What is a female portrait bust?

A female portrait bust is a three-dimensional sculpture depicting a woman from the shoulders or chest upwards. These works focus on facial expression and upper details. They serve as decorative art pieces originating from various historical periods, including the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

What materials are used?

These sculptures utilise materials such as marble, carved marble, and alabaster for the primary figure. Stone provides a traditional medium for classical forms. Additional elements include ormolu mounts and spelter, often combined with specialised marble bases to complete the piece.

How do I identify periods?

Dating relies on stylistic markers and material combinations associated with specific eras like the Victorian and Art Nouveau movements. Neoclassical pieces often reference classical mythology. Examining the base type and metal components helps place the work within nineteenth-century or nineteen-hundred production periods.

Where should I display one?

These busts suit prominent display locations such as mantelpieces, entryways, or dedicated pedestals. Their compact format allows placement on sturdy furniture. Ensure the surface can support the weight of stone and metal sculptures safely.

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A female portrait bust captures elegance in carved stone and metal, offering a classic focal point for any room.

19th century

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19th Century French Bronze Bust of Young Lady.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£1,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Superb Quality 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Bust, Sculpture by Eutrope Bouret.

From Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

£9,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Portrait of a Woman by Murphy Dated 1953.

1940 - 1960

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Portrait of a Woman by Murphy Dated 1953.

From Deja Vu St Leonards

£260

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Carrara Marble Portrait Bust by Auguste Moreau Circa 1890

19th century

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Antique Carrara Marble Portrait Bust by Auguste Moreau Circa 1890

From Regent Antiques

£2,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Female. Eugene Laurent

From Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

£1,295

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Bronze Bust by Georges Van Der Straeten

From Devonshire Antiques

£975

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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A Bronze Bust by J C De Blezer

From Devonshire Antiques

£650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Portrait Bust of Sappho C.1900 by Hl Blasche for Reps & Trinte

1900 - 1920

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Portrait Bust of Sappho C.1900 by Hl Blasche for Reps & Trinte

From Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art

£4,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Beautiful French Carved Alabaster Sculpture of a Female, Signed Greuze

1900 - 1920

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Beautiful French Carved Alabaster Sculpture of a Female, Signed Greuze

From Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

£1,895

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Art Nouveau Carved Italian Marble and Bronze Sculpture of a Female Set on a Portoro Marble Base, Signed Gory/paris

1900 - 1920

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Art Nouveau Carved Italian Marble and Bronze Sculpture of a Female Set on a Portoro Marble Base, Signed Gory/paris

From Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

£2,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings span periods from eighteen sixty to nineteen hundred, featuring marble, alabaster, ormolu, and spelter across classical and Art Nouveau styles.