Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Italian marble bust you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Italian marble bust for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
stone,
marble and
carrara marble. Find 462 options for an antique or vintage Italian marble bust now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Italian marble bust, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An Italian marble bust made by
Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with
Art Nouveau — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Italian marble bust over the years, but those crafted by
Guglielmo Pugi,
Pietro Bazzanti 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.