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19 Century Grand Tour Marble Bust of "Venus de Milo" after the Antique
19 Century Grand Tour Marble Bust of "Venus de Milo" after the Antique

19 Century Grand Tour Marble Bust of "Venus de Milo" after the Antique

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

As well the omission of exposed breasts of the original in favour of classical clothing below the neckline of this bust, is almost certainly indicative of mid 19 Century when m...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Decorative African Stone Sculpture, Abstract Female Bust, Signed Zimbabwe Status
Decorative African Stone Sculpture, Abstract Female Bust, Signed Zimbabwe Status

Decorative African Stone Sculpture, Abstract Female Bust, Signed Zimbabwe Status

Located in Wembley, GB

African Stone Sculpture, Female Bust, Signed and Numbered, Zimbabwe, 20th Century A powerful and contemplative African stone sculpture depicting a stylised female bust, carved from ...

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Vintage 1920s Zimbabwean Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf

Contemporary Still Life with Alexander The Great Bust and Orange Apple iBook
Contemporary Still Life with Alexander The Great Bust and Orange Apple iBook

Contemporary Still Life with Alexander The Great Bust and Orange Apple iBook

By Andrew S. Conklin

Located in Chicago, IL

Still Life painting, with origins dating back to the 16th century, often depicts simple everyday objects. Conklin sets his composition with both antiquities and modern elements to br...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Linen

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Baby Bust Bookends. 1920´s
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Baby Bust Bookends. 1920´s

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Baby Bust Bookends. 1920´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to ...

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Early 20th Century Argentine Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of Head Bust of Japanese Woman in the Style of Isamu Noguchi
Bronze Sculpture of Head Bust of Japanese Woman in the Style of Isamu Noguchi

Bronze Sculpture of Head Bust of Japanese Woman in the Style of Isamu Noguchi

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, well-crafted work reminiscent of Isamu Noguchi's early work in bronze. Heavy and solid on a beautiful rosewood base. Apparently unsigned. From a collection of Japanes...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau White Marble Bust of a Female Lady Wearing a Bonnet
Antique Art Nouveau White Marble Bust of a Female Lady Wearing a Bonnet

Antique Art Nouveau White Marble Bust of a Female Lady Wearing a Bonnet

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A classic decorative Bust statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of white alabaster on a marble base. Very decorative and nice to display in your library or ...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models

Materials

Stone

Bronze Bust of a Youth by F. Barbedienne, France, 1880
Bronze Bust of a Youth by F. Barbedienne, France, 1880

Bronze Bust of a Youth by F. Barbedienne, France, 1880

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Barbedienne Foundry bronze sculpture of a young boy head, circa late 19th Century. Figural bronze sculpture bust of a young boy, 19th Century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bust of a 75-Year-Old Woman by Joel Ballin, Original Antique Etching, circa 1850
Bust of a 75-Year-Old Woman by Joel Ballin, Original Antique Etching, circa 1850

Bust of a 75-Year-Old Woman by Joel Ballin, Original Antique Etching, circa 1850

Located in Langweer, NL

An original antique etched portrait of the bust of a woman of seventy five by Joel Ballin, circa 1850. The sitter has not been named, and this listing does not offer a name that nobo...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Prints

Materials

Paper

Twisted Walnut Column for Vase, Bust holder or Sculpture, 1940s, Gothic Style
Twisted Walnut Column for Vase, Bust holder or Sculpture, 1940s, Gothic Style

Twisted Walnut Column for Vase, Bust holder or Sculpture, 1940s, Gothic Style

By Bassano's Ebanisteria

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Twisted walnut column for vase, bust holder or sculpture, 1940s, Gothic style, wax polished, with exceptional patina. Circular base and turned top. About Bassano's Ebanisteria The ...

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Mid-20th Century Gothic Revival Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

Italian Design Horse Bust Large Sculptural Table Lamp with Brass Accent 1980s
Italian Design Horse Bust Large Sculptural Table Lamp with Brass Accent 1980s

Italian Design Horse Bust Large Sculptural Table Lamp with Brass Accent 1980s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Italian Design Horse Porcelain Sculpture with Brass table Lamp. Ceramic sculptural Italian Design style horse Bust, supported on brass stand on a black base, with brass double light ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Clear and Black Swirl Murano Glass Sculptural Male Bust Lamps, Italy
Pair of Clear and Black Swirl Murano Glass Sculptural Male Bust Lamps, Italy

