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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

This listing is for the bust alone. The marble pedestal is sold separately.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Emperor Wilhelm II. Sculpture Bust on Marble Base Antique German, 1900s
Emperor Wilhelm II. Sculpture Bust on Marble Base Antique German, 1900s

Emperor Wilhelm II. Sculpture Bust on Marble Base Antique German, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A classic very decorative bronze statue by an unknown Maker depicting Emperor Wilhelm II. from Prussia Germany. Born January 1859 in Berlin; † 4. Juni 1941 in Doorn, Netherlands - he...

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

19th Century Hand-Carved Marble Quan Yin Buddha Bust on Acrylic Base
19th Century Hand-Carved Marble Quan Yin Buddha Bust on Acrylic Base

19th Century Hand-Carved Marble Quan Yin Buddha Bust on Acrylic Base

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Possibly started out as part of full body statue. Marble bust by itself is 16" tall X 7" wide X 8" deep, overall height with bust on acrylic stand 19.5" tall x 10" x 10".

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble

Decorative Greek Bust Sculpture on Iron Base, Second Half of the 20th Century
Decorative Greek Bust Sculpture on Iron Base, Second Half of the 20th Century

Decorative Greek Bust Sculpture on Iron Base, Second Half of the 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Elegant Greek-style bust sculpture created during the second half of the 20th century, inspired by classical antiquity and likely based on a celebrated museum model.

Category

Vintage 1970s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Composite stone

Maitland Smith Victorian Style 19" Bronze Boy Bust Head Sculpture on Marble Base
Maitland Smith Victorian Style 19" Bronze Boy Bust Head Sculpture on Marble Base

Maitland Smith Victorian Style 19" Bronze Boy Bust Head Sculpture on Marble Base

By Maitland Smith

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Maitland Smith Victorian Style 19" Bronze Boy Bust Head Sculpture on Marble Base. Item features marble pedestal base, cast bronze figure, very nice details, great style and form, App...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Horse Bust Sculpture w/ Flowing Mane in Polished Brass on Black Base
Mid-Century Horse Bust Sculpture w/ Flowing Mane in Polished Brass on Black Base

Mid-Century Horse Bust Sculpture w/ Flowing Mane in Polished Brass on Black Base

Located in New York, NY

The sculpture's minimalist yet refined aesthetic is characteristic of Italian design during the 1970s, blending form and material with effortless sophistication. The bust is mounted...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

H. Siedentop, Life-Size Bust of a Man, Brown Patinated Bronze on Marble Base
H. Siedentop, Life-Size Bust of a Man, Brown Patinated Bronze on Marble Base

H. Siedentop, Life-Size Bust of a Man, Brown Patinated Bronze on Marble Base

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermann Siedentop (1864-1943), Braunschweig sculptor during an air raid died, life-size bust of a man, brown patinated bronze on marble base, signed on the reverse.

Category

20th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Rhino Bust Sculpture
Bronze Rhino Bust Sculpture

Bronze Rhino Bust Sculpture

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Black Rhino Bust, Bronze Rhino Sculpture on Sandstone Base in Brown Green Patina – Limited Edition of 12 I am a self-taught South African artist whose work is inspired by Africa’s w...

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chapman Brass Lioness Bust
Vintage Chapman Brass Lioness Bust

Vintage Chapman Brass Lioness Bust

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage Chapman brass lioness bust on a fabric-covered wood base.

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Gilded Carved Quartz Horse Bust
Gilded Carved Quartz Horse Bust

Gilded Carved Quartz Horse Bust

Located in Houston, TX

A handsome and chic hand carved quartz horse head bust with gilded mount on acrylic base.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Early 19th c. Bust c.1800-1840
Early 19th c. Bust c.1800-1840

Early 19th c. Bust c.1800-1840

$750Sale Price|42% Off

Early 19th c. Bust c.1800-1840

Located in San Francisco, CA

W 8 in. D 7 in., Bust H 11.5 in. W 8 in. D 7 in., Base: H 7.25 in.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint, Terracotta

Vintage Art Deco Inspired Horse Bust Paperweight
Vintage Art Deco Inspired Horse Bust Paperweight

Vintage Art Deco Inspired Horse Bust Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

The base is enveloped in black and white marbling while the black stone horse bust dominates its image.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Marble

After Antique Vintage composite Marble bust Anthony Redmile
After Antique Vintage composite Marble bust Anthony Redmile

After Antique Vintage composite Marble bust Anthony Redmile

By Anthony Redmile London

Located in Seaford, GB

Each fold showcases Redmile’s keen eye for detail, elevating this piece from mere decoration to a true work of art. The bust rests on a stately socle base, completing the elegant des...

