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17th Century Wooden Bust of the Greek Poet Homerus
17th Century Wooden Bust of the Greek Poet Homerus

17th Century Wooden Bust of the Greek Poet Homerus

Located in Esbeek, NL

Late 17th century wooden bust of the Greek poet Homerus. Damage on the right side of the bust, see picture.

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Antique 17th Century European Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Wood

5 SMALL PLASTER BUST Philosophers, Poets and Oratories 20th Century
5 SMALL PLASTER BUST Philosophers, Poets and Oratories 20th Century

5 SMALL PLASTER BUST Philosophers, Poets and Oratories 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

5 SMALL PLASTER BUST Philosophers, Poets and Oratories Height 21 cm Width 10 cm Depth 9 cm Manufacturing Made in Italy Material Plaster cast

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Small Trio of Antique Italian Nutwood Poet Busts
19th Century Small Trio of Antique Italian Nutwood Poet Busts

19th Century Small Trio of Antique Italian Nutwood Poet Busts

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A set of antique statuettes Italian Poets left to right Ludovico Ariosto, Torquato Tasso, Dante Alighieri, in good condition.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century Italian Marble Bust of Sappho( Greek Lyric Poet) on Pedestal
19th Century Italian Marble Bust of Sappho( Greek Lyric Poet) on Pedestal

19th Century Italian Marble Bust of Sappho( Greek Lyric Poet) on Pedestal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An impressive 19th century carved marble bust of Sappho, the celebrated ancient Greek lyric poet of Lesbos, presented on an elegant marble pedestal.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

Homer Antique Plaster Bust
Homer Antique Plaster Bust

Homer Antique Plaster Bust

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This Greek bust depicts the legendary poet and author Homer who is presumed to have penned the two of ancient Greece’s most epic poems: the Iliad and the Odyssey.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Plaster

Antique Bust of Dante Alighieri
Antique Bust of Dante Alighieri

Antique Bust of Dante Alighieri

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th Century Italian bronze bust of the poet Dante. Measurements: Length: 19.5" Depth: 10" Height: 15.5"

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Bronze Statues of Poets Robert Burns & Walter Scott
Pair of Antique Bronze Statues of Poets Robert Burns & Walter Scott

Pair of Antique Bronze Statues of Poets Robert Burns & Walter Scott

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of antique bronze statues are unmarked, but presumed to have been made in England in approximately the year 1900. These statues are well executed and depict both famous poe...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Busts

Materials

Cast Stone, Bronze

Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans
Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans

Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans John Fillans (Scottish, 1817-1867) A museum-worthy wax portrait bust of William Motherwell (1797–1835...

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Regency Busts

Materials

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Italian Statuary Marble Bust of Dante
Italian Statuary Marble Bust of Dante

Italian Statuary Marble Bust of Dante

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A well-modelled, mid 19th century statuary white marble bust of Dante Alighieri, famed late 13th to early 14th century Italian philosopher, writer and poet.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Busts

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

20th Century Bronze Bust of Dante
20th Century Bronze Bust of Dante

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20th Century Bronze Bust of Dante

Located in Bagshot, GB

An interesting Bust of the poet Dante, the bust has been made in plaster but then covered in a Bronze wrap.

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Early 20th Century European Other Busts

Materials

Bronze

Antique Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Homer
Antique Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Homer

Antique Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Homer

By Wedgwood

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This English bust depicts the legendary poet and author Homer who is presumed to have penned the two of ancient Greece’s most epic poems: the Iliad and the Odyssey.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Stone

F. Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Friedrich Schiller
F. Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Friedrich Schiller

F. Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Friedrich Schiller

Located in Bradenton, FL

Bronze Bust of German Poet and Philosopher Friedrich Schiller by F.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Busts

Materials

Bronze

Florence Fiore - Edwin Markham Plaster Bust, C.1930s
Florence Fiore - Edwin Markham Plaster Bust, C.1930s

Florence Fiore - Edwin Markham Plaster Bust, C.1930s

Located in Savannah, GA

Florence Fiore (American, 1905-1999 A from-life plaster bust of American poet Edwin Markham, circa 1930s. 17 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 17 inches tall Florence Reeve Fiore w...

