Find a variety of carved alabaster busts available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct carved alabaster busts — often made from
stone,
alabaster and
marble — can elevate any home. Carved alabaster busts have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century.
Art Deco,
Art Nouveau and
Neoclassical carved alabaster busts are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made carved alabaster busts over the years, but those made by
Guglielmo Pugi,
Affortunato Gory and
Alfredo Rossi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
The presence of vintage and antique 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.
A touch of whimsy, a dose of drama — a single bust can alter a room. And when placed in just the right spot, these statues can almost feel alive.
“They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give,” says Los Angeles designer Timothy Corrigan, who loves pieces that beg to be touched. For a welcoming entry hall project in California, Corrigan selected an antique Persian rug and a bust that invites you to touch it. A collection of sculptures in wood, marble and brass complement the star of the show.
For Consort cofounder and creative director Mat Sanders, a bust doesn’t have to be pretty. “I most enjoy busts that are a little busted,” Sanders jokes — but choose something with a soul you can live with, as “sculpture representative of the human form carries with it an energy you will add to the space.”
The antique and vintage bust sculptures for sale on 1stDibs include Art Deco busts, mid-century modern busts and more.