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
Bust Of African
Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of African Mother by Gardon, Circa 1910
$1,264Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of African Mother by Gardon, Circa 1910
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A beautifully cast Art Nouveau dark brown patinated bronze bust of a young African mother tenderly holding and breastfeeding her baby.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Colonial Sculpture, Solid Wood Bust of African Woman, 1942
$1,510Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Colonial Sculpture, Solid Wood Bust of African Woman, 1942
Located in bari, IT
Colonial Art Deco period sculpture in solid wood depicting an African woman.
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Busts
Materials
Wood
Life-Size Neoclassical Marble Bust of 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 of different types of coloured marble and carved by hand.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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 some type of exotic hardwood (zebra wood?
Category
Mid-20th Century African Busts
Materials
Hardwood
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
Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A compatible pair of superbly crafted African busts in an extraordinary exotic hardwood.
Category
20th Century African Tribal Busts
Materials
Wood
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 : 30x16cm H: 21,5cm Material : Wenge
Category
20th Century Congolese Busts
Materials
Wenge
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color 20TH Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is a bust of a woman, with it's traditional air cut. This is in wood, in a black color, and has been made in africa in the 20th Century.
Category
20th Century African Busts
Materials
Wood
Sculpture in Wood from Africa, Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color, circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is a bust of a woman, with it's traditional air cut. This is in wood, in a black color, and has been made in africa in the 1960,s.
Category
Vintage 1960s African Busts
Materials
Wood
Bust of North African Tribesman, 'DE CAÏD' by Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Bust of North African Tribesman, 'DE CAÏD' by Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider
By Charles Masse, Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bust of a North African Tribesman, DE CAÏD Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider This exquisite portrait bust of a North African tribesman, titled "DE CAÏD," was masterfully executed by ...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian High Victorian Busts
Materials
Terracotta
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.
Category
Vintage 1970s African Modern Busts
Materials
Ebony
Large Stone Bust Of An African Chief Shona From Verdit Tendayi Tandi
Located in Hannover, DE
This bust is lovingly hand-carved from stone that is said to have healing properties.
Category
Vintage 1960s Zimbabwean International Style Busts
Materials
Stone
Abraham Chikumbirike Ironwood Carving of Female Bust
Located in Highland, IN
This exquisite bust by African artist Abraham Chikumbirike is carved from dense ironwood.
Category
Vintage 1980s African Modern Busts
Materials
Wood
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 decoration Measures : Head :16cmx13cm H:18cm Socle : H:33cm & 43cm
Category
Late 20th Century African Busts
Materials
Terracotta
African-Style Wooden Sculpture of a Woman with Ritual Headdress – France, 20th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Its symbolic elegance and material richness make it suitable as a focal point on a console, shelf, or low table. Keywords: African bust sculpture, tribal head carving, wooden Africa...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Wood
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 terracota showing a cute portrait of a young african kid hairdressed with typical tribal...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Tribal Busts
Materials
Terracotta
African Hand-Carved Wood Bust of Mandinka Woman, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
The African wood female bust figurative sculpture of a Mandinka woman is a striking piece of art that encapsulates the cultural heritage and craftsmanship of West Africa.
Category
20th Century Gambian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved bust of a tribeswoman
$7,508Sale Price|20% Off
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 rich patina free standing. Dimensions Height 22 Inches Width 13 Inches Depth 17 Inches
Category
Early 20th Century North African Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Lamp, Ebony Bust of an African Woman By Alexs Mutasa, Circa 1970
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
It features a finely carved bust of an African woman in solid ebony, resting on a matching wooden base.
Category
Vintage 1970s Zimbabwean Tribal Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique 14k Gold Stick Pin with a Bust of a Turbaned North African or Arab Man
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique stick pin In 14k gold. Depicting the bust of a North African or Arab man with a turban headdress.
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Art Deco Style Brass Antelope Gazelle Bust Sculpture
By Karl Springer
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Polished brass sculptural bust of an African Kudu antelope, similar to a gazelle, with tall twisted horns.
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Lynn Chase African Portraits "CHASE" Ceramic Footed Planter
By Lynn Chase Designs
Located in Rochester, NY
Each of the walls depicts a majestic bust of an African animal in shaped oval reserves against brown ground.
