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1920s French Plaster Bust of Boy
1920s French Plaster Bust of Boy

1920s French Plaster Bust of Boy

Located in High Point, NC

This 1920s French plaster bust of a boy captures the quiet sensitivity and naturalism characteristic of early 20th-century decorative sculpture.

Category

Early 20th Century French Busts

Materials

Plaster

Art Nouveau Style Brown Patinated Bronze Bust of Boy
Art Nouveau Style Brown Patinated Bronze Bust of Boy

Art Nouveau Style Brown Patinated Bronze Bust of Boy

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Art Nouveau style bronze bust is a brown patinated figurative sculpture. It represents a young boy.

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Diskometal Bust of Boy by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Diskometal Bust of Boy by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Diskometal Bust of Boy by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Disko metal bust of a seated boy designed by Just Andersen in the late 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Busts

Materials

Metal

Plaster Sculpture Bust of Young Boy
Plaster Sculpture Bust of Young Boy

Plaster Sculpture Bust of Young Boy

Located in Montreal, QC

Plaster sculpture bust of young boy the dimensions are with the base.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Busts

Materials

Plaster

Early Terracotta Bust of Young Boy
Early Terracotta Bust of Young Boy

Early Terracotta Bust of Young Boy

Located in Peekskill, NY

An enchanting antique bust statue of a young boy dating from the early 1900s.

Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Sergio Canestrari, Bust's Boy
Sergio Canestrari, Bust's Boy

Sergio Canestrari, Bust's Boy

Located in London, GB

This bust is very interested for the dimension. BRONZE SCULPTUR DEPICTING A BUST OF A BOY (1964).

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bust of Young Boy on Mahogany Stand
Bust of Young Boy on Mahogany Stand

Bust of Young Boy on Mahogany Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

A very appealing naturalistically portrayed bust of a young boy. Terracotta with a plaster finish.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta, Plaster, Mahogany

19th Century French Painted Terracotta Bust of a Boy
19th Century French Painted Terracotta Bust of a Boy

19th Century French Painted Terracotta Bust of a Boy

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century French Painted Terracotta Bust of a Boy Beautiful piece purchased in France.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Neoclassical Marble Bust of a Boy, French
19th Century Neoclassical Marble Bust of a Boy, French

19th Century Neoclassical Marble Bust of a Boy, French

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century (Mid) French Marbel Bust of a Boy Beautiful piece purchased in France.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI Marble Bust of a Young Boy
Louis XVI Marble Bust of a Young Boy

Louis XVI Marble Bust of a Young Boy

Located in Essex, MA

Nicely sculpted with most likely a later brown and white marble socle.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Other

A 19th Century French Terracotta Bust Of A Young Boy
A 19th Century French Terracotta Bust Of A Young Boy

A 19th Century French Terracotta Bust Of A Young Boy

Located in London, GB

A French Terracotta bust of a young boy stood on an Italian bardiglio marble square soccle.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Bust of "Psyche" in Patinated Bronze, by Boyer and Rolland
Bust of "Psyche" in Patinated Bronze, by Boyer and Rolland

Bust of "Psyche" in Patinated Bronze, by Boyer and Rolland

Located in Paris, FR

This is a bust of Psyche in patinated bronze by the founders Boyer and Rolland.

Category

Antique 1870s French Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Boy
Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Boy

Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Boy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and very high quality Italian 19th century white Carrara marble bust of a young boy. The bust is raised by an elegant circular socle shaped pedestal support with a fine m...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Art Nouveau Sculpture Bronze Figurine, Bust of a Boy, Signed A. Moreau
Art Nouveau Sculpture Bronze Figurine, Bust of a Boy, Signed A. Moreau

Art Nouveau Sculpture Bronze Figurine, Bust of a Boy, Signed A. Moreau

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Add elegance and charm to your interior with this Art Nouveau bronze bust of a boy, signed by the renowned French artist Auguste Moreau.