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Vintage 1930s American Busts

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri / Marble Plinth
19th Century Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri / Marble Plinth

19th Century Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri / Marble Plinth

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Bust of 14th Century Italian Poet Dante Alighieri on Marble Plinth.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

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19th Century Petite Italian Grand Tour Souvenir Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri
19th Century Petite Italian Grand Tour Souvenir Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri

19th Century Petite Italian Grand Tour Souvenir Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri

Located in Pearland, TX

A fine antique 19th Century petite Grand Tour souvenir bronze bust of Italian poet Dante Alighieri. This handsome bust is well cast with exquisite details and lovely original patina.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Bronze

John W. Mills (1933-2023) Sculpture After William Blake Memorial
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Sculpture After William Blake Memorial

John W. Mills (1933-2023) Sculpture After William Blake Memorial

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

William Blake Memorial A larger than life size bronze bust of the historic poet, painter and engraver, William Blake was unveiled in the poet’s corner of Westminster Abbey in 1957.

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21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Resin

Large Vintage Persian Copper Bas Relief Charger Honoring Poet Ferdowsi
Large Vintage Persian Copper Bas Relief Charger Honoring Poet Ferdowsi

Large Vintage Persian Copper Bas Relief Charger Honoring Poet Ferdowsi

Located in New York, NY

Large vintage copper bas relief charger, an impressive 30 3/4 inches across, depicting a dramatic battle among warriors on horseback in repousse, and bordered by decorative shields a...

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20th Century Asian Decorative Art

Materials

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Peter Ipsen Antique Terracotta Bust of Dante Alighieri, Circa 1900
Peter Ipsen Antique Terracotta Bust of Dante Alighieri, Circa 1900

Peter Ipsen Antique Terracotta Bust of Dante Alighieri, Circa 1900

Located in Nottingham, GB

Moulded in black ceramic with a smooth matte finish, this portrait bust depicts the Italian poet Dante Alighieri wearing his characteristic chaperon hood.

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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Pair of 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Wall Hangings
Pair of 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Wall Hangings

Pair of 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Wall Hangings

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A pair of intricate 18th century Italian Grand Tour wall hangings depicting profile portrait busts of four famous Italian poets from history: Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), Francesco P...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Grand Tour Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

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John W. Mills(1933-2023) Plaster Maquette Sculpture After William Blake Memorial
John W. Mills(1933-2023) Plaster Maquette Sculpture After William Blake Memorial

John W. Mills(1933-2023) Plaster Maquette Sculpture After William Blake Memorial

By John Mills

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

William Blake Memorial A larger than life size bronze bust of the historic poet, painter and engraver, William Blake was unveiled in the poet’s corner of Westminster Abbey in 1957.

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21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Plaster

George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner
George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner

George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner

Located in London, GB

In these illustrations of Pope's charming poem, the costumes and accessories have been taken from models of the time; and the bust of the poet, copied from his tomb in Westminster Ab...

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Antique 1870s Panelling

Materials

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20th Century Marble Bust of Ancient Greek Poet Homer
20th Century Marble Bust of Ancient Greek Poet Homer

20th Century Marble Bust of Ancient Greek Poet Homer

Located in London, GB

Marble bust of ancient Greek poet Homer. Roman copy from the 2nd century AD after a Greek original from the end of the 4th century BC (Apollonius of Tyana type) from the Farnese coll...

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20th Century Italian Greek Revival Busts

Materials

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20th Century Marble Bust of Solon Greek Lawmaker, Statesman and Poet
20th Century Marble Bust of Solon Greek Lawmaker, Statesman and Poet

20th Century Marble Bust of Solon Greek Lawmaker, Statesman and Poet

Located in London, GB

A stunning hand carved 20th century marble bust of solon Greek lawmaker, statesman and poet.

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20th Century European Busts

Materials

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Doulton Burslem jug commemorating the Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Doulton Burslem jug commemorating the Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Doulton Burslem jug commemorating the Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson

By Doulton Burslem

Located in East Geelong, VIC

This Doulton Burslem commemorative jug was issued in 1892 to mark the death of Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), who was the British Poet Laureate from 1850 until his death. On one ...

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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Pitchers

Materials

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Wedgwood Black Basalt Pottery Bust Sculpture, Walter Scott
Wedgwood Black Basalt Pottery Bust Sculpture, Walter Scott

Wedgwood Black Basalt Pottery Bust Sculpture, Walter Scott

By Wedgewood

Located in Pasadena, CA

Wedgwood black basalt pottery bust sculpture of Scottish novelist, poet, and playwright, Walter Scott.