Category
1990s American Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Charles CordierPortrait of a Lady, circa 1860
$113,288Sale Price|20% Off
Portrait of a Lady
Located in PARIS, FR
From 1851, he sculpted a series of busts of an African Venus. His submissions to the Salon of 1853 caused a sensation.
Category
1860s French School Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Libera Oggi Terracotta Sculpture
$4,450 / item
Libera Oggi Terracotta Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
Romanelli, this sculpture in patinated terracotta is a bust of a fascinating African woman looking towards the future with hopeful eyes.
Category
2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Nubian Man, Saïd Abdullah
Located in PARIS, FR
From 1851, he sculpted a series of busts of an African Venus. His submissions to the Salon of 1853 caused a sensation.
Category
1850s French School Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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Bookends in the Style of Hagenauer Bust of an African Woman and Man
Unavailable
H 11.42 in W 9.45 in D 3.15 in
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
Unavailable
H 11.25 in W 8 in D 4 in
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Busts
Materials
Marble, Brass
20th Century Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and African Onyx Marble
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 28.75 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and African Onyx Marble
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 20th century bust of Roman hand carved in Carrara white and African onyx marble.
Category
20th Century European Busts
Materials
Marble
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
Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures
Unavailable
H 15 in W 12 in D 9 in
Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of hand-carved wooden busts are truly a special find and a magnificent example of folk tribal art. Care and craftsmanship are clearly evident in these pieces as facial feat...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Busts
Materials
Wood
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
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 from a region in DR Congo in Central Africa. One of the frames has been redone. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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 Jeanne Tercafs, Fonderie Andro, Paris 1
Located in Paris, FR
Jeanne Tercafs (1898-1944). Bust of an African woman. Genuine bronze sculpture with a dark patina.
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Unavailable
H 14.57 in W 10.24 in D 3.55 in
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 fine example of the early African-themed sculptures from the Hagenauer workshop.
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
By Sidney Beck
Located in Des Plaines, IL
COMMISSIONS 1979 Full-length figure of Gerald Turner, South African Leading Jockey. 1980 Life size Flute Player, South African Breweries Portrait bust of Flute Player, South Afric...
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sharpeville Massacre
By Sidney Beck
Located in Des Plaines, IL
COMMISSIONS 1979 Full-length figure of Gerald Turner, South African Leading Jockey. 1980 Life size Flute Player, South African Breweries Portrait bust of Flute Player, South Afric...
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
Twilight Children
By Sidney Beck
Located in Des Plaines, IL
COMMISSIONS 1979 Full-length figure of Gerald Turner, South African Leading Jockey. 1980 Life size Flute Player, South African Breweries Portrait bust of Flute Player, South Afric...
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Charcoal
Sangoma
By Sidney Beck
Located in Des Plaines, IL
COMMISSIONS 1979 Full-length figure of Gerald Turner, South African Leading Jockey. 1980 Life size Flute Player, South African Breweries Portrait bust of Flute Player, South Afric...
Category
1980s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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 black over dark brown face, resting on bronze base modeled as a necklace.Stamped on bo...
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 construction mounted on original painted wood base.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Wood
1940s African Bust of Male
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s African bust of male made from clay.
Category
Vintage 1940s Busts
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 Abstractionists, WPA artists of the day.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Paint
J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This vintage sculpture is made of Verdite Stone. The necklace is bone. It was brought back from South Africa 45 years ago. It weighs 25 pounds. There is a missing piece of bone on o...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Busts
Materials
Stone
J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This vintage sculpture is made of Verdite stone. The necklace is bone. It was brought back from South Africa 45 years ago. It weighs 25 pounds. There is a missing piece of bone on o...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Busts
Materials
Stone
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 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Other Busts
Materials
Terracotta
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
Located in High Point, NC
Resting on a verdant block of marble, this captivating piece features a beautifully crafted brass bust of an African woman. The green marble serves as a visually stunning backdrop, e...
Category
20th Century African Busts
Materials
Marble
20th Century African Marble Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Resting on a verdant block of marble, this captivating piece features a beautifully crafted brass bust of an African man. The green marble serves as a visually stunning backdrop, enh...
Category
20th Century African Busts
Materials
Marble
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 African lady on a black marble base, circa 1930.
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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 Austrian designer Karl Hagenhauer.
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Art Deco Busts
Materials
Wood
Monumental Benin King Oda of Nigeria West African, Mid-Century Tribal Figure
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H 16.5 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
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
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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.
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