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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

By Helge Holmskov

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Busts

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of African Mother by Gardon, Circa 1910
Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of African Mother by Gardon, Circa 1910

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

Life-Size Neoclassical Marble Bust of African Man, Italy, 20th Century
Life-Size Neoclassical Marble Bust of African Man, Italy, 20th Century

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
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 some type of exotic hardwood (zebra wood?

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

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 Abstractionists, WPA artists of the day.

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

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
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color 20TH Century

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.

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20th Century African Busts

Materials

Wood

Sculpture in Wood from Africa, Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color, circa 1960
Sculpture in Wood from Africa, Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color, circa 1960

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

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 detailed headdress.

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 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 ...

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Late 20th Century Austrian High Victorian Busts

Materials

Terracotta

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 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
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.

Category

Vintage 1980s African Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

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 Hagenauer in Vienna, Austria, depicts a pair of busts of African figures.

Category

20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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 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
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

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...

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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 terracota showing a cute portrait of a young african kid hairdressed with typical tribal...

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 pieces decorated with intricate carved geometric lines.

Category

20th Century African Tribal Bookends

Materials

Ebony

African Hand-Carved Wood Bust of Mandinka Woman, 20th Century
African Hand-Carved Wood Bust of Mandinka Woman, 20th Century

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. Hand-carved...

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20th Century Gambian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved bust of a tribeswoman
Carved bust of a tribeswoman

Carved bust of a tribeswoman

$7,323Sale 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

19th Century Victorian Bronze Table Lighter with African Bust
19th Century Victorian Bronze Table Lighter with African Bust

19th Century Victorian Bronze Table Lighter with African Bust

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Figural Bronze Table Lighter Late 19th Century Victorian table lighter cast in bronze and modeled as the bust of an African figure mounted on a naturalistic bird-claw trip...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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

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
Lynn Chase African Portraits "CHASE" Ceramic Footed Planter

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

Portrait of a Lady
Portrait of a Lady

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
Libera Oggi Terracotta Sculpture

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
Nubian Man, Saïd Abdullah

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
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.

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

Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures
Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures

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
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

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

Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'

Unavailable

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 from a region in DR Congo in Central Africa. One of the frames has been redone. ...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Rattan, Wood

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 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
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...

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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 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

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

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
Sharpeville Massacre

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
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

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
Sangoma

Sidney BeckSangoma

Unavailable

H 20 in W 14 in

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
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 black over dark brown face, resting on bronze base modeled as a necklace.Stamped on bo...

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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 construction mounted on original painted wood base.

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

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
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

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
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 1940.

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

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
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

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
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 African lady on a black marble base, circa 1930.

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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 Austrian designer Karl Hagenhauer.   

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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...

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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 is carved as a profile, made out of a single piece of wood on a flat oval brass bas...

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Brass

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.

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 previous century, possibly a French artist Both present the characteristic features ...

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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

Lemanceau is best known for the crackle-glazed ceramic animal sculptures he made for Saint-Clemant and Sainte-Radegonde but he was also responsible for notable portraits such as the ...

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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

These are monumental weighing in at 23lbs each and at a staggering 51" tall. The busts are made of painted plaster. African or tiki style heads with large brass stems supported o...

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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 conditions.

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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.

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.

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

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 African lady on a black marble base, circa 1930.

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’’.  

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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

This beautiful sculpture was designed and manufactured by Karl Hagenauer in Vienna in the 1930s during the Art Deco era. It shows the head of an African warrior and is made of pat...

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...

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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 lips. This untagged item is set on a base of blue green turquoise stone.

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Busts

Materials

Stone, Copper

African Benin Bronzes of Queen Edo the Iyoba 'Nigeria', Monumental, circa 1950
African Benin Bronzes of Queen Edo the Iyoba 'Nigeria', Monumental, circa 1950

African Benin Bronzes of Queen Edo the Iyoba 'Nigeria', Monumental, circa 1950

Located in Miami, FL

African Benin bronzes of Queen Edo the Iyoba (Nigeria), monumental, circa 1950 Offered for sale is a monumental pair of Benin bronzes depicted Queen Edo. In the Benin kingdom, whi...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

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 export, early 20th century, Africa.

