19th Century French Plaster Library Bust
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large scale 19th Century French plaster library bust. Painted to look like terracotta, signed and dating to 1875.
Antique 19th Century French Busts
Plaster
19th Century French Plaster Library Bust
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large scale 19th Century French plaster library bust. Painted to look like terracotta, signed and dating to 1875.
Plaster
Classical Plaster Library Bust on Bracket
Located in Kent, Dover
An English classical plaster library bust of a gentleman in Roman clothing, with a wall bracket depicting a Roman eagle.
Plaster
Plaster Library Bust Of The Emperor Augustus
Located in Kent, Dover
An English painted plaster library bust of the Emperor Augustus. With a good patina resembling polished marble.
Plaster
J. Ternouth (1796-1848) Lifesize Neoclassical Style Library Bust
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A lifesize neoclassical style plaster library bust by English sculptor, John Ternouth, signed with maker’s name to the reverse and inscribed with the date ‘1832’.
Plaster, Paint
Large 19th c. Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of President George Washington
By Wedgwood
Located in Litchfield, CT
Very large antique 19th century Wedgwood black basalt library bust of President George Washington after Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828).
Pottery
19th c. Grand Tour Classical Bronzed Library Bust of Asclepius God of Medicine
Located in Litchfield, CT
Antique 19th century Grand Tour classical bronzed patinated metal library bust of Asclepius, Greco-Roman God of medicine and patron of doctors.
Metal
19th c. French Bronze Library Bust of President George Washington Marble Column
Located in Litchfield, CT
Antique 19th century French bronze bust of George Washington on marble column. Exceptional detail with pleasing patina. Measures 12 1/4" tall x 6" wide x 4 1/2" deep. Good condition.
Marble, Bronze
After Sir Francis Chantrey, Library Bust of Sir Walter Scott, circa 1840
Located in Savannah, GA
19th-century painted plaster bust after the marble original by Sir Francis Chantrey (1781–1841), depicting Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832) in three-quarter right profile with tousled ha...
Plaster
19th Century Parian Porcelain Library Portrait Bust of President Abraham Lincoln
Located in Litchfield, CT
Antique 19th century parian porcelain portrait bust of President Abraham Lincoln by Martin Milmore, circa 1865. Martin Milmore (1844–1883) was an Irish-American sculptor known for h...
Porcelain
Grand Tour Carved Marble Bust of Louis XIV, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Executed in pale marble with a warm, natural patina, this piece carries both historical significance and decorative presence. Ideal for a library, study, or gallery, this bust evokes...
Marble
A Marble Bust on Pedestal of Richard Cobden by Neville Northey Burnard 1865
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Many of Burnard’s public commissions were for Devon and Cornwall and works by him may still be seen in such places as the Plymouth Library (a bust of Thackeray), Truro Town Hall and ...
Marble
Mark Antony Bust Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Mark Antony, a bust, in toga drapery, 20th century. A fantastic large library bust of Marcus Antonius, who was a Roman politician and general.
Carrara Marble
Mark Antony Bust Sculpture and Column, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Mark Antony, a bust, in toga drapery, 20th century. A fantastic large library bust of Marcus Antonius, who was a Roman politician and general.
Carrara Marble
Late 18th Century Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Emperor Lucius
Located in London, GB
A very well modelled and finely cast bronze library bust of the Roman Emperor Lucius Verus. The bust length model of the emperor raised on the original faceted pedestal baser with mo...
Bronze
Julius Caesar Bust Sculpture ‘in Toga’, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine large library bust of Julius Caesar, probably the most famous of all Roman emperors.
Statuary Marble
Julius Caesar Bust Sculpture ‘in Toga’ with Column, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine large library bust of Julius Caesar, probably the most famous of all Roman emperors.
Statuary Marble
Large 19th Century Plaster Library Bust of Plato
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very large scale, 19th century Italian plaster library bust of Plato, Stamped 'G Balatri Faceva 1873'.
Plaster
Library Bust of a Cardinal, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Library bust of a Cardinal, circa 1900 Large Victorian plaster bust, in original condition.
Plaster
Library Bust of a Cardinal, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Library bust of a Cardinal, circa 1900 Large Victorian plaster bust, in original condition.
Plaster
Pair of Antique Library Alabaster and Marble Busts
Located in London, GB
A pair of very late Grand Tour Mid-19th Century Library Busts in carved Alabaster with marble plinths and socles.
Alabaster, Marble
Classical Bronze Bust on Marble Plinth
Located in London, GB
A bronze Library bust of a classical Gentleman in robes and wig.
Brass, Bronze
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H 16 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Vintage Figural Gold Painted Female Plaster Sculpture Statue Bust Head 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage plaster library bust statue or sculpture depicting a female face with beaded hair, painting gold.
Plaster, Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint
Large Septimius Severus Bust Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in GB
This large library bust is after the marble original in the museum de Capitolini, Rome.
Carrara Marble
Mark Antony Bust Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in GB
Mark Antony, a bust, in toga drapery, 20th century. A fantastic large library bust of Marcus Antonius, who was a Roman politician and general.
Carrara Marble
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H 14.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Antique Pair Bronzed Ormolu Busts William Ewart Gladstone Benjamin Disraeli 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Pair of English Patinated Bronzed Metal Library Busts made in Birmingham by Wright and Fletcher Foundry, dated 1878 offered with associated heavy gauge ornately cast Ormolu ...
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Julius Caesar Bust Sculpture ‘in Toga’, 20th Century
Located in GB
A fine large library bust of Julius Caesar, probably the most famous of all Roman emperors.
