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Ancient Roman Marble Dionysiac Herm Bust
Ancient Roman Marble Dionysiac Herm Bust

Ancient Roman Marble Dionysiac Herm Bust

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A lively and enchanting depiction, this exquisitely rendered flat-backed Herm bust depicts the Roman Bacchus (Dionysus to the Greeks).

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

Antique Sculpture Dionysos Herm Plaster Cast Walnut Base France
Antique Sculpture Dionysos Herm Plaster Cast Walnut Base France

Antique Sculpture Dionysos Herm Plaster Cast Walnut Base France

Located in Munich, DE

The plaster cast of a herm with the head of Dionysos has a beautiful green patina and sits on a mahogany base France circa 1860-1870.

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Busts

Materials

Plaster, Walnut

SOCRATES - PHILOSOPHER - CONCRETE HEAD FROM THE HERM OF VILLA ALBAN 20th Century
SOCRATES - PHILOSOPHER - CONCRETE HEAD FROM THE HERM OF VILLA ALBAN 20th Century

SOCRATES - PHILOSOPHER - CONCRETE HEAD FROM THE HERM OF VILLA ALBAN 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

SOCRATES - PHILOSOPHER - CONCRETE HEAD FROM THE HERM OF VILLA ALBAN 20th Century Socrates (470-399 BC) patinated concrete head.

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Cement

French Empire Bronze Bust of Napoleon by F.B. Launay, 19th Century
French Empire Bronze Bust of Napoleon by F.B. Launay, 19th Century

French Empire Bronze Bust of Napoleon by F.B. Launay, 19th Century

By F.B. Launay, Chaudet

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire patinated bronze herm base bust of Napoleon signed F.B.LAUNAY and after the model of 1804 by Antoine-Denise Chaudet (19th Century)

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Busts

Materials

Bronze

Sublime Fully Restored Regency 1810 Sofa Brown Leather Carved Herms Statue Frame
Sublime Fully Restored Regency 1810 Sofa Brown Leather Carved Herms Statue Frame

Sublime Fully Restored Regency 1810 Sofa Brown Leather Carved Herms Statue Frame

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The carvings to the arms represent Herms busts, these were used at the front of ships This sofa has been totally and utterly restored, it has been stripped back to the bare frame,...

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Antique 1810s English Regency Sofas

Materials

Leather

Belle Epoque Gilt and Patinated Bronze Twenty-One Light Chandelier
Belle Epoque Gilt and Patinated Bronze Twenty-One Light Chandelier

Belle Epoque Gilt and Patinated Bronze Twenty-One Light Chandelier

By Maison Millet

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The corona is cast with acanthus leaves and shells issuing four pierced rocaille supports and a central baluster stem connecting intertwined branches with seated putti herm busts hol...

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Antique Italian Gold Giltwood Italian Marble Herm Carved Corner Table
Exquisite Antique Italian Gold Giltwood Italian Marble Herm Carved Corner Table

Exquisite Antique Italian Gold Giltwood Italian Marble Herm Carved Corner Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The carving to the base is second to note, it is hand chiselled from top to bottom, the main body has herms / ships busts followed by feathers and flowers leading up to sea shells, i...

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Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Kerr & Binns Worcester Porcelain Egyptian Revival Candlesticks, Circa 1852-1862
Kerr & Binns Worcester Porcelain Egyptian Revival Candlesticks, Circa 1852-1862

Kerr & Binns Worcester Porcelain Egyptian Revival Candlesticks, Circa 1852-1862

By Kerr & Binns Worcester

Located in Atlanta, GA

These candlesticks reflect both the influence of Egyptomania and the firm’s capacity for complex figural modeling. The triple herm-style female busts are especially notable for their...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Roman Marble Janiform Herm Representing Dionysus-Bacchus, 2nd Century AD
Roman Marble Janiform Herm Representing Dionysus-Bacchus, 2nd Century AD

Roman Marble Janiform Herm Representing Dionysus-Bacchus, 2nd Century AD

Located in Paris, FR

By the Roman period, they served largely a decorative purpose, and the herm evolved from being surmounted exclusively with the head of Hermes, to being topped by either janiform or s...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

A painted plaster herm bust of the Duke of Wellington by George Gammon Adams
A painted plaster herm bust of the Duke of Wellington by George Gammon Adams

A painted plaster herm bust of the Duke of Wellington by George Gammon Adams

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This plaster bust of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington is a replica of the original marble portrait bust, commissioned, in 1852, by the Duke’s heir for Stratfield Saye, Hampsh...

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Antique 19th Century English Busts

Materials

Plaster

Exquisite French Patinated Bronze Bust of Emperor Napoleon I, after Canova
Exquisite French Patinated Bronze Bust of Emperor Napoleon I, after Canova

Exquisite French Patinated Bronze Bust of Emperor Napoleon I, after Canova

By Antonio Canova

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An exquisite French patinated bronze Herm Bust of Emperor Napoleon I, circa 1820 After Canova (1757–1822).

