1970s Terracotta Male Torso Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s terracotta male torso sculpture on marble base. Torso revolves. Signed.
Vintage 1970s Busts
Terracotta
1970s Terracotta Male Torso Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s terracotta male torso sculpture on marble base. Torso revolves. Signed.
Terracotta
Bronze, Jew in Profile on Base, circa 1900
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bronze, jew in profile on base. Measures 16 cm. Signed illegible, circa 1900.
Italian Marble Head on Wooden Base, circa 1800
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an antique Italian carved marble head of a young man in a Greco/Roman helmet on a wooden base. The sculptor has adeptly portrayed his countenance as wide eyed innocence. The ...
Marble, Iron
Vintage Bronze Siting Buddha Mounted on Wood Base
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional bronze buddha with intriguing facial expression Beautiful patina, mounted on a solid wood base. Great object of art for display. Size of sculpture only is: 10” high x ...
Bronze
Bronze Nefertiti on a Rectangular Black Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
Egyptian revival bronze Nefertiti sculpture on a rectangular black marble base. Nefertiti was a queen of the 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, the Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten....
Bronze
Sold|$3,800
Deco Style Bronze Bust
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic Deco style bronze male bust on white marble base.
Marble, Bronze
Sold|$916
Art Deco Patinated Bust
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco patinated bust, on an ebonized solid wood base. Signed R.
Spelter
19th Century Sculpture of Buddha on a Marble Base
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century sculpture of Buddha on a marble base.
Marble, Griotte Marble
Ipsen's Denmark, Jason After Thorvaldsen on Base, Unglazed Ceramic
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ipsen's Denmark, Jason after Thorvaldsen on base, unglazed ceramic / terracotta. Stamped P. Ipsen, no. 508. Measures: 35 x 22 cm. In perfect condition.
Large Owl Sculpture on Wood Base by Austin Productions
By Austin Productions
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice large owl sculpture on solid wood base by Austin Productions, circa 1966. Great look and detail on this piece which measures a substantial 6.75"W x 5.5"D x 12"H. The ...
Plaster, Wood
Sold|$3,500
Bronze Bust of a Goddess
Located in NYC, NY
The helmet has two rams and a Egyptian sphinx located at the top. The bust sits on a gilded base.
Sold|$2,900
Antique Marble Bust of Dante
Located in Austin, TX
He is shown in a classic pose with a stoic expression. The bust sits on a matching marble base.
Carrara Marble
Sold|$3,500
French Marble Bust by De Herain
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Signed and dated marble bust on onyx base, signed and dated, De Herain.
Marble
Sold|$2,021
Classical Style Marble Bust of Lady
Located in Worcester, GB
One or two marks to marble commensurate with age Elegant white and coloured marble bust of lady on square plinth base.
Marble
Sold|$1,010
Antique Signed Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte
Located in London, GB
It makes a change to see Napoleon without his hat on. This bust sits on a rouge marble base. Measures: Width – 8 inches, 21 cm Depth – 8 inches, 21 cm Height – 16 inches, 41 cm.
Marble
Tall Female Nude Torso Statue, Modern White on Contrasting Black Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An artistic nude female torso statue on stand. This vintage American composite sculpture depicts a nicely cured torso, or female's mid region, raised on a square-shaped base. This ar...
Composition
Sold|$2,151
1960s Brutalist Copper Female Portrait Bust
Located in New Windsor, NY
A wonderful copper portrait bust sculpture resting on a walnut base. Signed on the underside of base, R.
Copper
Sold|$1,635
Bust of a Woman in Terracotta
Located in Paris, FR
Her hair, pulled back by a ribbon decorated with roses, frames a round and expressive face. The bust rests on a terraced, circular base. Signed on the back: "Gallo".
Terracotta
18th Century Classical Terracotta Head of Madonna on a Wood Base
Located in Catania, Sicilia
The 18th Century Classical terracotta Head of Madonna, featuring glass eyes, is a captivating piece of religious art mounted on a wood base. This exquisite sculpture showcases the de...
Terracotta, Glass, Wood
Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hand-carved African sculpture, woman's head with four horns, by the Ekoi tribe in Nigeria with a suede base by Karl Springer, American, 1980s (photo of original Karl Springer tag inc...
