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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
Category

Antique 17th Century European Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Wood

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

H 15.75 in W 6.7 in D 7.88 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Alabaster

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

H 12 in W 4 in D 4 in
20th Century Marble Bust of Solon Greek Lawmaker, Statesman and Poet
Located in Southall, GB
A stunning hand carved 20th century marble bust of solon Greek lawmaker, statesman and poet
Category

20th Century European Busts

Materials

Marble

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

H 20.08 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

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.

H 38 in W 30.5 in D 12.5 in
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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Plaster

Homer Antique Plaster Bust
Homer Antique Plaster Bust

Homer Antique Plaster Bust

H 22.83 in W 13.39 in D 10.43 in
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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bust of Dante Alighieri
Antique Bust of Dante Alighieri

Antique Bust of Dante Alighieri

H 15.5 in W 19.5 in D 10 in
Pair of Antique Bronze Statues of Poets Robert Burns & Walter Scott
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately the year 1900. These statues are well executed and depict both famous poets, Robert Burns and
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Busts

Materials

Cast Stone, 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

H 14 in W 5 in D 5 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Regency Busts

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Burl

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

H 12.5 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Busts

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

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

Italian Statuary Marble Bust of Dante

H 23.04 in W 15.16 in D 11.42 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century European Other Busts

Materials

Bronze

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

20th Century Bronze Bust of Dante

H 13.39 in W 15.36 in D 8.67 in
Antique Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Homer
By Wedgwood
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
depiction of the scholar. This English bust depicts the legendary poet and author Homer who is presumed to
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Stone

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

Antique Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Homer

H 10.44 in W 7.68 in D 5.32 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

H 13.5 in W 18 in D 7.5 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Bronze

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

H 3.5 in W 4 in D 2 in
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Sculpture After William Blake Memorial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Artist’s Resale Rights (ARR) at 4%. William Blake Memorial A larger than life size bronze bust of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Resin

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

H 14.18 in W 12.6 in D 2.56 in
Large Vintage Persian Copper Bas Relief Charger Honoring Poet Ferdowsi
Located in New York, NY
depicting the bust of the celebrated Persian poet, Ferdowsi, and his tomb built in 1934 in Tus, Mashhad.
Category

20th Century Asian Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

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

H 1.5 in Dm 30.75 in
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
Category

20th Century Italian Greek Revival Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

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

H 27 in W 14 in D 12 in
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
Category

20th Century European Busts

Materials

Marble

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

H 20 in W 12 in D 12 in
Doulton Burslem jug commemorating the Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson
By Doulton Burslem
Located in East Geelong, VIC
is a moulded semi-relief bust of the bare headed poet beneath his name, together with a cherub
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

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

H 7.25 in Dm 5.38 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century North American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

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

Wedgwood Black Basalt Pottery Bust Sculpture, Walter Scott

H 8.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
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. Solon
Category

Antique 1820s Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

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

Italian Marble Bust of Poet and Statesman Solon

H 20 in W 11.5 in D 10 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Alabaster

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

H 12.21 in Dm 4.34 in
19th Century Bronze of the Poet Sappho
By Fonderia Chiurazzi
Located in Conwy, GB
A bronze bust of the Greek poet Sappho, 620 BCE–550 BCE. Patinated bronze with the plaster
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Bronze

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

19th Century Bronze of the Poet Sappho

H 11.5 in W 22.5 in D 11.5 in
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
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Plaster

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

H 28 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

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

H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Statues

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

Antique English Plaster Bust of a Poet

H 34 in W 23 in D 15 in
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
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

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

Basalt Bust of Virgil, Wedgwood, circa 1800

H 15 in W 9 in D 6 in
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Lyre-Clock with a Bust of Homer
Located in Paris, FR
. The compensated pendulum movement is supported at the back by a bust of the poet Homer, itself raised
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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

H 27.56 in W 11.42 in D 4.73 in
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.  
Category

Antique 19th Century American Renaissance Busts

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

H 12 in W 17 in D 8 in
19th Century Marble Bust of Homer
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
19th century marble bust of the Greek poet Homer.
Category

Antique 19th Century European Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

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

19th Century Marble Bust of Homer

H 18 in W 8.5 in D 9 in
Early 19th Century Painted Plaster Bust of Homer
Located in Long Island City, NY
century basaltware bust of the ancient Greek poet that was produced by Wedgwood in Staffordshire.
Category

Antique 1830s English George IV 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

H 17 in W 10 in D 8 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

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

H 14 in W 18.5 in D 10 in
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
Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

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

H 4.14 in Dm 4.14 in
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
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Plaster

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

H 17 in W 11 in D 8 in
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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.

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