Pair of Clear and Black Swirl Murano Glass Sculptural Male Bust Lamps, Italy

Located in New York, NY

This pair of clear and black swirl Murano glass sculptural male bust lamps is one of a kind. Each base consists of a solid clear Murano glass with infused black ink sculpture of a ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bronze Bust Sculpture of a Woman / France, 1930
Art Deco Bronze Bust Sculpture of a Woman / France, 1930

Art Deco Bronze Bust Sculpture of a Woman / France, 1930

By Auscher

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bedouin Head Bust Terracotta, Glazed Ceramic & Wood Table Lamp, 1950
Art Deco Bedouin Head Bust Terracotta, Glazed Ceramic & Wood Table Lamp, 1950

Art Deco Bedouin Head Bust Terracotta, Glazed Ceramic & Wood Table Lamp, 1950

Located in Miami, FL

One of a kind bedouin head bust table lamp. Bust is handmade out of Terracotta and Ceramic and mounted on a black lacquered base. Marked at the reverse. Wired for Europe, can be m...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Plaster of Paris Sculpt Head Bust Sculpture with Black Wood Base
Vintage Italian Plaster of Paris Sculpt Head Bust Sculpture with Black Wood Base

Vintage Italian Plaster of Paris Sculpt Head Bust Sculpture with Black Wood Base

Located in North Miami, FL

This wonderful restored Italian vintage aqualine plaster of Paris head bust sculpture is so reminiscent of what would be in a museum setting. She has beautiful surreal features with ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Bust Sculpture of a Woman / France, 1930
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Bust Sculpture of a Woman / France, 1930

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Bust Sculpture of a Woman / France, 1930

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Head / Bust Sculpture of a Woman / France, 1930
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Head / Bust Sculpture of a Woman / France, 1930

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Head / Bust Sculpture of a Woman / France, 1930

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian mid 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut and Scagliola center table
Italian mid 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut and Scagliola center table

Italian mid 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut and Scagliola center table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and most important Italian mid 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut and Scagliola center table.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Center Tables

Materials

Scagliola, Walnut

Émile Hébert, the Wanderer, Belle Époque Patinated Bronze Sculpture, circa 1880s
Émile Hébert, the Wanderer, Belle Époque Patinated Bronze Sculpture, circa 1880s

Émile Hébert, the Wanderer, Belle Époque Patinated Bronze Sculpture, circa 1880s

By Pierre-Eugène-Émile Hébert

Located in New York, NY

Hébert began his Salon career during the Second Republic, with portrait busts of eminent sixteenth-century figures that were immediately purchased by the government.

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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture Terrier Dog Bust Bookends M. Louis Fiot, 1920
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture Terrier Dog Bust Bookends M. Louis Fiot, 1920

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture Terrier Dog Bust Bookends M. Louis Fiot, 1920

By Maximilien Louis Fiot

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco West Highland Terrier Bookends by Maximilian Fiot, c. 1920. A superb pair of bronze bookends depicting West Highland terriers in different poses, exquisitely cast using the...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk
Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk

Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk

Located in London, GB

Antique Mid-19th century ebonised wood, gilt bronze and Pietra Dura desk, French, c. 1860s Dimensions: Height 77cm, width 134cm, depth 78cm This Napoleon III period desk feature...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone, Ormolu

Mid -20th Century Terracotta Horse Head 19” W x 19”W x 8”D
Mid -20th Century Terracotta Horse Head 19” W x 19”W x 8”D

Mid -20th Century Terracotta Horse Head 19” W x 19”W x 8”D

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Bring a touch of timeless elegance and rustic charm to your home with this beautiful mid-20th century terracotta horse head sculpture.

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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Gesso, Paint

Pair of French Mid 19th Century Louis XVI St. Porcelain and Ormolu Vases
Pair of French Mid 19th Century Louis XVI St. Porcelain and Ormolu Vases

Pair of French Mid 19th Century Louis XVI St. Porcelain and Ormolu Vases

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite and high quality pair of French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. blue cobalt Porcelain and Ormolu vases.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vases

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Cream & Gold Gilt Carved Wood Wall Mirror
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Cream & Gold Gilt Carved Wood Wall Mirror

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Cream & Gold Gilt Carved Wood Wall Mirror

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Cream & Gold Gilt Carved Wood Wall Mirror with Lyre and Portrait Bust Carved Pediment. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 44.5" H x 18.25" W...

