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Place of Origin: American
Female Sculpture Carved Stone Bust of a Woman Signed by Artist Charles Cutler
Located in Cookeville, TN
Medusa's gaze meets timeless elegance in this massive and beautiful statement piece of art. This Female Sculpture is an intricately Carved Stone masterpiece a large Bust of a Woman, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Busts
Materials
Stone
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 sculpture, which is made of resin and patinaed with a rusted iron can be shown on a base or lying down.
Dean Kugler
The Black Road: Iron, 2021
Resin and Iron Patina
20h x 16w in
60.96h x 40.64w cm
DK0041
Dean Kugler is a seasoned interdisciplinary artist, painter, and figurative sculptor. His 3D work is featured primarily at Gallery Victor Armendariz in Chicago. In the last three years, Dean has also been featured at Abend Gallery in Denver, The Figge Art Museum, and Bereskin Gallery in Iowa. He has shown at SOFA Chicago in 2017, 2018, and 2019 and participated in ArtPrize in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
He sees himself primarily as a sculptor due to the challenges he finds and thrives on within the process. In all its beauty, crudeness, and subtleties, the figure offers infinite opportunities to express feelings and emotions. There is also a physicality to sculpture that requires the work to be experienced through movement in order to reveal more about the piece.
Dean has always been drawn to the interactive nature of large-scale sculpture that is available to the public - he loves the idea that his work entices the observer to go beyond what they can see and add tactility to the experience. By using both realism and abstraction, he creates a visual that challenges the viewer to resolve what they are seeing. Therefore, providing a greater connection between the artist and the viewer.
Education
1993 – AA from Blackhawk College.
1995 – BFA from Western Illinois University.
Texts
1995 – “Drawing: Skills, Means, Freedom”. Jan Clough / Ann Mullin. pub. 1995.
1993 – “Images” College publication featuring multiple pieces.
1992 – “Images” College publication featuring multiple pieces.
Bibliography
Dec 2022 - American Art Collector. “Room to grow”. Pages 48 and 49.
1 Oct 2018 – River Cities Reader. Article discussing a group show titled “Earth, Wind, and Fire” at Bereskin Gallery.
18 Aug 2018 – River Cities Reader. Article by Mike Schulz about my show titled “Relic” at the Quad City Arts.
1 Nov 2017 – Dispatch-Argus and QCOnline, Coverage of my showing at SOFA.
16 Dec 2016 – River Cities Reader. Article by Rick Martin about one-man art show titled “It Figures” at Black Hawk College.
22 June 2016 – Dispatch-Argus. Coverage of my one-man show titled “Animal Farm.”
22 Sept 2015 – Quad-City Times. “Body of work”. Article by David Burke about a one-man art show at Black Hawk College.
30 October 2014 – WVIK radio and online. Coverage of the ribbon-cutting for “Gravity” installation at the Rivercenter in Davenport, IA.
28 Sept 2014 – TV interview on WZZM13 in Grand Rapids covering ARTPRIZE and my sculpture, Gravity at the Gerald Ford...
Category
2010s Classical Greek American Busts
Materials
Resin
Vintage Boho Bronze Bust of Man After Jacob Epstein
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace artistic flair with this vintage Boho bronze bust of a man, inspired by Jacob Epstein's iconic style. American-crafted with distinctive character, this sculpture captures the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Busts
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Vintage Deco Bronze Bust of Man After Cipriani
Located in west palm beach, FL
Capture timeless elegance with this vintage Deco bronze bust of a man, inspired by Cipriani's iconic style. American-crafted with exquisite detailing, this sculpture embodies classic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Busts
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Vintage Coastal 19th Century Ships Mast Head
Located in west palm beach, FL
Anchor your décor with our Vintage Coastal 19th Century Ship's Mast Head. American-sourced and full of maritime charm, this mast head captures the spirit of seafaring history, adding...
Category
19th Century Antique American Busts
Materials
Wood, Paint
Impressive Large Brass & Stone Bust of King Tut
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Dramatic large brass bust of King Tut having stone inlaid accent on the beard and resin base.
Category
1970s Vintage American Busts
Materials
Stone, Brass
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Bust of Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
Capture attention with our Vintage Boho Hand Carved Bust of a Man. This American-style piece showcases intricate craftsmanship and bohemian allure, making it a distinctive and artful...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Busts
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Plaster Busts of Diana and Apollo Belvedere Sculptures, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male and female head busts of Diana and Apollo Belvedere god and goddess sculptures
USA, 21st Century
Measures: 8"W x ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical American Busts
Materials
Plaster
Classical Plaster Bust of Goddess Diana Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style female head bust of Diana the Huntress goddess sculpture
USA, 21st Century
Measures: 8"W x 5"D x 12"H.
