Greek Male Bust
Attrib. Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronzed Male Bust Ajax Greek Mythological Hero
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very impressive & superbly cast patinated bronzed metal bust of Ajax Turning to Dexter, of
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Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Busts
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
H 14.75 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Attrib. Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronzed Male Bust Ajax Greek Mythological Hero
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very impressive & superbly cast patinated bronzed metal bust of Ajax turning to dexter, of
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Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Busts
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu, Brass
H 7.75 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
French Patinated Bust Sculpture Of A Classical Male
Located in Houston, TX
French Patinated Plaster Bust Sculpture Of A Classical Male.
Our handsome French classical Greek
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Vintage 1920s European Classical Greek Busts
Materials
Plaster
19th Century French Plaster Bust Of A Classical Greek
Located in Houston, TX
French plaster bust of a classical Greek male. This statement bust would be great displayed on a pedestal
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Antique 19th Century French Classical Greek Busts
Materials
Plaster
George, Raku Fired Modern White Ceramic Bust of Male Head by Pavel Amromin
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a white glazed and black clay raku fired ceramic bust. Though modern, this sculpture
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2010s American Classical Roman Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Male Marble Torso On Black Marble Base
Located in Southall, GB
A handsome hand-carved marble male torso in white marble on a black marble square base. The torso
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Late 20th Century European Classical Greek Busts
Materials
Marble
Antique Classical French Bronze Bust on a Marble Base
Located in Houston, TX
classical Greek male bronze bust on a stunning block marble base.
Stunning!
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Vintage 1920s French Classical Greek Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
European Carved Limestone Celtic Votive Head of a Male Warrior
Located in London, GB
A Large European Carved Limestone Celtic Votive Head of a Male Warrior Wearing a Typical Flowing
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Busts
Materials
Limestone
Large Antique Marble Bust of Apollo of Belvedere, 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
male greek roman mercury statue sculpture grand tour
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Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts
Materials
Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble
Pair Grand Tour Busts on Stands Bronze Jupiter Juno, 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Highly collectable pair of bronze Grand Tour busts on stands in the classical manner
The busts
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Antique 1820s Classical Roman Busts
Materials
Bronze
Antique Mounted on Base Sculpture Cast Head Zeus Bust Decorative Bibelot CA LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Mounted on Base Sculpture Cast Head Zeus Bust Decorative Bibelot CA LA . Bust inspired by
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Early 20th Century European Busts
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Mounted Large Bust God of Beauty Cast Study Of Antinous in Roman Style Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mounted Large Bust God of Beauty Cast Study Of Antinous in Roman Style Sculpture. Imposing Large
Category
20th Century European Greco Roman Busts
Materials
Other
H 38 in W 29 in D 15 in
Monumental French 19th Century Cast-Iron Bust of 'Head of Antinous as Dionysus'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Monumental French 19th Century Patinated and Parcel Gilt Cast-Iron Bust of 'Head from a Statue of
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Antique 19th Century French Greco Roman Busts
Materials
Iron
H 29 in W 15 in D 18 in
Large Marble Torso On Black Marble Stand
Located in Southall, GB
A skilfully carved and detailed Greek Style Male torso in white marble on a black marble stand. The
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Late 20th Century European Classical Greek Busts
Materials
Marble
Etruscan Sculpture Head, 4th Century A.D, Italy
Located in Girona, Spain
: Ancient Greek art stands out among that of other ancient cultures for its development of naturalistic but
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Fine Almost Life Size 1940's Plaster Comedy and Tragedy Theater Masks Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
Greek Designers website I have some information to share with you, "The two masks are associated with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Plaster
H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in
Victor Demanet Sculpture "the Archer" in Bronze, Signed 1925
By Victor Demanet
Located in Milano, IT
, featuring a nude male archer. Superior quality bronze with beautiful greenish bronze patina. SIGNED AND
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Busts
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Patinated Bronze Winged Figural Male Classical Greek Statues
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
resting on his legs is a round
embossed shield. On the ground next to his feet b lies a male bust and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
The Black Road: Iron, Classical Male Bust, Resin Sculpture with Rust Iron Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary sculptural portrait head takes its beginnings from classical antiquity. Attention to detail and complete understanding of the human figure are evident. The sculptu...
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2010s American Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
H 20 in W 16 in D 16 in
Human Sculpture Home Décor Busts Antique Standing Male Figure, HanChristian Brix
Located in Hampshire, GB
combining Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty.
