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Large Bust Of Corneille Van Cleve In Terracotta After Caffieri Jean-jacques
Large Bust Of Corneille Van Cleve In Terracotta After Caffieri Jean-jacques

Large Bust Of Corneille Van Cleve In Terracotta After Caffieri Jean-jacques

By Jacques Caffieri

Located in BARSAC, FR

Magnificent terracotta bust representing the sculptor Corneille Van Cleve (1645-1732) after a work

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Deco Bronze Bust of Man After Cipriani
Vintage Deco Bronze Bust of Man After Cipriani

Vintage Deco Bronze Bust of Man After Cipriani

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Capture timeless elegance with this vintage Deco bronze bust of a man, inspired by Cipriani's

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Stone, Bronze

18th Century Italian Polychrome Bust of Saint
18th Century Italian Polychrome Bust of Saint

18th Century Italian Polychrome Bust of Saint

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century Italian polychrome bust of saint was hand carved from solid wood then painted and

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Renaissance Busts

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Regency Patinated Case Concrete Bust of Hermes
Vintage Regency Patinated Case Concrete Bust of Hermes

Vintage Regency Patinated Case Concrete Bust of Hermes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of our Vintage Regency Patinated Concrete Bust of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Concrete

Apollo Belvedere Grand Tour Style Paster Bust
Apollo Belvedere Grand Tour Style Paster Bust

Apollo Belvedere Grand Tour Style Paster Bust

Located in Astoria, NY

Grand Tour style plaster cast after the head of the Apollo Belvedere, an Hadrianic Roman sculpture in the Hellenistic style, the cast illegibly signed to base. Dimensions: 16.5" H...

Category

Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Plaster

Bronze Bust of Young Man on Travertine Mount
Bronze Bust of Young Man on Travertine Mount

Bronze Bust of Young Man on Travertine Mount

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A likeness of a young man or teen with a mid-20th century hairstyle and clothing, rendered in high

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Travertine, Bronze

Classical Bronze Bust on Marble Plinth
Classical Bronze Bust on Marble Plinth

Classical Bronze Bust on Marble Plinth

Located in London, GB

bronze base, edged with acanthus leaf design. English Victorian period mid to late 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Busts

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Maitland-Smith Tessellated Female Torso Bust
Vintage Maitland-Smith Tessellated Female Torso Bust

Vintage Maitland-Smith Tessellated Female Torso Bust

By Maitland Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Maitland-Smith Tessellated female torso bust History and craftsmanship For nearly four

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Busts

Materials

Stone, Marble

Mid-20th Century Wood Virgin Statue
Mid-20th Century Wood Virgin Statue

Mid-20th Century Wood Virgin Statue

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-20th century traditional virgin statue made of wood. Made in Spain, circa 1950. In original

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Original Art Deco Female Mannequin Bust, 1930s
Original Art Deco Female Mannequin Bust, 1930s

Original Art Deco Female Mannequin Bust, 1930s

Located in Devon, England

Fabulous 1930s Art Deco "JACOLL HATS" advertising display female shop mannequin. She's in good vintage condition with the usual bumps and bruises one would expect but no serious dama...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Busts

Materials

Composition

Orange Frances Vintage “Tintin” sculpture/bust, plaster
Orange Frances Vintage “Tintin” sculpture/bust, plaster

Orange Frances Vintage “Tintin” sculpture/bust, plaster

By Tintin

Located in Valladolid, ES

Amazing bust of the character Tintin dressed in traditional Chinese attire. This way of depicting

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster, Paint

19th Century Marble Bust of the Emperor Caracalla
19th Century Marble Bust of the Emperor Caracalla

19th Century Marble Bust of the Emperor Caracalla

Located in Essex, MA

Mid-19th century marble bust of the Emperor Caracalla (4 April 188-8 April 217) Well carved head

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Siena Marble, Statuary Marble

Bronze Bust of Giambologna, Bologna 1955
Bronze Bust of Giambologna, Bologna 1955

Bronze Bust of Giambologna, Bologna 1955

By Giambologna

Located in Los Angeles, CA

contributions to Italian Renaissance art. Signed “Gianbologna – Bologna 1955”, this mid-20th century piece

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Solid Heavy Brass Bust Head Sculpture, 1970
Solid Heavy Brass Bust Head Sculpture, 1970

