At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French plaster bust for your home. A French plaster bust — often made from
plaster,
wood and
stone — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a French plaster bust — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A French plaster bust made by
Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with
Art Nouveau — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one French plaster bust that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Ernestine Sirine-Real,
Christian Dior and
Alphonse Piquemal produced versions that are worth a look.
Prices for a French plaster bust can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $222 and can go as high as $20,355, while the average can fetch as much as $1,805.
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.