged bronze. It is in excellent vintage condition – the photos accurate...

Antique Italian Terracotta bust of a Greco Roman. Handsome large antique Italian terracotta bust of an ancient Greco Roman. This stunning s...

Classical terracotta bust in very good original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. The bust depicts a woman’s head, her hair is tied back in ...

Antique bust from France made circa 1900. The sculpture is crafted in terracotta with a beautiful original patina. It showcases the bust of famed German composer, Beethoven including...

Beautifully expressive statue from the Art Deco period, bust of a young man, 'En Profil' The statue is made of terracotta with a black marble base. The statue is patinated in a green...

French Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947), France, ca.1920. This exquisite terracotta sculpture, created by renowned artist Demetre Chiparus, showcases the...

DESCRIPTION: Etruscan sculpture head made with terracotta, the art represents a young man from the 4th century. It's a very decorative piece and the stat...

This sculpture reflects the artistic influences of neoclassical style, with a blend of traditional Sicilian craftsmanship. The terracotta medium allows for intricate detailing and a...

Celebrate the genius of Ludwig van Beethoven with this remarkable terracotta bust, beautifully finished in a radiant bronze patina. This piece exudes elegance and is a perfect additi...

Beautifully expressive sculpture of Jesus Christ with a thorn crown from the Art Deco period. The bust is made of terracotta with a bronze colored green patina with gilt accents. On ...

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Terra Cotta Life Sized Bust of Beethoven Signed C1890 Measures - 24.25"H x 12"W x 11.5"D A...

This is an impressive bust formed with terracotta of a Italian noble woman or girl. This beautiful sculpture is hand formed, 20th century. It makes a nice ad...

Wonderful recreation of François Auguste Rodin's world-renowned French impressionist sculpture, "Young Girl with Roses on Her Hat" (1865-1870) produced by New York's Austin Productio...

1970s Spanish signed terracotta head.

From the 1912 Vanderbilt Hotel in New York City, Manhattan, located on Park Ave. In the 20th century, the hotel business declined, and the Vanderbilt Hotel suffered foreclosure in 1935 during the Great Depression. In 1966, an investment group purchased the 54-year old structure with intentions of renovating it into a dual function office and apartment building. The top 18 floors would become studio and one-bedroom apartments while the lower floors would be offices and commercial space. “New aluminum-and-glass curtain walls are being erected to sheath the office floors, while the masonry façade of the hotel will be retained on the upper stories,” said one article. But that was just the beginning of the brutality. Penthouse apartments were being constructed on the roof, but the view was obstructed by the terracotta parapet and its massive sculptures. In June 1966 eighteen of the heads were removed, resulting in a gash in the roofline. “The heavy pieces were removed over a period of several days by a 10-man crew of the Drachman Demolition Company,” said The New York Times, “which used jack...

This Terracotta Head of a Young Woman on a new iron base is a striking piece of sculptural art, blending the organic forms and stylized motifs characteristic of the Art Nouveau movem...

Experience the captivating allure of our 20th Century French Terracotta Bust, a stunning portrayal of feminine beauty and grace. This exquisite bust features a beautiful woman with e...

This terra-cotta sculpture no doubt depicts the bust of Roman Emperor or Senator in classical dress gazing over his left shoulder. This is a magnificently robust life size bust...

This terracotta sculpture depicts the bust of a Roman Senator or Emperor in armor and a gown. Hi gaze is directed at about a 45 degree angle. This is a magnificently robust life size bust...

Beautiful sculpture, a representation of the Greek goddess Hygeia. In Greek mythology, Hygieia was the goddess of health. The statue is made of white terracotta (pipeclay), patinated...

A. De Remière, Friedrich Goldscheider Polychrome Patinated Terracotta Sculpture Friedrich Goldscheider: polychrome patinated terracotta sculpture ...

Old woman terra cotta bust sculpture by Berthe GIRARDET (1861-1948), Manufacture de l'Isle-Adam (north of Paris), France, ca.1900. Polychrome terracotta. Height : 16"(41cm), Width ...

Rare particularly beautiful depiction of the of a boy. Created by Gustave van Vaerenbergh under his pseudonym G. Carli from the Art Deco period. This terracotta was polychromed by ...

This large bust, depicting the Countess du Barry, was made after the 18th century original by Augustin Pajou. It is in the Louvre collection. He was ...