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Mid-20th Century Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Monumental Triple-Basin Iron Fountain by Val d'Osne Foundry, France
19th Century Monumental Triple-Basin Iron Fountain by Val d'Osne Foundry, France

19th Century Monumental Triple-Basin Iron Fountain by Val d'Osne Foundry, France

By Val D'Osne Foundry

Located in North Miami, FL

Mid-19th Century monumental Neoclassical triple-basin iron fountain with sculptural motif of children by Val d'Osne Foundry, France By: Val d'Osne Foundry Material: iron, metal Tech...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Fountains

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century Onyx and Bronze Clock with William Shakespeare
19th Century Onyx and Bronze Clock with William Shakespeare

19th Century Onyx and Bronze Clock with William Shakespeare

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

A William Shakespeare Gothic revival mantle clock, dating back to the mid-19th century, superb quality and is made from onyx and gilt bronze.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Portrait of a Gentleman – French School, Paris workshop (c. 1745–1765)
Portrait of a Gentleman – French School, Paris workshop (c. 1745–1765)

Portrait of a Gentleman – French School, Paris workshop (c. 1745–1765)

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

The neutral brown background and soft lateral light enhance the finely modeled complexions, characteristic of a mid-18th-century Parisian studio. Regular brushstrokes, confident draw...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Italian Murano Art Glass Vase, Black and White Modernism, Mid-20th C, Italy
Italian Murano Art Glass Vase, Black and White Modernism, Mid-20th C, Italy

Italian Murano Art Glass Vase, Black and White Modernism, Mid-20th C, Italy

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful and substantial Italian Murano art glass vase, Midcentury Modern, circa mid-20th century, Italy. The glass making technique here is call 'incamicato'; where layers o...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of French Midcentury Porcelain Deer and Ram Wall Mounts
Pair of French Midcentury Porcelain Deer and Ram Wall Mounts

Pair of French Midcentury Porcelain Deer and Ram Wall Mounts

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking pair of French midcentury porcelain animal busts, depicting a deer and a ram in crisp white glaze. Each finely modeled figure captures the graceful curves and naturalistic...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Porcelain

16th Century Renaissance Borders – Ornamental Panels, Plate LXXI, 1869
16th Century Renaissance Borders – Ornamental Panels, Plate LXXI, 1869

16th Century Renaissance Borders – Ornamental Panels, Plate LXXI, 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

16th Century Renaissance Borders – Ornamental Panels from L'Ornement Polychrome, Plate LXXI This vivid and highly decorative sheet is Plate LXXI from the celebrated chromolithograph...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Vietnamese Bronze Sculpture of a Burdened Man, by Gia-Lợi
Vietnamese Bronze Sculpture of a Burdened Man, by Gia-Lợi

Vietnamese Bronze Sculpture of a Burdened Man, by Gia-Lợi

Located in San Francisco, CA

The artist was an early to mid-20th-century sculptor tied to the artistic movements of the Hanoi School.

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Mid-20th Century Vietnamese Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Rococo Cartouches and Decorative Frames – French Ornament, ca.1869
18th Century Rococo Cartouches and Decorative Frames – French Ornament, ca.1869

18th Century Rococo Cartouches and Decorative Frames – French Ornament, ca.1869

Located in Langweer, NL

These designs exemplify both the formal elegance and whimsical flair characteristic of mid-18th-century French decorative arts. This plate was lithographed by Launay and printed by ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Two 20th Century Art Nouveau Gilded Metal Italian Candlesticks
Two 20th Century Art Nouveau Gilded Metal Italian Candlesticks

Two 20th Century Art Nouveau Gilded Metal Italian Candlesticks

Located in Catania, Sicilia

A stunning pair of Italian Art Nouveau candlesticks, crafted from beautifully gilded metal in the mid 20th century. These elegant pieces capture the quintessential grace and flowing ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

19th Century Staffordshire Creamware Phrenology Head Inkwell, Stamped “55”
19th Century Staffordshire Creamware Phrenology Head Inkwell, Stamped “55”

19th Century Staffordshire Creamware Phrenology Head Inkwell, Stamped “55”

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The underside is impressed with the number “55,” consistent with production marks used by Staffordshire potteries during the mid-19th century. Design & Historical Context Phrenolog...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Pottery

18th Century French “Four Arts” Allegorical Paintings After Carle Van Loo
18th Century French “Four Arts” Allegorical Paintings After Carle Van Loo