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ceramic Bust of a Boy by Cantagalli, Italian Renaissance Style, 1899
Ceramic Bust of a Boy by Cantagalli, Italian Renaissance Style, 1899

Ceramic Bust of a Boy by Cantagalli, Italian Renaissance Style, 1899

By Cantagalli

Located in Stamford, CT

Ceramic bust by Cantagalli 'Busto di Bambino' in the Italian Renaissance style. With the blue and white glaze typical of artist Andrea Della Robbia, this bust is modeled after the ma...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Ceramic

An Art Nouveau Hand-Carved Wood Italian Bust of a Young Boy
An Art Nouveau Hand-Carved Wood Italian Bust of a Young Boy

An Art Nouveau Hand-Carved Wood Italian Bust of a Young Boy

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This Art Nouveau Italian bust embodies the movement's hallmark features and also incorporating elements influenced by Italian art and culture. Their historical and artistic value mak...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Fruitwood

A Neo Classical Revival Hand-Painted Sicilian Terracotta Bust of a Young Boy
A Neo Classical Revival Hand-Painted Sicilian Terracotta Bust of a Young Boy

A Neo Classical Revival Hand-Painted Sicilian Terracotta Bust of a Young Boy

Located in Catania, Sicilia

A stunning Neo-Classical Revival hand-painted terracotta bust from Sicily. This unique piece, depicting a young boy with serene features and beautifully painted hair, captures the es...

Category

Early 20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Art Nouveau bust “Boy”, patinated bronze by Crannrey Franceschi, Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau bust “Boy”, patinated bronze by Crannrey Franceschi, Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau bust “Boy”, patinated bronze by Crannrey Franceschi, Art Nouveau

Located in Valladolid, ES

A spectacular patinated bronze bust of a boy, signed by Marie-Anne CRANNEY-FRANCESCHI (née en 1883) , a French sculptor of the Art Nouveau period.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Busts

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Terracotta Bust of a Young Boy Signed Houdon
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Terracotta Bust of a Young Boy Signed Houdon

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Terracotta Bust of a Young Boy Signed Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI style terracotta bust of a young boy signed Houdon. The terra cotta bust is raised by an attractive Rosso Levanto circula...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Marble

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

Superb Bronze Bust of Henri IV
Superb Bronze Bust of Henri IV

Superb Bronze Bust of Henri IV

$4,400Sale Price|2% Off

Superb Bronze Bust of Henri IV

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Superb bronze bust of Henri IV as young boy in doublet with standing collar (King of France 1589-1610) after François-Joseph Basio (1768-1845).

Category

Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Antique Continental Carved White Marble of a Young Boy
Antique Continental Carved White Marble of a Young Boy

Antique Continental Carved White Marble of a Young Boy

Located in Pasadena, TX

beautifully carved, the serene marble sculpture depicting a young boy bust in similar to the marble bust ​​​​​of a young girl 'La Boudeuse' by the 18th Century French Sculptor

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

Vadim Androusov Head of a Boy Signed and dated 1947
Vadim Androusov Head of a Boy Signed and dated 1947

Vadim Androusov Head of a Boy Signed and dated 1947

By Vadim Androusov

Located in CA, CA

Vadim Androusov (1895-1975) sculpture of the head of a boy on a stained black wood plinth, signed and dated 3.9.47 Provenance: From an apartment in Toulouse decorated by Andre Arbu...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Plaster, Wood

French Terra Cotta Statue/Buste of a Sailor Boy
French Terra Cotta Statue/Buste of a Sailor Boy

French Terra Cotta Statue/Buste of a Sailor Boy

Located in Brecht, BE

Naive terra cotta buste of a young boy "petit navire".

