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Antique Asian Cast Bronze Buddha Head Fragment Bust Sculpture Thai, 18th Century
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Antique Asian and extremely detailed cast bronze fragment of the head of Buddha, dating from the 18
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Antique 18th Century Thai Tibetan Metalwork

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Bronze

Sculpture Representing a Fragment of the Bust of Apollo.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture representing a fragment of the bust of Apollo. Sculpture in resin and plaster, metal
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21st Century and Contemporary French Greco Roman Busts

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Metal

"Fragment of Hermes" Bronze Bust Sculpture by Sabin Howard, 2005
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bronze bust mounted on travertine marble base by Sabin Howard, 2005. Signed, numbered 7/12. Sabin
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Early 2000s American Busts

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Bronze

Roman Marble Head Fragment
Located in London, GB
This fine Roman marble head fragment, with broad nose, soft lips, and bearded chin, captures the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Busts

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Marble

Roman Marble Head Fragment
Roman Marble Head Fragment
$48,059
H 6.3 in W 7 in D 4 in
Sculpture, Hellenistic Female Bust.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, Hellenistic female bust. A magnificent reproduction of a fragment of a female bust
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Busts

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Resin

Sculpture, Hellenistic Female Bust.
Sculpture, Hellenistic Female Bust.
$1,914 / item
H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
Coronation of King Ramses II Sculpture Fragment
By George Lamiè
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Egyptian sculptural torso, depicts the coronation of young Ramses II, capturing the transformative moment when a teenage boy became a living god. Carved with protective magic sp...
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2010s American Egyptian Busts

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Concrete

19th Century Hand Carved Gold Gilt Cherub/Putti Fragment
Located in London, GB
19th century hand carved gold gilt cherub/putti fragment A high-quality hand carved 19th
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Antique 1850s French Early Victorian Busts

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Pine

Medium-Sized Resin Sculpture Representing a Fragment of the Sculpture of Apollo.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Medium-sized resin sculpture representing a fragment of the sculpture of Apollo. Sculpture
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Busts

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Resin

Bust of Menelaus or Ajax (Pasquino Group). Bronze. 20th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Tuscany, purchased an ancient marble fragment of an armored male bust supporting a dying companion, moved
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20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Busts

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Bronze

Buste De Venus
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bust fragment of Venus, goddess of Love, seduction, and beauty in Roman mythology. The original
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Busts

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Composition

Buste De Venus
Buste De Venus
$2,300
H 29.52 in W 14.96 in D 10.23 in
Buste De Venus
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bust fragment of Venus, goddess of Love, seduction, and beauty in Roman mythology. The original
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Busts

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Composition

Buste De Venus
Buste De Venus
$2,300
H 29.52 in W 14.96 in D 10.23 in
Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
well well crafted with a gorgeous natural organic patina acquired over age. This bust/fragment likely
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Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
well crafted with a gorgeous natural organic patina acquired over age. This bust/fragment likely
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Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
well crafted with a gorgeous natural organic patina acquired over age. This bust/fragment likely
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Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment Custom Wood Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully sculpted Thai/ Siam Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head on a custom wood and lucite stand. The Buddha's eyes are closed in serene meditation. The piece has a nice feel a...
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Bust of Buddha, Sukhothai Style
Located in Savannah, GA
A fragment bronze bust of Buddha, Sukhothai style on custom base. Antique, pre-20th century
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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Bust of Buddha, Sukhothai Style
Bronze Bust of Buddha, Sukhothai Style
$2,400
H 10.25 in W 7.88 in D 4.5 in
Italian 18th C Grand Tour Roman Bronze Bust of a Horse, Specimen Marble Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
grace of a bridled running horse. The bust, possibly a fragment of a larger bronze artwork, exudes a
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Medium-Sized Sculpture, Antique Style, with a Fine Patina, White Marble Effect.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
fragment of a discophore bust comes from the reproduction of an original bronze statue (now lost), created
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

