Art Nouveau Bust of a Young Lady in Bronze by J. Scholmesters
Located in Castenray, NL
High quality-bronze of a young woman with a beautiful patina.
Antique Early 1900s Scandinavian Art Nouveau Busts
Bronze
Art Nouveau Bust of a Young Lady in Bronze by J. Scholmesters
Located in Castenray, NL
High quality-bronze of a young woman with a beautiful patina.
Bronze
Bisque Bust of Lovely Lady Signed A. Carrier Belleuse on Marble Base Dated 1865
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Boston, MA
the 1890s. This bust is of a beautiful lady with raised pink roses and leaves in her hair. Her blouse
Porcelain
Jo Davidson, Portrait of A Lady, American Bronze Sculpture
By Roman Bronze Works, Jo Davidson
Located in Paris, FR
Jo Davidson (1883-1952) Portrait of a lady Genuine bronze with its original dark patina
Bronze
An Interesting Late C17th Italian Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Bust
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
An interesting late C17th Italian carved giltwood and polychrome bust of a lady with a wonderful
Sold|$3,500
"A Decision" Alabaster Bust
Located in Bronx, NY
An alabaster bust of a perplexed young lady holding a note, inscribed in Italian translated, "A
Alabaster
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.