How do I identify an antique Buddha statue?

Identifying an antique Buddha statue is a specialized skill, which is best learned by studying the history of the preferred materials and techniques that each region used in producing Buddha statues. The simplest way to verify the age of a Buddha statue is to have an expert evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a range of professionally authenticated Buddha statues.

Antique Bust Statue

Ink Stand

Statue Rare

Record Stand

Marble Statue Of A Man

Bronze Bust By Emmanuel Villanis

Head Bust

E Villanis

French Art Nouveau Bronze Busts

Grand Tour Marble Bust of Diana on Pedestal

Sold|~~$5,600~~

Grand Tour Marble Bust of Diana on Pedestal

Located in North Egremont, MA

Well executed white marble bust of the goddess, Diana, on the associated pedestal. After the antique, Diana is 24 inches high including socle, pedestal is 44.5 inches high and 13 x 1...

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1870s Italian Antique Bust Statue

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Carrara Marble

Life-Size Finely Carved Carrara Marble Bust of the Roman Goddess, Ceres

Sold|~~$26,943~~

Life-Size Finely Carved Carrara Marble Bust of the Roman Goddess, Ceres

By Samuel James Kitson 1

Located in Suffolk, GB

Samuel James Kitson (1848-1906) was a British sculptor born in Yorkshire in 1848, his work consisting of mainly busts and full body statues, his older and younger brothers also sculp...

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Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Bust Statue

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Carrara Marble

By Sevres Manufacture, Porcelain Biscuit Bust of Countess du Barry, after Pajou

Sold|~~$4,058~~

By Sevres Manufacture, Porcelain Biscuit Bust of Countess du Barry, after Pajou

By Augustin Pajou

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

In this way, Pajou invites the spectator to follow the movement of the hair and to move around the statue. The portrait bust of the Countess De Berry was executed at a time when a ne...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bust Statue

Materials

Faience

Wooden Head Statue of Danté Alighieri, Hand Made Arts & Crafts, Germany, 1880

Sold|~~$2,646~~

Wooden Head Statue of Danté Alighieri, Hand Made Arts & Crafts, Germany, 1880

Located in Nijmegen, Gelderland

This portrait is a wonderful ode to Danté Alighieri, the world-famous poet and philosopher. The craftsman has patiently and skillfully brought out the clear contours of Danté's face ...

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Late 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Bust Statue

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique Silver Sculpture Young Napoleon

Sold|~~$3,500~~

Rare Antique Silver Sculpture Young Napoleon

Located in Bridport, CT

A circa 1850s or earlier silver statue bust of a young general Napoleon Bonaparte.

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1850s Antique Bust Statue

Materials

Marble, Silver

Wooden Carved Statue or Bust from the 16th Century

Sold|~~$2,293~~

Wooden Carved Statue or Bust from the 16th Century

Located in Sames, FR

Wooden carved statueor bust from the 16th century, polycromed, French.

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18th Century French Antique Bust Statue

Materials

Oak

Just BecquetThe Doubs River by Night

Sold|~~$1,600~~

The Doubs River by Night

By Just Becquet

Located in Oakland, CA

Over his lifetime, Becquet executed a large number of statues, busts and pediments. He died in Paris February 25, 1907.

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19th Century Barbizon School Antique Bust Statue

Materials

Watercolor

Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set 12 pc Cherub Model

Sold|~~$1,200~~

Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set 12 pc Cherub Model

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

Model Houdon adorned with two busts of cherubs. Busts of the King of Rome: Napoleon III according to Jean Antoine Houdon, sculptor, famous for his portrait busts and statues of p...

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Early 1900s French Renaissance Antique Bust Statue

1900s Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Cherub Model

Sold|~~$1,200~~

1900s Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Cherub Model

By Baccarat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Model Houdon adorned with two busts of cherubs. Busts of the King of Rome: Napoleon III according to Jean Antoine Houdon, sculptor, famous for his portrait busts and statues of ph...

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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Bust Statue

Materials

Crystal

1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set Twelve Pieces Cherub Model

Sold|~~$1,529~~

1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set Twelve Pieces Cherub Model

By Baccarat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Model Houdon adorned with two busts of cherubs. Busts of the King of Rome: Napoleon III according to Jean Antoine Houdon, sculptor, famous for his portrait busts and statues of phil...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Bust Statue

Materials

Crystal

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Antique Bust Statue For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique bust statue you’re looking for. Frequently made of stone, marble and metal, every antique bust statue was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique bust statue — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique bust statue, designed in the Neoclassical, Art Nouveau or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique bust statue has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles Anfrie, Charles Vely and Adolfo Cipriani are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Bust Statue?

An antique bust statue can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $465 and the highest can go for as much as $56,844.

Questions About Antique Bust Statue

How do I identify an antique Buddha statue?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Identifying an antique Buddha statue is a specialized skill, which is best learned by studying the history of the preferred materials and techniques that each region used in producing Buddha statues. The simplest way to verify the age of a Buddha statue is to have an expert evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a range of professionally authenticated Buddha statues.