Question of Time - original painting on round canvas Paula Craioveanu
By Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
", features a fragmented classical bust depicted on a circular canvas, evoking the aesthetics of ancient Greco
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Sculpture in Resin and Marble Powder, the Sculpture of Discophorus.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
fragment of the bust of Discophorus comes from a reproduction of an original bronze statue (now lost
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Medium-Sized Sculpture, Antique Style, with a Fine Patina, White Marble Effect.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
fragment of a discophore bust comes from the reproduction of an original bronze statue (now lost), created
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

Interior with Minotaur original painting by Paula Craioveanu 23.5x31.5in FRAMED
By Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
of the Minotaur, depicted as a fragmented, muscular bust mounted on a pedestal. Its imposing presence
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Witness" (Desert Pronghorn)
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
environment. I use the fragmented human figure – a bust, feet, an arm, combined with mountain forms to suggest
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

'Loredano' Sculpted Glass, Gold and Silver Leaf, and Electroplated
By Louis Sclafani
Located in Rye, NY
embellished government buildings and museums, Sclafani’s busts fragment under the viewer’s eye. Often, when
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Copper, Steel

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Terracotta Fragment of an Antique Bust
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Terracotta fragment of an antique bust.
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Antique 19th Century Busts

Terracotta Fragment of an Antique Bust
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Terracotta fragment of an antique bust.
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Antique 19th Century Busts

Pre Columbian Pottery Head Fragments Collection - Set of 5
Located in Seguin, TX
Collection of 5 Pre Columbian pottery heads. Largest is 2.5" x 2", much wear and chipping, although they are pretty tough for pottery.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Central American Pre-Columbian Busts

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Pottery

17/18th Century Marble Bust of Young Woman
Located in Woodbury, CT
This bust is a fragment of a full figure marble statue of a woman. A modern base has been made for
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Antique 17th Century Classical Greek Busts

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Marble

President James Madison Textile, circa 1829
Located in Acworth, GA
/ copperplate-printed fragment, bust-portrait, depicting "James madison / president from 1809-1817", from "Les
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Antique 1820s American American Colonial Historical Memorabilia

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Cotton

Richard MacDonald Bronze Relief Sculpture Signed Nureyev Bust Fragment Ballet
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Bloomington, MN
Richard MacDonald Authentic Bronze Relief Sculpture "Nureyev Bust (Relief)", Professionally Custom
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

18th Century Burmese Carved Wood Bust of Buddha
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
A 18th century Burmese bust fragment of Buddha on a lucite base. It has a rich dark patina and is a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures

5th Century Gandharan Stucco Head of the Buddha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
impulses and temptations. This sculptural fragment depicts the bust of the Buddha. An inner calm and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antiquities

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Stucco

Figurehead Fragment Bust
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved and painted ship's figurehead fragment of a neoclassical woman. Finely carved with dark
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Pine

Figurehead Fragment Bust
Figurehead Fragment Bust
H 15.5 in W 13.5 in D 12 in
Cast Iron Modernist Fragmented Bust of a Young Man on a Marble Base
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This unusual bust stands 20 inches tall on its white marble base. Parts of the young man's skull is
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Late 20th Century American Modern Busts

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Marble, Iron

Marble Bust Fragment, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Marble bust fragment, circa 1900. Unique motif of a man covering his face, installed on a rough
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Greco Roman Busts

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Marble

Wild Boar Hunting High Relief, Fragment, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Wild boar hunting high relief - fragment early 20th century. High relief carved on white Carrara
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Busts

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Carrara Marble

Dancing Tivoli Goddess Statue
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Tivoli dancer's bust is a fragment of an original statue dating back probably to the 4th
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Busts

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Composition

Dancing Tivoli Goddess Statue
Dancing Tivoli Goddess Statue
H 44 in W 15 in D 10 in
Dancing Tivoli Goddess Statue
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Tivoli dancer's bust is a fragment of an original statue dating back probably to the 4th
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Busts

