With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique alabaster bust you’re looking for. Frequently made of
stone,
alabaster and
marble, every antique alabaster bust was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique alabaster bust — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique alabaster bust bearing
Art Nouveau,
Neoclassical or
Art Deco hallmarks is very popular.
Giuseppe Bessi,
Guglielmo Pugi and
Affortunato Gory each produced at least one beautiful antique alabaster bust that is worth considering.
Prices for an antique alabaster bust can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $79,080, while the average can fetch as much as $2,729.
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.