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Antique 19th Century North American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Italian Marble Bust of Poet and Statesman Solon
Italian Marble Bust of Poet and Statesman Solon

Italian Marble Bust of Poet and Statesman Solon

Located in New York, NY

An Italian white marble bust of Solon (638-558), an Athenian statesman, lawmaker, and poet.

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Antique 1820s Italian Busts

Materials

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Grand Tour Alabaster Busts of Italian Poets, 1st Half 19th Century
Grand Tour Alabaster Busts of Italian Poets, 1st Half 19th Century

Grand Tour Alabaster Busts of Italian Poets, 1st Half 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Set of three alabaster busts depicting Ludovico Arioste, Dante Alighieri and Torquato Tasso (?). Mounted on wooden column stumps.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

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19th Century Bronze of the Poet Sappho
19th Century Bronze of the Poet Sappho

19th Century Bronze of the Poet Sappho

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19th Century Bronze of the Poet Sappho

By Fonderia Chiurazzi

Located in Tetbury, England

A bronze bust of the Greek poet Sappho, 620 BCE–550 BCE.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Bronze

Romantic Cast Plaster Bust of Virgil with Marbleized Base
Romantic Cast Plaster Bust of Virgil with Marbleized Base

Romantic Cast Plaster Bust of Virgil with Marbleized Base

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Sensual cast plaster bust of the Roman poet Virgil stamped Florentine Plaster Co. / Makers Philadelphia.

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Vintage 1920s North American Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Plaster

American Bronze Sculpture Bust Percy Shelley (1912) by William Partridge
American Bronze Sculpture Bust Percy Shelley (1912) by William Partridge

American Bronze Sculpture Bust Percy Shelley (1912) by William Partridge

By Roman Bronze Works

Located in Shippensburg, PA

WILLIAM ORDWAY PARTRIDGE American, 1861-1930 Portrait Bust of Percy Bysshe Shelley (modeled 1899, cast ca. 1912) Bronze, lost-wax cast and patinated, situated over a honed marble p...

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20th Century American Busts

Materials

Bronze

American Bronze Sculpture Bust Percy Shelley (1912) by William Partridge
American Bronze Sculpture Bust Percy Shelley (1912) by William Partridge

American Bronze Sculpture Bust Percy Shelley (1912) by William Partridge

By Roman Bronze Works

Located in Shippensburg, PA

WILLIAM ORDWAY PARTRIDGE American, 1861-1930 Portrait Bust of Percy Bysshe Shelley (modeled 1899, cast ca. 1912) Bronze, lost-wax cast and patinated, situated over a honed marble p...

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20th Century American Busts

Materials

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Antique Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Bust of Dante Alighieri Alabaster Base 19Ct
Antique Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Bust of Dante Alighieri Alabaster Base 19Ct

Antique Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Bust of Dante Alighieri Alabaster Base 19Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A Well Cast Patinated Bronze Example of a Bronze Bust of Italian Poet Dante Alighieri complete with its original creamy gold alabaster rectangular base, modelled as a hardback book.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

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Antique English Plaster Bust of a Poet
Antique English Plaster Bust of a Poet

Antique English Plaster Bust of a Poet

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H 34 in W 23 in D 15 in

Antique English Plaster Bust of a Poet

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautifully aged plaster sculpture of a 17th century poet. Once painted a muted terra cotta color, weathering has created a wonderful, distressed patina.

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Antique 19th Century English Statues

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Lyre-Clock with a Bust of Homer
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Lyre-Clock with a Bust of Homer

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Lyre-Clock with a Bust of Homer

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

The compensated pendulum movement is supported at the back by a bust of the poet Homer, itself raised by two allegories probably Justice carrying a sword and Victory holding a palm.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Bust of the Italian Poet Dante, Bronze Sculpture
Bust of the Italian Poet Dante, Bronze Sculpture

Bust of the Italian Poet Dante, Bronze Sculpture

Located in Peekskill, NY

I'm guessing this is a 19th century bronze casting of this iconic sculpture.  

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Antique 19th Century American Renaissance Busts

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th C. Italian Marble Bust of Homer, The Legendary Ancient Greek Poet.
Early 20th C. Italian Marble Bust of Homer, The Legendary Ancient Greek Poet.