Category

Late 20th Century French Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Giovanni De Martino Bronze Bust of Young Scugnizzo, Marble Base, 1920s
Giovanni De Martino Bronze Bust of Young Scugnizzo, Marble Base, 1920s

Giovanni De Martino Bronze Bust of Young Scugnizzo, Marble Base, 1920s

Located in Bradenton, FL

Giovanni De Martino (Italian, 1871-1938), Patinated Bronze Bust of a 'Scugnizzo' or street boy. Bust features a young boy with the soft contours of a youthful face, wearing a jaunty ...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Head of Young Boy, Bronze Sculpture by Attilio Torresini, Beginning of 1900
Head of Young Boy, Bronze Sculpture by Attilio Torresini, Beginning of 1900

Head of Young Boy, Bronze Sculpture by Attilio Torresini, Beginning of 1900

By Attilio Torresini

Located in Roma, IT

Bronze sculpture with green glaze and wooden base by the Italian sculpture Attilio Torresini (1884-1961). Signed on rear: A. Torresini Measures: Cm. 27 x 13 x 13 - Wooden base 5.5 ...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Plaster Buste of a Young Pierrot Boy -  Giuseppe Carli
Art Deco Plaster Buste of a Young Pierrot Boy -  Giuseppe Carli

Art Deco Plaster Buste of a Young Pierrot Boy - Giuseppe Carli

By Giuseppe Carli

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

An Art Deco terracotta sculpture depicts a young boy as a Pierrot. Beautiful patina. In a good and original condition. Made in Belgium, circa 1920-1930. By the Italian sculptor Giuse...

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Plaster

True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Terra Cotta & Marble Busts
True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Terra Cotta & Marble Busts

True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Terra Cotta & Marble Busts

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Terra Cotta and Marseilles Pink marble busts. The busts are of a young boy and young girl, both being raised by a circular Marseilles Pink marble socle with mottled edges.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Marble

John de Vaere Statuary Marble Busts
John de Vaere Statuary Marble Busts

John de Vaere Statuary Marble Busts

Located in London, GB

A fine pair of George III statuary marble busts of a boy and a girl by John de Vaere (1755 – 1830), 1798.

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Antique Late 18th Century Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara and Gris St. Anne busts
pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara and Gris St. Anne busts

pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara and Gris St. Anne busts

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara and Gris St. Anne marble busts. These finely detailed Roman busts are of a young boy and girl, possibly brother an...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Large Sculpture by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Large Sculpture by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Large Sculpture by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

An exquisite center piece in great vintage condition. * Discometal Bust of a Boy Riding a Fish * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: D2114 (stamped 'Just D2114’) * Year: 1939 * Conditi...

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Busts

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Clay Bust of Young Smiling Boy, Signed, 1940s
Mid-Century Modern Clay Bust of Young Smiling Boy, Signed, 1940s

Mid-Century Modern Clay Bust of Young Smiling Boy, Signed, 1940s

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Artist’s Model Bust of a Very Young Smiling Boy This very attractive Artist’s Model Bust of a Very Young Smiling Boy is signed and dated This is a very attractive hand made piece ...

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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

Sendelbach Signed Gold Painted Clay Bust of Young Boy on Slate Base
Sendelbach Signed Gold Painted Clay Bust of Young Boy on Slate Base

Sendelbach Signed Gold Painted Clay Bust of Young Boy on Slate Base

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Hand crafted bust of a young boy, signed “Sendelbach.” The sculpture is crafted from clay and finished in gold paint.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Artist’s Model Bust of a Very Young Smiling Boy, signed and dated
Artist’s Model Bust of a Very Young Smiling Boy, signed and dated

Artist’s Model Bust of a Very Young Smiling Boy, signed and dated

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Artist’s Model Bust of a Very Young Smiling Boy, signed and dated This is a very attractive hand made piece dating from the middle of the 20th Century, it was discovered in an Art S...

Category

Vintage 1960s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

Werner Meurer Bronze Bust of a Boy, Limited Cast German Mid-20th Century
Werner Meurer Bronze Bust of a Boy, Limited Cast German Mid-20th Century

Werner Meurer Bronze Bust of a Boy, Limited Cast German Mid-20th Century

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Bronze bust of a young boy by German sculptor Werner Meurer (1911–1986), executed in a dark, nuanced patina and cast in very limited numbers, consistent with the artist’s practice.