Albert-Ernest CARRIER-BELLEUSE (Anizy-le-Château, 1824 - Sèvres, 1887). Very beautiful bust of a young woman, terracotta with attractive patina. Perfect condition without base. Very ...

Female nude in terracotta. Signed "St. Lami" on the base. Stanislas Lami is a French sculptor. Stamp mark "Terracotta - R. D'ARLY Paris". This work inspires purity and delicacy. The sculpture represents a kneeling naked woman, the features are fine and pleasant. The work is neat and delicate. The position of the woman calls for calm and tranquility. Our terracotta proof is a reduction of Stanislas Lami's marble entitled "Première Faute" which earned him the second medal at the Salon of 1891. The work represents a young woman kneeling, her arms modestly covering her face with closed eyes. At the dawn of the 20th century, this elegant statuette was part of the symbolist movement and announced the Art Nouveau movement. This beautiful work was included in the second edition of the artist's catalog raisonné. Related literature: Grégoire de Thoury, Stanislas Lami (1858-1944), catalog raisonné of sculptures, Paris, 2014, model listed under number FA12. More widely known for his masterful literary work, Stanilas Lami is an artist as much as a scholarly amateur. Son of the sculptor Alphonse Lami, grandson of the neoclassical painter Bidauld, son-in-law of the art dealer Charles Sedelmeyer, he benefited all his life from an environment favorable to the promotion and commissioning of his written or sculpted works. While he wrote his famous dictionaries of sculptors of the French School throughout his career, over around forty years, he also exhibited regularly at the Salon des Artistes français between 1882 and 1942. Wonderful decorative piece. Beautiful dimensions. France - Art Nouveau - 1891 Stanislas Lami, born in 1858 in Paris and died in 1944, was a French sculptor and art historian. He is the grandson of landscape painter François-Xavier Bidault and the son of sculptor Alphonse Lami. Some of his works are kept in museums, especially in Spain. In Paris, at the Musée d'Orsay, there is a marble sculpture of the Danish Dog...

Bust of a North African Tribesman, DE CAÏD Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider This exquisite portrait bust of a North African tribesman, titled "DE CAÏD," was masterfully executed by ...

Beautiful and rare French Art Deco terracotta bust of a satyr by well listed artist Max Le Verrier, (1891-1973). This unusual French terracotta bust sculpture is artist-signed on the...

This 1930s Neo-Classical Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Bust of Apollo is a captivating piece that embodies artistic skill, cultural significance, and historical charm. Its life-si...

Large French bust made of terracotta with the original patina. This piece is in excellent vintage condition – the photos accurately depict the condition.

Sculptural bust from France hand-crafted in terracotta. This finely detailed vintage work of art features the likeness of a woman and has a wonderful warm tone.

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

Elegant terracotta bust, portrait of a young child. The statue is made of terracotta. The head is untreated terracotta, the foot is glazed. This contract gives a nice effect. The sta...

A circa 1920's French terracotta bust of a gentleman. Measurements: Height: 17" Width: 17" Depth: 10".

Beautiful terracotta bust from the factory of Friedrich Goldscheider from the art nouveau period. Girl with flowers. Polychrome terracotta It represents a female bust with her head t...

Beautiful terracotta statue of a sweet flower girl. She has a beautiful appearance and a serene smile. She is carrying a large bouquet of flowers. The statue is signed 'Ferrant'. The...

Terracotta woman bust signed Goldscheider, Austria, circa 1900. Friedrich Goldscheider (1845-1897).

