Skip to main content

Head Sculptures

to
146
1,003
133
44
142
119
742
177
109
276
196
10
7
16
18
21
50
62
60
38
18
168
125
76
29
28
23
14
13
11
7
5
5
3
2
2
1
380
300
268
245
172
637
509
659
281
151
146
130
Height
to
Width
to
1,180
1,085
1,107
39
14
13
10
5
Terracotta Animal Head, Probably Ghana
Terracotta Animal Head, Probably Ghana

Terracotta Animal Head, Probably Ghana

Located in Leuven , BE

Terracotta animal head, probably Ghana.

Category

20th Century Ghanaian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

17th Century, Carrera Marble Lion Fountain Head
17th Century, Carrera Marble Lion Fountain Head

17th Century, Carrera Marble Lion Fountain Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning, solid white, Carrara marble lions head from a fountain in Florence featuring a flowing main and a fabulous patina. Mounted on a custom, iron base. The piece hails from the ...

Category

Antique Early 1600s Italian Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Iron Boot Scraper with Ram's Head Finial
Iron Boot Scraper with Ram's Head Finial

Iron Boot Scraper with Ram's Head Finial

Located in Greenwich, CT

A generous iron boot scrape with twisted shaft handle and bronze finial of a ram's head mounted on a heraldic helmet. Decorative scrolled base imprinted with "1928". In the manner...

Category

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Coade Stone Architectural Heads, England 1815
Coade Stone Architectural Heads, England 1815

Coade Stone Architectural Heads, England 1815

Located in Culver City, CA

Coade Stone Architectural Heads England, 1815 Male and female portrait heads with draped surrounds and weathered surfaces, mounted on iron stands with rectangular bases. Originally f...

Category

Antique 1810s English Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Iron

Roman Terracotta Head Unearthed In Yorkshire
Roman Terracotta Head Unearthed In Yorkshire

Roman Terracotta Head Unearthed In Yorkshire

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This Roman terracotta head unearthed in Yorkshire, England was reputedly unearthed on a farm near Wetherby, Yorkshire, UK. The well modelled figure, still with earth inside, was pre...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Head of Quan Yin
Vintage Head of Quan Yin

Vintage Head of Quan Yin

Located in New York, NY

This extraordinary early Qing Dynasty cast iron sculpture is a powerful example of 17th-century gilded Chinese metalwork. The piece reflects the masterful foundry techniques of the p...

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Busts

Materials

Iron

19th Century Spanish Horses Head
19th Century Spanish Horses Head

19th Century Spanish Horses Head

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful 19th century Spanish life sized terracotta horses head with stunning detail. 1880. Code: 8986 Dimensions: W: 8" (20.3 cm) H: 29" (73.7 cm) D: 21" (53.3 cm)

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Zebra Wall Head Wall Decoration
Zebra Wall Head Wall Decoration

Zebra Wall Head Wall Decoration

Located in Paris, FR

Wall Decoration zebra wall head made in ceramic hand-painted.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Panther Head
Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Panther Head

Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Panther Head

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking, expertly carved piece for collectors of figurative wood sculpture or animal-form decorative art.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wool

Vintage French Plaster Child Mannequin Head
Vintage French Plaster Child Mannequin Head

Vintage French Plaster Child Mannequin Head

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful child mannequin head made from plaster. It has some minor user traces. Comes from a lot acquired from a clothes shop that stopped activities. Great decorative item...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Judy Brady Sculpted Ceramic Head
Judy Brady Sculpted Ceramic Head

Judy Brady Sculpted Ceramic Head

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

A hint of Giacometti's famous walking figures rests in its large size and tall lean look despite the fact that Giacometti had smaller heads in order to suggest great visual distanci...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Expressionist Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

19th Century Horse Pipe Head
19th Century Horse Pipe Head

19th Century Horse Pipe Head

Located in Vosselaar, BE

This 19th century briar wood pipe head takes the form of a horses head. The whole sculpture is finely detailed and it has a great expression.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Victorian Animal Sculptures

