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1950s Neo classical Gold Patinated Plaster Bust of Diadumeno
1950s Neo classical Gold Patinated Plaster Bust of Diadumeno

1950s Neo classical Gold Patinated Plaster Bust of Diadumeno

Located in Catania, Sicilia

A gold patinated plaster bust of Diadumeno from a Gipsoteca in a sicilian academy of fine arts

Category

Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Busts

Materials

Plaster

1950s Neo classical Gold Patinated Plaster Bust of Athena
1950s Neo classical Gold Patinated Plaster Bust of Athena

1950s Neo classical Gold Patinated Plaster Bust of Athena

Located in Catania, Sicilia

A gold patinated plaster bust of Athena from a Gipsoteca in a sicilian academy of fine arts. They

Category

Mid-20th Century Sicilian Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Plaster

1950s Neoclassical revival Gilded Plaster Italian Bust of David
1950s Neoclassical revival Gilded Plaster Italian Bust of David

1950s Neoclassical revival Gilded Plaster Italian Bust of David

Located in Catania, Sicilia

A gold patinated plaster bust of David from a Gipsoteca in a sicilian academy of fine arts. They

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Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Busts

Materials

Plaster

Midcentury French Outdoor Weathered Cast Stone Statuary Woman Bust
Midcentury French Outdoor Weathered Cast Stone Statuary Woman Bust

Midcentury French Outdoor Weathered Cast Stone Statuary Woman Bust

Located in Dallas, TX

circa 1950, the figure depicts a young woman bust, head turned with headscarf covering her hair, and

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Cast Stone

Bust of Pierre Andre de Suffren de Saint Tropez
Bust of Pierre Andre de Suffren de Saint Tropez

Bust of Pierre Andre de Suffren de Saint Tropez

Located in Chicago, IL

Pierre Andre de Suffren de Saint Tropez (17 July 1729 – 8 December 1788). He was most famous for his Campaign in the Indian Ocean, in which he fought a series of intense and evenl...

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Mid-20th Century French Busts

Materials

Limestone

Carved Oak Bust of a Gentleman Possibly Charles I
Carved Oak Bust of a Gentleman Possibly Charles I

Carved Oak Bust of a Gentleman Possibly Charles I

Located in Essex, MA

Figure with ruffled collar. George Way collection.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Busts

Materials

Oak

Bust in the Grand Tour Style of Greek God Dionysus
Bust in the Grand Tour Style of Greek God Dionysus

Bust in the Grand Tour Style of Greek God Dionysus

Located in Memphis, TN

An Exceptional Large grand Tour Style Hellenistic Bust Of Greek God Dionysus. Highly detailed

Category

Mid-20th Century European Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble

Wax Sculpture of a Bust of a Man, 20th Century.
Wax Sculpture of a Bust of a Man, 20th Century.

Wax Sculpture of a Bust of a Man, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Wax sculpture of a bust of a man, 20th century. Wax sculpture of a bust of a man, 20th century, on

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Marble Bust of Napoleon, Signed, on an Original Wood Base
Marble Bust of Napoleon, Signed, on an Original Wood Base

Marble Bust of Napoleon, Signed, on an Original Wood Base

Located in Kastrup, DK

Bust of Napoleon made of white marble. 64 cm high. Signed: 'David'. Wood base (H 129, W 29, D 29

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Busts

1930s Neo Classical Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Bust of Apollo
1930s Neo Classical Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Bust of Apollo

1930s Neo Classical Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Bust of Apollo

Located in Catania, Sicilia

, which began in the mid-18th century, drew inspiration from the art and architecture of ancient Greece

Category

Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Art Deco Sculpture Women Bust by Fidel Aguilar, circa 1930
Art Deco Sculpture Women Bust by Fidel Aguilar, circa 1930

Art Deco Sculpture Women Bust by Fidel Aguilar, circa 1930

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Art Deco Sculpture Women Bust by Fidel Aguilar, circa 1930 Terracota bronce patinated Manufactured

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Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Metal

Italian Stone Bust of the Roman Emperor Caracalla, circa 1950
Italian Stone Bust of the Roman Emperor Caracalla, circa 1950

Italian Stone Bust of the Roman Emperor Caracalla, circa 1950

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian stone bust of the Roman emperor Caracalla, circa 1950. Seen here in attire typical of busts

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Stone

After Joseph Pitts, Parian Bust of F.A. Cox, 1854
After Joseph Pitts, Parian Bust of F.A. Cox, 1854

After Joseph Pitts, Parian Bust of F.A. Cox, 1854

Located in Astoria, NY

After Joseph Pitts (English, active 1830-1870), A Parian Ware Bust of F[rancis]. A[ugustus]. Cox

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Mid-20th Century European British Colonial Busts

Materials

Marble

A Neoclassical Terracotta Sicilian Bust of the Roman Emperor Adriano
A Neoclassical Terracotta Sicilian Bust of the Roman Emperor Adriano

A Neoclassical Terracotta Sicilian Bust of the Roman Emperor Adriano

Located in Catania, Sicilia

An original patina terracotta bust hand-crafted in Siclly in the first half of 20th century, it has

Category

Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Busts

Materials

Terracotta

A Neoclassical Terracotta Sicilian Bust of the Roman Emperor Adriano
A Neoclassical Terracotta Sicilian Bust of the Roman Emperor Adriano

