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Antique African Busts

19th Century Ebony Writing Desk Set INKWELL – African Bust Design
Located in Madrid, ES
. Crafted from ebonized wood, this remarkable piece is designed as the head of an African figure, showcasing
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1860s Antique African Busts

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Fruitwood

Bronze Bust of an African Mother Breastfeeding her Child signed Gardon
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A beautifully cast Art Nouveau dark brown patinated bronze bust of a young African mother tenderly
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique African Busts

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze and White Marble Busts of a North African Man and Woman
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Pair of bronze and marble busts of a North African man and woman by C. Caccia, Italian, 1883, the
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique African Busts

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Marble, Bronze

A hand carved African head by sculptor Arthur Dupagne, Belgium - first half 20th
By Arthur Dupagne
Located in London, GB
Massive granite block carved into a fine African head. The work attributed to 20th century sculptor
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Early 20th Century Belgian Expressionist Antique African Busts

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Granite

Wooden Sculpture of the 19th century: Head of African with Gilded Decorations
By A. Manzoni
Located in Villa Verucchio, Emilia-Romagna
Introduction: A Historic and Significant Work of Art We explore the artistry and beauty of a large wooden sculpture dating from the late 1800s, depicting the head of an African with ...
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1880s Sub-Saharan African Colonial Revival Antique African Busts

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Wood

Large Carved Bust of African Man
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptionally well-carved portrait bust of an African man dating to the mid-20th century
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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Antique African Busts

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Mahogany

Antique Large Carved Bust of African Man
Large Carved Bust of African Man
H 25 in W 7 in D 14 in
Carved bust of a tribeswoman
Located in Cheshire, GB
Finely carved wooden bust of a striking tribeswoman figure carved from an exotic hardwood with a
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Early 20th Century North African Antique African Busts

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Wood

Antique Carved bust of a tribeswoman
Carved bust of a tribeswoman
H 22 in W 13 in D 17 in
Antique 14k Gold Stick Pin with a Bust of a Turbaned North African or Arab Man
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique stick pin In 14k gold. Depicting the bust of a North African or Arab man with a
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Early 20th Century Antique African Busts

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14k Gold

Portrait of a Lady
Located in PARIS, FR
Exhibition of 1851. From 1851, he sculpted a series of busts of an African Venus. His submissions to the
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1860s French School Antique African Busts

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Marble

Antique Portrait of a Lady
Portrait of a Lady
H 23.23 in W 17.33 in D 8.67 in
Carpeaux etnic bronze : Le chinois (1868). N1 (scetch) Observatory fountain
Located in Gent, VOV
, were executed after a live model. Asia is represented by this Chinese man and Africa by a bust entitled
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1860s Realist Antique African Busts

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Bronze

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Pair of Coal Painted Bronze Busts of a Arab Man and Woman
Located in London, GB
A pair of coal painted bronze busts of an Arab man and woman, early 20th century.
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Late 19th Century African Victorian Antique African Busts

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Bronze

Antique Hand Carved Female Bust, African, Ebony, Ornamental Figure, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hand-carved female bust. An African, ebony ornamental figure on Portland stone
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Late 19th Century Antique African Busts

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Ebony

Pair of Large Austrian Cold Painted Copper Busts of North African Companions
Located in New York, NY
These are a large and impressive pair of Austrian cold painted copper electrotype busts. Stock
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19th Century Austrian Antique African Busts

Art Deco Feminine Lacquered Ceramic Sculpture
Located in IT
Ceramic bust of an African Woman with green necklace and ring as well, original patina, excellent
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1920s European Art Deco Antique African Busts

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Ceramic

Art Deco Feminine Lacquered Ceramic Sculpture
Art Deco Feminine Lacquered Ceramic Sculpture
H 10.24 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Carpeaux etnic bronze : Le chinois (1868). N1 (scetch) Observatory fountain
Located in Gent, VOV
, were executed after a live model. Asia is represented by this Chinese man and Africa by a bust entitled
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1860s Realist Antique African Busts

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Bronze

Charles Lemanceau French Art Deco White Ceramic Rabbit
By Charles Lemanceau
Located in CA, CA
-Clemant and Sainte-Radegonde but he was also responsible for notable portraits such as the bust of African
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1920s French Art Deco Antique African Busts

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Faience

Early 20th Century Bust of an African Lady
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century bust of an African lady, presented in the Primitive style. Dimensions: H27 x
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Early 20th Century Primitive Antique African Busts

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Terracotta

Early 20th Century Bust of an African Lady
Early 20th Century Bust of an African Lady
H 10.63 in W 5.71 in D 7.88 in
Early 20th Century Plaster Bust of a African Woman
Located in Berlin, DE
This plaster bust of was made in the early 20th century. It was probably made by Karl Koch in 1920.
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique African Busts

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Plaster

Antique Head of an Oba King Bronze Benin Sculpture African Tribal Altar Bust
Located in Dayton, OH
"This cast bronze sculpture depicts the idealized likeness of an oba, or king, wearing a woven CAP of coral beads, with lateral strands of coral suspended around both ears. A single ...
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique African Busts

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Bronze

20th C. African Hardwood Carving of a Woman Wearing Headdress, circa 1930
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A 20th century African hardwood carving of a woman wearing a headdress, circa 1930.   
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Early 20th Century African Other Antique African Busts

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Hardwood

Large Antique Dug Out Carved Tribal African Sculpture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A large antique Tribal wooden sculpture from Africa. Dates from early 20th century. This piece
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Early 19th Century Mozambican Tribal Antique African Busts

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Wood

Austrian Early 20th Century Polychromed Bust Figure African Girl Holding a Tray
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Austrian early 20th century cast bust figure of an African girl holding a tray. The smiling
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Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique African Busts