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Vintage 1960s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Sculpture or Bust of a Laughing Boy aft. Desiderio Da Settignano
Antique Bronze Sculpture or Bust of a Laughing Boy aft. Desiderio Da Settignano

Antique Bronze Sculpture or Bust of a Laughing Boy aft. Desiderio Da Settignano

By J. Petermann

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare bronze sculpture of a joyous boy from the early 1900s. The sculptor of this Fine work of art has managed to capture the pure innocence and joy of a young child. Kunsthistorisc...

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy - Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD
Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy - Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD

Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy - Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy Bronze, silver inlaid eyes and lips, Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD Provenance: Private London Collection formed 1965-1975 H 10 cm (4 in...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Models and Mini...

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Antique French Silver Plated Wax Seal Figural Bust Boy Wearing a Beret
Antique French Silver Plated Wax Seal Figural Bust Boy Wearing a Beret

Antique French Silver Plated Wax Seal Figural Bust Boy Wearing a Beret

Located in Norman, OK

French Solid Silver Plated Over Brass Wax Seal Figural Bust of a French Boy Wearing a Beret with a Script Monogram on the Wax Seal In Overall Good Condition with some wear to the Sil...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

Important 19th Century Charles Cressant Influenced Commode
Important 19th Century Charles Cressant Influenced Commode

Important 19th Century Charles Cressant Influenced Commode

By Maison Millet

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An important French mid-19th century gilt-bronze mounted kingwood, satiné and parquetry bombé commode after the model by Charles Cressent attributed to Maison Millet, Paris the ser...

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Plaster Egyptian Wall Hanging Bust of King Tut
Plaster Egyptian Wall Hanging Bust of King Tut

Plaster Egyptian Wall Hanging Bust of King Tut

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

The piece depicts a 3 dimensional bust of the boy king, complete with his protruding beard piece, blue headpiece, and emerald snakes.

Category

20th Century American Egyptian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Bronze Bust of a Youth by F. Barbedienne, France, 1880
Bronze Bust of a Youth by F. Barbedienne, France, 1880

Bronze Bust of a Youth by F. Barbedienne, France, 1880

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Barbedienne Foundry bronze sculpture of a young boy head, circa late 19th Century. Figural bronze sculpture bust of a young boy, 19th Century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Noble Pendule/Mantel Clock Napoleon III "Gros à Lyon" Paris
Noble Pendule/Mantel Clock Napoleon III "Gros à Lyon" Paris

Noble Pendule/Mantel Clock Napoleon III "Gros à Lyon" Paris

Located in Berlin, DE

holds a sword, beside the clock and a winged bust of a boy. Enamel dial with Roman numerals and inscription.

Category

Antique 1850s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Porcelain biscuit sculpture "Young Woman at the Fountain", by Nicolas Lecorney
Porcelain biscuit sculpture "Young Woman at the Fountain", by Nicolas Lecorney

Porcelain biscuit sculpture "Young Woman at the Fountain", by Nicolas Lecorney

Located in Paris, FR

Notable works include "En Pénitence", a bronze sculpture of a bust of a young boy wearing a dunce cap, as well as "Le Baiser de l'enfant" and "Espagnol à la guitare".

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Antique 1880s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Marble Bust of a Boy with a Cap
Marble Bust of a Boy with a Cap

Marble Bust of a Boy with a Cap

Located in Woodbury, CT

Solid marble of white, and grey veined coat Smiling face, and sporting a winter cap with a dangling pompom ending, behind his left shoulder. Set upon a coved oval base.   

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Terra Cotta Bust of A Young Boy after R. Rod
Terra Cotta Bust of A Young Boy after R. Rod

Terra Cotta Bust of A Young Boy after R. Rod

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A terra cotta bust of a young boy dressed in 18th century attire, after the sculptor, R.