Very good original con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical American Busts
Materials
Plaster
Classical Plaster Bust of Mythological Apollo Belvedere Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust of the mythological god Apollo Belvedere sculpture
USA, 21st Century
Measures: 8"W x 5"D x 12"H.
Very good ori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical American Busts
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a dash of artistic flair to your décor with our Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Man. This captivating piece captures the essence of American bohemian style, blending rustic charm wi...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern American Busts
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paint
Vintage Regency Patinated Case Concrete Bust of Hermes
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of our Vintage Regency Patinated Concrete Bust of Hermes. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this striking piece embodies the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Busts
Materials
Concrete
Brutalist Terracotta Female Bust Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brutalist Terracotta Female Bust Sculpture
unsigned, unknown artist
"very nice patina and color"
chip along the side of the base - see images
Category
Late 20th Century Brutalist American Busts
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
Early 20th Century Vintage Boho Patinated Metal Bust of a Moorish Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace the eclectic charm of Boho style with this vintage patinated metal bust of a Moorish man. Crafted with intricate detail and rich character, this piece exudes a timeless allur...
Category
Early 20th Century Moorish American Busts
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Moorish Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your space with eclectic charm using this vintage boho plaster bust of a Moorish man. Crafted with intricate detail and bohemian flair, this piece adds a touch of cultural int...
Category
Late 19th Century Moorish Antique American Busts
Materials
Plaster
Gaston Lachaise (attributed) Georgia O'Keefe Plaster Study
By Gaston Lachaise
Located in Sharon, CT
A rare (if mot unique)cast of the clay study for the portrait of Georgia O'Keeffe, commissioned by Alfred Stieglitz in 1926. The alabaster in the Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC, is ...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage American Busts
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Boho Cast Concrete Woman in Shells Planter
Located in west palm beach, FL
Seaside Serenity: Channel coastal vibes with this Vintage Boho Cast Concrete Woman In Shells Planter. A unique fusion of artistry and functionality, it brings a touch of the ocean's ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Busts
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Boho Sculpted Clay Bust of Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace the artistic legacy of American craftsmanship with this Vintage Boho Sculpted Clay Bust of Man. With its intricate detailing and Bohemian charm, this piece captures the essen...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Busts
Materials
Clay, Wood
Vintage Boho Artisan Shell Bust
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage plaster bust. A chic Shell encrusted man with all large and interesting shells. Sure to be the focal point of any space. With a plinth for extra drama.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Busts
Materials
Shell, Plaster
Vintage Classical Plaster Male Bust of Hermes Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust of Hermes sculpture
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 8"W x 5"D x 13.25"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical American Busts
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Boho Artisan Shell Bust
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal bust of man. A chic figure encrusted with a beautiful selection of curated shells.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Busts
Materials
Shell, Plaster
Austin Prod's Plaster Sculpture/Bust Based on 'Mademoiselle Pogany' by Brâncuşi
By Austin Prod, Constantin Brancusi 2, Austin Productions
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Austin Prod's plaster sculpture/bust based on 'Mademoiselle Pogany' by C. Brâncuşi
By: Austin Productions, Austin Prod, Constantin Brânc...
Category
1960s Art Deco Vintage American Busts
Materials
Acrylic, Plaster, Resin, Paint, Wood
Suzanne Regan Pascal Slag Glass Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning purple slag glass sculpture by the noted artist Suzanne Regan Pascal. It is mounted on a steel base and measures over 15 inches in height. The a...
Category
20th Century American Busts
Materials
Slag Glass
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Head Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho hand made Ceramic sculpture. A chic artisan head in a glazed crackle finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Florence Fiore - Rudolph Gruen Plaster Bust, c.1930s
Located in Savannah, GA
Florence Fiore
(American, 1905-1999)
A from-life plaster bust of American composer Rudolph Gruen, circa 1930s.
10 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 20 inches tall
Florence Reeve Fiore was a portrait artist and sculptor who was active on the east coast in New York, Washington and Jekyll Island...