Vintage Horse Head Plaster Bookends - Pair
Vintage Horse Head Plaster Bookends - Pair

Vintage Horse Head Plaster Bookends - Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This pair of vintage horse head bookends brings mid-century charm to any bookshelf or desk, each sculptural head hand-cast in plaster and finished with an original painted surface th...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Green Glazed Ceramic Buddha's Head
Green Glazed Ceramic Buddha's Head

Green Glazed Ceramic Buddha's Head

Located in Marbella, ES

Green Glazed Ceramic Buddha's Head

Category

20th Century Unknown Busts

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Spanish Signed Terracotta Head
1970s Spanish Signed Terracotta Head

1970s Spanish Signed Terracotta Head

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s Spanish signed terracotta head.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Venus De Milo Marbled Plaster Head
Venus De Milo Marbled Plaster Head

Venus De Milo Marbled Plaster Head

By Raffaello Romanelli

Located in Milan, IT

A renowned technique embraced from the time of the ancient Romans, marbling was selected by artists at Romanelli to craft this singular plaster head of the Venus De Milo. An ode to t...

Category

2010s Italian Busts

Materials

Plaster

Gilt Cast Metal Horse's Head
Gilt Cast Metal Horse's Head

Gilt Cast Metal Horse's Head

Located in New York, NY

Originally used as a butcher's trade sign. With mounting hooks on back. This head was previously mounted on the carriage house of Buatta's country house in Connecticut.

Category

Antique 19th Century Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Hand Carved Wooden Head Scutlpture
Hand Carved Wooden Head Scutlpture

Hand Carved Wooden Head Scutlpture

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Vintage hand-carved wood head. Presidential pose - somewhat reminiscent of Andrew Jackson. Artist unknown. Striking details, and standing 13” tall. Photographed with Eames dowel leg ...

Category

Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pre-Columbian Ceramic Head Fragment
Pre-Columbian Ceramic Head Fragment

Pre-Columbian Ceramic Head Fragment

Located in Chicago, IL

This intriguing head fragment was once attached to a pre-Columbian bust or full effigy figurine. Earthenware figurines like this were made in great abundance throughout Mesoamerican ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Central American Pre-Columbian Figurati...

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage female mannequin head, 1960s
Vintage female mannequin head, 1960s

Vintage female mannequin head, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful female mannequin head made from plaster servings as an advertising bust in a shop. It was used to be displayed at a shopcounter or vitrine. It has some minor user traces....

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Sandstone Head of a Lohan
Sandstone Head of a Lohan

Sandstone Head of a Lohan

Located in Kastrup, DK

16-17th century hand-carved sandstone head of a Lohan. Skillful execution, highlighting the face with vigorous modeling and harmoniously expression. In original and untouched condi...

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Other Mounted Objects

Materials

Granite, Sandstone

Romanesque Antique Carved Stone Head
Romanesque Antique Carved Stone Head

Romanesque Antique Carved Stone Head

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Engaging Romanesque Antique Carved Stone Head, intriguing linear incised hair, tightly curled beard and moustache, wide eyes and pronounced eye brows. Most Likely 12th Century or ea...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Antique African Wooden Head Rest
Antique African Wooden Head Rest

Antique African Wooden Head Rest

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful museum quality, wooden head rest. Stunning patina on this rare piece of art from Sudan. Hand carved from a single piece of wood by the Dinka tribe. The leg extends to nine ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Female Head, Ghana Style
Ashanti Female Head, Ghana Style

Ashanti Female Head, Ghana Style

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ashanti female head, Ghana style Measures: Height 43 in (109.2 cm.), width 8.25 in. (20.95 cm.), base width 7.75 in. (19.68 cm.), base depth 9.18 in. (23.33 cm.).

