Antique Pair of Terra Cotta Orientalist Busts of a Woman and a Man
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of 19th century French Orientalist busts crafted in terra cotta and expertly paint decorated with a striking realism. Left: H: 19 W: 12 D: 8 Right: 19.5 W: 13 D: 8
Terracotta
17th-century Marble Bust of a man
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Marble bust representing a young man clothed in a toga or draped garment. Seventeenth-century period marble, green mabre base reported Wear and chips, small chips. Total hei...
Marble
Vintage Boho Ebony Hand Carved Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho carved ebony wood sculpture. A chic bust of man with stylized braids.
Wood
$2,730
Bust portrait of a man with his mouth open, hand-carved in sycamore wood
By Alvaro de la Vega
Located in Carballo, ES
Hand-carved sycamore wood sculpture by the artist Álvaro de la Vega (1954, Lugo, Spain) in 2008. It is part of a series of sculptures of facial expressions. The sculpture measures 40...
Wood
Life-Size Neoclassical Marble Bust of African Man, Italy, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Life-size bust of a dark-skinned man with a headdress and light-coloured clothing. The bust is made of different types of coloured marble and carved by hand.
Marble
Meissen Porcelain Figurine Busts of a Man & Woman by Peter Strang
By Peter Strang, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of miniature Meissen porcelain busts. By Peter Strang. In the form of a man and woman in casual clothing.
Porcelain
Pair of Terra Cotta Orientalist Busts of a Woman and a Man
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of 19th century French Orientalist busts crafted in terra cotta and expertly paint decorated with a striking realism.
Terracotta
Ancient Gandharan Miniature Stucco Bust of a Man, ca. 5th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine ancient stucco bust on a plinth. In the form of the mustachioed man with a (partial) laurel on his head. Mounted on a brown wooden plinth. Retaining an old Stair Galleries ...
Stucco
$2,788Sale Price|20% Off
H. Siedentop, Life-Size Bust of a Man, Brown Patinated Bronze on Marble Base
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermann Siedentop (1864-1943), Braunschweig sculptor during an air raid died, life-size bust of a man, brown patinated bronze on marble base, signed on the reverse. "H. Siedentop, B...
Marble, Bronze
Fine Bronze Bust of a Man in Manner of Sir Jacob Epstein (British 1880-1959)
By Jacob Epstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Bronze Bust of a man in the manner of Sir Jacob Epstein (British, 1880-1959), artist unknown. This beautifully executed green-patinated bronze somewhat resembles the style of ...
Bronze
African Stone Sculpture, Man Bust or Mask, 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
African Stone Sculpture, Man Bust or Mask, 1960s. Small African stone statuette, standing at 11 cm tall, depicting a man's head and neck, resembling a traditional mask.
Stone
Sculpture by Roger CHOMEAUX (1907-1999)
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHOMO, Roger CHOMEAUX (1907-1999) Large bust of a Man. Sculpture in aerated concrete with a blue patina and striated surface.
Concrete
Pair Noble Man Decorative Metal Head Bust Statues Sculptures, Belgium 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of classic decorative Bust statues. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's brass, socket nickel plated. Very decorative and ...
Metal
$1,950Sale Price|40% Off
Figures on the Beach with Sculpture, Contemporary Surreal Figural Landscape
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Finally, on the right appears the bearded man as a classical sculpture bust on a pedestal.
Canvas, Oil
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.