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Antique Early 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Red Tole and Gilt Neoclassical Sconces
Pair of French Empire Red Tole and Gilt Neoclassical Sconces

Pair of French Empire Red Tole and Gilt Neoclassical Sconces

Located in Essex, MA

Red tole with neoclassical trophies Single candle arm of eagle head Female herm bust in gilt.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Tin

Stunning Victorian 1880 Walnut Side Cupboard with Herm Carved Maiden Busts
Stunning Victorian 1880 Walnut Side Cupboard with Herm Carved Maiden Busts

Stunning Victorian 1880 Walnut Side Cupboard with Herm Carved Maiden Busts

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely 19th century walnut side cupboard with hand carved Herm maidens A very good looking well made and decorative piece, ideally suited a...

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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Exquisite Antique French Gold Giltwood Italian Marble Herm Carved Centre Table
Exquisite Antique French Gold Giltwood Italian Marble Herm Carved Centre Table

Exquisite Antique French Gold Giltwood Italian Marble Herm Carved Centre Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The carving to the base is second to note, it is hand chiselled from top to bottom, the legs have herms / ships busts followed by pineapple skin and flowers leading up to sea shells,...

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Antique 1860s French French Provincial Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Exquisite French Patinated Bronze Bust of Emperor Napoleon i, After Canova 1820
Exquisite French Patinated Bronze Bust of Emperor Napoleon i, After Canova 1820

Exquisite French Patinated Bronze Bust of Emperor Napoleon i, After Canova 1820

By Antonio Canova

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exquisite French patinated bronze Herm Bust of Emperor Napoleon I, circa 1820 After Canova (1757–1822).

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

AMAZING HERM OF ZEUS IN ARCHAIC GREEK ROMAN FORM IN TERRACOTTA 21th Century
AMAZING HERM OF ZEUS IN ARCHAIC GREEK ROMAN FORM IN TERRACOTTA 21th Century

AMAZING HERM OF ZEUS IN ARCHAIC GREEK ROMAN FORM IN TERRACOTTA 21th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

HERM OF ZEUS IN ARCHAIC GREEK ROMAN FORM IN TERRACOTTA 21th Century Height 52 cm Width 29 cm Depth 28 cm Weight 25 Kg Material Impruneta terracotta Museum where the Original is ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Greek Goddess Composite Bust
Greek Goddess Composite Bust

Greek Goddess Composite Bust

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H 35 in W 17.5 in D 11 in

Greek Goddess Composite Bust

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Roman Herm/Goddess Composition Bust Sourced from France by Martyn Lawrence Bullard Herm, in Greek religion, is a sacred bust depicting deities of Hermes, the fertility god.

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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Composition

Roman Bust / Herm Personification of Tragedy after the Antique
Roman Bust / Herm Personification of Tragedy after the Antique

Roman Bust / Herm Personification of Tragedy after the Antique

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Roman Bust / Herm Personification of Tragedy after the Antique, beautifully modeled and patinated composition.

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20th Century European Grand Tour Statues

Materials

Composition

Roman Bust / Herm 'Personification of Comedy' after the Antique
Roman Bust / Herm 'Personification of Comedy' after the Antique

Roman Bust / Herm 'Personification of Comedy' after the Antique

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Roman Bust / Herm Personification of Comedy after the Antique, beautifully modeled and patinated composition.

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20th Century European Grand Tour Statues

Materials

Composition

Roman Bust / Herm Personification of Comedy after the Antique,  Two Available
Roman Bust / Herm Personification of Comedy after the Antique,  Two Available

Roman Bust / Herm Personification of Comedy after the Antique, Two Available

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Roman Bust / Herm Personification of Comedy after the Antique, beautifully modeled and patinated composition.

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20th Century European Grand Tour Statues

Materials

Composition

Antique 19th Century Marble Topped Carved Wood Herm / Ships Bust Console Table
Antique 19th Century Marble Topped Carved Wood Herm / Ships Bust Console Table

Antique 19th Century Marble Topped Carved Wood Herm / Ships Bust Console Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The piece is Italian circa 1860, the frame is all carved pine which has been Polychrome painted, this type of painting goes back hundreds of years and the very early pieces sell in t...

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Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Original circa 1900 Hand Painted Ships Bust Herm Statue Sculpture Solid Hardwood
Original circa 1900 Hand Painted Ships Bust Herm Statue Sculpture Solid Hardwood

Original circa 1900 Hand Painted Ships Bust Herm Statue Sculpture Solid Hardwood

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this lovely original hand carved and painted Herm statue bust to sit on the front of a ship A very attractive and exceptionally decorative piece, it is solid h...

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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Marble Busts of Roman Goddesses After Herms from Hadrian's Villa
Large Marble Busts of Roman Goddesses After Herms from Hadrian's Villa

Large Marble Busts of Roman Goddesses After Herms from Hadrian's Villa

Located in New York, US

Our pair of very large antique marble busts depicting Tragedy and Comedy, after the original second century herms uncovered outside the entrance to the theater of Hadrian's Villa in ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble

Exquisite Silver on Bronze Art Nouveau Ink Stand
Exquisite Silver on Bronze Art Nouveau Ink Stand

Exquisite Silver on Bronze Art Nouveau Ink Stand

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

A delightful and lyrical Art Nouveau silver-plated on bronze ink stand, the trapezoid-shaped tray with (at centre front) a floral-banded-heart-shaped cartouche bearing an inscription...