Category

Vintage 1980s British Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

21st Century Grey European Lead Bust of a Horse Head
21st Century Grey European Lead Bust of a Horse Head

21st Century Grey European Lead Bust of a Horse Head

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A classic profile of a raised horse head in lead with beautiful handcrafted details. The animal bust is mounted on a rectangular base with multiple bevel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Lead

Pair of Large Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust Table Lamps
Pair of Large Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust Table Lamps

Pair of Large Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust Table Lamps

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful pair of chinese bronze Buddha bust table lamps on wooden base. Measures 15"W X 8"D X 26.5"H to the top of the finials.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bighorn Ram Bust Sculpture Entitled "Majesty" by Steve Retzlaff
Bronze Bighorn Ram Bust Sculpture Entitled "Majesty" by Steve Retzlaff

Bronze Bighorn Ram Bust Sculpture Entitled "Majesty" by Steve Retzlaff

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful bronze bighorn ram bust sculpture on black marble base entitled "Majesty" by Steve Retzlaff, circa 1998.

Category

Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique A. Giannelli Bust Angelica Maria Praying Hands Lady Woman Signed Italy
Antique A. Giannelli Bust Angelica Maria Praying Hands Lady Woman Signed Italy

Antique A. Giannelli Bust Angelica Maria Praying Hands Lady Woman Signed Italy

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Giannelli “Angelica Maria” Praying Woman Bust in Alabaster on Marble Base, Italy A refined Italian decorative bust depicting Angelica Maria, a serene young woman in prayer, sculpted...

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models

Materials

Stone, Marble

Elisabetta Mayo d’Aloisio, L’Eterno Padre, Bronze Bust, Italian, c. 1930s
Elisabetta Mayo d’Aloisio, L’Eterno Padre, Bronze Bust, Italian, c. 1930s

Elisabetta Mayo d’Aloisio, L’Eterno Padre, Bronze Bust, Italian, c. 1930s

By Elisabetta Mayo D’Aloisio

Located in Morristown, NJ

Elisabetta Mayo d’Aloisio, L’Eterno Padre, Bronze Bust, Italian, c. 1930s, on Marble Base Description A commanding and emotionally charged bronze sculpture by Elisabetta Mayo d’Aloi...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Expressionist Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Frosted Glass Beethoven Bust Table Lamp by Lucien Lafaye for Perzel
Rare Frosted Glass Beethoven Bust Table Lamp by Lucien Lafaye for Perzel

Rare Frosted Glass Beethoven Bust Table Lamp by Lucien Lafaye for Perzel

By Lucien Lafaye

Located in Montreal, QC

Frosted, cast glass, Art Deco Beethoven bust table lamp, resting on bronze base. Base stamped "MADE IN FRANCE" with partial retail label and signed "Lucien Lafaye".

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

French 19th Century Terracotta Bust of Madame Récamier, After Jean-Antoine Houdo
French 19th Century Terracotta Bust of Madame Récamier, After Jean-Antoine Houdo

French 19th Century Terracotta Bust of Madame Récamier, After Jean-Antoine Houdo

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

For Salon of 1781, he submitted a "Diana" which was refused without drapery. Bust of Washington based on a life mask cast in 1786, National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Bronze Sculpture 20th C. Modern Spirit of Life After Robert Russin Marble Base
Bronze Sculpture 20th C. Modern Spirit of Life After Robert Russin Marble Base

Bronze Sculpture 20th C. Modern Spirit of Life After Robert Russin Marble Base

By Robert Russin 2

Located in West Hollywood, CA

As for the Sculpture we offer it has only a metal placard but not signed on the bronze. Mounted Sculpture Bust in Bronze on Base Bibelot Decorative Object Center piece.