A massive larger than life terracotta buddha bust of Guan Yin, China, early 20th century. Broken and restored with wear and tear from enduring exposure to the elements. Size: 75 cm high. Weight: 40 kg. Guanyin, Kwanyin, Guanshiyin or Guanyin Pusa is the Chinese interpretation of the bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara (the goddess of comfort and mercy). In addition, she is seen in Taoism as an immortal. The scripture dedicated to her is Dabeizhou. Guanyin is the goddess of compassion and the sea. She is one of the three saints of the western paradise, along with Mahasthamaprapta and Amitabha Buddha; they are worshiped to save departed loved ones from hell and grant them entrance to the western paradise. Guanyin Chinese name Traditional Chinese 觀音 Simplified Chinese 观音 Transcriptions Full Chinese name Traditional Chinese 觀世音 Simplified Chinese 观世音 Literal meaning "[The One Who] Perceives the Sounds of the World" Transcriptions Second alternative Chinese name Traditional Chinese 觀自在 Simplified Chinese 观自在 Literal meaning "Lord who Gazes down on the World" Transcriptions Burmese name Burmese ကွမ်ယင် IPA [kwàɴ jɪ̀ɴ] Tibetan name Tibetan སྤྱན་རས་གཟིགས Vietnamese name Vietnamese alphabet Quan Âm (Quán Âm) Quán Thế Âm (Quan Thế Âm) Quán Tự Tại Chữ Hán 觀音 觀世音 觀自在 Thai name Thai กวนอิม, พระอวโลกิเตศวรโพธิสัตว์ RTGS Kuan Im, Phra Avalokitesuan Korean name Hangul 관음, 관세음, 관자재 Hanja 觀音, 觀世音, 觀自在 Transcriptions Mongolian name Mongolian script ᠨᠢᠳᠦ ᠪᠡᠷ ᠦᠵᠡᠭᠴᠢ Japanese name Kanji 観音, 観世音, 観自在 Hiragana かんのん, かんぜおん, かんじざい Transcriptions Indonesian name Indonesian Kwan Im, Kwan She Im, Awalokiteswara Filipino name Tagalog Guanyin (ᜄᜓᜀᜈᜌᜒᜈ) Sanskrit name Sanskrit अवलोकितेश्वर (Avalokiteśvara) Khmer name Khmer អវលោកិតេស្វរៈ (Avalokitesvarak), អវលោកេស្វរៈ (Avalokesvarak), លោកេស្វរៈ (Lokesvarak) Hmong name Hmong Kabyeeb, Niam-Txiv Kabyeeb, Dabpog, Niam-Txiv Dabpog Guanyin (traditional Chinese: 觀音; simplified Chinese: 观音; pinyin: Guānyīn) is a Bodhisattva associated with compassion. She is the East Asian representation of Avalokiteśvara (Sanskrit: अवलोकितेश्वर) and has been adopted by other Eastern religions, including Chinese folk religion.[note 1] She was first given the appellation "Goddess of Mercy" or "Mercy Goddess" by Jesuit missionaries in China.[1] Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin, which means "[The One Who] Perceives the Sounds of the World."[2] On the 19th day of the sixth lunar month, Guanyin's attainment of Buddhahood is celebrated.[3] Some Buddhists believe that when one of their adherents departs from this world, they are placed by Guanyin in the heart of a lotus, and then sent to the western pure land of Sukhāvatī.[4] Guanyin is often referred to as the "most widely beloved Buddhist Divinity"[5] with miraculous powers to assist all those who pray to her, as is mentioned in the Pumen chapter of Lotus Sutra and Kāraṇḍavyūha Sūtra. Several large temples in East Asia are dedicated to Guanyin, including Shaolin Monastery, Longxing Temple, Puning Temple, Nanhai Guanyin Temple, Dharma Drum Mountain, Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, Shitennō-ji, Sensō-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjūsangen-dō, and many others. Guanyin's abode and bodhimaṇḍa in India is recorded as being on Mount Potalaka. With the localization of the belief in Guanyin, each area adopted their own Potalaka. In Chinese Buddhism, Mount Putuo is considered the bodhimaṇḍa of Guanyin. Naksansa is considered to be the Potalaka of Guanyin in Korea. Japan's Potalaka is located at Fudarakusan-ji. Tibet's Potalaka is the Potala Palace. Vietnam's Potalaka is the Hương Temple. There are several pilgrimage centers for Guanyin in East Asia. Putuoshan is the main pilgrimage site in China. There is a 33 temple Guanyin pilgrimage in Korea which includes Naksansa. In Japan, there are several pilgrimages associated with Guanyin. The oldest one of them is the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, a pilgrimage through 33 temples with Guanyin shrines. Guanyin is beloved by most Buddhist traditions in a nondenominational way and found in most Tibetan temples under the name Chenrézik (Wylie: Spyan ras gzigs). Guanyin is also beloved and worshipped in the temples in Nepal. The Hiranya Varna Mahavihar located in Patan is one example. Guanyin is also found in some influential Theravada temples such as Gangaramaya Temple, Kelaniya and Natha Devale nearby Temple of the Tooth...

