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Period: Mid-20th Century
Art Deco Spelter Figurine of a Swimmer, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very attractive and original Art Deco cold painted Spelter figurine of a swimmer, holding a large plume in her outstret...
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European Art Deco Mid-20th Century Busts

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Onyx, Spelter

Wood Sculpture, by French Designer 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is in solid wood. Hand carved by a french artist in the 1950's It is signed P.Leclerc.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Mannequin Counter Top Shop Display, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Wonderfully stylish and completely original 1930s Art Deco female mannequin. She's made from compressed board, similar to papier maché and then skillfully layer of plaster and hand p...
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European Art Deco Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Composition

French Bronze Brooch Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze brooch by French Parisian Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. The small lovely bronze pieces features a medallion insignia design with olive branch wreath...
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French Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Just Andersen Denmark, 1930s Danish Fano Girl Bronze Bust, Carl Emil Ruge #2111
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen of Denmark bronze bust of a Fano Danish Girl designed by Carl Emil Ruge A lovely innocent face makes this piece absolutely charming Superb dark...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

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Bronze

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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Italian Louis Philippe Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Greco-Roman Style Bronze Candle Holders Depicting Young Satyrs Holding Vessels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Greco-Roman style vintage bronze young satyr candle holders from the mid 20th century, holding circular vessels. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax (à la cire perdue) which allows for great precision and finesse in the details, this pair of bronze candle holders features two young satyrs with goat legs and floral garlands wrapped around their waist, raising their arms to hold a vessel. Often associated with Bacchus, god of grape-harvest, they are likely carrying wine-filled vessels. Showing perfect movement with their right paw lifted up, the other one firmly planted on a circular base, this pair of Greco-Roman style bronze...
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Greco Roman Mid-20th Century Busts

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Bronze

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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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

A. Merente Maternita Spelter Metal Travertine Bronze Mother Child Bust Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A. Merente Maternita spelter metal travertine bronze mother child bust sculpture statue. Item features cast spelter metal figure on travertine stone base, ...
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Italian Victorian Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Spelter

1950s Alfredo Barbini Italian Art Glass Murano Clown Bust Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite vintage Alfredo Barbini Murano art glass clown bust. Piece is in excellent condition with no issues.
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Italian Mid-20th Century Busts

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Art Glass

Abstract Brutalistic Metal Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Unique brutalistic sculpture of head/face. This piece is signed but we can't make out the signature.
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Brutalist Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Metal

French, Art Deco Terracotta Athlete Sculpture by Bargas
Located in Houston, TX
This fabulous French Art Deco patinated terracotta sculpture of a nude male athlete is signed Henri Bargas. This well executed scul...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Teaching Aid Median Incision of the Human Head, Ca. 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great antique hand-painted and hand lettered anatomical model. A median incision of the head for class. It is made of wood, papier maché and plaster, manufactured by SOMSO or PHYWE...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Pair of Red Sculpture Han Dynasty Gray Pottery Horse Heads '206BC-220AD'
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Chinese Han dynasty horse heads Han dynasty Style (206 BC-220 AD) earthenware gray pottery Each approximate measures: 6 inches high. 6...
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Chinese Han Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Classic Italian Roman Sculpture of the 'David' on Black Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th century classic Italian Roman statue of the 'David' on a black marble base by sculptor G. Ruggeri, Italy. White resin statue is on a black marble base with tan veins. With...
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Italian Classical Roman Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

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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Chinese Organic Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Burl

Handsome Clay Bust of Child
Located in Hopewell, NJ
handmade clay bust of a child in a terracotta color mounted on a handsome wooden cube. Signed RL Bookman '51 Base is 5" square.
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North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Clay, Wood

Gold Leaf on Terracotta Buddha Head
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Italian goldleafed terracotta Buddha head dates to the 1960s-1970s and its serene face will help bring a calmness to your home and life. ...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Goldscheider, USA, Two Rare Figures in Hand Painted Porcelain, Asian Couple
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Goldscheider, USA. Two rare figures in hand painted porcelain. Asian couple, mid-20th century Largest measures: 19 x 14.5 cm. In excellent condition. S...
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American Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Bust Solid Brass Gold Sculpture Depicting Egyptian Emperor Italian Design, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bust solid brass gold sculpture depicting Egyptian emperor Italian design, 1950s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Brass