Category

20th Century Busts

Materials

Wood

Large Extraordinary Antique Burmese Marble Buddha Head Display Stand
Large Extraordinary Antique Burmese Marble Buddha Head Display Stand

Large Extraordinary Antique Burmese Marble Buddha Head Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

The sculpture was of an iconic Burmese "Shan-style" and dated to late 18th to early 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Archaistic Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Tranquil Chinese Stone Bodhisattva Head
Tranquil Chinese Stone Bodhisattva Head

Tranquil Chinese Stone Bodhisattva Head

Located in Chicago, IL

Exuding an energy of calm and tranquility, this larger-than-life stone bust depicts a Buddhist bodhisattva in serene meditation. A disciple of the Buddha, a bodhisattva is a compassi...

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Wooden Deer Head
Wooden Deer Head

Wooden Deer Head

Located in Napa, CA

Mid 20th century carved wooden deer head. Finely carved with curved horns and layers of paint providing a rich patina and texture.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indonesian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Three Plaster and Sheet Metal Human Head Prototypes
Three Plaster and Sheet Metal Human Head Prototypes

Three Plaster and Sheet Metal Human Head Prototypes

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Very interesting collection of three male human head forms. We found them perched on a nickel-plated iron hat stands. The stands are marked Hugh Lynons & Co, Lansing MI. Most likely ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Composition, Sheet Metal

Ancient Roman Horse head in marble
Ancient Roman Horse head in marble

Ancient Roman Horse head in marble

Located in BARCELONA, ES

30 cm with the stand. Provenance - Private collection, George S. Mack, Greenwich, Connecticut (USA). Acquired between the 1980s and early 1990s. - New York Art Market, 2024. Horse'...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Greco Roman Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Vintage Boho Cast Bronze Rams Head
Vintage Boho Cast Bronze Rams Head

Vintage Boho Cast Bronze Rams Head

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This compelling vintage cast bronze ram's head sculpture embodies a distinctive blend of rustic charm and artistic sophistication.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Space Age Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wrought Iron Decorative Well Head
Wrought Iron Decorative Well Head

Wrought Iron Decorative Well Head

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

A truly unique find, rich with character, this metal well head is a patina lovers’ dream. Fantastical and perfectly aged, this piece fuels the imagination with possibilities. With en...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Aci Head Vase
Aci Head Vase

Aci Head Vase

$1,355 / item

Aci Head Vase

By Stefania Boemi

Located in Milan, IT

This anthropomorphic vase is made entirely by hand and painted in a Mud color. The piece is inspired by ancient Sicilian legends of love and revenge between a Moor and a Maiden. The ...

Category

2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Gammazita Head Vase
Gammazita Head Vase

Gammazita Head Vase

$1,355 / item

Gammazita Head Vase

By Stefania Boemi

Located in Milan, IT

This anthropomorphic vase is made entirely by hand and painted in a dark blue opaque monochrome tint rich in natural pigments and resin binders that provide intense color depth. Only...

Category

2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Simetide Head Vase
Simetide Head Vase

Simetide Head Vase

$1,355 / item

Simetide Head Vase

By Stefania Boemi

Located in Milan, IT

This anthropomorphic vase is made entirely by hand and painted in a black matte monochrome tint, rich in natural pigments and resin binders that provide intense color depth. Only the...

Category

2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Musidora Head Vase
Musidora Head Vase

Musidora Head Vase

$1,225 / item

Musidora Head Vase

By Stefania Boemi

Located in Milan, IT

Rich in artistic and historical significance, this anthropomorphic vase is an iconic homage to Sicily's rich Moorish influence. Entirely handmade of terracotta, this vase of Musidora...

Category

2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Cast Concrete German Shepherd Head
Vintage Cast Concrete German Shepherd Head

Vintage Cast Concrete German Shepherd Head

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking vintage German Shepherd bust is a masterful example of architectural canine statuary. Cast in solid concrete with a monochromatic white finish, the sculpture captures t...

Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Whimsical Studio Pottery Phantasy Head 1970s
Whimsical Studio Pottery Phantasy Head 1970s

Whimsical Studio Pottery Phantasy Head 1970s

Located in Meer, VAN

Whimsical Studio Pottery Phantasy Head, Europe, 1970s. Whimsical and very expressive little phantasy head in studio pottery. Europe, 1970s. A very intriguing little studio pottery ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Boho Carved Stone Rams Head
Vintage Boho Carved Stone Rams Head

Vintage Boho Carved Stone Rams Head

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Earthy and powerful, this vintage boho carved stone ram’s head sculpture is a striking study in organic form and primal symbolism.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Contemporary Unicorn Heads
Pair of Contemporary Unicorn Heads

Pair of Contemporary Unicorn Heads

Located in London, GB

Introducing further pieces to our upcoming Studio Bucchi collection. These are a limited edition, bespoke order pieces. All materials used in the creation of these exceptional pieces...

Category

2010s English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Carrara Marble Head In Antique Style
Carrara Marble Head In Antique Style

Carrara Marble Head In Antique Style

Located in Charmes, FR

18th century or older sculpted marble head? mounted on a contemporary iron base in good condition

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress
Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress

Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress

By Yoruba People

Located in Chicago, IL

This wooden headdress was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large 20th Century Italian Plaster Horse Head
Large 20th Century Italian Plaster Horse Head

Large 20th Century Italian Plaster Horse Head

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A large 1940s Italian horse head in plaster. Acquired from an Art School in France.

Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Handcrafted Brass Elephant Head, Edizioni Molto
Handcrafted Brass Elephant Head, Edizioni Molto

Handcrafted Brass Elephant Head, Edizioni Molto

Located in Roma, RM

Elephant Head In Brass Edizioni Molto Product details Handcrafted brass sheet sculpture, made in Italy.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Italian Black Ceramic Horse Head, 1990s
Italian Black Ceramic Horse Head, 1990s

Italian Black Ceramic Horse Head, 1990s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian black ceramic decorative horse head sculpture / Made in Italy.

Category

1990s Italian Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Neolithic Era Beak Faced Basalt Head
Neolithic Era Beak Faced Basalt Head

Neolithic Era Beak Faced Basalt Head

Located in Ottawa, CA

A stunning and intriguing example of a Neolithic era altar implement depicting a beak-faced figure carved of basalt stone, circa 4000 - 3000 BCE, from the region of modern day Turkey...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Archaistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Lava

Hellenistic Head of Serapis in Marble
Hellenistic Head of Serapis in Marble

Hellenistic Head of Serapis in Marble

Located in BARCELONA, ES

14 cm with the stand. Provenance: Private collection, France. Serapis was a syncretic deity created in Ptolemaic Egypt and subsequently adopted throughout the Roman world. He combi...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Head of Caesar in Antique Red Marble
Head of Caesar in Antique Red Marble

Head of Caesar in Antique Red Marble

Located in Rome, IT

Sculptures, Marble, Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes.

Category

20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Horse Head
Vintage Boho Carved Wood Horse Head

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Horse Head

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Measuring 18.5" long x 8.25" deep x 20.25" tall, this statement sculpture is perfectly sized for a mantel, bookshelf, or entryway table.

Category

Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Head "Young Boy " circa 1930
Ceramic Head "Young Boy " circa 1930

Ceramic Head "Young Boy " circa 1930

$1,645Sale Price|20% Off

Ceramic Head "Young Boy " circa 1930

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A white 1930 head young boy with "chechia" sculpture done for the Universal exhibition in 1937 in France.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Renaissance Carved Wooden Angel Head
Italian Renaissance Carved Wooden Angel Head

Italian Renaissance Carved Wooden Angel Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian renaissance hand carved wooden "putto" angel head, circa 15th Century Width 14 inches / height 14 inches / depth 4 inches 1 available in stock in Italy Order reference #: FAB...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

BRONZE HEAD  of  A GREEK PHILOSOPHER
BRONZE HEAD  of  A GREEK PHILOSOPHER

BRONZE HEAD of A GREEK PHILOSOPHER

Located in Madrid, ES

A decorative bronze head of a Greek philosopher, set on a solid marble base. This striking piece combines classical inspiration with modern craftsmanship, making it a perfect decorat...