Category

20th Century North American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Marble, Bronze

pair of Italian 18th century Grand Tour Period Ormolu and marble statues
pair of Italian 18th century Grand Tour Period Ormolu and marble statues

pair of Italian 18th century Grand Tour Period Ormolu and marble statues

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and large scale pair of Italian 18th century Grand Tour Period Ormolu, Black Belgian and Rouge Griotte marble busts. Each wonderful bust is raised on square Ormolu base pl...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

20th Century English Regency Style Tilt Top Table
20th Century English Regency Style Tilt Top Table

20th Century English Regency Style Tilt Top Table

Located in London, GB

The giltwood column with beautifully carved classical male and female busts sitting on a quatrefoil base raised on sabre legs terminating in gilt brass lion paw feet and castors.

Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Center Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century English Regency Style Tilt Top Table
20th Century English Regency Style Tilt Top Table

20th Century English Regency Style Tilt Top Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

The giltwood column with beautifully carved classical male and female busts sitting on a quatrefoil base raised on sabre legs terminating in gilt brass lion paw feet and castors.

Category

20th Century Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Fine Hand-Carved Wooden Buddha Head Sculpture – Serene Expression – India
Rare Fine Hand-Carved Wooden Buddha Head Sculpture – Serene Expression – India

Rare Fine Hand-Carved Wooden Buddha Head Sculpture – Serene Expression – India

Located in Lisse, NL

The natural grain and warm tone of the solid wood add an organic elegance, while its balanced proportions make it a striking focal point for any interior, from minimalist to eclectic...

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Tang Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Portrait of Alphonse de Lamartine – Stipple Engraving after David d’Angers, 1843
Portrait of Alphonse de Lamartine – Stipple Engraving after David d’Angers, 1843

Portrait of Alphonse de Lamartine – Stipple Engraving after David d’Angers, 1843

Located in Langweer, NL

His name, Lamartine, is engraved above, and the date 1843 is inscribed below the neckline of the bust. The engraving is based on a medallion by Pierre-Jean David d’Angers, a promine...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Classical French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Classical French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Classical French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and marble mantel clock, depicting a mother and child after harvesting above an eight day duration chiming clock...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Important Barbedienne Table Lamps
Important Barbedienne Table Lamps

Important Barbedienne Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French, cast and patinated bronze table lamps with neoclassic scenes on body. Bust detail on base. Signed by Barbedienne. Measures: 22" height of body alone, 32" total he...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Austrian Bronze of a Bearded Jew
Late 19th Century Austrian Bronze of a Bearded Jew

Late 19th Century Austrian Bronze of a Bearded Jew

Located in New York, NY

Extremely well cast, with very fine details, bronze bust of a bearded Jew, Austria ,circa 1880. The bust is screwed on a marble base, and measures 3.25 inches high, 2.5 inches wide,...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Stunning Pharaoh Toetanchamon Golden Coated Brass Bust Sculpture on Marble Base
Stunning Pharaoh Toetanchamon Golden Coated Brass Bust Sculpture on Marble Base

Stunning Pharaoh Toetanchamon Golden Coated Brass Bust Sculpture on Marble Base

Located in Lisse, NL

Top quality and condition sculpture. If you are a collector of anything to do with ancient Egypt or if you are decorating a room or business with an Egyptian theme then this rare P...

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Egyptian Busts

Materials

Marble, Brass

Italian Stone Bust of Augustus Caesar, on Acrylic Base
Italian Stone Bust of Augustus Caesar, on Acrylic Base

Italian Stone Bust of Augustus Caesar, on Acrylic Base

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Very decorative bust of Augustus Caesar. Bust is cast stone (concrete), not carved stone and raised on an acrylic base.

Category

20th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Cast Stone

19th Century Bronze Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte Mounted on Marble Base
19th Century Bronze Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte Mounted on Marble Base

19th Century Bronze Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte Mounted on Marble Base

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a 19th century bronze bust of Napoleon Bonaparte mounted on a beautiful yellow colored marble base.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Lovely Diminutive Art Nouveau Bronze Bust on a Red Stone Base
Lovely Diminutive Art Nouveau Bronze Bust on a Red Stone Base

Lovely Diminutive Art Nouveau Bronze Bust on a Red Stone Base

Located in Papaikou, HI

I was unable to identify the artist of this beautiful diminutive Art Nouveau bronze. Great patina and overall very nice condition. Her hair is great! Just as pretty from the back as ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Bust of an Officer on a Black Base
19th Century French Bronze Bust of an Officer on a Black Base

19th Century French Bronze Bust of an Officer on a Black Base

Located in Nashville, TN

19th century French bronze bust of a decorated officer on a black base.