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Plaster

Fausta Mengarini, Medusa, Art Deco Bronze Bas-Relief Medallion, circa 1926
By Fausta Vittoria Mengarini
Located in New York, NY
, Africa (Royal Italian Gov't.); busts, H.M. King, Mussolini at Eastman Dental Clinic, Rome; Univ. Rome
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique African Busts

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Bronze

African Bronze Male Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze African bust from the Benin region dating late 19th early 20th century. The sculpture is
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Early 20th Century African Antique African Busts

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Bronze

Anthropomorphic Composition Painted Plaster Death Bust Mask of an African Gent
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
men and 30 women from different African populations, including Ai-hum, Kung, Bantu and "pygmies" Ituri
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Early 20th Century Belgian High Victorian Antique African Busts

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Composition

Royal Copenhagen Unique Stoneware Bust of an African Woman by Knud Kyhn 1938
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen unique stoneware bust of an African woman by Knud Kyhn 1938. Measures 41cm high.
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Early 20th Century Antique African Busts

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Stoneware

Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman
Located in New York, NY
Well carved portrait bust of a man with black features and painted hair and moustache. It appears
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique African Busts

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Wood

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"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze, sign: F. Barbedienne Fonduer
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
F. Barbedienne fonduer Ferdinand Barbedienne (6 August 1810 – 21 March 1892) was a French metalworker and manufacturer, who was well known as a bronze founder. The son of a small fa...
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1870s French Classical Roman Antique African Busts

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This pair of bronze sculptures of Atlas with Globe & Armillary Sphere are of high cast quality. Pairs have sold for over 700,000 Euro. Their condition is excellent for age and has ve...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique African Busts

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Bronze

18th Century Rococo German Painted and Gilt Wine Cooler in the Form of a Swan
Located in Troy, NY
Extraordinary wine-cooler in the form of a beautifully sculpted, gilt and polychromed Swan of impressive stature, makes certainly the conversation-piece of the party. The white paint...
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18th Century German Rococo Antique African Busts

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Tin

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique African Busts

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Carrara Marble

Italian Marble Bust Vanitas / Memento Mori 19th Century Carved Sculpture Italy
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a red Rosso Imperiale marble Roman toga (robe). The roman...
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique African Busts

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting
Located in Greven, DE
Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting ...
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17th Century Baroque Antique African Busts

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Canvas, Oil

19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved & most impressive Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a Belgian Black marble Roman toga (robe)....
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique African Busts

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Carrara Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Marble

Life Size 19th Century Italian White Marble Sculpture Titled "The Wrestlers"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptional 19th century Italian hand carved marble group titled: 'The Wrestlers' was carved after a Greek original of the 3rd century BCE. This impressive statue depicts two na...
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19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique African Busts

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Carrara Marble

Very Rare Italian Grand Tour Marble Sculpture of the Eros Di Centocelle
Located in London, GB
A remarkable grand tour marble sculpture of the eros di Centocelle The god of love carved from a block of statuary marble, raised on a bleu turquin plinth and scagliola painted p...
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Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique African Busts

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Statuary Marble

Tavern, Abstract (1960)
By Chuck Close
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Chuck Close Title: Tavern Year of Work: 1960 Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed & Dated Upper Left Dimensions: framed 31 x 25 unframed 30 x 24 Provenance: Chuck Close, M...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Antique African Busts

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Oil

Large "View of The Doge's Palace Venice", 19th C. Oil on Canvas by Karl Kaufmann
By Karl Kaufmann
Located in Madrid, ES
KARL KAUFMANN Austrian, 1843 - 1901 VIEW OF VENICE OF THE DOGE'S PALACE, VENICE signed & dated "K. Kaufmann 1894" (lower right) oil on canvas 38-3/4 x 56-1/8 inches (98 x 142 cm.) fr...
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1890s Naturalistic Antique African Busts

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Canvas, Oil

19th Century over Life-Size Marble Statue of Bacchus after Michelangelo
Located in Essex, MA
Mid-19th century over life-size carved marble statue of Michelangelo's "Bacchus". Grand Tour copy through the "Point To Point" method directly from the original keeping its masterful...
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique African Busts

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Marble

Saint Cosmas And Saint Damian Attributed To Bonifacio Bembo
By Bonifacio Bembo
Located in New Orleans, LA
Attributed to Bonifacio Bembo c.1444-1477 Italy Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian Tempera on panel These exceptionally rare early Renaissance panels of Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian ...
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15th Century and Earlier Renaissance Antique African Busts

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Tempera, Panel

Busto of Hercules in Carrara, Bust in Carrara marble, sculpture in marble
Located in Rome, IT
Carrara marble bust of Hercules, 20th century, Roman origin. Bust in Carrara marble, sculpture in marble
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1980s Italian Antique African Busts

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Marble

Antique Italian Marble Sculpture after Roman Original of the Wrestlers
By Eugenio Battiglia
Located in London, GB
Antique Italian marble sculpture after Roman original of the Wrestlers Italian, late 19th century Measures: Height 94cm, width 124cm, depth 68cm This fine sculpture is carved fr...
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Late 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique African Busts

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Marble

Large Pair of Neo-Grec Gilt and Patinated Bronze Amphora Vases
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare and large pair of neo-grec gilt and patinated bronze amphora vases. Designed by Ferdinand Levillain and cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Signed ‘F. Levillain’ and ‘F. Barb...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique African Busts

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Bronze

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Antique African Busts For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique African busts is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique African busts was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, bronze and marble. There are all kinds of antique African busts available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. modern antique African busts are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Antique African Busts?

Prices for antique African busts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique African busts begin at $87 and can go as high as $15,743, while the average can fetch as much as $1,216.