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Antique Polychrome Carved Bust of a Bishop, 18th Century, 38cm Tall
Antique Polychrome Carved Bust of a Bishop, 18th Century, 38cm Tall

Antique Polychrome Carved Bust of a Bishop, 18th Century, 38cm Tall

Located in Lincoln, GB

Antique Polychrome Carved Bust of a Bishop 18th Century Bust of a Bishop is a truly remarkable

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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Busts

Materials

Wood

Late 17th Century Reliquary Bust of a Bishop in Gilded Wood
Late 17th Century Reliquary Bust of a Bishop in Gilded Wood

Late 17th Century Reliquary Bust of a Bishop in Gilded Wood

Located in NICE, FR

This exceptionally majestic and unique reliquary bust carved in gilded wood represents a bishop

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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Wood

Large Mid-18th Century French Hand Carved Olive Wood Bust of A Bishop
Large Mid-18th Century French Hand Carved Olive Wood Bust of A Bishop

Large Mid-18th Century French Hand Carved Olive Wood Bust of A Bishop

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This large mid eighteenth century French hand carved olive wood bust depicts a bishop clad in

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Busts

Materials

Olive

Saint Arno, Bishop of Metz – French Religious Engraving, circa 1670
Saint Arno, Bishop of Metz – French Religious Engraving, circa 1670

Saint Arno, Bishop of Metz – French Religious Engraving, circa 1670

Located in Langweer, NL

depicts Saint Arno (Arnulf) of Metz, a prominent 7th-century Frankish bishop and saint, shown bust-length

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Antique Late 17th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

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Renaissance Head of a Bishop
Renaissance Head of a Bishop

Renaissance Head of a Bishop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved walnut, traces of original paint
Provenance: Jacqueline Boccador, Paris

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Busts

Materials

Walnut

Carved Walnut Bishops Bust, circa 1820
Carved Walnut Bishops Bust, circa 1820

Carved Walnut Bishops Bust, circa 1820

Located in London, GB

Carved walnut bishops bust, circa 1820 We are proud to offer a highly decorative and exquisite

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Antique 1830s British Victorian Busts

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Carved and Parcel Silvered 17th Century Bishops, Lazio Italy
Pair of Carved and Parcel Silvered 17th Century Bishops, Lazio Italy

Pair of Carved and Parcel Silvered 17th Century Bishops, Lazio Italy

Located in Dallas, TX

This rare pair of silvered bishop busts dates to the 1600s. They are from a church in Lazio, Italy

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Wood

18th Century Carved Walnut Wood Bust of a Bishop
18th Century Carved Walnut Wood Bust of a Bishop

18th Century Carved Walnut Wood Bust of a Bishop

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H 22.38 in W 12 in D 9.38 in

18th Century Carved Walnut Wood Bust of a Bishop

Located in Dallas, TX

This dignified, hand-carved walnut and giltwood bust of a Bishop dates to the 1700s. His mitre has

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Antique 18th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Spanish Carved Lime Wood Bust of a Bishop
19th Century Spanish Carved Lime Wood Bust of a Bishop

19th Century Spanish Carved Lime Wood Bust of a Bishop

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Spanish carved bust of a bishop circa 1840. Made in limewood with original gesso and paint

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Antique 1840s European Spanish Colonial Busts

Rare 17th Century Walnut Wood Reliquary Bust
Rare 17th Century Walnut Wood Reliquary Bust

Rare 17th Century Walnut Wood Reliquary Bust

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a magnificent antique hand carved French reliquary bust of a Bishop dating back to the 1600

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Busts

Large Late 17th Century Portrait Bust Carving of a Bishop
Large Late 17th Century Portrait Bust Carving of a Bishop

Large Late 17th Century Portrait Bust Carving of a Bishop

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Early 17th century life size carved bust of a bishop. Powerful sculpture, well patinated, most

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Antique Late 17th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Wood

17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Polychrome Bishop Bust with Velvet Cassock
17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Polychrome Bishop Bust with Velvet Cassock

17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Polychrome Bishop Bust with Velvet Cassock

Located in Dallas, TX

bishop figure. Created in Spain, circa 1680, the clerical bust is carved from walnut and features a tall

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Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Busts

Materials

Gesso, Velvet, Walnut

Carved 17th Century Bust of a Bishop, France, Circa 1650
Carved 17th Century Bust of a Bishop, France, Circa 1650

Carved 17th Century Bust of a Bishop, France, Circa 1650

Located in Dallas, TX

This French, 17th Century polychromed bust of a Bishop has been magnificently hand carved from one

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Busts

Large Hand Hammered Antique Brass Sculpture of a Bishop
Large Hand Hammered Antique Brass Sculpture of a Bishop

Large Hand Hammered Antique Brass Sculpture of a Bishop

Located in New York City, NY

A finely hand-hammered brass, bronze and wood statue of a Bishop in full regalia. Highly detailed

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Antique Mid-19th Century Rococo Busts

19th Century Italian Alabaster Carved Head Of A Bishop Saint
19th Century Italian Alabaster Carved Head Of A Bishop Saint

19th Century Italian Alabaster Carved Head Of A Bishop Saint

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Italian carved alabaster head of a saint wearing a bishop's mitre in the Gothic style

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Gothic Busts

Materials

Alabaster

Oak Religious Bust of a Bishop
Oak Religious Bust of a Bishop

Oak Religious Bust of a Bishop

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H 10.83 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in

