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Bronze and Marble Bust from the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze and Marble Bust from the 19th century Sculpture Representing a Bust of the 19th century in Bronze Patinated and Gilded and Marble Base. Dimensions: H: 35.5cm, W: 16cm, D...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Set of Two Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Duck Figures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two hand-painted antique figures of two ducks made of wood. Made by unknown manufacturer in Barcelona, Spain, circa 1950. In original cond...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

Materials

Wood

Fine Carved Alabaster Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine Carved Alabaster Bust  19th/20th century, the young beauty gazing, her hair pulled back beneath a scarf, on a rectangular plinth, with ass...
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20th Century Unknown Busts

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Alabaster

19th Century Bronze and Marble Bust of King Henry IV
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th Century bronze and marble bust of King Henry IV Sculpture representing a bust of King Henry IV of the 19th century in bronze and marble base. Dim...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Christian Paix Resin Sculpture, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sculpture made by French artist Christian Paix. Manufactured in Resin, circa 1990. Signed on the sculpture with the mold. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts

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Resin

Set of Two Vintage Compass, 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Two vintage Compass, 1940 Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautif...
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

Materials

Metal

Bronze Bust, After the Antique, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Bronze Bust, after the antique, 19th century" Beautiful bronze sculpture on its marble base of the 19th century, in the Taste of the Anc...
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19th Century European Other Antique Unknown Busts

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Bronze

Hand Carved Antique Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Saint Clare of Assisi ca. 1915
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality carved, practical size and used condition sculpture of a serene Saint Clare. If you are a collector of antique and beautiful materials works o...
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Unknown Busts

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Alabaster

Large White Ceramic Bust Sculpture of a Bald Man
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large hand-sculpted bust of a man. Created from white clay, this piece is life-size and depicts a man who stares off into the distance. Measures: 14.75" tall 8.5" deep 7.5" w...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts

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Ceramic

Mid-20th Century Baby Jesus Figure in the Cradle
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century hand painted baby Jesus figure made of plaster in the cradle. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consiste...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Art Deco Ceramic Bust, in 1938
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Ceramic Re-polished Labeled Original condition
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Unknown Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Traditional Catalan Religious Virgin "La Moreneta" Wooden Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional Catalan religious Virgin "La Moreneta" wooden sculpture Hand Made in Catalonia, 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving...
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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts

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Wood

Mid-20th Century Wood Virgin Statue
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century traditional virgin statue made of wood. Made in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Plaster Bust/Sculpture of Ludwig Van Beethoven, circa 1950
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Portugal Made of Plaster Measure: Height 20cm Original condition.    
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1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

Materials

Plaster

Set of Five Nativitiy Scene Figures, 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of five nativitiy scene figures, 1960 Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mater...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

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Plaster

Traditional Preliminary Sketch Wooden Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century hand-carved trial figure made of wood. Made in Olot, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts

Materials

Wood

Stylized Art Deco, , W P A Bronze, , Woman bust, signed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylized Art Deco,,W P A Bronze,,Woman bust, signed but wasn't able to identify? Powerful image! Extremely well executed.. I believe it is German..
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Unknown Busts

Materials

Bronze

Sensational Greek Sphinx Verdigris Sculpture Female Bronze and Forged Steel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Greek mythology Sphinx imagery Bronze Sculpture female lion bust with wings 61.5 tall x 24.5 w x 34 d Mounted on forged steel base. Unsigned. Original vintag...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

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Bronze, Steel

Stunning Greek Sphinx White Sculpture Female Bronze Forged Steel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Greek mythology Sphinx imagery White Sculpture female lion bust with wings 61.5 tall x 24.5 w x 34 d Mounted on forged steel base. Unsigned. Original vintage...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