Hagenauer Manner Patina Bronze & Wood Bust, Child Head Sculpture Sucking Fingers
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco style manner of Franz Hagenauer terra cotta bust of a little girl's head sucking on her fingers. No signature found. Made circa 1940s.   
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture Portraying General Harald Petri
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sculpture in patinated bronze by unknown artist. Portrait of General Harald Petri, General Inspector of Sweden at the World Exhibitions in Antwerp in 1930 and Brussels in 1935. Uncl...
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European Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Antique Carved Wood Bust of a Sailor
Located in London, GB
A charming vintage carved solid wood bust, depicting an 18th / 19th century sailor. This dates from around the 1950-60’s. It is beautifully made and in lovely condition for its ag...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Sculpture of a Woman Wearing Colored Scarf by Johannes Hedegaard
Located in Montreal, QC
Hedegaard trained as sculptor at the Royal Copenhagen Factory 1930-1935 and at the same time was educated at the Academy of fine art in Copenhagen. He worked for Royal Copenhagen fro...
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Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Nude Bronze Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bronze sculpture of female nude, not signed. Measures: Height 18 cm. Width 21 cm. Depth 22 cm. Weight 3 kg.
Category

Italian Hollywood Regency Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Wood Mannequin Head
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Vintage wood mannequin head from sweeden. Solid oak, circa 1960. Price for the pair.
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Teak

Antique 1930s Judge Theatre Papier Mâché Head from Paris
Located in London, GB
Antique 1930s judge theatre papier mâché head from Paris This lot is a rare original 1930s papier mâché French theatre heads. This item was obtain...
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French Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Paper

Exotic Indian Art Deco Sculpted Head in Wood by Arias
Located in Oakland, CA
Original wood carved Peruvian Indian head in the Art Deco style. Lots of geometric and triangular details integrated within the head-dress. Interesting history imagines the face characteristics seem to be from a South American Indian origin. The piece somehow found its way to Israel where it was purchased on my behalf. The condition is excellent and the pose is very serious and intense. The artist Arias, Inca art...
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Ecuadorean Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Wood

Original Art Deco Female Nude Sitting Figure, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930s Art Deco large figure made from underwired plaster, totally authentic. This is not a modern reproduction. A lovely lady who makes a big statement! Condition is very good...
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English Art Deco Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

1930's Roman Bronze Works Sculpture by Salvatore Cartaino Scarpitta Cora Timken
By Salvatore Cartaino Scarpitta
Located in Las Vegas, NV
From the Roman Bronze Works of New York this large bronze sculpture by Salvatore Cartaino Scarpitta (1887-1948) . Bust of Cora Timken. Signed at base.  
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Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Style Bust
Located in Stockton, NJ
Art Deco style brass bust on square mahogany base. Wonderful patina throughout and presents beautifully.
Category

Art Deco Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950's African Busts
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1950's African Busts made by Fred Press.
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Terracotta Athlete Sculpture by Henri Bargas
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco terracotta athlete sculpture by Henri Bargas. This fabulous French Art Deco patinated terracotta sculpture of a nude male...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Decorative Sculpture of Putti's Head Plaster on Wooden Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Plaster sculpture of putti's or Childs head on wooden stand The sculpture is dated in the plaster with "1960" and signature of "Delflasse".
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

Italian Half-Length Man from the 60s
Located in bari, IT
Papier maché sculpture of a bust depicting a man in a suit and tie, 1960s manufacture, Viareggio, Tuscany, signed Lopez.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Paper

Rare Meissen Bust of Madonna
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Rare Meissen bust of Madonna.
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German Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal, Germany, Female Bust in Bisquit, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rosenthal, Germany. Female bust in bisquit. Mid-20th century. Measures: 27.5 x 11.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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German Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Other

Art Deco Spelter Figure on Onyx Base, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this original Art Deco spelter figure depicting a young women in fashion of the day, wearing slacks and top and what ...
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European Art Deco Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Onyx, Spelter

Mid-20th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Monk Bust in Cassock
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully carved fruit wood sculpture was crafted in France, circa 1950. The realistic vintage bust sits on a swivel base and features the face of a pensive monk wearing his c...
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French Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Walnut

