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1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man
1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man

1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man

$850

H 13.5 in W 9 in D 7 in

1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man

By Helge Holmskov

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Busts

Materials

Wood

Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts
Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts

Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts

Located in San Diego, CA

An impressive pair of hand-carved hardwood African busts, circa 1970s. The pair are made out of

Category

Mid-20th Century African Busts

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Mid Century African Busts
Pair of Mid Century African Busts

Pair of Mid Century African Busts

$1,330

H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 6 in

Pair of Mid Century African Busts

By Fred Press

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of 1950's African Busts made by Fred Press.

Category

Vintage 1950s Busts

Materials

Bronze

1950s Modernist Abstract Bust of an African American
1950s Modernist Abstract Bust of an African American

1950s Modernist Abstract Bust of an African American

Located in Oakland, CA

Ceramic bust of an African American, strong imagery done in the Modernist ethos of the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Paint

Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th
Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th

Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th

$566

H 8.47 in W 11.82 in D 2.37 in

Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th African Art - Ethnic decoration Measures

Category

20th Century Congolese Busts

Materials

Wenge

19th Bust of an African Knight in Two-Tone Carved Marble
19th Bust of an African Knight in Two-Tone Carved Marble

19th Bust of an African Knight in Two-Tone Carved Marble

Located in Marbella, ES

Magnificent hand-carved marble bust depicting an African gentleman in traditional attire and a

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Busts

Materials

Marble

Bust of North African Tribesman, 'DE CAÏD'  by Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider
Bust of North African Tribesman, 'DE CAÏD'  by Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider

Bust of North African Tribesman, 'DE CAÏD' by Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider

By Friedrich Goldscheider, Charles Masse

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bust of a North African Tribesman, DE CAÏD Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider This exquisite

Category

Late 20th Century Austrian High Victorian Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Bronze Bust of an African Mother Breastfeeding her Child signed Gardon
Bronze Bust of an African Mother Breastfeeding her Child signed Gardon

Bronze Bust of an African Mother Breastfeeding her Child signed Gardon

$600Sale Price|20% Off

H 11 in W 6.5 in D 6.6 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Bronze

Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s
Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s

Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A set of vintage African Busts; boy and girl, possibly Nigerian/Lagos. Hand-carved from Ebony wood

Category

Vintage 1970s African Modern Busts

Materials

Ebony

Large Stone Bust Of An African Chief Shona From Verdit Tendayi Tandi
Large Stone Bust Of An African Chief Shona From Verdit Tendayi Tandi

Large Stone Bust Of An African Chief Shona From Verdit Tendayi Tandi

Located in Hannover, DE

This beautiful stone sculpture is a true masterpiece of African art from the beautiful country of

Category

Vintage 1960s Zimbabwean International Style Busts

Materials

Stone

Abraham Chikumbirike Ironwood Carving of Female Bust
Abraham Chikumbirike Ironwood Carving of Female Bust

Abraham Chikumbirike Ironwood Carving of Female Bust

Located in Highland, IN

This exquisite bust by African artist Abraham Chikumbirike is carved from dense ironwood. The

Category

Vintage 1980s African Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Pair of Figurative African Bookends Carved in Hardwood
Pair of Figurative African Bookends Carved in Hardwood

Pair of Figurative African Bookends Carved in Hardwood

Located in London, GB

Figurative bookends hand carved from hardwood circa African West-coast 1950's depicting a man and

Category

Vintage 1970s African Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of African Terracotta and Pearl Heads, Late 20th Century Art
Pair of African Terracotta and Pearl Heads, Late 20th Century Art

Pair of African Terracotta and Pearl Heads, Late 20th Century Art

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Pair of African terracotta and pearl heads Wear consistent with age and use African Art - Ethnic

Category

Late 20th Century African Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Bookends of a pair of African busts by Austrian designer Hagenauer
Bookends of a pair of African busts by Austrian designer Hagenauer

Bookends of a pair of African busts by Austrian designer Hagenauer

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Pair of African Busts Bookends by Austrian Designer Hagenauer This pair of bookends, designed by

Category

20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

African-Style Wooden Sculpture of a Woman with Ritual Headdress – France, 20th
African-Style Wooden Sculpture of a Woman with Ritual Headdress – France, 20th