Solid Heavy Brass Bust Head Sculpture, 1970

Located in Chicago, IL

Solid Heavy Brass Head Sculpture, 1970. Beautiful patinaMeasures 11" tall, 6.5" deep 6.5" wide

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Brass

Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Seneca
Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Seneca

Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Seneca

Located in Essex, MA

there from Rome dated from the 1st century. With a marble socle.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Nigel Coates Chrome and Linen Display Bust
Nigel Coates Chrome and Linen Display Bust

Nigel Coates Chrome and Linen Display Bust

Located in London, GB

Nigel Coates Chrome and Linen Display Bust Dimensions: H 27” x W 17” x D 11” Weight: 5kg Date

Category

Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Antique Library Alabaster and Marble Busts
Pair of Antique Library Alabaster and Marble Busts

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Italian Antique Bronze Sculpture Bust of a Roman Statesman, 19th Century
Italian Antique Bronze Sculpture Bust of a Roman Statesman, 19th Century

Italian Antique Bronze Sculpture Bust of a Roman Statesman, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A moving and quite dramatic work, particularly as it is an inanimate bust, the figure is powerful

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bust Of An Elegant Woman In Terracotta From The Sèvres Manufactory – 19th Centur
Bust Of An Elegant Woman In Terracotta From The Sèvres Manufactory – 19th Centur

Bust Of An Elegant Woman In Terracotta From The Sèvres Manufactory – 19th Centur

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in BARSAC, FR

Magnificent bust of an elegant woman in the 18th century style, signed on the back by the Sèvres

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Marble Statue Bust Of A Roman Emperor
Vintage Marble Statue Bust Of A Roman Emperor

Vintage Marble Statue Bust Of A Roman Emperor

Located in London, GB

A rare vintage marble bust of a Roman emperor. Beautifully crafted, this marble bust is a grand

Category

Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Marble

Vintage Gold Gilt Apollo Bust with Column Pedestal
Vintage Gold Gilt Apollo Bust with Column Pedestal

Vintage Gold Gilt Apollo Bust with Column Pedestal

Located in Chicago, IL

. Circa Mid 20th Century Dimensions: Pedestal H 19” D 11” W 11” Bust H 22.5” W 16” D 9

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Resin

Pair of Art Deco Plaster Bust, Painted Mannequin

Pair of Art Deco Plaster Bust, Painted Mannequin

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Art Deco plaster bust. Painted mannequin.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Busts

Bust of Roman Emperor White Marble Italy 20th Century
Bust of Roman Emperor White Marble Italy 20th Century

Bust of Roman Emperor White Marble Italy 20th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Bust of a Roman emperor in white marble and flowered alabaster, Italy, mid-20th century. Alabaster

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Carrara Marble Signed Napoleon Bust
19th Century French Carrara Marble Signed Napoleon Bust

19th Century French Carrara Marble Signed Napoleon Bust

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Carrara marble signed bust of Napoleon. Napoleon in bicorne hat and wearing

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century Plaster Bust Of A French Officer
19th Century Plaster Bust Of A French Officer

19th Century Plaster Bust Of A French Officer

Located in Ongar, GB

A great looking 19th century French plaster bust of an officer from the Bourbon Restoration

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Busts

Materials

Plaster

18th Century Spanish Hand Caved Stone Boy Bust
18th Century Spanish Hand Caved Stone Boy Bust

18th Century Spanish Hand Caved Stone Boy Bust

Located in Marbella, ES

18th century Spanish hand carved stone boy bust.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Busts

Materials

Stone

Marble Bust of a Young Girl, Italian, 19th Century
Marble Bust of a Young Girl, Italian, 19th Century

Marble Bust of a Young Girl, Italian, 19th Century

Located in Oakville, ON

A charming marble bust of a young girl, unsigned, execute in the mid 19th century in Italy. it is

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Busts

Materials

Marble

Vintage Seashell Encrusted Grotto Style Bust and Pedestal
Vintage Seashell Encrusted Grotto Style Bust and Pedestal

Vintage Seashell Encrusted Grotto Style Bust and Pedestal

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Whimsical Italian seashell encrusted bust with an eccentric composition depicting an 18th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Busts