Oak Religious Bust of a Bishop

Located in Delft, NL

Oak Religious Bust of a Bishop An antique religious bust, made of oak, of a bishop from the 18th

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Antique 18th Century Religious Items

Materials

Oak

Set of Three Busts of Bishops
Set of Three Busts of Bishops

Set of Three Busts of Bishops

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H 43.31 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Set of Three Busts of Bishops

Located in Walkertshofen, Bavaria

This set of three busts of bishops is a an extraordinary and rare decoration for any area they are

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Brass, Copper

Trio of ceramic bishops heads
Trio of ceramic bishops heads

Trio of ceramic bishops heads

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H 18.5 in Dm 9 in

Trio of ceramic bishops heads

By Gregory Kavalec

Located in Toronto, ON

Set of three kiln-fired ceramic busts depicting expressive, mitre-wearing bishops. Measurements

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21st Century and Contemporary American Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Spanish Baroque Reliquary Bust of a Bishop
Spanish Baroque Reliquary Bust of a Bishop

Spanish Baroque Reliquary Bust of a Bishop

Located in Natchez, MS

Spanish Baroque reliquary bust of a bishop of gilt and polychrome carved wood.  

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

18th Century Italian Wood Carved Bust of a Bishop Saint
18th Century Italian Wood Carved Bust of a Bishop Saint

18th Century Italian Wood Carved Bust of a Bishop Saint

Located in Fairhope, AL

This is a very nice Italian wood carved bust of a bishop saint that dates to the 1700s. The

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Religious Items

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Pair of Silvered Wooden Reliquaries from France, Circa 1750
Pair of Silvered Wooden Reliquaries from France, Circa 1750

Pair of Silvered Wooden Reliquaries from France, Circa 1750

$2,400 / set

H 13.25 in W 6.375 in D 2.5 in

Pair of Silvered Wooden Reliquaries from France, Circa 1750

Located in Dallas, TX

This pair of silvered wooden reliquaries are from France, circa 1750. The backs are still preserved by wax seals, indicating that the relics were never removed. Each reliquary has...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Religious Items

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Antique Italian Marble Sculpture after Roman Original of the Wrestlers
Antique Italian Marble Sculpture after Roman Original of the Wrestlers

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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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17th Century Tuscany Metal Wood Tabernacle in Antonio da Sangallo Style, Italy
17th Century Tuscany Metal Wood Tabernacle in Antonio da Sangallo Style, Italy

17th Century Tuscany Metal Wood Tabernacle in Antonio da Sangallo Style, Italy

$1,316Sale Price|70% Off

H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in

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By Antonio da Sangallo il Giovane

Located in Sofia, BG

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Gothic Renaissance wooden sculpture: bust of a young Saint or Angel
Gothic Renaissance wooden sculpture: bust of a young Saint or Angel

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Located in Norwich, GB

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Materials

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18th Century Altar Modell, South Germany, with Original Painting, Wood
18th Century Altar Modell, South Germany, with Original Painting, Wood

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Located in Epfach, DE

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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Models and Miniatures

Materials

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19th Century Italian Baroque Reliquaries, Gilt Brass, Ornate Design
19th Century Italian Baroque Reliquaries, Gilt Brass, Ornate Design

19th Century Italian Baroque Reliquaries, Gilt Brass, Ornate Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

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Vintage Mid-Century Modern Monumental Fiberglass Flamingo
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Monumental Fiberglass Flamingo

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Monumental Fiberglass Flamingo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Pair Antique French Majolica Figural Bird Umbrella Stands, Circa 1890.
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Pair Antique French Majolica Figural Bird Umbrella Stands, Circa 1890.

By Clement Massier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair Antique French Majolica Figural Bird Umbrella Stands, Circa 1890. Egret and Pelican in the Marshes Attributed to Clément Massier, renowned ceramist who came from a long family h...

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A 17th century Augsburg ebonized cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels
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Located in PARIS, FR

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Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze sculpture of the Famous 'Manneken Pis Brussels'
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Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

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19th Century Hand Carved Ludovic Gavioli Organ Figure

19th Century Hand Carved Ludovic Gavioli Organ Figure

Located in London, GB

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Antique 19th Century Italian Early Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wrestlers

$10,674

H 25.99 in W 13 in D 19.69 in

Wrestlers

Located in Rome, IT

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Located in Oxfordshire, GB

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Rare pair Anglo Indian carved Camel tables, circa 1840
Rare pair Anglo Indian carved Camel tables, circa 1840

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$30,897

H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 19.69 in

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Located in Brighton, Sussex

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Holy Bishop Sculpture 18th Century
Holy Bishop Sculpture 18th Century

Holy Bishop Sculpture 18th Century

$9,488

H 48.04 in Dm 7.88 in

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Located in Madrid, ES

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Monumental  Royal Dux Art Nouveau Vase Early 20th Century

Monumental Royal Dux Art Nouveau Vase Early 20th Century

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Located in Toronto, CA

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Bishop Bust For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bishop bust for your home. Each bishop bust for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and brass. There are many kinds of the bishop bust you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A bishop bust is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Rococo and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one bishop bust that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gregory Kavalec produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bishop Bust?

The average selling price for a bishop bust at 1stDibs is $4,375, while they’re typically $990 on the low end and $11,106 for the highest priced.