Category

Antique 19th Century Busts

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Marble Bust of a Young Boy
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Marble Bust of a Young Boy

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Marble Bust of a Young Boy

Located in Uckfield, Sussex

An 19th century Italian grand tour Carrara marble bust of a young boy, In classical taste, his head slightly turned, on a square sienna and Carrara marble socle base.

Category

Antique 1860s Italian Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Bronze Bust of a Young Boy, Signed by O’Brian, 20th Century
Bronze Bust of a Young Boy, Signed by O’Brian, 20th Century

Bronze Bust of a Young Boy, Signed by O’Brian, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A fine detailed bronze, 20th century bust of a child, signed by O'Brian. This bronze has a beautiful patina, attached to a solid marble base. This piece is absolutely charming. Di...

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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Life Sized Cast Bronze Bust of Expressive Young Boy on Oval Base
Life Sized Cast Bronze Bust of Expressive Young Boy on Oval Base

Life Sized Cast Bronze Bust of Expressive Young Boy on Oval Base

Located in Houston, TX

Large and impressive cast bronze bust of a soulful young man. Hair and facial features have been cast in fine detail and the piece has a powerful presence about it. Piece is signed, ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Busts

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Pair of Marble Busts of a Girl and Boy by B. Tedeschi
Art Deco Pair of Marble Busts of a Girl and Boy by B. Tedeschi

Art Deco Pair of Marble Busts of a Girl and Boy by B. Tedeschi

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The boy in sailor's outfit The girl with typical haircut from the period Both on a square integral base, which is turned for a quarter by the girl On the base of the boy B. Tedesc...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Marble

Bronze Bust of a Boy on a marble base, signed Donatello, Circa 1930
Bronze Bust of a Boy on a marble base, signed Donatello, Circa 1930

Bronze Bust of a Boy on a marble base, signed Donatello, Circa 1930

Located in GB

This superb bronze is full of character. It depicts a boy with his head slightly bowed, the eyes are cleverly uplifted which captures great expression. This piece is cast with good ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Renaissance Busts

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Bronze Busts of a Boy and a Girl on Black Marble Base
20th Century Bronze Busts of a Boy and a Girl on Black Marble Base

20th Century Bronze Busts of a Boy and a Girl on Black Marble Base

Located in Raalte, NL

Two bronze busts from the 20th century on a black marble base representing a boy and girl.

Category

20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Find many varieties of an authentic bust of boy available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, marble and metal, every bust of boy was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a bust of boy — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A bust of boy made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bust of boy over the years, but those crafted by Constant Roux, Aimé-Jules Dalou and Attilio Torresini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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    Chrome Hearts' Matty Boy is an artist. Matt Digiacomo, also known by his moniker Matty Boy, helped design the Chrome Hearts x Matty Boy collection and then went on to become the creative director for the luxury brand in 2018. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chrome Hearts apparel, jewelry and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel recommends storing your boy bags by wrapping the chains or straps in tissue paper and storing them upright in the original pouch. Other sources suggest stuffing the bag with acid-free tissue paper to support its shape and make sure the chain or strap is well-padded so it doesn’t imprint the bag. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage and new Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small Chanel Boy bag costs around $5,400. Created by Karl Lagerfeld, the iconic design owes its name to Gabrielle Chanel's first love, Arthur Edward "Boy" Capel. Find a collection of vintage Chanel handbags on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Whether you can wear a Chanel Boy bag as a crossbody bag depends on its size.

    The 5.9-inch by 3.9-inch by 2.3-inch Mini Boy and the 8-inch by 4.7-inch by 3.3-inch Small Boy work especially well slung across the body, and some people also find both the 10-inch by 6-inch by 3-inch Old Medium Boy and 9.8-inch by 5.9-inch by 3.5-inch New Medium Boy to be suitable for use as crossbody bags. Generally, the Large Boy is too bulky to be worn across the body.

    On 1stDibs, shop vintage Boy bags and other Chanel handbags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much a large Chanel Boy bag is worth depends on its condition. The best way to get these bags is on the resale market for around $5,500 and above. Find a collection of antique, vintage and designer handbags on 1stDibs today.