African-Style Wooden Sculpture of a Woman with Ritual Headdress – France, 20th

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

African tribal art. It represents the head and bust of a woman, adorned with a ritual headdress rich in

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Riccardo Scarpa : Portrait of an African kid, black patinated terracota - C.1950
Riccardo Scarpa : Portrait of an African kid, black patinated terracota - C.1950

Riccardo Scarpa : Portrait of an African kid, black patinated terracota - C.1950

By Riccardo Scarpa

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Riccardo SCARPA (1905-1999, Italy) : "Portrait of a young African" Black varnished patinated

Category

Vintage 1950s French Tribal Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of African Tanzanian Carved Ebony Wood Bust Bookends
Pair of African Tanzanian Carved Ebony Wood Bust Bookends

Pair of African Tanzanian Carved Ebony Wood Bust Bookends

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of African Tanzanian carved ebony wood bookends with decorative carved busts wearing head

Category

20th Century African Tribal Bookends

Materials

Ebony

Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'
Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'

Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'

$600Sale Price / set|36% Off

H 29.5 in W 14 in D 0.5 in

Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'

Located in Pasadena, CA

One of a kind pair of beautifully-carved wooden wall sculptures of an African couple. Most probably

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Marble Bust of an African Man, Italy 20th Century
Marble Bust of an African Man, Italy 20th Century

Marble Bust of an African Man, Italy 20th Century

$5,059

H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 9.85 in

Marble Bust of an African Man, Italy 20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Life-size bust of a dark-skinned man with a headdress and light-coloured clothing. The bust is made

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Carved bust of a tribeswoman
Carved bust of a tribeswoman

Carved bust of a tribeswoman

$7,488Sale Price|20% Off

H 22 in W 13 in D 17 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

Category

Early 20th Century North African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Lamp, Ebony Bust of an African Woman By Alexs Mutasa, Circa 1970
Sculptural Lamp, Ebony Bust of an African Woman By Alexs Mutasa, Circa 1970

Sculptural Lamp, Ebony Bust of an African Woman By Alexs Mutasa, Circa 1970

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Important Sculptural Lamp — Ebony Bust of an African Woman By Alexs Mutasa Former Rhodesia

Category

Vintage 1970s Zimbabwean Tribal Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Brass Antelope Gazelle Bust Sculpture
Art Deco Style Brass Antelope Gazelle Bust Sculpture

Art Deco Style Brass Antelope Gazelle Bust Sculpture

By Karl Springer

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

antelope bust sculpture decorative object with tall antlers. Polished brass sculptural bust of an African

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Lynn Chase African Portraits "CHASE" Ceramic Footed Planter
Lynn Chase African Portraits "CHASE" Ceramic Footed Planter

Lynn Chase African Portraits "CHASE" Ceramic Footed Planter

By Lynn Chase Designs

Located in Rochester, NY

majestic bust of an African animal in shaped oval reserves against brown ground. Each corner is decorated

Category

1990s American Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Portrait of a Lady
Portrait of a Lady

Charles CordierPortrait of a Lady, circa 1860

$144,656

H 23.23 in W 17.33 in D 8.67 in

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

Category

1860s French School Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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Bookends in the Style of Hagenauer Bust of an African Woman and Man
Bookends in the Style of Hagenauer Bust of an African Woman and Man

Bookends in the Style of Hagenauer Bust of an African Woman and Man

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Hamburg, DE

Beautiful bookends patinated brass on marble base.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Busts

African Native Head Brass Bust on Marble Base in the Style of Hagenauer
African Native Head Brass Bust on Marble Base in the Style of Hagenauer

African Native Head Brass Bust on Marble Base in the Style of Hagenauer

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Frisco, TX

A very detailed lovely brass bust of an African Native sitting on a marble base. From the design

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Busts

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Coal Painted Bronze Busts of a Arab Man and Woman
Pair of Coal Painted Bronze Busts of a Arab Man and Woman

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century African Victorian Busts

Materials

Bronze

Hagenauer Werkstätte Head Sculpture of an African Woman
Hagenauer Werkstätte Head Sculpture of an African Woman