Materials

Shell

Monumental Vintage Regency Plaster Bust of Marie Antoinette
Monumental Vintage Regency Plaster Bust of Marie Antoinette

Monumental Vintage Regency Plaster Bust of Marie Antoinette

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic vintage plaster over fiberglass bust of Marie Antoinette. Monument in size and drama

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Regency Busts

Materials

Fiberglass, Plaster

19th Century Italian Marble bust of Caesar Augustus
19th Century Italian Marble bust of Caesar Augustus

19th Century Italian Marble bust of Caesar Augustus

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century Italian Marble bust of Caesar Augustus. Gorgeous and unique piece. Purchased in

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

A Lacquered Wood Sicilian Bust of a Woman
A Lacquered Wood Sicilian Bust of a Woman

A Lacquered Wood Sicilian Bust of a Woman

Located in Catania, Sicilia

A lacquered wood bust that originates from Sicily, representing a stylized female figure. The bust

Category

Mid-20th Century Sicilian Baroque Busts

Materials

Fruitwood

1950s Neoclassical Plaster Italian Bust of Maria Luigia
1950s Neoclassical Plaster Italian Bust of Maria Luigia

1950s Neoclassical Plaster Italian Bust of Maria Luigia

Located in Catania, Sicilia

A plaster bust of Maria Luigia from a Gipsoteca in a sicilian academy of fine arts. They used to

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Plaster

Classical 19th Century Bronzed Copper Bust of Clytie
Classical 19th Century Bronzed Copper Bust of Clytie

Classical 19th Century Bronzed Copper Bust of Clytie

Located in London, by appointment only

Northern Europe, 19th Century. A large electrotype patinated bronze on copper sculptural bust

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Busts

Materials

Copper, Lead

20th Century Plaster Bust of a Gentlemen
20th Century Plaster Bust of a Gentlemen

20th Century Plaster Bust of a Gentlemen

Located in London, GB

A large plaster bust of a gentleman. Brought in Belgium, likely mid-late 20th century

Category

Late 20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

1930s Terracotta Sicilian Bust of Seneca the Philosopher
1930s Terracotta Sicilian Bust of Seneca the Philosopher

1930s Terracotta Sicilian Bust of Seneca the Philosopher

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This sculpture reflects the artistic influences of neoclassical style, with a blend of traditional Sicilian craftsmanship. The terracotta medium allows for intricate detailing and a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-20th Century Wood Montserrat Virgin Statue
Mid-20th Century Wood Montserrat Virgin Statue

Mid-20th Century Wood Montserrat Virgin Statue

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-20th century Spanish montserrat virgin statue made of wood. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

19th Century Danish Black Basalt Bust of Apollo Belvedere
19th Century Danish Black Basalt Bust of Apollo Belvedere

19th Century Danish Black Basalt Bust of Apollo Belvedere

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black Basalt Bust of Apollo Belvedere Imprinted on Back: P. Ipsen Eneret, Kjobenhavn. 505

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Busts

19th Century Full Size Italian Marble Bust Of Napoleon
19th Century Full Size Italian Marble Bust Of Napoleon

19th Century Full Size Italian Marble Bust Of Napoleon

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

19th century Full size Italian marble bust of Napoleon. The well carved bust depicting him in his

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

Mid-20th Century Wood Montserrat Virgin Statue
Mid-20th Century Wood Montserrat Virgin Statue

Mid-20th Century Wood Montserrat Virgin Statue

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Mid-20th century traditional Spanish 'Montserrat' virgin statue made of wood. Made in Barcelona

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Gilded Bronze Bust, French, circa 1930
Art Deco Gilded Bronze Bust, French, circa 1930

Art Deco Gilded Bronze Bust, French, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

Magnificent Art Deco female profile head in gilded bronze sitting on a white marble base. Dating to the 1930s and originating from France. Although not signed it's very much in the s...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk Ceramic Bust, circa 1950's.
Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk Ceramic Bust, circa 1950's.

Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk Ceramic Bust, circa 1950's.