Category
1930s Modern Vintage American Busts
Materials
Plaster
1980s Large Female Head Sculpture by Austin
By Austin Productions
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large plaster female bust in the 1980s vibe reminiscent of Studio 54 in satin white on a wooden base, signed to the back neck area Austin Product...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern American Busts
Materials
Plaster
"Young Girl With Roses on Her Hat" by Austin Productions after A. Rodin (1979)
By Austin Prod, Auguste Rodin, Austin Productions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Late Victorian American Busts
Materials
Terracotta, Plaster
Vintage Deco Plaster Bust of Female
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho bust of female. A chic Deco composition in a bright matte finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American Busts
Materials
Plaster
Mid Century Bronze Styled Cast Plaster Male Mask
By California Art Bronze Foundry, LA
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A plaster cast mask with great strong details of a male face with a pottery styled glaze in the manner of bronze which is very realistic . This could be a so called death mask which ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Busts
Materials
Plaster
Unique Bust Sculpture of Abraham Lincoln
By Robert Berks
Located in New York, NY
Robert Berks (American, 1922-2011) bronzed clay or plaster bust depicting President Abraham Lincoln.
Signed BERKS (with copyright) and dated "58". Mounted onto a brown stone swivel base.
Bust measures 11 1/2" H x approx. 6" W. Overall: 16 1/2" H. Note: Robert Berks was known for his highly textured...
Category
20th Century American Classical American Busts
Materials
Clay
Ephraim Doner Plaster Bust by Florence Fiore
Located in Savannah, GA
Florence Fiore
(American, 1905-1999)
A plaster bust of Ephraim Doner by Florence Fiore, circa 1930s.
Ephraim Doner was a prominent figure and artist of the Big Sur and Carmel milieu in the mid 20th century. He was a friend to Henry Miller who mentions him extensively in Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch.
10 inches wide by 9 ½ inches deep by 18 inches tall
Florence Reeve Fiore was a portrait artist and sculptor who was active on the east coast in New York, Washington and Jekyll Island...
Category
1930s Modern Vintage American Busts
Materials
Plaster
Rosario Russell Fiore Plaster Bust
Located in Savannah, GA
A plaster bust of sculptor Rosario Russell Fiore, circa 1980.
Unsigned. Likely by his wife Florence Fiore.
8 inches wide by 9 ½ inches deep by 16 ½ inches tall
Rosario R. Fiore was a prominent American sculptor and member of the National Sculpture Society. Fiore studied at the Mechanics Institute, the National Academy of Design, and the Beaux Arts Academy. Protege of Robert Aitken, he assisted with the creation of the figures in the pediment of the Supreme Court Building, the front of the Archives, and in the Samuel Gompers Memorial.
Other notable achievements include serving as a sculptor for the National Park Service and WPA, the Smithsonian, the Department of the Interior, receiving awards for service provided to the US Army, and undertaking commissions for the White House during the Truman and Kennedy administrations. Born in New York, he was active there, in Washington and in Jekyll...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage American Busts
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Classical Plaster Male Bust of Hermes Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust of Hermes sculpture
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 8"W x 5"D x 13.25"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical American Busts
Materials
Plaster
Florence Fiore Plaster Bust by Rosario Russell Fiore
Located in Savannah, GA
Rosario Russell Fiore
(American, 1908-1994)
A plaster bust of Florence Reeve Fiore, wife of the artist, circa 1930s.
Unsigned.
8 ½ inches wide by 9 ½ inches deep by 20 inches tall
...
Category
1930s Modern Vintage American Busts
Materials
Plaster
Richard Russell Jr. Bust by Rosario Russell Fiore, 1975
Located in Savannah, GA
Rosario Russell Fiore
(American, 1908-1994)
A large plaster bust of Georgia Governor and United States Senator Richard Russell Jr., 1975.
The bronze is in the Capitol Museum Collect...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage American Busts
Materials
Plaster
1964 Austin Productions After Pablo Picasso "Jester" Sculpture
By (after) Pablo Picasso, Austin Productions
Located in San Carlos, CA
Introducing this exquisite 1964 Austin Productions sculpture, After Pablo Picasso's “Jester” bust. A remarkable piece of art that captures the essence of Picasso's visionary genius. ...
Category
1960s Vintage American Busts
Materials
Clay
Mid Century Cast Bronze Styled Male Bust
By Bronze Age Sculpture House
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted cast plaster mid century male head with a bronze styled toned rub which looks great . Great strong details to the face and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Busts
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Robert Frost Bust by Florence Fiore, c.1930s
Located in Savannah, GA
Florence Fiore
(American, 1908-1994)
A from-life plaster portrait bust of Robert Frost, circa 1930
“When he was professor of English at Amherst College, Florence traveled there to sculpt his portrait. Florence wanted to finish the bust as quickly as possible because Frost was recovering from an illness. She completed this sculpture in three days.”
11 ½ inches wide by 11 inches deep by 19 inches tall
Florence Reeve Fiore was a portrait artist and sculptor who was active on the east coast in New York, Washington and Jekyll Island...