Early 20th C. Italian Marble Bust of Homer, The Legendary Ancient Greek Poet.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant early 20th century Italian marble bust of Homer, the legendary ancient Greek poet traditionally credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey—two foundational works ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century Marble Bust of Homer
19th Century Marble Bust of Homer

19th Century Marble Bust of Homer

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H 18 in W 8.5 in D 9 in

19th Century Marble Bust of Homer

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

19th century marble bust of the Greek poet Homer.

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Antique 19th Century European Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century Plaster Bust of Homer
19th Century Plaster Bust of Homer

19th Century Plaster Bust of Homer

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H 22.45 in W 13.39 in D 10.24 in L 22.45 in

19th Century Plaster Bust of Homer

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This Greek bust depicts the legendary poet and author Homer who is presumed to have penned the two of ancient Greece’s most epic poems: the Iliad and the Odyssey.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Plaster

Early 19th Century Painted Plaster Bust of Homer
Early 19th Century Painted Plaster Bust of Homer

Early 19th Century Painted Plaster Bust of Homer

Located in Long Island City, NY

This early 19th century plaster bust of Homer is sculpted and painted in resemblance of the 18th century basaltware bust of the ancient Greek poet that was produced by Wedgwood in St...

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Antique 1830s English George IV Busts

Materials

Plaster

Carved Alabaster Sculpture of the Italian Poet Dante Alighieri
Carved Alabaster Sculpture of the Italian Poet Dante Alighieri

Carved Alabaster Sculpture of the Italian Poet Dante Alighieri

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a heavy alabaster bust of the great Italian poet, philosopher and writer Dante Allighieri.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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Bronze Plaque of Hungarian Poet, by Lajos Cseri, 1970s
Bronze Plaque of Hungarian Poet, by Lajos Cseri, 1970s

Bronze Plaque of Hungarian Poet, by Lajos Cseri, 1970s

By Lajos Cseri

Located in Budapest, HU

This is a bronze plaque created by Lajos Cseri, featuring a portrait of the Hungarian poet Mihaly Vörösmarthy who lived from 1800 to 1855. The plaque is a remarkable piece of art, fe...

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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Modern Busts

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Decorative Black Painted Plaster Portrait Bust of Homer, circa 1900
Decorative Black Painted Plaster Portrait Bust of Homer, circa 1900

Decorative Black Painted Plaster Portrait Bust of Homer, circa 1900

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The very decorative black painted composition plaster portrait bust of the blind poet Homer, sculpted and painted to resemble the 18th century basaltware bust of the ancient Greek po...

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Antique Early 1900s English Classical Greek Busts

Materials

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Basalt Bust of Virgil, Wedgwood, circa 1800
Basalt Bust of Virgil, Wedgwood, circa 1800

Basalt Bust of Virgil, Wedgwood, circa 1800

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A black basalt bust of this important Roman poet; and of course an important figure in The Divine Comedy.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

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Located in Shippensburg, PA

PAIR OF FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL GILTWOOD WEDDING MIRRORS Probably Paris, circa 1850-70 With sculpted birds at play in crest and bold bevelled mirrored borders 50 3/4" H x 35 1/4" W x 6...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Pair of New Lord Browns "Standard-Arm" Large 3-Seat Sofas - In Ian Mankin Herrin
Pair of New Lord Browns "Standard-Arm" Large 3-Seat Sofas - In Ian Mankin Herrin

Pair of New Lord Browns "Standard-Arm" Large 3-Seat Sofas - In Ian Mankin Herrin

Located in Barrowford, GB

On offer on this occasion is, quite possibly, the only sofa you might ever need to buy. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it...

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2010s Sofas

Materials

Linen

Antique French Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Catholic Carved Oak
Antique French Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Catholic Carved Oak

Antique French Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Catholic Carved Oak

Located in Tyler, TX

Exceptionally carved antique French oak Gothic sacristy vestry altar wine cabinet~~c. 1870s-1880s In 18th and 19th century Europe, sacristy or vestment cabinets were used to stor...

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Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Patinated Corinthian Greek Helmet
Vintage Patinated Corinthian Greek Helmet

Vintage Patinated Corinthian Greek Helmet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking miniature bronze sculpture is a masterfully rendered Corinthian-style Greek helmet, capturing the martial elegance of antiquity. Reminiscent of the historic Grand Tour ...