18th Century French “Four Arts” Allegorical Paintings After Carle Van Loo

By Charles-André van Loo

Located in Dallas, TX

That influential model, which introduced allegorical children in place of traditional figures, became a defining motif of mid-18th century French painting and decorative arts.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Louis XVI Style Statuary marble and Ormolu Mounted Fireplace
Louis XVI Style Statuary marble and Ormolu Mounted Fireplace

Louis XVI Style Statuary marble and Ormolu Mounted Fireplace

Located in London, GB

A mid-nineteenth century Louis XVI style Statuary marble and ormolu mounted fireplace, the frieze with guilloche banding inset with flowerhead bosses, each volute jambs mounted by a ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble, Ormolu

Art Deco / Cubist Renato Bertelli Sculpture / Desk Paperweight, 1930´s
Art Deco / Cubist Renato Bertelli Sculpture / Desk Paperweight, 1930´s

Art Deco / Cubist Renato Bertelli Sculpture / Desk Paperweight, 1930´s

By Renato Giuseppe Bertelli 1

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Set of 2 Handcarved 17th Century Oak Wall Panels
Set of 2 Handcarved 17th Century Oak Wall Panels

Set of 2 Handcarved 17th Century Oak Wall Panels

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A pair of handcarved mid 17th century oak wall panels with a handsome, even patina and string for hanging.

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Antique Mid-17th Century English Jacobean Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

Brazilian Silver Plate Coin Ashtray
Brazilian Silver Plate Coin Ashtray

Brazilian Silver Plate Coin Ashtray

Located in New York, NY

A silver plate and metal coin ashtray from Brazilian restaurant 'Cine Modas', circa mid-20th century, Brazil. Restaurant information is embossed around top inside rim, center coin is...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Ashtrays

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Porcelain Plant Flower Pot Holders Planters Cachepots Jardinières, Pair
Porcelain Plant Flower Pot Holders Planters Cachepots Jardinières, Pair

Porcelain Plant Flower Pot Holders Planters Cachepots Jardinières, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of European porcelain flower or plant planters jardinieres or holder cachepots with flower and leaf design, circa mid-20th century, Europe. In the Herend or Sevres s...

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Mid-20th Century European Planters and Jardinieres

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Porcelain

Benjamin Edward Spence 1822-1866 "Highland Mary" Carved White Marble Sculpture
Benjamin Edward Spence 1822-1866 "Highland Mary" Carved White Marble Sculpture

Benjamin Edward Spence 1822-1866 "Highland Mary" Carved White Marble Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The work exhibits the refined carving and smooth finish characteristic of Spence’s mid-19th-century neoclassical style, with particular attention to the soft drapery, fringe details,...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Baroque Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Statuary Marble

19th Century English Terra Cotta Garden Pedestal
19th Century English Terra Cotta Garden Pedestal

19th Century English Terra Cotta Garden Pedestal

Located in Hudson, NY

This tall and dramatic pedestal created of English terracotta was made in the mid 19th century. Fashioned in a modeling process the piece is stamped by the maker and has an amazing a...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Pedestals and Columns

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Terracotta

Vintage Chinese Metal Gilt Filigree and Enamel Cranes Figures on Wooden Stand
Vintage Chinese Metal Gilt Filigree and Enamel Cranes Figures on Wooden Stand

Vintage Chinese Metal Gilt Filigree and Enamel Cranes Figures on Wooden Stand

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Chinese Gilt Metal Filigree and Enamel Cranes Figures on Wooden Stand. Mid 20th century circa 1950s Asian fine jeweled sculptures.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Overscale Faience Pottery Vase
Overscale Faience Pottery Vase

Overscale Faience Pottery Vase

Located in London, GB

A charming mid nineteenth century Faience pottery vase of large scale, with blue ground and yellow green and light blue scrolls and sprays of flowers, with two busts painted within c...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Vases

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Ceramic

Grand Tour Statuary Marble Relief of a Roman Emperor
Grand Tour Statuary Marble Relief of a Roman Emperor

Grand Tour Statuary Marble Relief of a Roman Emperor

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A mid 18th century Grand Tour white statuary marble relief of a Roman emperor, possibly Augustus Caesar, presented on a custom-made steel stand as pictured.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Grand Tour Mounted Objects

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Statuary Marble, Steel

Brass Gazelle on Lucite Mount Antelope Bookends a Pair 1950s
Brass Gazelle on Lucite Mount Antelope Bookends a Pair 1950s

Brass Gazelle on Lucite Mount Antelope Bookends a Pair 1950s

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Perfect for collectors and admirers of Art Deco design, these vintage bookends evoke the glamour and sophistication of the early to mid-20th century, making them a stylish addition t...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Miguel Berrocal "Portrait de Michelle" Puzzle Sculpture, 1970´s
Miguel Berrocal "Portrait de Michelle" Puzzle Sculpture, 1970´s

Miguel Berrocal "Portrait de Michelle" Puzzle Sculpture, 1970´s

By Miguel Berrocal

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to ...