Category
1930s Modern Vintage American Busts
Materials
Plaster
Post Modern Lora Marx (Samuel Marx) Deco Bust Head Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
A large Post Modern Deco style Plaster Bust Sculptures. Signed on top of the base "White Art ST C 80".
Appears to be very similar, if not identical to the work of Lora Marx (Samuel Marx 's Wife). Please see photo included...Pair of Art Deco sculptures...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco American Busts
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage Boho Plaster bust of man. A handsome composition of a stylish young man. A great patina from the passage of time. Acquired from a Palm a each estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Busts
Materials
Plaster
Head Sculpture, Mark Twain
Located in Sheffield, MA
Bust/Head, a bronzed plaster sculpture cast of Mark Twain with lifelike details.
Category
20th Century American Classical American Busts
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Cast Stone Bust of Male Figure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid Cast Stone bust of male figure. Signed on the side.
Flat base can sit on mantle, pedestal or table.
See images for condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Classical American Busts
Materials
Cast Stone, Concrete
Vintage Boho 1949 Signed Plaster Bust of Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho plaster bust of man. A chic 1949 plaster composition signed on the back of the neck. An awesome all over patina from time. Easily cleaned up with a coat of w...
Category
1940s Vintage American Busts
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Boho Matte Ceramic Abstract Bust
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho Abstract bust. A chic matte finish with beautiful texture detail
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian American Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Classical Female Parian Porcelain Bust Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical style white parian porcelain female bust sculpture
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 4"W x 3"D x 6.75"H.
Good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical American Busts
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Folk Art Slab Built Clay Bust of Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho sculpture of man. A chic slab built composition of a charming man in a hat. Beautiful hand painted detail. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art American Busts
Materials
Clay
Vintage Contemporary Male Bust Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous contemporary black resin male head and torso bust sculpture
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 3.25"W x 2.25"D x 9"H.
Good vintage con...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern American Busts
Materials
Resin
Vintage Boho Patinated Plaster Bust of Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho bust of man. A handsome mustachioed gentleman with an all over crackled patina. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian American Busts
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Bust of Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal bust of man. A chic resin figure encrusted with a beautiful selection of curated shells. Hand made by a local Palm Beach artisan. Acquired from a Palm Beac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Busts
Materials
Shell, Resin
Leonard W. Volk Plaster Bust of Abraham Lincoln
By Leonard Volk
Located in Chicago, IL
Leonard W. Volk Plaster Bust of Abraham Lincoln
The Leonard W. Volk Plaster Bust of Abraham Lincoln is a remarkable 19th-century piece of art. Crafted from white plaster, the bust d...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Empire Antique American Busts
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Bust
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage plaster bust. A chic Shell encrusted man with all large and interesting shells. Sure to be the focal point of any space. Just add a plinth for extra drama. Acquire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Busts
Materials
Shell, Plaster
Vintage "Fancy Japanese Lady" Doll Head Vase, American, Circa 1958 Scarce
Located in Incline Village, NV
Hard to find and much sought after head vase; manufactured by the Tacoma Pottery Company (U.S.A.), circa late 1950's; depicts Japanese young lady dressed in formal traditional Japane...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Busts
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
Jared French Portrait Bust of Chuck Howard, 1951
By Jared French
Located in Savannah, GA
Jared French
(American, 1905-1988)
Portrait bust of Chuck Howard, 1951
plaster on wood base
Titled and signed with “CH" mongram for Howard over the date...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Busts
Materials
Plaster
Jose de Creeft Carved Stone Head
By Jose Mariano de Creeft
Located in New York, NY
A carved grey stone head sculpture, made by Spanish-born American artist Jose de Creeft in the 1930s-1940s in the Mexican School style. The piece is in ...
Category
1930s Primitive Vintage American Busts
Materials
Stone
Vintage Pink Clay Bust of Woman in Headdress Sculpture
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage pink clay bust of woman in headdress. Unsigned. Looks like small chip on edge of scarf.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern American Busts
Materials
Clay
W. Beaupre Chain Mail Bust
By William Beaupre
Located in New York, NY
Futuristic android bust with hand applied chain mail and vintage jewelry findings and tiara from New York artist W. Beaupre. Signed.
Category
20th Century Modern American Busts
Materials
Metal
Striking Female Bust of Saint or Princess on Black Cube
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking composite bust of female in period head dress. Perhaps she is a saint or princess. Signed on bottom. Base is a black cube, 4.5" x 4.5"
Category
Early 2000s Neoclassical American Busts
Materials
Composition
Vintage Bakelite Buddha Head on Rosewood Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool hand carved vintage Buddha head in teal bakelite on a rosewood stand, circa 1970s. The carved figure is a representation of Gautama Bud...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Busts
Materials
Bakelite
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