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Composition

Dancing Tivoli Goddess Statue
Dancing Tivoli Goddess Statue
H 44 in W 15 in D 10 in
Period Empire Bust Fragment with Black Coral Sea Fan Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
A 200 year old Empire carved bust fragment is adorned with an organic blooming crown to include a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Bohemian Natural Specimens

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Coral, Garnet, Quartz, Marble, Bronze

18th Century Italian Carved and Gilded Angel Bust Fragment with Wings
Located in Savannah, GA
18th Century Italian Carved and Gilded Angel Bust Fragment with Wings
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures

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Giltwood

Pierre Auguste Renoir Boy Bust in Red – fragment, Oil on Canvas, Wildenstein
By Pierre Auguste Renoir
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Boy bust in red – fragment c. 1905 Oil on canvas The artwork is accompanied
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Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Carved Marble Fragment of a Young Boy
Located in Astoria, NY
Carved marble fragment from a bust of a young boy, 20th century, his face depicted with a happy
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Round Appendages by Louis Sclafani Glass Gold Bottle Oil Paint Sculpture
By Louis Sclafani
Located in Rye, NY
embellished government buildings and museums, Sclafani’s busts fragment under the viewer’s eye. Often, when
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Glass, Oil

Large Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture Fragment
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large bronze buddha hand sculpture fragment
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Classical Roman Busts

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Bronze

19th Century Marble Fragment Sculpture of Bosoms
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Marble fragment sculpture of bosoms.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Busts

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Marble

19th Century Marble Fragment Sculpture of Bosoms
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Marble fragment sculpture of bosoms.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Busts

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Marble

19th Century, Stone Fragment of a Ladies Head
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Neoclassical style stone fragment of a ladies head.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Classical Greek Busts

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Stone

Buste De Venus
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bust fragment of Venus, goddess of Love, seduction, and beauty in Roman mythology. The original
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Composition

Buste De Venus
Buste De Venus
H 29.52 in W 14.96 in D 10.23 in
Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
. Very well well crafted with a gorgeous natural organic patina acquired over age. This bust/fragment
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Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

China Ancient 700 Year Old Stone Official Sculpture-unique garden choice
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a rare and authentic and large ancient limestone torso bust fragment of a Chinese scholar
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

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Limestone

Aged Fragment of Napoleon
Located in San Francisco, CA
Incredible bust of Napoleon. Head does come off for transport etc.
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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Plaster

Aged Fragment of Napoleon
Aged Fragment of Napoleon
H 27 in W 14 in D 14.5 in
16th Century Stone Sculpture Fragment
Located in Thoree les pins, FR
16th century stone sculpture fragment who lost its face but not his its soul.
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Antique 16th Century French Busts

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Stone

16th Century Stone Sculpture Fragment
16th Century Stone Sculpture Fragment
H 13 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
White Marble Bust of a Working Class Boy by Aimé-Jules Dalou, circa 1860-1880
By Aimé-Jules Dalou
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
the bust is a fragment of a larger composition. The quality of the work is shown in the way the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Busts

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Marble

Modernist Female Bust Fragment
Located in Seattle, WA
Beautifully decayed and distressed bust of a woman. There are condition issues including a couple
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Vintage 1980s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Modernist Female Bust Fragment
Modernist Female Bust Fragment
H 21 in W 18 in D 11 in
Marble Bust Fragment by Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Marble Bust by Kelly Wearstler.Our Marble bust will make a cool and unexpected addition to your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects

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Marble

Early 17th Century Dutch Baroque Stone Bust Fragment
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 17th century carved stone bust fragment of a young Dutch nobleman. He is smartly depicted
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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Sculptures

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Stone

American Marble Bust
Located in North Egremont, MA
Fragmented folk art carved bust of a beautiful young woman, lovely freshness, striking hair style
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Marble