Hagenauer Werkstätte Head Sculpture of an African Woman

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Toronto, ON

Striking study of an African woman head by Werkstätte Hagenauer. Signed

Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Modern Busts

Materials

Metal

Tercafs "Bust of an African Woman" Belgian Bronze Sculpture
Tercafs "Bust of an African Woman" Belgian Bronze Sculpture

Tercafs "Bust of an African Woman" Belgian Bronze Sculpture

Unavailable

H 20.08 in W 10.63 in D 12.6 in

Tercafs "Bust of an African Woman" Belgian Bronze Sculpture

By Fonderie Andro, Paris 1, Jeanne Tercafs

Located in Paris, FR

Jeanne Tercafs (1898-1944). Bust of an African woman. Genuine bronze sculpture with a dark

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Bust of Exotic African Woman by Leopold Anzengruber
Ceramic Bust of Exotic African Woman by Leopold Anzengruber

Ceramic Bust of Exotic African Woman by Leopold Anzengruber

By Leopold Anzengruber

Located in Papaikou, HI

This lovely and sensuous female figure is executed in a more modernist and slightly abstract manner than most of the output of Anzengruber. The pose, with the eyes closed, and the he...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Female Bronze Bust Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien circa 1935 Austrian Art Deco
Female Bronze Bust Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien circa 1935 Austrian Art Deco

Female Bronze Bust Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien circa 1935 Austrian Art Deco

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Vienna, AT

Bust of an African woman Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien circa 1935 Austrian Art Deco This bust is a

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pot Holder in Vitrine

Pot Holder in Vitrine

Unavailable

H 16.5 in W 16.5 in

Pot Holder in Vitrine

Located in Summerland, CA

Embroidered and stuffed quilted bust cloth potholder of an African American.

Category

20th Century American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Chenille

Sidney Beck Untitled
Sidney Beck Untitled

Sidney Beck Untitled

By Sidney Beck

Located in Des Plaines, IL

Player, South African Breweries Portrait bust of Flute Player, South African Breweries "Men of the Year

Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sharpeville Massacre
Sharpeville Massacre

Sharpeville Massacre

By Sidney Beck

Located in Des Plaines, IL

. 1980 Life size Flute Player, South African Breweries Portrait bust of Flute Player, South African

Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil

Twilight Children
Twilight Children

Sidney BeckTwilight Children, 20th Century

Unavailable

H 18.875 in W 27.125 in

Twilight Children

By Sidney Beck

Located in Des Plaines, IL

Breweries Portrait bust of Flute Player, South African Breweries ""Men of the Year"", 6 full-length

Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Charcoal

Sangoma
Sangoma

Sidney BeckSangoma

Unavailable

H 20 in W 14 in

Sangoma

By Sidney Beck

Located in Des Plaines, IL

, South African Leading Jockey. 1980 Life size Flute Player, South African Breweries Portrait bust of

Category

1980s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hagenauer Bust of African Woman
Hagenauer Bust of African Woman

Hagenauer Bust of African Woman

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H 7 in W 4 in D 3.5 in

Hagenauer Bust of African Woman

Located in Montreal, QC

Art deco style carved and stained wooden bust of African woman, her curly incised hair stained

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Clay Bust of African Girl
Clay Bust of African Girl

Clay Bust of African Girl

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H 13.5 in W 9 in D 13 in

Clay Bust of African Girl

Located in Palm Desert, CA

An expressive and striking hand sculpted bust of an African girl by an unknown artist Hollow

Category

Vintage 1930s American Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Wood

1940s African Bust of Male
1940s African Bust of Male

1940s African Bust of Male

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H 11.5 in W 6.5 in D 8.5 in

1940s African Bust of Male

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s African bust of male made from clay.

Category

Vintage 1940s Busts

J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain
J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain

J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain

Located in Bridgeport, CT

South Africa 45 years ago. It weighs 25 pounds. There is a missing piece of bone on one of the necklaces.  

Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Stone

J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain
J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain

J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain

Located in Bridgeport, CT

South Africa 45 years ago. It weighs 25 pounds. There is a missing piece of bone on one of the necklaces.  

Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Stone

Bust of an African Woman, Paris, Mid-20th Century
Bust of an African Woman, Paris, Mid-20th Century

Bust of an African Woman, Paris, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A terracotta and porcelain bust of an African woman in traditional headdress, from France, circa

Category

Vintage 1940s French Other Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of African Torsos
Pair of African Torsos

Pair of African Torsos

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H 17.5 in Dm 7 in

Pair of African Torsos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Ebonized wood male and female carved African torsos

Category

1990s African Busts

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Marble Decoration
20th Century African Marble Decoration

20th Century African Marble Decoration

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H 8.3 in W 2.4 in D 2.8 in

20th Century African Marble Decoration

Located in High Point, NC

bust of an African woman. The green marble serves as a visually stunning backdrop, enhancing the regal

Category

20th Century African Busts

Materials

Marble

20th Century African Marble Decoration
20th Century African Marble Decoration

20th Century African Marble Decoration

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H 8.3 in W 2.4 in D 2.8 in

20th Century African Marble Decoration

Located in High Point, NC

bust of an African man. The green marble serves as a visually stunning backdrop, enhancing the regal

Category

20th Century African Busts

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Bronze Bust Manner Franz Hagenauer of Vienna Werkstatte
Art Deco Bronze Bust Manner Franz Hagenauer of Vienna Werkstatte

Art Deco Bronze Bust Manner Franz Hagenauer of Vienna Werkstatte

By Franz Hagenauer

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

In the manner of Franz Hagenauer of Vienna Werkstatte, Art Deco bronze profile portrait bust of an

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of "Art Deco" Designed Carved Wood African Figures after Hagenhauer
Pair of "Art Deco" Designed Carved Wood African Figures after Hagenhauer

Pair of "Art Deco" Designed Carved Wood African Figures after Hagenhauer

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Toronto, ON

This charming pair of stylized midcentury carved wood African figures are in the manner of iconic

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Wood

Monumental Benin King Oda of Nigeria West African, Mid-Century Tribal Figure
Monumental Benin King Oda of Nigeria West African, Mid-Century Tribal Figure

Monumental Benin King Oda of Nigeria West African, Mid-Century Tribal Figure

By People from Benin

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Impressive Benin Oda King Lost Wax 'Bronze' sculpture from the mid-20th century Centuries old, the 'Lost Wax' method involves a mold created in wax and the molten metal poured in. T...

Category

Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

Superb Wooden Sculpture of an African Lady by Karl Hagenauer, Art Deco, Austria
Superb Wooden Sculpture of an African Lady by Karl Hagenauer, Art Deco, Austria

Superb Wooden Sculpture of an African Lady by Karl Hagenauer, Art Deco, Austria

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Paris, FR

Very rare wooden sculpture (cherry tree wood) of an African lady by Karl Hagenauer (1898-1956). it

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Brass

Pair of Solid Mahogany African Busts
Pair of Solid Mahogany African Busts

Pair of Solid Mahogany African Busts

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H 17.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

Pair of Solid Mahogany African Busts

Located in Pasadena, CA

Rare set of male and female African busts. Sculptures have beautiful detail, master carving and

Category

Vintage 1940s African Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

1934 plaster bust of an African American Woman signed Cornish
1934 plaster bust of an African American Woman signed Cornish

1934 plaster bust of an African American Woman signed Cornish

By Cornish

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A quite wonderful plaster bust of an African American Woman from a NJ 1934 exhibition by E. Trene

Category

Vintage 1930s American Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

French Wood Sculptures, Couple of Busts, Sculptures of Africans from the Congo
French Wood Sculptures, Couple of Busts, Sculptures of Africans from the Congo

French Wood Sculptures, Couple of Busts, Sculptures of Africans from the Congo

By Continental Art Deco

Located in Valladolid, ES

One of a kind pair of African busts, from the Congo region, made during the 1940s-1950s of the

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Charles Lemanceau French Art Deco White Ceramic Rabbit
Charles Lemanceau French Art Deco White Ceramic Rabbit

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

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Faience

Monumental Designer Tiki / African Tribal Figural Lamps, Pair
Monumental Designer Tiki / African Tribal Figural Lamps, Pair

Monumental Designer Tiki / African Tribal Figural Lamps, Pair

By Witco

Located in Southampton, NJ

and at a staggering 51" tall. The busts are made of painted plaster. African or tiki style heads