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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Patinated Bronze Sculpture 'The Monkey Rider' by Paul Gayrard, 1846
Patinated Bronze Sculpture 'The Monkey Rider' by Paul Gayrard, 1846

Patinated Bronze Sculpture 'The Monkey Rider' by Paul Gayrard, 1846

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

French, Dated 1846. The mid-nineteenth century saw a surge of interest in animalier bronzes with whimsical and anthropomorphic subjects becoming particularly fashionable.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1950s Pair Art Deco Revival Polished Brass Gazelle Antelope Mount Bookends
1950s Pair Art Deco Revival Polished Brass Gazelle Antelope Mount Bookends

1950s Pair Art Deco Revival Polished Brass Gazelle Antelope Mount Bookends

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

They evoke the glamour and style of the early to mid-20th century and can elevate the aesthetic of any room they adorn.

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass

Set of French 19th Century Wax Cast Intaglios in New Frames
Set of French 19th Century Wax Cast Intaglios in New Frames

Set of French 19th Century Wax Cast Intaglios in New Frames

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Each of these three parcel painted gilt frames houses 9 pendants created by casting intaglio carvings in red wax in the 19th Century. These intaglios were collected on European “gra...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Art

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Spectacular pair of early wall reliefs Jesus & Mary Christ & Madonna, 1850 Spain
Spectacular pair of early wall reliefs Jesus & Mary Christ & Madonna, 1850 Spain

Spectacular pair of early wall reliefs Jesus & Mary Christ & Madonna, 1850 Spain

Located in Wien, AT

The linden wood is hand-carved and finished with a gesso ground and a layer of bole, followed by silver and gold leaf gilding—typical craftsmanship of the mid-19th century. Both pa...

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Antique 1850s Spanish Biedermeier Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Eyehole Peepers  Mixed Media Surrealist Sculpture
Eyehole Peepers  Mixed Media Surrealist Sculpture

Eyehole Peepers Mixed Media Surrealist Sculpture

Located in Dekalb, IL

Artist: Unknown Date: Mid-to-Late 20th Century Medium: Mixed Media Sculpture (painted plaster/compound, wood, and composite materials) Style/Movement: Folk Art / Outsider Art / Surre...

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Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Plaster, Wood, Composite

Art Deco Dancer Werkstatte Hagenauer Vienna Brass Polished Wood, Designed 1930s
Art Deco Dancer Werkstatte Hagenauer Vienna Brass Polished Wood, Designed 1930s

Art Deco Dancer Werkstatte Hagenauer Vienna Brass Polished Wood, Designed 1930s

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to ...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Thayo Burmese Burma Myanmar Shan Thai Asian Buddha Head Sculpture Statue
Antique Thayo Burmese Burma Myanmar Shan Thai Asian Buddha Head Sculpture Statue

Antique Thayo Burmese Burma Myanmar Shan Thai Asian Buddha Head Sculpture Statue

Located in Studio City, CA

We are listing it as early to mid-20th century but could be older. A stunning and contemplative piece.

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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Pair of l Patinated Bronze Roman Emperor Heads on Marble Pedestals, Italy, 1950s
Pair of l Patinated Bronze Roman Emperor Heads on Marble Pedestals, Italy, 1950s

Pair of l Patinated Bronze Roman Emperor Heads on Marble Pedestals, Italy, 1950s

Located in Madrid, ES

Their strong neoclassical character makes them ideal for a grand entrance hall, library, gallery, classical interior, or sophisticated contemporary setting. A striking example of mi...

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Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Midcentury Busts For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of midcentury busts available for sale. The range of distinct midcentury busts — often made from metal, stone and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are 648 antique and vintage midcentury busts for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of midcentury busts available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Neoclassical midcentury busts are consistently popular styles. Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Austin Productions each produced beautiful midcentury busts that are worth considering.

How Much are Midcentury Busts?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,635, while they’re typically $60 on the low end and $62,760 highest priced.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

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.

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