Category

Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

BRONZE HEAD of ROMAN EMPEROR CARACALLA
BRONZE HEAD of ROMAN EMPEROR CARACALLA

BRONZE HEAD of ROMAN EMPEROR CARACALLA

Located in Madrid, ES

A decorative bronze head of Roman Emperor Caracalla, mounted on a solid marble base. This striking piece captures the strength and presence of one of Rome's most famous emperors, com...

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Song Dynasty Buddha Stone Head
Chinese Song Dynasty Buddha Stone Head

Chinese Song Dynasty Buddha Stone Head

Located in Kastrup, DK

Stone Buddha head with beautiful, natural, age-related patina from the Chinese Song Dynasty, The head, measuring 18 x 12 x 12 cm, is mounted on a wooden base. There is an old repai...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Head of Woman, Italy, 18th Century
Head of Woman, Italy, 18th Century

Head of Woman, Italy, 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Head of woman man realized in polychrome ceramic with glass eyes. Neaples, 18th Century. Very good condition.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Head of Woman, Italy, 18th Century
Head of Woman, Italy, 18th Century

Head of Woman, Italy, 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Head of woman man realized in polychrome ceramic with glass eyes. Neaples, 18th Century. Very good condition. 

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Extraordinary Decorative Wooden Horse Head.
19th Century Extraordinary Decorative Wooden Horse Head.

19th Century Extraordinary Decorative Wooden Horse Head.

Located in Middleburg, VA

19th Century Extraordinary Decorative Wooden Horse Head. Carved from one piece of Teak in Southern India mounted on a stand. Made in Kerala. Circa 1870.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Antique Pottery Model of Buddha Head
Antique Pottery Model of Buddha Head

Antique Pottery Model of Buddha Head

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique pottery / ceramic model of Buddha's head mounted on solid wood block with eased edges. In beautiful vintage condition with all-over patina and wear to the actual head. Likely...

Category

20th Century Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Pottery

A Neolithic Polished Stone Axe Head
A Neolithic Polished Stone Axe Head

A Neolithic Polished Stone Axe Head

Located in London, GB

This finely preserved thin-butted axe, knapped and polished from a block of mottled brown-grey coloured flint, is a powerful and aesthetic reminder of the technological advancements ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Stucco head of a roman figure
Stucco head of a roman figure

Stucco head of a roman figure

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Stucco head of a Roman figure. Signed on the back (unknown). The head is separate from the base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Stucco

Sculpted Clay Head of African Woman
Sculpted Clay Head of African Woman

Sculpted Clay Head of African Woman

Located in Dallas, TX

Sculpted clay head of a beautiful African woman. Light sandy brown with rough texture.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Head Sculptures", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Head Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of head sculptures available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct head sculptures — often made from metal, wood and stone — can elevate any home. There are 1704 antique and vintage head sculptures for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 64 modern editions to choose from as well. Head sculptures have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Folk Art head sculptures are consistently popular styles. Head sculptures have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Stefania Boemi, Sergio Bustamante and Jaru are consistently popular.

How Much are Head Sculptures?

Prices for head sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, head sculptures begin at $1 and can go as high as $275,926, while the average can fetch as much as $1,805.

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.

Questions About Head Sculptures

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bull's Head is an assembled sculpture produced out of found objects. Specifically, Picasso made the artwork out of the seat and handlebars of a discarded bicycle. Shop a collection of Pablo Picasso art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.