Bust of Minerva
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bust of Minerva. Depicting the Goddess with wings crested helmet, resting on a conforming stand.
20th Century French Busts
Plaster
Bust of Minerva
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bust of Minerva. Depicting the Goddess with wings crested helmet, resting on a conforming stand.
Plaster
Danish Bust of Minerva
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Danish ceramic bust depicting the Goddess Minerva. Measurements: Height: 22.5" Width: 11.25" Depth: 7.5"
Ceramic
Antique Bust of Minerva
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 20th century spelter bust of the Roman Goddess Minerva. Dating from the early 1900s, this Minerva bust is over 120 years old.
Spelter
Neale Creamware Figure of Minerva, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Marked Minerva on the verso.
Creamware
$65,000 / set
H 33 in W 21 in D 15 in
Important Pair Of Patinated Cast Bronze Busts of Bellona and Minerva
Located in Montreal, QC
Important pair of patinated cast bronze busts representing goddesses Mars and Minerva. Beautifully cast in the Renaissance Beaux Arts style, featuring cherubs , sea horses and classi...
Bronze
Plaster Bust of Minerva
Located in New York, NY
A Plaster Bust of Minerva Wearing a Helmet, on a Tall Tapering Pedestal with a Moulded Base.
Plaster, Wood
Minerva Touch Lamp, Silver
By Massimo Marcomini
Located in Mantova, MN
Its bold personality and distinctive flair make this lamp the perfect match for any decorative style in the most prestigious mansions. A bust of the Roman goddess Minerva sits atop t...
Ceramic, Plexiglass
Minerva Touch Lamp, Black
By Massimo Marcomini
Located in Mantova, MN
Its bold personality and distinctive flair make this lamp the perfect match for any decorative style in the most prestigious mansions. A bust of the Roman goddess Minerva sits atop t...
Ceramic, Plexiglass
Minerva Touch Lamp, White
By Massimo Marcomini
Located in Mantova, MN
Its bold personality and distinctive flair make this lamp the perfect match for any decorative style in the most prestigious mansions. A bust of the Roman goddess Minerva sits atop t...
Ceramic, Plexiglass
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H 17.33 in W 11.42 in D 11.82 in
1920s Neo Classical School study Italian Plaster Bust of Minerva
Located in Catania, Sicilia
The subject of the bust is Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, war, and the arts.
Plaster
19th Century Pair of French Bronze Candle Sticks with the Head of Minerva
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
Each of the candlesticks is of pedestal form, surmounted by the bust of Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom, war, and art.
Bronze
Antique Mounted Ceramic Head of Minerva, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant ceramic head is of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, sponsor of arts, warfare and battle, strategy and trade. The Romans equated her with the Greek goddess Athena, t...
Stone, Iron
Bronze Bust of a Goddess
Located in NYC, NY
A bronze bust of Goddess Minerva/Athena in full uniform consisting of a helmet, chest plate and a draped cape.
Sold
H 18 in W 10 in D 12 in
Roman Antiquities Stone Sculpture of Minerva with Helmet, 2nd Century AD, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Roman antiquities stone bust sculpture of Minerva with Helment carved French sandstone, 2nd century, AD.
Sandstone
Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Barbedienne Candlesticks
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
Each candlesticks are of pedestal form, decorated with swags and scrolls of vines, flowers and leaves, surmounted by the bust of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, war and art.
Bronze
19th Century Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Minerva
By Wedgwood
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning neoclassical Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Minerva that dates to the second half of the 19th century.
Clay
Sold
H 21.07 in W 7.68 in D 6.5 in
19th Century Italian Marble Bust Of Minerva Giustiniani / Athena Giustiniani
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine 19th century Italian carved marble bust of Minerva Giustiniani, with a Corinthian helmet decorated with a Sphinx raised on a square socle base,after the antique.
Marble
Pair of Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Busts of Minerva and Perseus
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of antique 19th century gilt bronze busts France 19th century of Minerva and Perseus.
Bronze
Minerva Firedogs, Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French neoclassical andirons with the bust of Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit.