Carrara Marble
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H 25.2 in W 14.97 in D 9.85 in
19th C Country House Library Plaster Bust of Composer Pianist Felix Mendelssohn
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good 19th century library plaster bust of the German composer, pianist and conductor Felix Mendelssohn, on a typical socle base.
Plaster
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H 68.51 in W 74.81 in D 18.12 in
Empire Style Mahogany Bronze Female Busts Library or Bibliotheque, circa 1860
By Maison Krieger
Located in Berlin, DE
An Empire style gilt bronze mounted mahogany library or bibliotheque from circa 1860. The breakfront bookcase with three doors housing trellis brass workings displays fine quality gi...
Bronze
Wedgwood Black Basalt Figure of Cupid
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
While it initially proved challenging to fire because of its weight, that same characteristic was advantageous in creating ornaments, lending stability to library busts, vases and fi...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Library Bust of Hercules
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English library bust of Hercules. Crisply cast in painted plaster and horsehair.
Plaster
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H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 9.45 in
20th Century Large Plaster Library Bust of Julius Caesar Grand Tour
Located in Lowestoft, GB
After the antique, an imposing and highly decorative plaster bust of Julius Caesar on socle base. 20th century, with age related discolouration and wear 80cm in height 62cm...
Plaster
19th Century Classical Library Bust of Female Grand Tour Country House
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A finely cast 19th century plaster classical library bust, on socle base on a later period plaster column.
Plaster
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H 15.28 in Dm 6.46 in
Large Pair Bronze Grand Tour Library Busts of Bacchus and Ariadne, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Of generous scale and imposing, these beautifully carved patinated bronze antique busts of Bacchus and Ariadne are mounted on black marble socles banded by scenes of antiquity in bro...
Marble, Bronze
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H 14 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Copeland Parian Bust of John Milton, Made for the 1861 Crystal Palace Exhibition
By Copeland
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Copeland Parian Bust of John Milton, Made for the 1861 Crystal Palace Exhibition A rare Parian Library Bust of John Milton by Copeland, Made for the 1861 Crystal Palace Exhibition.
Ceramic
Julius Caesar Bust Sculpture , 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine large library bust of Julius Caesar, probably the most famous of all Roman emperors.
Marble
Roman Empress Marble Bust Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in GB
Roman empress Marble Bust sculpture, 20th Century A large Library bust of a Roman Empress, in her fine toga drapery, pinned to one side by a jeweled broach, and crowned with a tiara.
Marble
Library bust of Homer, Wedgwood, circa 1775
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine library bust from the Wedgwood & Bentley period, exhibiting the fineness and quality that make this early Wedgwood so very desirable.
Stoneware
Painted Plaster Portrait Library Bust of a Priest, Milford House
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The large late Victorian plaster library bust depicting an unidentified priest, of middle to late age, possibly modelled on an Elizabethan, wearing a ceremonial robe with the pectora...
Plaster
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H 31 in W 29 in D 14 in
Large Victorian Painted Plaster Portrait Library Bust of a Cardinal, circa 1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The very large late Victorian plaster library bust depicting an unidentified cardinal, of middle to late age, with thinning hair and prominent features, wearing ceremonial robes and ...
Plaster
Decorative Late Victorian Painted Plaster Portrait Library Bust of John Milton
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The late Victorian painted plaster library bust of John Milton (1608-74) wearing ceremonial robes and with a central cartouche reading ‘Milton’ on a weighted waisted socle base, surv...
Composition
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H 23 in W 18 in D 10 in
19th Century Painted Plaster Portrait Library Bust of St. Francis of Assisi
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The large late Victorian plaster library bust depicting St. Francis of Assisi, wearing ceremonial robes and large pendant on a linked chain, the whole on a stepped socle square base,...
Plaster
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H 26 in W 16 in D 9 in
19th Century Painted Plaster Portrait Library Bust of St. Patrick, Milford House
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The large late Victorian plaster library bust depicting St. Patrick with a flowing beard, wearing ceremonial robes with celtic motifs, and a bejewelled mitre hat, the whole on a step...
Plaster
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H 20.5 in W 12 in D 8 in
19thC Black Painted Plaster Library Bust of Demosthenes; Wormington Grange
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The very decorative plaster portrait bust of Demosthenes (384–322 BCE), in his prime years, modelled after the Greek original held at the Museo Nazionale in Naples, sometimes describ...
Plaster
An Early 19th Century Carved Plaster Library Bust of Pinder
Located in London, GB
on waisted stepped soccle
Plaster
Late 19thc Plaster Library Bust of Julius Caesar C.1870-90, Aynhoe Park
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The very decorative plaster portrait bust of the emperor Julius Caesar, in his prime years, shown without state dress, facing slightly to sinister on a socle base, and surviving from...
Plaster
Basalt Bust of Plato, Wedgwood, circa 1800
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine, early bust of the eminent Greek philosopher. Wedgwood produced a large number of library busts in black basalt, which has an appearance similar to that of ancient bronze.
Stoneware
Bust of Minverva in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1880.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Wedgwood produced a very successful line of Library Busts, of which Minerva and Mercury were the longest in production, running right up into the 20th century - they make a good pair...
Stoneware
Julius Caesar Bust Sculpture ‘in Toga’ with Column, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine large library bust of Julius Caesar, probably the most famous of all Roman emperors.
Statuary Marble
Bust of Mercury in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1820.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Wedgwood produced a very successful line of Library Busts, of which Minerva and Mercury were the longest in production, running right up into the 20th century - they make a good pair...
Stoneware
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.
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.