Category

Antique 19th Century French 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, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Busts

Materials

Bronze

Antique Terracotta Religous Jesus Bust on Marble Base Signed by Belgian S Maton
Antique Terracotta Religous Jesus Bust on Marble Base Signed by Belgian S Maton

Antique Terracotta Religous Jesus Bust on Marble Base Signed by Belgian S Maton

By S. Maton

Located in Blackpool, Lancashire

A wonderful bronzed terracotta bust by the artist S Maton of Belgium. Belgian artists used white terracotta and this stunning bust has been finished in a bronzed verdris.

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Terracotta

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

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

French Empire Gilt Bronze Bust of Napoleon I on Black Base with Eagle Mount
French Empire Gilt Bronze Bust of Napoleon I on Black Base with Eagle Mount

French Empire Gilt Bronze Bust of Napoleon I on Black Base with Eagle Mount

Located in Nashville, TN

Late 19th century French Empire gilt bronze bust of Napoleon I mounted on a black marble base with an eagle symbol mounted onto the base.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire 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

Nude Bronze Art Deco Statue on Sycamore Base
Nude Bronze Art Deco Statue on Sycamore Base

Nude Bronze Art Deco Statue on Sycamore Base

Located in Zaventem, Belgium

Nude bronze Art Deco statue on a sycamore veneered wooden base. French origin from 1930.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Bronze

Terra Cotta Sculpture of Classical Face on Marble Base
Terra Cotta Sculpture of Classical Face on Marble Base

Terra Cotta Sculpture of Classical Face on Marble Base

Located in Round Top, TX

Terra cotta sculpture of classical bust on marble base. Great condition

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Museum Copy Porphyry Head on Stepped Cut Steel Base
Contemporary Museum Copy Porphyry Head on Stepped Cut Steel Base

Contemporary Museum Copy Porphyry Head on Stepped Cut Steel Base

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a really rather lovely contemporary museum copy porphyry head on a stepped cut steel base. Height: 78cm (11") head only: 13cm (5") Width: 12cm (4.5") head only: 10cm (4"...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Busts

Materials

Porphyry, Steel

Miniature Head Made of Ceramics on Wooden Base, Cambodia, 20th Century
Miniature Head Made of Ceramics on Wooden Base, Cambodia, 20th Century

Miniature Head Made of Ceramics on Wooden Base, Cambodia, 20th Century

Located in Basel, BS

Miniature head made of ceramics on wooden base,, Cambodia, 20th century. Provenance: Swiss private collection. Additional information: Material: ceramics on wooden base. Dim...

Category

20th Century Cambodian Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Grande Tour Bronze  Bust of Seneca
Grande Tour Bronze  Bust of Seneca

Grande Tour Bronze Bust of Seneca

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Striking Bronze bust on sienna base

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Arthur Court Kudu Antelope Skull Sculpture on Pyramid Base
20th Century Arthur Court Kudu Antelope Skull Sculpture on Pyramid Base

20th Century Arthur Court Kudu Antelope Skull Sculpture on Pyramid Base

By Arthur Court

Located in Houston, TX

Striking aluminium sculpture of a kudu antelope skull by the Arthur Court company. Marked "Arthur Court designs, 1982" on the back of the piece. Substantial in both size and impact. ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Busts

Materials

Aluminum

French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Napoleon Bust
French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Napoleon Bust

French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Napoleon Bust

Located in Natchez, MS

French 19th century gilt Napoleon bust on St Ann gray marble base.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Middle of 18th Century, French Terracotta Bust
Middle of 18th Century, French Terracotta Bust

Middle of 18th Century, French Terracotta Bust

Located in Stockholm, SE

Middle of 18th century, French terracotta bust on a marble base with a slight damage to the base.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Elegant Classical Style Marble Bust of Lady
Elegant Classical Style Marble Bust of Lady

Elegant Classical Style Marble Bust of Lady

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

One or two marks to marble commensurate with age Elgant white and colored marble bust of lady on square plinth base.       

Category

20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Monumental Bronze Bust of Diana Goddess of the Hunt
Monumental Bronze Bust of Diana Goddess of the Hunt

Monumental Bronze Bust of Diana Goddess of the Hunt

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large, beautiful high quality bronze bust of Diana based on Jean Goujon's Diana and the Stag.