Iron
period 19th century parian bust of Minerva
Located in Tacoma, WA
A fine mid 19th century English marble bust of Minerva beautifully carved and posed with lovely hair detailling
Early Victorian Polished Bronze Grand Tour Bust of Minerva
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
We are very pleased to offer a good looking bust of the Roman goddess of wisdom Minerva. It was purchased from the estate of a titled family in Herefordshire, having been orignall...
Bust of Minerva, Black Basalt, Gilt and Bronzed, Wedgwood, 1875
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A particularly fine copy of the Guistiniani Minerva, which was itself a Roman copy of the Pallas Athena dating from circa 400BC. Black basalt, bronzed and gilded. A rare finish fo...
Stoneware
Bust of Minverva in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1880.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Wedgwood produced a very successful line of Library Busts, of which Minerva and Mercury were the longest in production, running right up into the 20th century - they make a good pair...
Stoneware
French Painted Iron Bust of the Goddess Minerva, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Painted iron bust of Minerva, the Roman Goddess of Wisdom and War.
Iron
Bust of Mercury in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1820.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Wedgwood produced a very successful line of Library Busts, of which Minerva and Mercury were the longest in production, running right up into the 20th century - they make a good pair...
Stoneware
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
$114,334
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
Ares Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
A stupendous representation of Ares, half-brother of Athens, son of Zeus and Hera, and the God of War, this sculpture will make a unique and sophisticated addition to a personal coll...
Other
$17,736Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...
Carrara Marble
$68,000 / set
H 39.5 in W 17 in D 8.5 in
Pair of 18th Century English Giltwood Chinoiserie Mirrors with Candleholders
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of antique 18th century George II chinoiserie English carved giltwood mirrors with candleholders. These magnificently hand-carved giltwood mirrors are meticulously det...
Mirror, Giltwood
Antinoo Head Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
Deftly handmade of gypsum rendered with the marbling technique, which dates back to Ancient Roman times especially typical of the Pompeian paintings, this sculpture depicts Antinoo, ...
Marble
$98,449
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
$204,457Sale Price|24% Off
H 53.125 in W 43.25 in
Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck. Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...
Oil
$33,627
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$17,092
H 70.87 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Bacchus
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological roman subject of Bacchus or Dionysus in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 85. Price is not inc...
Limestone
Bust of Discobolus Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite bust is an exact depiction of the face of the Discobolus, the famous Greek sculpture whose celebrated Roman copies are housed in the National British Museum and the Mu...
Plaster
French Fountain
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old French Limestone fountain was hand carved and installed in a French countryside home. The piece has been well preserved throughout the years and was recently reclaimed by ou...
Limestone
$2,500 / set
H 25 in Dm 19 in
Enormous Tall Rustic French Neoclassical Concrete Garden Planters, a Set of 2
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of two large rustic French concrete garden planters. This pair of garden planters sit upon square concrete bases. The fluted sides feature scalloped stylized decorations. This ...
Concrete
$3,980 / item
H 19.3 in W 7.49 in D 5.91 in
Sculpture, Marble Bust of a Roman in the Taste of Antiquity.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, sculpted marble bust of a Roman in the taste of Antiquity, 20th century. Bust, carved marble sculpture of a Roman in the taste of Antiquity resting on a black granite bas...
Granite, Marble
$1,650,000
H 30.57 in W 20 in D 13.13 in
Pair of Carrara Marble Busts of the Emperor Napoleon and Empress Marie Louise
Located in New Orleans, LA
"I am a true Roman Emperor; I am of the best race of the Caesars—those who are founders." –Napoleon Bonaparte, 1812 Among the most iconic and celebrated figures in history, Napoleon...
Marble
$390,000
H 85 in W 77 in D 25 in
Mid-19th Century White Marble Statue "Le Triomphe D'Ariadne" from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Neoclassical carved white marble sculpture, "Le Triomphe D'Ariadne," signed J.B. Clesinger, Rome (Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French, 1814-1883), dated 1866, showing Ariadne sea...
Marble
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.
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