This unique art piece is a great
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Organic Material, Acrylic, Plaster
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H 27.56 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Classical Style Italian Green Marble Ewer Vase with Pedestal
Located in London, GB
sculpted male bust. Elegant and grand, this impressive and imposing piece combines Classical sophistication
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Marble
Redfield & Rice Silver Plated Etruscan Handled Bowl with Classical Motifs
Located in New York, NY
bowl, there are two identical busts of a Greek male figure in relief wearing a Corinthian helmet
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 3.5 in W 13.5 in D 7.5 in
Renaissance Armoirette Frontage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
precious items.
The lower part is flanked by two lion faces framing a Greek key design (a meander or
Category
Antique 16th Century Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
"Giuditta" by Ezio Ceccarelli, Italy, Circa 1900
By Ezio Ceccarelli
Located in PARIS, FR
cm (22,44 in.)
Although any male figure is associated with it to our knowledge, the theme of this
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map of the Black Sea, Turkey and Asia Minor
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
male and female warriors in combat, a temple, a bust of a heroic appearing man wearing a helmut
Category
Antique Early 18th Century German Maps
Materials
Paper
H 20 in W 23.63 in D 0.07 in
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Large 19th Century Bronze Bust
By Sabatino De Angelis
Located in London, GB
A superb 'Grand Tour' bronze bust, traditionally described as Dionysus (Dionysos), after the original excavated at the Villa of the Papyri in 1754; by the Sabatino and Sons foundry, ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Urns on Marble Bases
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of gilt bronze Grand Tour urns mounted on marble bases.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Vases
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Grand Tour Greek Bronze Vases on Marble Bases
Located in London, GB
A decorative pair of Grand Tour bronze-patinated urns of ancient Greek 'volute krater' form,
Italy, 19th century.
Why we like them
We love the decorative look of these urns, ev...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Urns
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Collection of Diminutive Grand Tour Bronzes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice collection of 4 grand tour neoclassical sculptures. There is a bronze Narcissus. A bronze satyr that was once a candlestick, missing its candle holder cup. A discus thrower, t...
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Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Bronze Bust of Apollo Belvedere Grand Tour, 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Superb 19th century bronze and gilt bronze bust of the god Belvedere Apollo, circa 1850. This wonderful Grand Tour bust is a marvel of refined beauty and elegance, crafted with richl...
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Antique 19th Century European Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Silver Bust of Menelaus King of Sparta Grand Tour
Located in Rochester, NY
19th century silver plate bust Menelaus mythological king of Sparta. A fine casting with rich patina. Ebonized wood base. Illegible hallmark. In Greek mythology, Menelaus was a king ...
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Antique 19th Century European Grand Tour Busts
Materials
Silver Plate
Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Dionysus of the Villa of the Papyri
Located in Essex, MA
The Villa of the Papyri was an ancient Roman villa in Herculaneum. Its named after its library of scrolls discovered in 1750. Dionysus was the Greek god of nature.The nicely cast bus...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Grand Tour Busts
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
Life-Size 19th Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Roman
Located in Lymington, GB
A dynamic, life-sized marble bust of a Roman in a toga with a leopard’s head clasp, raised on a variegated grey socle.
Mid-19th century.
This impressive antique bust of an - as yet t...
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Antique 19th Century Busts
Materials
Marble
"Menelaeus" Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique late 19c "Menelaeus" sculpture Grand Tour bronze from a Palm Beach estate
Menalaeus was the husband of Helen of Troy and the original of this sculpture in white marble res...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Bust of Menelaus King of Sparta Grand Tour, circa 19th Century
Located in London, GB
19th Century bronze bust Menelaus mythological king of Sparta. A fine casting with rich patina. In Greek mythology, Menelaus (Greek: Menelaos, from "vigor, rage, power" and "people,"...
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Antique 1880s French Grand Tour Busts
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Statue of Narcissus
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique 20th century Italian bronze statue of Narcissus; the Greek God referred to as ‘the self-lover’. Cast in bronze, this Grand Tour style Narcissus statue dates from 1900 and as ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Statues
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Bronze Napoleon Plaque
Located in New York, NY
French Empire style (19/20th Cent) bronze miniature plaque of a bust of Napoleon in relief set inside a matching design frame resting on an easel stand.
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Antique 19th Century Busts
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Bust of Caesar Augustus
Located in Essex, MA
Very heavy and beautifully cast with great patina.
