Sold|$2,950
A Large Marble Bust of Hermes
Located in San Francisco, CA
20th Century carved marble bust of Hermes. This piece is fairly recent and extremely heavy.
Marble
Large Two-Tone Brass Impala Bust Sculpture on Black Marble Base, 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and striking 1970s Hollywood Regency-style brass impala bust sculpture on black marble base
Marble, Brass
Fabulous Large Terracotta Bust of an Aristocrat
Located in Water Mill, NY
Beautiful large terracotta bust of an aristocrat
Large Bronze Bust of Conductor Wolfgang Ullrich
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a solid bronze large bust of Conductor Wolfgang Ullrich by Artist Fredrick Mecke 1924
Bronze
Sold|$3,500
Large Cast Resin Bust of Woman
Located in Stamford, CT
Large cast resin bust of woman with detailed collar and curled hair. Please note of wear consistent
Resin
Sold|$1,650
Large Bust of Zeus on a circular base.
Located in Miami, FL
Large cast bust of Zeus on a circular base.
Pair of Large Goldscheider Glazed Terra-cotta Busts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This a fantastic pair of Goldscheider heads. These would make amazing lamps or can be used just as they are. The colors are beautiful and the hand sculpted hair is great.
Sold|$6,246
Large Marble Bust of Diana the Huntress
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
A large marble bust of Diana the Huntress. Diana is a virgin goddess in Roman and Hellenistic
Marble
Large Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin by John J. Boyle
By John J. Boyle
Located in Minneapolis, MN
One of two known bronze bust sculptures of Benjamin Franklin by noted American artist John J. Boyle
Bronze
Wonderful, large bronze Dog bust by Jean-Barnabé Amy from 1876
Located in Brussels, BE
Wonderful, large bronze Dog bust by the French sculptor Jean-Barnabé Amy, born in France in 1839
Bronze
Large Expressionist Segmented Metal Bust Sculpture
By Silas Seandel, Curtis Jeré
Located in Framingham, MA
Oversized bust or head sculpture with patchwork torch cut steel pieces welded and braised on a
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel
Sold|$795
Large Greek Stone Bust
Located in Houston, TX
We like to think this as the stone reincarnation of Hercules in all his glory. Hypertufa stone piece that is meant to be rustic looking with indentations due to the stone casting pro...
Concrete
Large Italian Glazed Ceramic Warrior Bust
Located in North Miami, FL
Italian white-glazed ceramic bust of an Etruscan warrior, mounted on a brown painted ceramic base
Ceramic
Large 19th Century Bust of William Shakespeare
Located in London, GB
A large 19th century plaster bust of Shakespeare. A very good study with excellent attention to his
Plaster
Sold|$1,969
20th Century, Large Composite Bust of Apollo
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
Beautifully weathered composite bust of Apollo. Great decorative garden item.
Plaster
19th/20th Century Large Female Plaster Bust, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th/20th Century Large Female Plaster Bust, circa 1850, probably Italian Beautiful and impressive
Plaster
Large Orientalist Style Two Color Marble Bust of a Nubian
Located in Oaks, PA
Large Orientalist style two color marble bust of a Nubian, great scale hand-carved portrait bust of
Marble
Large 19th Century Plaster Bust of Venus after the Antique
Located in London, west Sussex
This exquisite and alluring plaster bust of Venus, after the antique, is late 19th century and very
Plaster
Sold|$4,600
Large Nude Female Torso Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Nude female torso sculpture and large outsider art piece. Aged naturally outside the artist's
Plaster
Large 19th Century Beautifully Weathered Carved Marble Bust of Prince Albert
Located in Shustoke, GB
A well executed and beautifully weathered, 19th century, carved marble bust of Queen Victoria's
Marble
Goldscheider Porcelain Manufactory and Majolica Factory Bust, Terracotta
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in Ulestraten, Limburg
Goldscheider porcelain manufactory and Majolica factory, sculpture, large bust of a man with a
Terracotta
Large Plaster 'Roman' Torso on Stand, Italy, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Large Italian plaster torso of a 'Roman' male figure, likely an athlete or a god, with strongly
Large 1930s Plaster Replica of the Gaddi Torso on Stand
Located in London, GB
Italian Plaster replica of the Gaddi torso c.1930. The Original sculpture displayed in the Uffizi
Plaster
Sold|$1,350
Large French Art Deco Mannequin Model Bust
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Nude Bust in hand-painted plaster, stamped "Champs-Élysées", French commercial advertising
Large Sergio Bustamante Bust of a Lion Signed and Editioned
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
Large brass and aluminium bust of a lion signed and editioned 30/100 on a square brass base
Brass
Sevres Bisque Porcelain Figure of Leda and the Swan
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Vilnius, LT
decorative pieces have often been made in bisque, as well as larger portrait busts and other sculptures; the
Porcelain
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.