American Marble Bust
American Marble Bust
H 20 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
A Romanesque Stone Fragment of a Capital, 12th Century
Located in Long Island City, NY
French or possibly English, the architectural fragment depicting 4 stylized busts and various
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Medieval Architectural Elements

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art deco 20th century design ceramic horse pink and black decoration 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French decorative art 20th century design pink and black art deco ceramic horse Realised circa 1950 Original perfect condition In the style of colette Gueden Height 19 cm Long 1...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box
By Limoges
Located in Newark, England
LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELS From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this French Napoleon III Ormolu and Enamel Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of casket form mounted in...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Enamel, Ormolu

Vintage Khmer Cast Bronze Head of Shiva, Angkor Wat Style, 1970's, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast vintage Khmer, Angkor Wat style, bronze head of Shiva, circa 1970's, Thailand. Shiva, the Hindu god of creation, change and destruction, is identified by the third eye...
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Vintage 1970s Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24. Made in cognac boucle and good quality foam. Only the cushion, not the chair.
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
$95 / item
H 1.19 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs
Located in London, England
A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAIMI OY company in t...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs
$14,999 / set
H 33.47 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAIMI OY company in t...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
$15,001 / set
H 33.08 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
A Stunning Knobby Ammonite Fossil Specimen, About 93 Million Years Old
Located in Warrenton, OR
A Stunning Knobby Ammonite Fossil Specimen, About 93 Million Years Old. This is a very beautiful, multicolored (to our eye, taupe-brown, peach, white, tan) ammonite with leafy patter...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquered Trunk on Stand
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Japanese black lacquered wood trunk with engraved cast brass corner mounts and bails for the lift off cover. The brasses retain traces of their original gilding. All four sides of th...
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Antique 19th Century Meiji Trunks and Luggage

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Brass, Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquered Trunk on Stand
Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquered Trunk on Stand
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27 in W 23.25 in D 16 in
Very rare DS 31 lounge set in green leather by De Sede Team for De Sede Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
This rare set of vintage de Sede swivel club chairs boasts a stunning patina on the luxurious and very rare green leather upholstery. These high-quality, Swiss-made chairs in this co...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather

Bitossi Ceramic Refrattaria Busts "Mother and Daughter" – Italy, 1970s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A deeply moving and exceptionally rare pair of sculptural busts, titled Mother and Daughter, handcrafted in the 1970s by Bitossi in Italy. Made in ceramica refrattaria (fireclay cham...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Coffee table with mirror by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, 1970s
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
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Elegant square mirror coffee table by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, featuring a grey mirrored top framed by chromed steel edges. Its reflective surface contrasts beautifully with the black...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Set of 4 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Pilsner Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
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Crystal

Au But Antique Bronze Sculpture 3 Nude Runners by Alfred Boucher France 1890
By Alfred Boucher
Located in Antwerp, BE
Au But, Antique bronze sculpture of 3 nude runners by Alfred Boucher with the Siot founders' signature. Patinated bronze on red marble base. France, circa. 1890. Entitled To the go...
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Antique 1890s French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

James Mont Style Black Lacquered Horsehoe Back Lounge Chairs Century Furniture
By James Mont, Century Furniture
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Asian modern black lacquered horseshoe back lounge chairs with brass fittings. Signed Century Furniture Company. All original beautiful glowing condition. Style of James Mon...
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20th Century American Ming Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Swedish Grace Art Deco Set of 2 chairs and sofa velvet Sweden, 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Rustic Vintage Carved Wooden Horse with Saddle on Stand, circa 1950
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic vintage wooden horse carving, presented on a flat base and adorned with a carved saddle and harness details. The figure is hand-carved with a stylized, almost folk-art quali...
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Wood

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Fragment Bust For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic fragment bust available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of marble, stone and metal, every fragment bust was constructed with great care. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage fragment bust now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect fragment bust — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A fragment bust made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one fragment bust that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pierre Auguste Renoir produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fragment Bust?

A fragment bust can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,750, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $162,830.

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.