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Grand Tour Busts
Materials
Bronze
Small Antique Portrait Bust, Austrian, Bronze, Figure, Lord Byron, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique portrait bust. An Austrian, bronze figure of Lord Byron (1788 - 1824) set upon marble, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Of petite form, wit...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Busts
Materials
Bronze
H 4.73 in W 2.56 in D 1.97 in
19th C.Ormolu & Marble Portrait Plaque of Napoleon, by Pierre Jean David D'Anger
By Pierre Jean David D'angers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ormolu and marble portrait plaque of Napoleon, by Pierre Jean David D'Anger
Pierre Jean David D'Anger (1788 - 1856), French Sculptor
The sculpted essence of French history and artist...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Bust of Lucius Verus
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century grand Tour patinated bronze bust of Lucious Verus.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Busts
Materials
Bronze
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Pair of Maison Jansen Nubian Lamps
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
spherical finials. One lamp features a male bust, the other a female. Black leather trapezoid lampshades
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
Limestone relief with a pair of deities from Palmyra
Located in London, GB
46 x 20
On the relief, presumably a sacred shrine, are the busts of two divinities, On the left
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Syrian Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Classical Greek Male Bust
Located in New York, NY
Finley cast painted plaster classical greek male bust.
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Vintage 1980s Classical Greek Busts
Materials
Plaster
Attrib Benedetto Boschetti Bronze Male Bust of Ajax Greek Lamp Mythological Hero
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very impressive and superbly cast patinated bronze bust of ajax turning to dexter, of good size
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Busts
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 13 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
French Plaster Bust of a Classical Male
Located in Houston, TX
French plaster bust sculpture of a classical male from the 1920s. This gorgeous antique bust would
Category
Vintage 1920s European Classical Greek Busts
Materials
Plaster
Antique Male Portrait Bust, Italian, Plaster, After Doryphorus, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique male portrait bust. An Italian, plaster figure after Doryphorus by Polykleitos
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Busts
Materials
Plaster
H 13.19 in W 6.5 in D 8.47 in
Male Torso Statue, 20th Century
Located in Southall, GB
This large male torso statue resembles the classical movement of the famous Laocoön and Belvedere
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20th Century European Classical Greek Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Discophorus Male Torso
Located in West Hollywood, CA
lost, created by the Greek sculptor Naucydes in the early 4th century BC.
A reproduction of the whole
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Composition
Pair of Silvered Bronze and Rouge Marble Busts
By Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger
Located in New York, NY
Jean-Baptisite Clesinger (French. 1814-1883): A pair of silvered bronze and rouge marble busts of a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts
Pair Grand Tour Busts on Stands Bronze Jupiter Juno, 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Highly collectable pair of bronze Grand Tour busts on stands in the classical manner
The busts
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Antique 1820s Busts
Materials
Bronze
1930s Neoclassical Style Plaster Art Study of Serapis Head
Located in Catania, Sicilia
male figure with a serene expression, reflecting the idealized beauty and harmony emphasized during the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Busts
Materials
Plaster
Antique Pair Grand Tour Bronze Egyptian Sphynx Figures Breche Violet Marble 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, Asian, and Greek mythology.
In ancient Egypt, the sphinx was a spiritual guardian and most often
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts
Materials
Breccia Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
H 6 in W 12.5 in D 6.25 in
Vintage Male Bust, English, Plaster, Statue, Apollo, Greek Mythology, Classical
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage male bust. An English, plaster cast statue of Apollo from Greek mythology in
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20th Century English Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
H 14.97 in W 6.89 in D 7.29 in
The Black Road Bronze and Gold, Classical Male Bust, Resin & Green Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary sculptural portrait head takes its beginnings from classical antiquity. Attention to detail and complete understanding of the human figure are evident. Kugler adds...
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2010s American Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
The Black Road: Verdigris, Classical Male Bust, Resin, Patina and Gold Leaf
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary sculptural portrait head takes its beginnings from classical antiquity. Attention to detail and complete understanding of the human figure are evident. The sculptu...
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2010s American Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Pair of Marble Busts on a Column, 19th Century
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Greek god of arts, song, music, male beauty, poetry and light. He is conductor of the nine muses. Apollo
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair Grand Tour Busts on Stands Bronze Jupiter Juno, 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Highly collectable pair of bronze Grand Tour busts on stands in the classical manner
The busts
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Antique 18th Century Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Plaster Statue of Nude Male Torso, D’après the Classics
By Michelangelo
Located in View Park, CA
A statue of a nude male bust or torso, hand-carved of plaster, d’après Michelangelo or the Ancient
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
19th Century, Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Fireplace Chenets
Located in IT
is a mask from ancient Greece depicting a male face with wavy hair and curly beard.