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Early 20th Century Inkwells

CAST IRON GARDEN HERM
CAST IRON GARDEN HERM

CAST IRON GARDEN HERM

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H 64 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

CAST IRON GARDEN HERM

Located in New York, NY

CAST IRON GARDEN HERM 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Herm of a female bust with garland below.

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Antique 19th Century French Statues

Materials

Iron

Bust of Athena
Bust of Athena

Bust of Athena

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H 64 in W 12 in D 12 in

Bust of Athena

Located in Dallas, TX

Terra Cotta Herm style pedestal with bust of Athena

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20th Century French Statues

Materials

Terracotta

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Located in Beachwood, OH

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Materials

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Italian Grand Tour Alabaster Model the Roman Forum Temple of Vespasian

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Located in Stamford, CT

Italian Grand Tour model of the ancient Temple of Vespasian located in the Roman Forum, Rome. Carved from alabaster, this is a handsome example of a souvenir carving which would have...

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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Architectural Models

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

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Hermes Head Sculpture, 4th Century, Greece

Hermes Head Sculpture, 4th Century, Greece

$45,000

H 19 in W 9.5 in D 11 in

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Located in Girona, Spain

Hermes head sculpture. Greek Bust representing Hermes. Hermes is an Olympian deity, the God of Speed, in ancient Greek religion and mythology. Sculpted white marble with a metal base...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal

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$12,500

H 10.25 in W 5 in D 2 in

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Materials

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Ancient Egyptian Wood Dummy Canopic Jar
Ancient Egyptian Wood Dummy Canopic Jar

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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Ancient Egyptian Canopic Jars, Carved Alabaster, 12th Dynasty

Ancient Egyptian Canopic Jars, Carved Alabaster, 12th Dynasty

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This set of two canopic jars represents unequivocal masterpieces of the type. Carved out of a beautifully rich white veined caramel alabaster, both jars are deftly executed and of r...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities

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Ancient Egyptian Sandstone Relief of Hapi, Bearded Deity, 1307 BC to 1070 BC
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Ancient Egyptian Sandstone Relief of Hapi, Bearded Deity, 1307 BC to 1070 BC

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This striking image, sculpted in sunken relief of a male bearded deity, likely represents Hapi, the Nile God. The features are prominent, with boldly carved lines, sharp contours, a...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities

Materials

Sandstone

Ancient Egyptian Limestone Sculptor's Model
Ancient Egyptian Limestone Sculptor's Model

Ancient Egyptian Limestone Sculptor's Model

$60,000

H 10.25 in W 12 in D 2 in

Ancient Egyptian Limestone Sculptor's Model

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This superb sculptors model is carved in raised relief with the bust of a pharaoh in profile to the right. The noble face features a prominent chin and thick lips. A delicate eye-lin...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities

Materials

Limestone

Ancient Roman Stele Relief Fragment
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$74,500

H 37.5 in W 23.5 in D 12 in

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Materials

Marble

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Ancient Egyptian Sandstone Relief

$50,000

H 8.5 in W 13 in D 3 in

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities

Materials

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Ancient Egyptian Painted Sandstone Head of an Official
Ancient Egyptian Painted Sandstone Head of an Official

Ancient Egyptian Painted Sandstone Head of an Official

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Sandstone

Pair of Carrara Marble Busts of the Emperor Napoleon and Empress Marie Louise
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Located in New Orleans, LA

"I am a true Roman Emperor; I am of the best race of the Caesars—those who are founders." –Napoleon Bonaparte, 1812 Among the most iconic and celebrated figures in history, Napoleon...

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$850,000

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Located in London, GB

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Limestone

French 19th Century Bronze Bust of Napoleon, after a Model by Antonio Canova
French 19th Century Bronze Bust of Napoleon, after a Model by Antonio Canova

French 19th Century Bronze Bust of Napoleon, after a Model by Antonio Canova

By Antonio Canova

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Large Egyptian Limestone Round-Topped Stele for INKU and ISIS-EN-EM-HET

Large Egyptian Limestone Round-Topped Stele for INKU and ISIS-EN-EM-HET

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities

Materials

Limestone

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Herm Bust For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the herm bust you’re looking for. Frequently made of marble, metal and stone, every herm bust was constructed with great care. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage herm 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 herm bust — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each herm bust bearing neoclassical, Baroque or Empire hallmarks is very popular. Europa Antiques and Sabatino De Angelis each produced at least one beautiful herm bust that is worth considering.

How Much is a Herm Bust?

Prices for a herm bust can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $3,208 and can go as high as $105,690, while the average can fetch as much as $11,739.