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Bronze, Steel

Large Majolica Ceramic Bust Planter or Vase of a Woman with Flowers, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large colorful polychrome hand-made ceramic Italian Moorish bust vase or planter of a woman with a flower turban crown. Handmade and glazed in brilliant reds, greens, and yellows, this sculpture depicts the head of a lady wearing a glazed red crown topped with bright red bulbs. She wears circular yellow earrings, red lipstick, and a red necklace...
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20th Century Italian Moorish Unknown Busts

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Ceramic, Paint

Pair Cherub Decorative Bronze Metal Head Bust Statues Sculptures, Belgium, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of classic decorative Bust statues. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think its gilded bronze. Very decorative and nice to display...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Unknown Busts

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Brass Statue of a Greek Woman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
In all of our years of collecting, we've never come across anything like this beautiful brass goddess statue. The piece is created from brass and is quite heavy. It depicts a Greek a...
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Mid-20th Century American Classical Greek Unknown Busts

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Terracotta Buste Portrait of a Child Signed Mary
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
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...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Unknown Busts

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Terracotta

Pair Noble Man Decorative Metal Head Bust Statues Sculptures, Belgium 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of classic decorative Bust statues. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's brass, socket nickel plated. Very decorative and ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Unknown Busts

Materials

Metal

Large Marble Specimen Bust of Julius Caesar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large black, red, and white marble specimen bust of Julius Caesar. Dimensions: 35"H x 29"W x 14"D.  
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Unknown Busts

Materials

Marble

Set of Two Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Duck Figures circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two hand-painted antique figures of two ducks made of wood. Made by unknown manufacturer in Barcelona, Spain, circa 1950. In original cond...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

Materials

Wood

Large Marble Specimen of an Emperor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large marble specimen of an Italian emperor. Dimensions: 35"H x 29"W x 14"D.
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Unknown Busts

Materials

Marble

Sterling Silver Michelangelo Statue of David Bust
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver michelangelo statue of David Bust. Marked 925.
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Mid-20th Century American Classical Roman Unknown Busts

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unique and All Handcrafted Lifesize Vincent van Gogh Bronze Bust Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and very rare (if not unique) bronze bust of one of Holland's finest painters ever. This life-size bronze head or bust sculpture of no other than Vincent van Gogh is special for several reasons and we are confident it will soon be enjoyed by a new private or institutional owner. First of all, we have never before seen or owned a bronze bust sculpture of this worldfamous Dutch painter. Secondly, when we searched the worldwide web we could not find another one like this anywhere in the world. Thirdly, and this is what makes this bronze extra special for us, this very rare (or possibly unique) sculpture was made in the van Gogh style...
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Late 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Unknown Busts

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Italian Artist Signed Hand-Carved Marble Bust of a Female Musician
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large, substantial and very well executed bust is signed by an unknown artist, and presumed to have originated from Italy and date to approximately 1900 and done in a period Victorial realistic style. The sculpture is done in marble and depicts a young female musician...
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Unknown Busts

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Marble

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture / Bust of a Princess, 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Italian silvered plated bronze bust of a princess. She has a tiara. Sculpture is signed Baldi. Bust is mounted of a marble base. Perfect size sculpture for a desk or a side ...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bryant Barker Signed Patinated Bronze Bust Entitled "Alicia" Maddox Dupont
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This extremely well executed antique bronze bust was done by world renowned sculptor Percy Bryant Barker of the United States and dates to 1922 and done in the period Art Deco style. The bust is composed of cast bronze with a 'verdigris' patination, and is a lifelike rendering of his subject "Alicia". The sculpture has an inscription on the back that reads "Modeled from life of her 20th Yr. at London 1922" and "Bryant Barker signed in script. We believe the subject to be Alicia Maddox duPont, daughter of Alfred duPont...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Unknown Busts

Materials

Bronze

Brass Lion Mounted on Lucite Base, Italy, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful brass lion sculpture mounted on a square lucite base. Unsigned. Sourced in Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Traditional Turned Preliminary Sketch Wooden Sculptures
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century turned trial figures of two girls made of wood. Made in Olot, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful p...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts

Materials

Wood

Italian White Marble Portrait Bust of a Lady
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Italian white marble portrait bust of a Lady, late 19th century, her hair gathered on the top of her head and plated, measure: height 28 in. (71.12 cm).
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20th Century Unknown Busts

Materials

Marble

Bronze Bust Sculpture Att. Will Rogers on Green Stone Base by Leonard McMurry
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large striking bronze bust sculpture of a man with the likeness of Will Rogers. This piece was created by Leonard McMurry, also known as Oklahoma’s “Michelangelo”. It stands on a green marbled stone square base. The sculpture depicts a man, with an extreme likeness to Will Rogers. The man has combed hair, which is parted to one side. The sculpted bronze bust has a fabulous patina, and the square green stone it is affixed to is marbled with fantastic greens, blacks, and creams. About the Artist: Leonard McMurry, (1913–2008) - McMurry is best known for his bronzes, which are primarily figurative, in many venues, from Oklahoma City to St. Louis to New York City. In 1941 his work received Honorable Mention in the Prix de Rome competition. In 1952 his work was included in the National Sculpture Society show in New York. Among his works in Oklahoma are The 89er, at the Oklahoma City Civic Center, The Legend of the Great Westerner (informally called "Buffalo Bill") at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, and Healing Hands, at the City of Faith Hospital/Oral Roberts University in Tulsa. (which at the time was the largest casting in the world.) For the 1982 Diamond Jubilee of Oklahoma statehood, McMurry completed a series of twenty-one busts of Oklahoma's governors. He also created fourteen busts for the National Hall of Fame for American Indians in Anadarko. Leonard McMurry died in 2008. Born to a family of prominent cotton farmers in the Texas panhandle, McMurry moved to Oklahoma in 1955 and studied under the sculptor's Carl Mose and Ivan Mestrovic...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Traditional Wooden Pastoral Art Saint Joan Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional wooden Pastoral Art Saint Joan Sculpture. Handmade in the Catalan Pyrenees, 1990. Signed by Ll.Pujol In original condition, with minor we...
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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts

Materials

Wood

Italian Carved White Marble Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Italian carved white marble bust Finely carved, depicted is an inebriated jolly Man wearing an open shirt with grapes hanging from his straw hat...
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20th Century Unknown Busts

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Marble

Italian Marble Figure of a Torso, 19th/20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Italian marble figure of a torso, 19th/20th century wearing a tunic falling from her right shoulder and leaving the breast bare, both ends of...
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20th Century Unknown Busts

Materials

Marble

1840s Plaster and Gesso Head of a Saint Italian
Located in San Francisco, CA
Plaster and Gesso head of a Saint Italian. Rustic wooden base, with a wood post which in turns holds the post coming out from under the head. Head is made of plaster and gesso, bl...
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1840s Italian Other Antique Unknown Busts

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Gesso, Plaster, Wood

Art Deco Hand Carved Female Flapper Girl Alabaster Bust, Unsigned
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original hand carved Art Deco bust of a young smiling Flapper woman. Worked out of Fine alabaster the sculptor has a two-tone look with the woman carved in white alabaster and her cl...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Unknown Busts

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Alabaster

Mid Century Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture African Beauty A. Ramarson 1959
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid century hand carved wooden sculpture African beauty Signed by the artist A. Ramarson. Dated 1959.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Art Nouveau Austrian Porcelain Female Sculpture or Bust
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and very well executed antique porcelain bust is presumed to have been made in Austria in circa 1890 in the period Art Nouveau style....
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Busts

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Porcelain

20th Century Terracotta Bust of Italian Nobility, Italy Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Unknown Busts

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Terracotta

Merciful Jesus Bust, Northern Europe
Located in Chorzów, PL
Merciful Jesus Bust, Northern Europe. Very good condition. dimensions: height 32 cm, width 36 cm, depth 16 cm.
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1940s Belgian Other Vintage Unknown Busts