Leather, Suede, Wood, Paint
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Arato, based on Chiurazzi
Located in Madrid, EX
Base diameter 22 cm Signed: ARATO Bronze bust depicting a Roman warrior, based on models by Chiurazzi.
Bronze
Sold|$1,600
Signed Plaster Portrait Bust of a Boy
Located in Dallas, TX
a bust sculpture of a young boy, naturalistically rendered in plaster, the bust sits on a square plaster base, finished in a greyed white, signed (Image 5) there is a wooden base ...
Italian School Diana of Versailles Marble Bust
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian School Diana of Versailles (Early 19th century), White Marble Bust on round marble base, labeled "Diana" on base.
Marble
1880s Small French Bronze Bust Of Napoleon
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s Small French bronze bust of Napoleon on marble base. Chip in base as shown in picture.
Bronze
Sold|$1,400
Early 1900s French Bronze and Marble Bust
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 1900s French Bronze Bust On A Marble Base. Great original dark patination with neoclassic style marble base. 17 inches tall.
Bronze
Sold|$1,575
Early 1900s French Bronze and Marble Bust
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 1900s French bronze bust on a marble base. Great original dark patination with neoclassic style marble base.
Marble, Bronze
Antique R. Wagner Plaster Portrait Bust C1903
Located in Big Flats, NY
This piece captures the detailed likeness of the subject, showcasing intricate detailing in the facial features and attire. The bust is mounted on a pedestal base with the name 'R.
Plaster
Sculpture Made on the Base of a Bamboo Stalk-Carved by Hand
Located in Marbella, ES
Sculpture made on the base of a bamboo stalk-carved by hand.
Bamboo
1990s Female Torso Hand Carved Abstract Marble Sculpture on a Black Base
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s female torso hand carved abstract marble sculpture on a black base.
Marble
Helmet Mask Cameroon, Late 19th Century Mounted on Black Enamel Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
Helmet Mask Cameroon, late 19th century mounted on black enamel metal base. 22" H x 9" D x 9" D. An extraordinary top of the head mask with bold facial features, wide jowls po...
Wood
Demétre Chiparus "Three Girls" signed Bronze Sculpture Set on a Marble Base
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
"Three Girls" by Demétre Chiparus. A green patinated bronze sculpture of three young girls nestled together, smiling and looking outward. Set on a marble base. Signed "Chiparus" to s...
Bronze
Heavy Bronze Statue, a Beautiful Piece of Art on a Black Marble Base
By Jacob Epstein
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Heavy bronze statue, a beautiful piece of art on a black marble base. One-of-a-kind. Bought in Germany and was probably made for a Company Director or some other VIP. Extraordinary d...
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Dionysius
Located in San Francisco, CA
A larger than lifesize grand tour bronze bust of Dionysius on marble base. Foundry mark on back, Naples.
Marble, Bronze
Terracotta Portrait Bust of Benjamin Disraeli Dated 1880
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
The finely detailed bust stands on a turned socle base and has an incised initial G along with the date 1880 to the reverse.
Terracotta
1900s Neoclassical Italian Plaster Cast of an Head on a White Marble Base
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An amazing plaster cast of an antique head in original conditions, it was made by a student of an art school in Palermo. There are normal signs of use and age, the white marble base ...
Carrara Marble, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Danish Nude Figure by Gert Olsen on Marble Base Signed, 1979
By Gert Olsen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an idyllic, wood art sculpture of a nude bust, signed on the base by Danish artist Gert Olsen and dated 1979.
Marble
20th Century French Terracotta Bust of a Serenading Lute Player
Located in High Point, NC
Likely intended as a decorative piece for an interior, it reflects early 20th-century French artisans’ fascination with theatrical and romantic subjects rendered in naturalistic form...
Terracotta
Bust Of A Woman Sculpture, Textured Bronze, Indonesia, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Textured bronze sculpture of a bust sitting on a bronze base. The bust sits on a small bronze block which sits on a larger bronze block.
Bronze
Textured Bronze Bust of a Woman Sculpture, Indonesia, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Textured bronze sculpture of a bust sitting on a bronze base in the style of Giacometti.
