Bust Of Cicero
Antique Late 18th Century British Busts
Terracotta
Antique 1850s Italian Grand Tour Busts
Bronze
Vintage 1980s English Classical Roman Busts
Plaster
Antique Mid-19th Century English Classical Roman Busts
Plaster
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Busts
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
Stoneware
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Canvas
Antique 1810s Decorative Art
Plaster, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Marble
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Antique 19th Century European Busts
Bronze
Antique 1850s Italian Busts
Marble
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Busts
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts
Terracotta
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts
Statuary Marble
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Italian School Figurative Sculptures
Marble
2010s American Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
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20th Century European Classical Roman Busts
Statuary Marble
20th Century European Classical Roman Busts
Statuary Marble
Antique 19th Century Italian Busts
Bronze
20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts
Bronze
20th Century European Busts
Carrara Marble
20th Century European Busts
Carrara Marble
Antique 19th Century Statues
Marble
Antique 19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Busts
Marble
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Marble
Vintage 1970s Busts
Marble
20th Century European Classical Roman Busts
Statuary Marble
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Busts
Statuary Marble
Finding the Right busts for You
The presence of vintage and antique bust sculptures can add a necessary decorative layer to any interior. And just because a statue looks classical doesn't mean it has to be conventional.
A touch of whimsy, a dose of drama — a single bust can alter a room. And when placed in just the right spot, these statues can almost feel alive.
“They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give,” says Los Angeles designer Timothy Corrigan, who loves pieces that beg to be touched. For a welcoming entry hall project in California, Corrigan selected an antique Persian rug and a bust that invites you to touch it. A collection of sculptures in wood, marble and brass complement the star of the show.
For Consort cofounder and creative director Mat Sanders, a bust doesn’t have to be pretty. “I most enjoy busts that are a little busted,” Sanders jokes — but choose something with a soul you can live with, as “sculpture representative of the human form carries with it an energy you will add to the space.”
The antique and vintage bust sculptures for sale on 1stDibs include Art Deco busts, mid-century modern busts and more.
- What is Carmen Cicero known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carmen Cicero is an abstract painter who also had ties to Surrealism. After a fire destroyed his life’s work in 1971, Cicero rebranded and developed a new style, using distorted cartoon-like drawings to suggest states of mental being. Shop a selection of Carmen Cicero’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Parian bust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Parian bust is a type of three-dimensional artwork made out of a certain material. Parian is a type of white porcelain, while a bust is a sculpture that depicts a human figure from the chest up. You'll find a range of bust sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an Apollo bust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The Apollo bust depicts the Greek god Apollo and is based on the Apollo Belvedere in the Vatican Museums. The presence of bust sculptures can add a necessary decorative layer to any interior. And just because a statue looks classical doesn't mean it has to be conventional. On 1stDibs you will find a wide variety of antique bust sculptures to choose from.
- What is a head bust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A head bust is a sculpted part of the human figure showing only the person’s head and neck. Sometimes sculptors may also include a portion of the chest and shoulders. It is considered by some to be the most intimate form of sculpture. On 1stDibs, you can find antique and vintage head busts.
- What's a bust down Rolex?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 29, 2024A bust down Rolex refers to a luxury Rolex watch that has been disassembled by a jeweler or other industry professional in order to adorn it with gemstones. A bust down Rolex, which is also referred to as “iced out” or “fully flooded,” is a Rolex that has been heavily modified so that its dial, bracelet and bezel are set with diamonds or other stones. Find a collection of vintage Rolex watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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