The Fireplace
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Bronze
H 11.03 in W 17.33 in D 3.94 in
Large and important pair of gilt bronze vases by Levillain and Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Ferdinand Levillain
Located in London, GB
portraits of Ariadne and Bacchus, each vase with twin handles terminating in male busts, the bases with four
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Antique 19th Century French Classical Roman Vases
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Attrib Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronze Male Bust of Ajax Greek Mythological Hero
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Impressive & Superbly Cast Patinated Bronze Bust of Ajax Turning to Dexter, of good size
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Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Busts
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 13 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Mid-20th Century French Plaster Bust of a Classical Greek Head
Located in Fayetteville, AR
depicts a Classic Greek male head with curly hair. Standing at 14 inches in height, this bust makes a
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Mid-20th Century French Busts
Materials
Plaster
Male Torso Statue, 20th Century
Located in Southall, GB
This large male torso statue resembles the classical movement of the famous Laocoön and Belvedere
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20th Century European Classical Greek Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Greek or Roman Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A substantial bust depicting a Greek or Roman male sculpture on a black square base. Use as
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Late 20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Busts
Materials
Resin
Bronze Bust of Narcissus 19th Century Grand Tour
Located in Rochester, NY
Bronze bust of classical Greek male. Possibly Bacchus. 19th century Grand Tour.
Grand Tour bronze
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts
Materials
Bronze
Bust, after Classical Models, Patinated Bronze, 20th Century
By Roman Bronze Works
Located in Madrid, ES
Bust, inspired by Classic models. Patinated bronze 20th century.
Bronze head located on a dark
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20th Century European Classical Roman Busts
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Carved Marble Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte After Antonio Canova
Located in Rochester, NY
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Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Stone, Marble
19th Century Mounted Sculpture Bust in Bronze on Stone Base Biblot Decorative LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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19th century mounted sculpture bust in bronze on
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Antique 19th Century European Busts
Materials
Stone, Bronze
H 12 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Greek Classical Bust Paperclip
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage brass paperclip featuring two classical male busts and a Greek key boarder
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Late 20th Century Greek Neoclassical More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Style Impruneta Terracotta Apollo Bust
Located in Encinitas, CA
A bust of the Roman God Apollo depicted in hand-sculpted detail of old terracotta from Impruneta
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Statues
Materials
Terracotta
H 26 in W 19.25 in D 16 in
19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Old Impruneta Terracotta Bust of Apollo
Located in Encinitas, CA
A bust of the Roman God Apollo depicted in hand-sculpted detail of old well-patinated terracotta
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Statues
Materials
Terracotta
H 26.5 in W 19.5 in D 16 in
20th Century Italian Marble Sculpture Bust of Emperor Caligula By G.Pace
By Giancarlo Pace
Located in Roma, IT
Classical Roman and Classical Greek art, he was a member of common called " roman school" that was mostly
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20th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts
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Statuary Marble
H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Highly Decorative Group of Five 20th Century Plaster Portrait Head Studies
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
plaster, after the antique, each depicting important figures from classical antiquity being two male and
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Late 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Classical Greek Busts
Materials
Plaster
Vintage 20th Century Ancient Greek God Hermès Sculpture on Steel Mounted Bust
By Michelangelo
Located in Elloree, SC
God Hermès (Roman God Mercury). An exquisitely rendered male torso and bust mounted on an ebonized
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Late 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Alabaster Bust of a Greek or Roman Male on a Marble Base
Located in Woodbury, CT
Hand carved alabaster head of a bearded man. It is separate from the stem upon which it stands. Round marble is 7.5 in diameter and 4 inches tall. The overall height of 18 inches inc...
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Antique 1750s Busts
Materials
Alabaster
1970s Ceramic Male Bust with Lucite and Chrome Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cool and modern take on the Classical Greek-style bust. Sleek, high gloss male bust with Lucite
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Busts
Materials
Chrome
Bronzed Terracotta Bust of Roman / Greek Male on Marble Base
Located in Brighton, GB
Midcentury bust of Roman / Greek male (possibly Antinous, lover of Emporer Hadrian.
French, from
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Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Les Lutteurs Bronze by Francois Marius Laugier
Located in Vancouver, BC
classically proportioned male figures at the peak of youth and strength, in the pivotal moment in wrestling
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Antique 1880s French Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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Greek Male Bust For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the greek male bust you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each greek male bust for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bronze, metal and ormolu. If you’re shopping for a greek male bust, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a greek male bust — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right greek male bust, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest.
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The average selling price for a greek male bust at 1stDibs is $1,029, while they’re typically $466 on the low end and $4,000 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.
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