ANTiQUE 1856-1951 GEORGE VAN DER STRAETEN BRONZE BUST OF DUTCH LADY
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A finely modelled bronze bust by George Van der Straeten, depicting a Dutch lady in traditional dress, mounted on a columnar base with classical detailing.
Bronze
Dramatic 1920's Art Deco Tabletop Bust Sculpture of a Beautiful Flapper Lady
Located in Red Lion, PA
This exceptionally rare 1920s Art Deco flapper woman's bust sculpture exemplifies the bold, streamlined elegance that defined the height of the interwar avant-garde. Sculpted from a ...
Composition
Antique Art Nouveau White Marble Bust of a Female Lady Wearing a Bonnet
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Bust statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of white alabaster on a marble base. Very decorative and nice to display in your library or ...
Stone
THE LADY WITH THE BOUQUET OF VERROCCHIO - PATINATED TERRACOTTA 21th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bust known as: Lady of the bouquet, around 1475, marble, 59 x 46 x 24 cm.
Terracotta
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.