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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

Large contemporary bust sculpture 30" H x 24" D. Measures: Stand is 12" x 16" From Azania, South Africa.

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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 young girl wearing a straw hat decorated with a flower and leaves, holding weaved-wicke...

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

African American Bronzed Plaster Bust, Harlem Renaissance, 1930s
African American Bronzed Plaster Bust, Harlem Renaissance, 1930s

African American Bronzed Plaster Bust, Harlem Renaissance, 1930s

By Augusta Savage 1

Located in Buffalo, NY

Beautifully exicuted plaster bust,, manner of Augusta Savage,depicting African American Man,,Acquired from estate collection originally purchased in New York City..

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sculptures

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Plaster

African Benin Yoruba Oba Head of Queen Idia Large Bronze Head Bust Sculpture
African Benin Yoruba Oba Head of Queen Idia Large Bronze Head Bust Sculpture

African Benin Yoruba Oba Head of Queen Idia Large Bronze Head Bust Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, relatively large bronze bust/head sculpture of Idia, the first Queen Mother of the 16th century Kingdom of Benin (in present-day Nigeria). Traditionally, the ruler's ro...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Queen
Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Queen

Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Queen

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand carved tribal African Art wooden Zulu bust, very nicely carved black African lady bust with gold embellished jewelry and traditional hair style and gold head dress.

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20th Century South African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Incredible Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculpture of Tribal Folk Medicine Man/Shaman
Incredible Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculpture of Tribal Folk Medicine Man/Shaman

Incredible Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculpture of Tribal Folk Medicine Man/Shaman

Located in New York, NY

A stunning piece of folk tribal art. A lifesize hand-carved bust sculpture of a medicine man/shaman adorned with neck jewelry, head-piece and armband wrappings. Amazing attention to ...

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Vintage 1950s African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Hagenauer Bronze African Female Figure, Marked Made in Vienna and Rena
Hagenauer Bronze African Female Figure, Marked Made in Vienna and Rena

Hagenauer Bronze African Female Figure, Marked Made in Vienna and Rena

By Franz Hagenauer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This wonderful Wiener Werkstatte bronze by Hagenauer depicts the bust of an African Female. It measures 14.5" H x 10" W x 3" D and bears the rare "Rena" mark.

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Anzengruber Keramik Bookends
Pair of Anzengruber Keramik Bookends

Pair of Anzengruber Keramik Bookends

By Leopold Anzengruber

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful pair of Anzengruber Keramik bookend sculptures, each a bust in the form of an African woman. Signed "Anzengruber Made in Austria."

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

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Mid-Century Modern Brass Antelope Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern Brass Antelope Sculpture

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H 29 in W 11.25 in D 9 in

Mid-Century Modern Brass Antelope Sculpture

Located in Winter Park, FL

A Mid-Century Modern polished brass sculptural bust of an African Kudo antelope, similar to a gazelle, with tall twisted horns.

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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Carved marble bust of African youth
Carved marble bust of African youth

Carved marble bust of African youth

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H 19.3 in W 6.7 in D 10.24 in

Carved marble bust of African youth

Located in London, GB

A carved marble bust of African youth on marble base

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Vintage 1950s Italian Sculptures

Materials

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Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien, Bust of African Woman, 1940s Documented
Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien, Bust of African Woman, 1940s Documented

Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien, Bust of African Woman, 1940s Documented

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Vienna, AT

In the 1920s, the citizens of Europe were fascinated by foreign lands and amongst others, Africa was the centre of interest of the masses. The Paris Colonial Exhibition in 1931 count...

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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Located in London, GB

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$3,800 / set

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Located in Westport, CT

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By People from Benin

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

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Bronze

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Greven, DE

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Moorish Bronze Man Bust

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$8,500

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Located in Queens, NY

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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?

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