Located in Praha, CZ

T.G. Masaryk was the first Czechoslovak president in the years 1918-1935 Original Condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Roman Emperor Bust Plaster  Life Size Mark Anthony
Roman Emperor Bust Plaster  Life Size Mark Anthony

Roman Emperor Bust Plaster Life Size Mark Anthony

Located in Buxton, GB

This beautiful sculpture is a stunning depiction of the famous Roman emperor Mark Anthony. The piece is made of high-quality plaster and stands at an impressive 50cm tall with a leng...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Plaster

20th Century, Italian Sculpture in Bronze Depicting Girl's Bust
20th Century, Italian Sculpture in Bronze Depicting Girl's Bust

20th Century, Italian Sculpture in Bronze Depicting Girl's Bust

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Italian sculpture of the 20th century. Object in chiselled bronze with marble basement depicting

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ercole from the Farnese Collection, Plaster Bust, 20th Century
Ercole from the Farnese Collection, Plaster Bust, 20th Century

Ercole from the Farnese Collection, Plaster Bust, 20th Century

Located in IT

label on the back. This plaster bust is an academic replica, from early 20th century, made in Italy

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Busts on Marble Bases
Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Busts on Marble Bases

Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Busts on Marble Bases

Located in Victoria, BC

smile is infectious. The patinated bronze busts are in excellent condition. The black marble bases match

Category

Mid-20th Century French Late Victorian Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid-20th Century Unusual Mannequin Head Mold
Mid-20th Century Unusual Mannequin Head Mold

Mid-20th Century Unusual Mannequin Head Mold

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th Century Unusual Mannequin Head Mold This unusual mid-20th century male form mannequin

Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Metal

20th Century Terracotta Italian Sculpture Bust of Woman, 1950
20th Century Terracotta Italian Sculpture Bust of Woman, 1950

20th Century Terracotta Italian Sculpture Bust of Woman, 1950

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Terracotta sculpture, Italy, 20th century. Glazed terracotta object depicting a bust of a woman of

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Bust of Bacchante by Auguste Baptiste Clesinger, Rome, 1857
Bust of Bacchante by Auguste Baptiste Clesinger, Rome, 1857

Bust of Bacchante by Auguste Baptiste Clesinger, Rome, 1857

By Jean Auguste Baptiste Clesinger

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A large bronze bust showing a beautiful young woman depicted as a Bacchante, the Greek Goddess of

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Busts

Materials

Bronze

Gaddi's Torso, Plaster Bust, Copy in Scale 1/1
Gaddi's Torso, Plaster Bust, Copy in Scale 1/1

Gaddi's Torso, Plaster Bust, Copy in Scale 1/1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gaddi's Torso, plaster bust, Copy in Scale 1/1 The original marble Gaddi Torso displayed in the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

Gaddi's Torso, Plaster Bust, Copy in Scale 1/1
Gaddi's Torso, Plaster Bust, Copy in Scale 1/1

Gaddi's Torso, Plaster Bust, Copy in Scale 1/1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gaddi's Torso, plaster bust, Copy in Scale 1/1 with iron standing The original marble Gaddi Torso

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

19th Century  Bronze  Bust Representing Pythagoras by Fonderia Chiurazzi
19th Century  Bronze  Bust Representing Pythagoras by Fonderia Chiurazzi

19th Century Bronze Bust Representing Pythagoras by Fonderia Chiurazzi

By Fonderia Chiurazzi

Located in Madrid, ES

Reproduction of the bust of Pythagoras in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Italy, from

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Bust Representing Pythagoras by Fonderia Chiurazzi
19th Century Bronze Bust Representing Pythagoras by Fonderia Chiurazzi

19th Century Bronze Bust Representing Pythagoras by Fonderia Chiurazzi

By Fonderia Chiurazzi

Located in Madrid, ES

Reproduction of the bust of pythagoras in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Italy, from

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Bronze

Grand Tour Italian Bronze Bust Of Mellephebe
Grand Tour Italian Bronze Bust Of Mellephebe

Grand Tour Italian Bronze Bust Of Mellephebe

Located in Essex, MA

foundry, Naples. Sienna marble socle. The original discovered in the mid 18th century by Karl Jakob Weber

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Dorothy Thorope Style Pink Cast Resin Bust of Child
Dorothy Thorope Style Pink Cast Resin Bust of Child

Dorothy Thorope Style Pink Cast Resin Bust of Child

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in Astoria, NY

A circa 1960s bust of a young child, in the style of designer Dorothy Thorope, in cast pink

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Resin, Wood

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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.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.