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Terracotta

Nelly Pourbaix Bust of a Bearded Man
Located in Tilburg, NL
Plaster bust of a bearded male made by Belgian artist Nelly Pourbaix somewhere around 1940. This bust is part of a series of eight sculptures by Pourbaix. Several others are to be found in the collection of museum Schloss Moyland. Nelly Pourbaix (1892) was a trained artist and teacher at the Ghent...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Other Unknown Busts

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Plaster

Large Antique English Signed C. Papworth Hand-Carved Marble Bust or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This substantial and well executed hand-carved marble bust is signed by an unknown artist, and originates from England and done in the period Victorian style. The sculpture depicts a...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Unknown Busts

Materials

Marble

Porcelain Bust of a Soldier
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain bust of a soldier. Few porcelain losses dimensions: Measures: H. 52 cm, W. 28 cm, D. 18 cm.
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1930s Italian Louis Philippe Vintage Unknown Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Modernist Art Deco Statue of a Child Made of Carrara Marble
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful marble bust of a young child. This statue is hand cut from Carrara marble. This statue dates from circa 1930, from the modernist Art Deco period. The beautiful, smooth fa...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Unknown Busts

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Carrara Marble

Large Chinese Carved Sculpture of Shou Xing God of Wisdom and Longevity
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Chinese sculpture of Shou Xing God of Wisdom and Longevity. Richly carved in organic burl wood. circa 1960s. Measure: 45.5" High. X.
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1960s Chinese Organic Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

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Burl

Very Nice Heavy Bronze Bust on a Marble Base Signed with HA from 1976
Located in München, DE
Very nice heavy bronze bust on a marble base. Signed with the initials HA or AH and '76. The artist is unknown to me. Did a long research and unfortunately without a result. Beaut...
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1970s German Brutalist Vintage Unknown Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Ashanti Female Head, Ghana Style
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ashanti female head, Ghana style Measures: Height 43 in (109.2 cm.), width 8.25 in. (20.95 cm.), base width 7.75 in. (19.68 cm.), base depth 9.18 in. (23....
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20th Century Unknown Busts

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Wood

Midcentury Ceramic Sculpture Bust of a Horse Signed Schor, 1970
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury ceramic sculpture bust of a horse with brown and white glaze. The sculpture is signed Schor on the wooden base, circa 1960-1970.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts

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Wood, Ceramic

Midcentury Made Bronze Sculpture of a Serene African Male on a Limestone Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful sculpture and a beautiful, mixed materials work of art. This serene yet strong face on a beautiful mineral stone base 'spoke to me'. For me that has always been the best r...
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Mid-20th Century European Unknown Busts

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Limestone, Bronze

Life-Size Raku Ceramic Female Sculpture by Eva Stettner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s life-size Raku-fired ceramic female nude sculpture by American sculptor Eva Stettner. Constructed of ceramic that is low fired glazed, the stool is...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

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Chrome

Hand Painted Styrofoam and Papier-Mâché Head or Hat Display
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Hand painted head of a woman with short hair. Created from Styrofoam, papier-mâché and rope, this lovely woman is hand painted with short brown hair, blue-green eyes, a blue-collar, ...
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20th Century American Bohemian Unknown Busts

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Paint, Paper

Maltoni 'Il Solletico' 'the tickle', Carved Carrara Marble
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maltoni, (Late 19th-early 20th century) 'Il Solletico' (the tickle). Carved Carrara marble, set on a marble base with the title IL SOLLETICO and MADE IN ITALY to the underside of ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Unknown Busts

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Marble

Large Oversize Asian Round Decorative Figural Head with Chinese Calligraphy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Large oversize round Asian decorative head in red and gold. This piece is perfect for a bookshelf, or as a statement piece for a side table. Painting i...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Folk Art Unknown Busts

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Plastic, Plaster

Unknown busts for sale on 1stDibs.

Unknown busts are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown busts, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 126 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original busts by Unknown were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown busts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $160 and can go as high as $124,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,200.

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