19th Century Terracotta Bust of an Arab Man
Located in Dallas, TX
These beads where made by a true craftsman's hands. Each one is uniquely formed with minor imperfections and age. They are strewn along a bright braided Raffia ribbon giving this pie...
Terracotta, Paint
A Stellmacher, Rare Terracotta Bust of an Arab, 19th Century
By Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Rare and finely modeled polychrome terracotta bust of an Arab, bearing the impressed mark “R St K” for Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel, together with the model number 1525.
Terracotta
Pair of Coal Painted Bronze Busts of a Arab Man and Woman
Located in GB
A pair of coal painted bronze busts of an Arab man and woman, early 20th century.
Bronze
Antique 14k Gold Stick Pin with a Bust of a Turbaned North African or Arab Man
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique stick pin In 14k gold. Depicting the bust of a North African or Arab man with a turban headdress.
14k Gold
Alp Giroux, Silver-plated Bronze Inkwell, Orientalist, 19th Century
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Silver-plated bronze inkwell representing a bust of an Arab wearing a turban, which hides the hole for the ink pot, placed on an onyx base This inkwell in the orientalist style is s...
Onyx, Bronze
Vintage Ceramic Camel with Bedouin by Friedrich Goldscheider, Wien, 1920s
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in Roma, IT
Naturalistically painted models of wool merchants, statues or darkly patinated busts of Arabs and Berbers met the orientalized taste of the time and earned Friedrich Goldscheider sev...
Ceramic
Pair of Coal Painted Bronze Busts of a Arab Man and Woman
Located in London, GB
A pair of coal painted bronze busts of an Arab man and woman, early 20th century.
Bronze
1970s Arab Bust Head Earthenware Pottery Container with Lid
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Arab bust head earthenware pottery container with lid.
Ceramic
Sold
H 17.72 in W 13 in D 7.49 in
Eduard Stellmacher Terracotta Bust of an Arab Man, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
What a fierce expression is sculpted onto this Bohemian Eduard Stellmacher terracotta bust! Late 19th century.
Terracotta
Sold
H 20 in W 14.5 in D 9 in
Pair of Art Nouveau Plaster Busts "The Arabs" Polychromed, Austria, circa 1900
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic pair of Art Nouveau plaster busts "The Arabs" from the very early beginning of the 20th century in Austria.
Plaster
Art Nouveau Plaster Bust "The Arab", Austria, circa 1910
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very decorative Art Nouveau plaster bust "The Arab" from circa 1910 in Austria. The great looking bust depicts an oriental man wearing an salmon-colored caftan and a golden shimmerin...
Plaster
19th Century French Terracotta Bust of an Arab
Located in London, GB
An impressive late 19th century bust depicting an Arab. French, circa 1890.
Terracotta
Enchanting marble bust of an Arab girl, signed Lapini
By Cesare Lapini
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A beautifully hand carved 19th Century Florentine Carrera marble bust of a young Arab girl wearing a classical headdress.
Carrara Marble
19th Century Bust of an Arab Girl
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A late 19th century marble bust of an Arab beauty, the crazed body over the turned socle.
Mid-20th Century Marble Bust of an Arab Sheikh
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A life-sized marble bust of the Arab Sheikh of Cairo after the 1866 original by Charles Cordier finely modeled in rose and dark gray marble.
Marble
Two Meerschaum Pipes, Arab Man and Man with Turban
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
An example carved with a bust of an Arab man that features a 9-karat gold band and custom case, and a pipe carved with a man wearing a turban that features a sterling band and a cust...
Goldscheider Orientalist Bust of an Arab
Located in Atlanta, GA
Goldscheider Orientalist bust of an Arab, realistically painted and modeled.
Terracotta
Arab Man Bronze Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Arab man bronze sculpture, 20th century. Incredible detail of the bronze with a stunning patina finish. Stands on a round marble base. Offered in excellent condition.
Bronze
20th Century Terracotta Bust Sculpture Of A Classical Greek
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century Terracotta Bust Sculpture Of A Classical Greek. Offered is a handsome 20th century terra cotta bust of a classical Greek male. Expertly executed however it is unsigned.
Terracotta
$95Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Gold-Filled Monogram Engraved Stickpin, 20th Century, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your accessory game with our exquisite antique letter engraved stickpin, crafted from high-quality gold-filled metal. Weighing just 2.4 grams, this elegant piece combines tim...
Gold-filled
Victorian Baroque Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sultan Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as the head of a sultan with highly rendered features Featuring a baroque pearl headpiece measuring 15.0 x 10.0 mm White in body color with moderate iridescence Completed ...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,061
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
Life-Size Carved Wood Sculpture of a Man's Head circa 1700 South European
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Stunning life-size carved wood sculpture of a man's head dating from circa 1700 in the south of Europe.