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Mid-20th Century Greek Brutalist Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Ancient Egyptian Limestone Sarcophagus Lid, Ptolemaic Period
Monumental Ancient Egyptian Limestone Sarcophagus Lid, Ptolemaic Period

Monumental Ancient Egyptian Limestone Sarcophagus Lid, Ptolemaic Period

Located in London, GB

The upper part of a monumental anthropoid limestone sarcophagus, finely carved and preserving several hieroglyphs from a spell for immortality from the Book of the Dead. The lid depi...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Mounted Objects

Materials

Limestone

19th C Classical Plaster Bust Apollo by Louis Brugiotti London Grand Tour
19th C Classical Plaster Bust Apollo by Louis Brugiotti London Grand Tour

19th C Classical Plaster Bust Apollo by Louis Brugiotti London Grand Tour

By Louis Brugiotti

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A fabulous 19th century oversized classical plaster bust of Apollo by Louis Brugiotti of 4 Leather Lane London 1845-1885, in original untouched condition. 89cm in height 60cm in w...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Busts

Materials

Plaster

Mid-20th Century Ife-Style Bronze Royal Head, Benin
Mid-20th Century Ife-Style Bronze Royal Head, Benin

Mid-20th Century Ife-Style Bronze Royal Head, Benin

$2,522

H 15.36 in W 9.45 in D 7.49 in

Mid-20th Century Ife-Style Bronze Royal Head, Benin

Located in NICE, FR

This rare and unique Ife-style bronze head, dating from the mid-20th century, draws inspiration from the great sculptural traditions of West Africa’s royal arts. Echoing the prestigi...

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Vintage 1940s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Fine Hand-Painted English Trompe-l'Oeil "Bookstack" Chest & Secret Drawer
Fine Hand-Painted English Trompe-l'Oeil "Bookstack" Chest & Secret Drawer

Fine Hand-Painted English Trompe-l'Oeil "Bookstack" Chest & Secret Drawer

By Arthur Brett, Trowbridge

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

An exceptional and whimsical English trompe-l'oeil storage chest, dating from the late 20th century (circa 1980). This piece is an exquisite exercise in the art of illusion, masterfu...

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Vintage 1980s English Regency Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Europe During the Middle Ages by Henry Hallam 3 Volumes Leatherbound
Europe During the Middle Ages by Henry Hallam 3 Volumes Leatherbound

Europe During the Middle Ages by Henry Hallam 3 Volumes Leatherbound

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hallam's View of the State of Europe During the Middle Ages, complete in 3 leather bound octavo volumes with marbleized boards. The volumes contain the bookplate of former owner, Cha...

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Antique 1830s English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century
Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century

Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century

$8,026

H 100.79 in W 87.01 in D 61.82 in

Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century

By Empire Furniture

Located in Madrid, ES

Empire Canopy bed France Napoleon III From the 19th Century, In mahogany wood with appliqués in gilded bronze and classical figures. Fluted columns with Corinthian capitals. Ceilin...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bed Coronas

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Table by Master Sculptor Valentino Panciera Besarel
Hand-Carved Table by Master Sculptor Valentino Panciera Besarel

Hand-Carved Table by Master Sculptor Valentino Panciera Besarel

By Valentino Besarel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ornately hand-carved wooden table by world famous Venetian sculptor Valentino Panciera Besarel (1829–1902). Solid wood table with cupid carving in center and Italian style Venetian l...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Roman Marble Herm
Neoclassical Roman Marble Herm

Neoclassical Roman Marble Herm

$5,800

H 58 in W 10 in D 7 in

Neoclassical Roman Marble Herm

Located in Essex, MA

Wonderfully Carved Neoclassical Male Herm of Statuary Marble. Roman Senator looking toward the left. Possibly Cicero. Provenance: Palm Beach Collector

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Statues

Materials

Statuary Marble

Period 17th Century Walnut Spanish Large Armchair
Period 17th Century Walnut Spanish Large Armchair

Period 17th Century Walnut Spanish Large Armchair

Located in Hudson, NY

This Spanish walnut chair with a large wide seat was made circa 1680-1700. Made from well carved but simply done walnut the chair is centered on a fabric covered back with carved vol...

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Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

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Bust Poet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bust poet for your home. Each bust poet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and bronze. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bust poet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each bust poet bearing Victorian, Art Nouveau or neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made bust poet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Alfonso Canciani and Cyprian Godebski are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bust Poet?

Prices for a bust poet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $346 and can go as high as $511,661, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.

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.