Bronze
Elegant French Antique Plaster Bust Sculpture of Male Figure
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French plaster antique bust on a square pedestal base. A very elegant and decorative sculpture.
Plaster
French Early 20th Century Terracotta Bust by Raymond Couvègnes
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
He has signed the terra cotta bust on its plinth base.
Terracotta
19th Century Carrara Marble Bust Sculpture of Classical Statesman
Located in Shippensburg, PA
And naturally his hair is exquisitely textured and the garment is impeccably detailed. The bust is carved of a single solid massive bloack of Carrara marble and rests over its origi...
Marble
18th Century Baroque Grey Sandstone Head of a Woman on a Black Base, Around 1780
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic 18th century Baroque hand carved sandstone head of a Woman was made around 1780. It was probably part of a statue. Now it is sitting on a black wooden base. It is in...
Sandstone
Grand Tour Bronze Head of a Youth on a Black Marble Base, Italy Circa 1890
Located in Stamford, CT
Bronze head of idealized youth or of a young god, perhaps Narcissus or Adonis, modeled after an ancient Roman original. With lovely patina, mounted on a black marble base. Grand Tour...
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic White Carrara Marble Bust
Located in Casteren, NL
The bottom shows many chisel marks that are a silent display of the handwork involved in carving the piece. The bust stands on a base decorated with simple recessed panels.
Carrara Marble
Antique Bronze Bust of a Woman “Seule” by E. Villanis C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
The piece captures the serene expression of a woman, showcasing Villanis' signature style of delicate features and flowing hair. The bust is mounted on a marble base and is signed by...
Bronze
Art Nouveau Marble and Bronze Bust Young Maiden Sculpture Arts & Crafts
By Gustave van Vaerenbergh
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Marble & Bronze bust young Maiden Art Nouveau sculpture arts & crafts A French arts and craft bust signed on the base representing a young elegant woman wearing a hat Her face is ...
Alabaster, Marble, Bronze
Small French Cast Iron and Wood Bust of Woman, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
A studded lozenge necklace with a gadrooned cabochon pendant hangs over her collarbones, extending down toward the base of the bust. Based on her attire, the subject of our cat iron ...
Metal, Iron
French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Bust, Ophelia, with Stand by Leopold Savine
By Léopold Savine
Located in Toledo, OH
Savine in the bronze. Bust sits on oval wood base.
Bronze
Italian Paint and Gilt Bust of Margherita De Valois After Aristide Petrilli
By Aristide Petrilli
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The measurements below refer to the bust on the base. The measurements of the bust itself are W 12 in.
Plaster, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Two-Tone Marble Bust Sculpture of Young Beauty
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a shelf or desk with this antique, two-tone marble bust on flat base. Created in France circa 1920, the sculpture features a young woman looking to the side dressed in pre-2...
Marble
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of the Roman God Jupiter
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Italian bronze bust of Jupiter on integral socle base, sits on a polished marble plinth.
Marble, Bronze
19th C. Italian Terracotta Bust of Isabella of Aragon After Francesco de Laurana
By Francesco Laurana
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This superbly painted and gilt decorated renaissance style terracotta bust is based on a sculpture of a young woman often referred to as Isabella of Aragon by Francesco Laurana (Late...
Terracotta, Paint
19th C. Italian Terracotta Bust of a Young Boy After Andrea Della Robbia
By Della Robbia
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This finely painted and gilt decorated renaissance style terracotta bust is based on a sculpture of a young boy bi Andrea Della Robbia (1439-1525.
Terracotta, Paint
Early 20th Century French Carved Marble Bust of Young Beauty Signed A. Gory
By Affortunato Gory
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1920, this two-piece white marble bust on a quartz base is a true representation of French elegance.
Marble, Quartz
Ancient Roman Portrait Bust of Empress Faustina Major from the Second Century AD
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Roman, circa 140 AD. This bust sits on a fine base of Verde Guatemala marble.
Marble
19th Century Italian Carved Marble Bust of a Young Girl Signed R. Bernardi Praga
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Italy circa 1880, the carved bust stands on an attached square base and depicts a young lady reading a book one hand holding her head.
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.
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