Find many varieties of an authentic 19th century terracotta bust available at 1stDibs. Each 19th century terracotta bust for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
ceramic,
terracotta and
stone. There are many kinds of the 19th century terracotta bust you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century terracotta bust is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Art Nouveau,
Louis XV and
Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 19th century terracotta bust over the years, but those crafted by
Friedrich Goldscheider,
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse and
Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
A 19th century terracotta bust can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $24,500.
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.