Wood
$3,400 / set
H 13 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Pair Of Late 19th Century Polychrome Terracotta Busts By Friedrich Goldscheider
By Goldsheider
Located in San Francisco, CA
A superb pair of late 19th century Austrian polychrome terracotta busts by Friedrich Goldscheider, both figures stamped to the reverse. This pair of busts are in excellent original c...
Terracotta
$18,500 / set
H 14 in W 7 in D 5 in
Pair of 19th Century French Orientalist Gilt and Patinated Bronze Female Busts
Located in Tarzana, CA
A highly decorative and finely modeled pair of French Orientalist bronze busts, dating to the late 19th century and depicting two richly adorned female figures in elaborate North Afr...
Bronze
Bronze Moor Sculpture 19th Century Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze Moore sculpture, believed to be Italian, in the 19th century style, but probably executed in the mid 20th century.
Bronze
19th Century Italian Terracotta Bust of a Classical Male
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Italian terracotta bust of a classical male. This monumental antique Italian terracotta bust sculpture of a classical Roman male is a well executed statement piece and...
Terracotta
Late Victorian 10 Karat Gold & Seed Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Late Victorian 10k gold & seed pearl stick pin. With a lotus shaped flower that has a small white round seed pearl set at its center. Simply a great stickpin! Date...
Pearl, Gold
$28,950Sale Price|35% Off
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 20 in
19th Century Lifesize Bronze Bust of Othello after Gaston Veuvenot Leroux
By Gaston Vuevenot Leroux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and impressive French 19th century life-size bust depicting Othello, the North African Moor of Venice character in the 1603 play written by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), a...
Bronze
Antique Italian Terracotta Bust of a Greco Roman
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Italian Terracotta bust of a Greco Roman. Handsome large antique Italian terracotta bust of an ancient Greco Roman. This stunning sculpture is well executed and has some res...
Terracotta
$1,275
H 11.5 in W 14.25 in D 7.5 in
19th Century Italian Terracotta Bust of a Man, Renaissance Revival
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Raised on an olive velvet base. Dimensions include the base. Portraiture is often seen as the quintessential Renaissance art form, and clay was used increasingly during the 15th cen...
Terracotta
$754
H 6 in W 5.5 in D 5.75 in
Terracotta caricature bust by Johann Maresch, Austro-Hungarian, late 19th C.
By Johann Maresch
Located in Milan, IT
A fine late 19th-century Austrian polychrome terracotta desk valet, crafted by the famed manufacture Johann Maresch in Aussig, Bohemia (Austro-Hungarian Empire). Modeled with a livel...
Terracotta
Antique French Terracotta Head of a Bearded Man
Located in Hastings, GB
An impressive and large scale terracotta head of a bearded man, French,19th century, old repairs and reinforcements, a striking and captivating piece. Wall mounted, there are two ...
Terracotta
Egyptian King and Queen Busts After J. Guillot Dated 1876
Located in New York, NY
Egyptian king and queen patinated spelter metal busts after the celebrated French sculptor, Anatole J. Guillot (1865-1911). Female signed J. Guillot 1876.
Metal
Antique Gold Devil Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Antique Devil Stickpin from the turn of the 20th Century. Beautiful detailed with emerald eyes and a mischevious grin in 14K gold. Rare and unusual subject matter. 2.8", Motif .5" x ...
14k Gold
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 10 in D 5 in
Bust of North African Tribesman, 'DE CAÏD' by Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider
By Charles Masse, Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bust of a North African Tribesman, DE CAÏD Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider This exquisite portrait bust of a North African tribesman, titled "DE CAÏD," was masterfully executed by ...
Terracotta
$4,547Sale Price|29% Off
H 21.25 in W 12.5 in D 9 in
19th-20th Century Orientalist Terracotta Bust of Girl Attributed to Goldscheider
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Austrian 19th-20th century Orientalist terracotta bust of a young girl in Middle-Eastern Garb. The young smiling beauty wearing a head scaft and shawl tied with a broche-pin brooc...
Terracotta, Wood
A Fine Orientalist Composition Bust of a Moor, Austria Circa 1920
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A highly decorative portrait bust of a bearded Moor in profile, modelled wearing traditional garb, painted in polychrome detail in the manner of Friedrich Goldscheider, unsigned.
Composition
Moorish Bronze Bust of a Man with Turban, 19th Century Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish style bronze bust of a man with a turban on round shaped base (19/20th Cent.).
Bronze
Moorish Pair of 19th Century French Busts Terracotta Polychrome
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th Century French Busts
Terracotta
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.