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Feminine Lacquered Ceramic Sculpture
Art Deco Feminine Lacquered Ceramic Sculpture

Art Deco Feminine Lacquered Ceramic Sculpture

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H 10.24 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

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

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Marble Bust of African Prince
Marble Bust of African Prince

Marble Bust of African Prince

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H 11 in W 6 in D 4 in

Marble Bust of African Prince

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Carved marble bust of an African Prince. Adorned with different types of stones. Out of a Tuxedo

Category

1990s Busts

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Bust of an African Lady
Early 20th Century Bust of an African Lady

Early 20th Century Bust of an African Lady

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H 10.63 in W 5.71 in D 7.88 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Plaster Bust of a African Woman
Early 20th Century Plaster Bust of a African Woman

Early 20th Century Plaster Bust of a African Woman

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H 14.97 in W 5.52 in D 8.67 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.

Category

Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Busts

Materials

Plaster

Antique Head of an Oba King Bronze Benin Sculpture African Tribal Altar Bust
Antique Head of an Oba King Bronze Benin Sculpture African Tribal Altar Bust

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 ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

20th C. African Hardwood Carving of a Woman Wearing Headdress, circa 1930
20th C. African Hardwood Carving of a Woman Wearing Headdress, circa 1930

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.   

Category

Early 20th Century African Other Busts

Materials

Hardwood

Art Deco Bronze Bust Manner Franz Hagenauer of Vienna Werkstatte
Art Deco Bronze Bust Manner Franz Hagenauer of Vienna Werkstatte

Art Deco Bronze Bust Manner Franz Hagenauer of Vienna Werkstatte

By Franz Hagenauer

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

In the manner of Franz Hagenauer of Vienna Werkstatte, Art Deco bronze profile portrait bust of an

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Terracotta Sculpture of an African Woman by Renzo Moscatelli
Terracotta Sculpture of an African Woman by Renzo Moscatelli

Terracotta Sculpture of an African Woman by Renzo Moscatelli

Located in Montreal, QC

Terracotta sculpture of an African woman by Renzo Moscatelli. Signed: ‘’R. Moscatelli’’.  

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Busts

Karl Hagenauer Bronze Sculpture Head of an African Woman, 1930s
Karl Hagenauer Bronze Sculpture Head of an African Woman, 1930s

Karl Hagenauer Bronze Sculpture Head of an African Woman, 1930s

By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

during the Art Deco era. It shows the head of an African warrior and is made of patinated bronze

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Benin King Oda of Nigeria West African, Midcentury Tribal Figure
Monumental Benin King Oda of Nigeria West African, Midcentury Tribal Figure

Monumental Benin King Oda of Nigeria West African, Midcentury Tribal Figure

By People from Benin

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Impressive Benin Oda King Lost Wax 'Bronze' sculpture from the mid-20th century Centuries old, the 'Lost Wax' method involves a mold created in wax and the molten metal poured in. Th...

Category

Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

Moulded Copper Alloy Head of an African Figure with a Stone Base
Moulded Copper Alloy Head of an African Figure with a Stone Base

Moulded Copper Alloy Head of an African Figure with a Stone Base

Located in Leuven , BE

Striking moulded matte copper alloy profile of an African figure's head with relief hair and shiny

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Busts

Materials

Stone, Copper

African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture
African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture

African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture

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H 13.78 in W 7.09 in D 7.49 in

African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture

Located in Antwerp, BE

A very beautiful, detailed, African wood female bust figurative sculpture piece made for Western

Category

20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Male Bust
Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Male Bust

Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Male Bust

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

is 12" x 16" From Azania, South Africa. Contemporary bust of a black African male, carved from on

Category

20th Century South African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Austrian Early 20th Century Polychromed Bust Figure African Girl Holding a Tray
Austrian Early 20th Century Polychromed Bust Figure African Girl Holding a Tray

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

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Bust Of African For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bust of African available at 1stDibs. A bust of African — often made from wood, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the bust of African you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A bust of African made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one bust of African that is appealing in its simplicity, but Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Marguerite Acarin and Benin People produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bust Of African?

The average selling price for a bust of African at 1stDibs is $1,550, while they’re typically $430 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.