Find many varieties of an authentic gold bust available at 1stDibs. Each gold bust for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
bronze and
stone. There are 655 variations of the antique or vintage gold bust you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect gold bust — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A gold bust made by
Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with
Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made gold bust over the years, but those crafted by
Emmanuel Villanis,
F. Barbedienne Foundry and
Affortunato Gory 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.