In Greek mythology, Medusa, was one of the three monstrous Gorgons, generally described as winged human females with living venomous snakes in place of hair. Those who gazed into her eyes would turn to stone. Medusa was beheaded by the Greek hero...

Rare and stunning Italian sculpture of a composer of famous religious music. With pride we offer you this antique and incredibly well crafted bust of 16th century, Venetian composer...

An Austrian 19th-20th century Orientalist terracotta bust of a young girl in Middle-Eastern Garb. The young smiling beauty wearing a head scaft and shawl tied with a broche-pin brooch pin and jewlry around her neck, raised on a circular ebonized wood stand. Probably by Friedrich Goldscheider (Goldscheider'sche Porzellan-Manufactur und Majolica-Fabrik) - The backside stamped: "T - No. 258". circa 1900. The Goldscheider Manufactory and Majolica Factory (German: Goldscheider'sche Porzellan-Manufactur und Majolica-Fabrik, (now) Goldscheider Keramik) is an Austrian ceramic manufactory. In 1885, Friedrich Goldscheider came from the small Bohemian city of Pilsen to Vienna and founded the Goldscheider Manufactory and Majolica Factory. It became one of the most influential ceramic manufactories of terracotta, faience and bronze objects in Austria with subsidiaries in Paris, Leipzig and Florence. For over half a century Goldscheider created masterpieces of historical revivalism, Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) and Art Deco. Famous artists such as Josef Lorenzl, Stefan Dakon, Ida Meisinger and the two perhaps best known Austrian ceramic artists Michael Powolny and Vally Wieselthier worked for Goldscheider. Several of the artists who worked for Goldscheider also worked for other Viennese studios, such as Augarten, Keramos or for the German brands Rosenthal and Meissen. The Goldscheider family emigrated in 1938 to United Kingdom and USA. Walter Goldscheider startet a new factory in Trenton, New Jersey and returned to Vienna in 1950. Marcel Goldscheider went to Stoke-on-Trent and produced figurative ceramics for Myott and opened his own studio in the 1950s in Hanley. Both brothers died in the early 1960s. More than 10,000 different models were created over a period of three generations. Since the very beginning many of these won first prizes and gold medals at innumerable world fairs, exhibitions and trade fairs. Goldscheider figures...

Terracotta sculptures, Art Nouveau period, 1900. Terracotta sculpture of a woman's face, Art Nouveau period, 1900, unsigned. H: 59cm, W: 42cm, D: 28cm

Beautiful Art Nouveau bacchant in plastered terracotta; her mane with bunches of grapes, leaves and vine tendrils, the inclination of her head with her sensual expression of satisfac...

Beautiful antique sculpture by the French artist Jean Valette. The statue depicts a young girl, with a beautiful modest look and a Christian cross on a chain around her neck. The sta...

French terracotta bust of young man resting on circular marble plinth. Signed Houdon, Late 18th century.

A good quality French 19th patinated terracotta bust of a classical lady, mounted on a Rouge marble sockel.

This is a wonderful pair of terracotta busts, depicting a boy and a girl. 20th century, most probably Italian. Both raised on a circular base. Unsigned. The bust of the young boy sh...

Auguste Henri Carli (1868-1930)-bust in terracotta, France, Belgium, early 20th century Signed A. Carli. Auguste Carli is a French sculpture, w...

Midcentury Surrealist Terracotta Bust Sculpture. Interesting surreal midcentury terra cotta bust sculpture in the manner of Salvador Dali. This fabu...

A terracotta portrait bust of Caracalla, Roman Emperor from 198 to 217 AD. The Emperor is depicted in expressive detail and wears a swathed toga which is glazed in white for a striking colour contrast. Similar portrait busts, showing Caracalla with cropped hair, stubble beard and a menacing glare, are found on display in museums across the globe including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and The St. Louis Art...

Terracotta after Clodion, A Bacchante Mounted on a Double Marble Pedestal. Signed on the back in the clay "Clodion." Claude Michel Clodion was a French R...

20th Century Terracotta Bust Sculpture Of A Classical Greek. Offered is a handsome 20th century terra cotta bust of a classical Greek male. Expertly executed however it is unsigned.

A large monumental pair of late 18th century Italian terra cotta busts of Apollo and Diana on jadeite and gilt bronze mounted pedestals. 77'' H overal...