Ceramic Art Deco Buste Mother and Child by Belgium Artist G.Wasterlain
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco large sculpture in ceramic of a Mother and Child by Belgian sculpture, Georges Wasterlain. Glazed reddish-brown stoneware with no chips or defects. George Wasterlain was a ...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Roman Sculpture of the 'David'
Located in New York, NY
A Classic Italian Roman statue of the 'David' by sculptor G. Ruggeri, circa mid-20th century, Italy. With maker's mark's and marked 'Italy' as show in im...
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Italian Classical Roman Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Resin

Austin Production Brutalist Large Sculpture Lovers Man Woman Mid Century Modern
Located in Wayne, NJ
This is a very unusual Austin Productions Brutalist sculpture. Lovers / nude man and woman. Almost looks like Frankenstein and Frankenstein's Bride...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Other

Wonderful Midcentury Made Art Deco Style Carved Alabaster Column Pedestal Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderfully stylish and perfectly hand carved alabaster column for displaying a work of art. This beautiful and classical pedestal on its oc...
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Italian Classical Roman Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Alabaster

Art Deco Spelter Figural Lady on Alabaster Base, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
A very elegant and original 1930s Art Deco figurine of a lady in cold painted Spelter. She stands on an alabaster base which is circular and stepped. Wearing fashion of the day (1930s) body stocking...
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French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Busts

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Belgian Black Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Colonial Sculpture
Located in bari, IT
Colonial Art Deco period sculpture in solid wood depicting an African woman.
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Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Wood

Carved Stained Oak Bust of a African Woman by Ferdinand Parpan
Located in Montreal, QC
Sculpted carved stained oak of an African Woman by Ferdinand Parpan. Signed: "F Parpan 49". He was a sculptor of religious subjects, groups, figures, and animals. While a young chi...
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Wood

Huge Art Deco Male Figure Tennis Player, French, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
On first viewing of this fabulous original Art Deco figure you can't not be taken aback by the sheer size, very unusual and impressive, standing 55 cm high and 40 cm in length he's t...
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French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Spelter

"Miss Benjamin of Jamaica, " by Ruth Nickerson
Located in New York, NY
Bust sculpted from Tennessee marble with newly made oak pedestal.
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Mid-20th Century Terracotta Sculpture of a Lady
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An mid-20th century bust of a woman on a wooden base. Signed with on brass sign "M.Rossie".
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Belgian Neoclassical Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Art Deco 1930s Original Ceramic Figurine
Located in Devon, England
A beautiful, elegant, stylish, Art Deco lady figurine seated on a draped seat. She is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips or restoratio...
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English Art Deco Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Plaster Bust Mannequin
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco plaster bust. Mannequin. They were owned by a Spanish designer that restaured. The item is in our storage in Europe.
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European Art Deco Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

Mid-century Masculine Wooden Sculpture Testa
Located in Weesp, NL
One of a kind beautiful mid-century masculine sculpture cut from one piece of wood. A truly gorgeous piece, a diamond in kust about any interior. The Testa will be shipped overseas i...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

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Wood

Midcentury Busts in Ceramic Designed Johannes Hedegaard, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Sculpture in ceramic designed by Johannes Hedegaard and made by Aluminia. Great condition.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Ceramic

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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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Wood, Ceramic

Maxime Real del Sarte for Sevres, Art Deco Sculpture of Young Woman
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Maxime Real del Sarte (1888-1954) for Sevres. Art Deco sculpture of a young woman in glazed ceramics, 1930s. Measures: 25 x 13.5 cm. Signed. In very good condition.
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Indian White Marble Bust of a Nobleman with Hat
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Indian hand carved white marble bust of a nobleman with hat. It comes from the collection of a Spanish aristocratic family in Madrid.
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Indian Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Fine Mid 20th Century Terracotta Bust of a Barbadian Man, by Harold S. Pfeiffer
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The finely sculpted terracotta signed in script on the reverse together with a reference to ‘Barbados’. Raised upon a square teak base, the underside bearing written notation ‘Terrac...
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Canadian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Terracotta

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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European Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Limestone, Bronze

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