St Cecilia
Located in London, GB
D. BRUCCIANI & CO (19th Century) St Cecilia Polychrome painted plaster bust with mould lines
Category
1870s Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
19th Century Plaster Bust
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19th Century Plaster Bust For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century plaster bust for your home. Frequently made of plaster, wood and stone, every 19th century plaster bust was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 19th century plaster bust, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century plaster bust, designed in the Neoclassical, Victorian or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 19th century plaster bust that is appealing in its simplicity, but Leonard Volk, Alphonse Piquemal and Atelier de moulage du Louvre produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 19th Century Plaster Bust?
The average selling price for a 19th century plaster bust at 1stDibs is $2,398, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $18,500 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Busts for You
The presence of vintage and antique bust sculptures can add a necessary decorative layer to any interior. And just because a statue looks classical doesn't mean it has to be conventional.
A touch of whimsy, a dose of drama — a single bust can alter a room. And when placed in just the right spot, these statues can almost feel alive.
“They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give,” says Los Angeles designer Timothy Corrigan, who loves pieces that beg to be touched. For a welcoming entry hall project in California, Corrigan selected an antique Persian rug and a bust that invites you to touch it. A collection of sculptures in wood, marble and brass complement the star of the show.
For Consort cofounder and creative director Mat Sanders, a bust doesn’t have to be pretty. “I most enjoy busts that are a little busted,” Sanders jokes — but choose something with a soul you can live with, as “sculpture representative of the human form carries with it an energy you will add to the space.”
The antique and vintage bust sculptures for sale on 1stDibs include Art Deco busts, mid-century modern busts and more.
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