Category

Antique 19th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

White  Marble Bust of Young Lady Wearing a Hat, Signed  Riccardo  Galli, Milano
White  Marble Bust of Young Lady Wearing a Hat, Signed  Riccardo  Galli, Milano

White Marble Bust of Young Lady Wearing a Hat, Signed Riccardo Galli, Milano

Located in Woodbury, CT

Her hair cascades from below the back of the hat, which has an upturned brim at the back. Below the bust, on the pedestal base, is a caved head of a bird.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

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Find many varieties of an authentic bust on base available at 1stDibs. Each bust on base for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, metal and marble. If you’re shopping for a bust on base, we have 111 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bust on base, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A bust on base made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bust on base over the years, but those crafted by Adriatico Froli, Demetre Chiparus and F. Barbedienne Foundry are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bust On Base?

Prices for a bust on base start at $350 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $1,800.

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.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Bust On Base
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    A 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.
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    A 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.
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    The 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.
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    A lamp base is the lighting element of the lamp which attaches to the lamp body. They are traditionally made up of nickel-plated brass.
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    A sled base, most commonly seen on chairs, is a type of base that provides better weight distribution than a four-legged chair. Modeled after sleds, sled base legs feature a connection between the front and back legs. Shop a selection of vintage and contemporary sled base chairs on 1stDibs.
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    A 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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    In the collections of most cabinetmakers, the narrowest base cabinet is 9 inches. However, manufacturers' offerings vary. Some may only design base cabinets as small as 10 or 11 inches, while others may have narrower options. Find a variety of cabinets on 1stDibs.
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    Famed American photographer Edward Weston was based in California, where he moved when he was 21 from his native Illinois. From there, he developed his trailblazing career that has won him dedicated fans worldwide. Shop a collection of expertly-vetted Edward Weston photography from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A sink base cabinet is a cabinet designed to be used in combination with a sink. The type of sink installed will influence the cabinet's design. Because the cabinet has no back panel, there is plenty of room to reach the plumbing. There are no drawers in a sink base cabinet, as that might hinder water lines, but the exterior of the cabinet typically features false drawer fronts.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The base of a lamp is usually just called the lamp base. Manufacturers and artisans produce lamp bases out of a wide range of materials, including metal, wood, glass and pottery. Find a selection of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Naeem Khan is a fashion designer who is based in the fashion district of New York City. Born in Mumbai, Khan learned about textiles from his father and grandfather who both designed clothing for Indian royal families. After moving to the United States as a teen, he began his foray into the fashion business. You’ll find a variety of Naeem Khan products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The Scream painting was based on artist Edvard Munch's own emotional experiences. Munch recalled his inspiration in a January 22, 1892, diary entry: “I was walking along the road with two friends — the sun went down — I felt a gust of melancholy — suddenly the sky turned a bloody red. I stopped, leaned against the railing, tired to death — as the flaming skies hung like blood and sword over the blue-black fjord and the city — my friends went on — I stood there trembling with anxiety — and I felt a vast infinite scream through nature.” Many people associate the image with a feeling of anxiety, interpreting it as representing how the world appears to someone experiencing this emotion. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Edvard Munch art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A table base should be roughly two-thirds of the size of the tabletop. So a top with a 60-inch diameter should be paired with a 40-inch base.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Blue Dog painting by George Rodrigue was inspired by the artist’s dog, a spaniel-terrier blend named Tiffany, as well as the legendary Cajun creature called the Loup-garou. Browse an array of artist George Rodrigue’s pieces and prints from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    The watch that the Cartier Crash may have been based on is the Cartier Maxi Oval, also known as the Baignoire Allongée. One theory is that the watch's creators, Jean-Jacques Cartier and Rupert Emmerson, became inspired to create the Crash after seeing a damaged Maxi Oval that a customer brought in after he was involved in a car accident. Another theory is that the designers drew inspiration from Salvador Dalí's famous work, The Persistence of Memory. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Cartier watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The bases of Arne Jacobsen chairs are mounted in different ways. In some pieces, artisans bolt or screw the base into the seat. Other designs have a pedestal base driven into a hole on the seat bottom with a mallet. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Arne Jacobsen chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Armin Hofmann based his design philosophy on the traditional elements of design. He built the compositions for his graphic designs on points, lines and shapes. He is well known for his theater posters. On 1stDibs, find a range of Armin Hofmann art.