Find a variety of bronze busts available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal
Contemporary,
Modern or
Expressionist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the bronze busts that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of
gold and
brown. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but
Richard MacDonald,
F. Barbedienne Foundry,
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse,
Andrzej Szymczyk and
David Adickes produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in
bronze,
metal and
stone — can elevate any room of your home. Large bronze busts can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 1.58 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.
Figurative sculptures mix reality and imagination, with the most common muse being the human body. Animals are also inspirations for these sculptures, along with forms found in nature.
While figurative sculpture dates back over 35,000 years, the term came into popularity in the 20th century to distinguish it from abstract art. It was aligned with the Expressionist movement in that many of its artists portrayed reality but in a nonnaturalistic and emotional way. In the 1940s, Alberto Giacometti — a Swiss-born artist who was interested in African art, Cubism and Surrealism — created now-iconic representational sculptures of the human figure, and after World War II, figurative sculpture as a movement continued to flourish in Europe.
Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon were some of the leading figurative artists during this period. Artists like Jeff Koons and Maurizio Cattelan propelled the evolution of figurative sculpture into the 21st century.
Figurative sculptures can be whimsical, uncanny and beautiful. Their materials range from stone and wood to metal and delicate ceramics. Even in smaller sizes, the sculptures make bold statements. A bronze sculpture by Salvador Dalí enhances a room; a statuesque bull by Jacques Owczarek depicts strength with its broad chest while its thin legs speak of fragility. Figurative sculptures allow viewers to see what is possible when life is reimagined.
Browse 1stDibs for an extensive collection of figurative sculptures and find the next addition to your collection.