A Neoclassical Terracotta Sicilian Bust of the Roman Emperor Adriano

Located in Catania, Sicilia

An original patina terracotta bust hand-crafted in Siclly in the first half of 20th century, it has

Category

Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-20th Century Terracotta Sculpture of a Lady
Mid-20th Century Terracotta Sculpture of a Lady

Mid-20th Century Terracotta Sculpture of a Lady

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

An early-20th century bust of a woman in terracotta on a wooden base. Signed with on brass sign

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-20th Century Wax Head with Glass Eyes
Mid-20th Century Wax Head with Glass Eyes

Mid-20th Century Wax Head with Glass Eyes

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th Century wax head with glass eyes A mid-20th Century hand crafted wax head with glass

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Natural Fiber

70s Art Pottery Female Sculpture Bust of a Girl, Belgium
70s Art Pottery Female Sculpture Bust of a Girl, Belgium

70s Art Pottery Female Sculpture Bust of a Girl, Belgium

Located in Antwerp, BE

Ceramic female sculpture bust of an abstract girl, 1970s of an unknown Belgium Artist. The Bust is

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Art Deco Original Shop Counter Display Bust, French, circa 1930
Art Deco Original Shop Counter Display Bust, French, circa 1930

Art Deco Original Shop Counter Display Bust, French, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

A rare and wonderful find is this original 1930s French Art Deco shop counter advertising bust

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Plaster

1950s Neoclassical Gilded Plaster Sicilian Bust of Venere di Milo
1950s Neoclassical Gilded Plaster Sicilian Bust of Venere di Milo

1950s Neoclassical Gilded Plaster Sicilian Bust of Venere di Milo

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This exquisite bust captures the essence of Neoclassical aesthetics, featuring a meticulous

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Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Busts

Materials

Plaster

1950s Neo classical Gold Patinated Plaster Bust of Giulio Cesare
1950s Neo classical Gold Patinated Plaster Bust of Giulio Cesare

1950s Neo classical Gold Patinated Plaster Bust of Giulio Cesare

Located in Catania, Sicilia

A gold patinated plaster bust of Giulio Cesare from a Gipsoteca in a sicilian academy of fine arts

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Busts

Materials

Plaster

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Male Bust Ugo Cipriani, France, 1930
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Male Bust Ugo Cipriani, France, 1930

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Male Bust Ugo Cipriani, France, 1930

By Cipriani

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful Art Deco bronze bust of a man by Ugo Cipriani. The bronze has a lovely darkgreen patina

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

A 19th Century Classical Statuary Marble Bust Of A Female
A 19th Century Classical Statuary Marble Bust Of A Female

A 19th Century Classical Statuary Marble Bust Of A Female

By William Behnes

Located in London, GB

A Classical bust of female form with naked shoulders, draped robe exposing one breast, her hair

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Carrara Marble Female Bust Sculpture With Black Marble Base, 1950s
Carrara Marble Female Bust Sculpture With Black Marble Base, 1950s

Carrara Marble Female Bust Sculpture With Black Marble Base, 1950s

Located in IT

Graceful 1950s sculpture in white Carrara marble depicting the torso of a female figure. The piece is mounted on a black marble base, enhancing its elegance and material contrast. De...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Life-Size Terracotta Bust of Paulus Pontius, 19th Century
Life-Size Terracotta Bust of Paulus Pontius, 19th Century

Life-Size Terracotta Bust of Paulus Pontius, 19th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

A mid to late 19th century full-size bust of Renaissance engraver Paulus Pontius (1603-1658) in

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Royal Copenhagen Parian Bust of Eneret, by T. Stein, Dated 1863
Royal Copenhagen Parian Bust of Eneret, by T. Stein, Dated 1863

Royal Copenhagen Parian Bust of Eneret, by T. Stein, Dated 1863

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This finely detailed parian porcelain bust of Eneret is artist signed and dated.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Porcelain

A post war textured stoneware sculpture bust, signed - British School
A post war textured stoneware sculpture bust, signed - British School

A post war textured stoneware sculpture bust, signed - British School

Located in London, GB

Wonderful execution and modelling, with a highly textured and layered technique resonant of other artists of the period such as Lucian Freud. This rare and sensitive period depiction...

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Stoneware

Victorian period marble bust of a lady by E. H. Baily
Victorian period marble bust of a lady by E. H. Baily

Victorian period marble bust of a lady by E. H. Baily

By Edward Hodges Baily

Located in London, GB

bust is a brilliant example of Baily's high quality sculpture, which remains famous for its elegance

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Busts

Materials

Marble

Pair of Women Busts by G. Carli Midcentury, Italy, circa 1950
Pair of Women Busts by G. Carli Midcentury, Italy, circa 1950

Pair of Women Busts by G. Carli Midcentury, Italy, circa 1950

By Giuseppe Carli

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Wonderful pair of busts by Guiseppe Carli out of Italy, circa 1950. The decorative midcentury set

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Mid-20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century, Italian Alabaster Bust of Apollo Belvedere by O. Scheggi
19th Century, Italian Alabaster Bust of Apollo Belvedere by O. Scheggi

19th Century, Italian Alabaster Bust of Apollo Belvedere by O. Scheggi

By Bf Italy

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century, beautifully carved alabaster bust of Apollo carved after the example residing in the

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Alabaster

Danish Artist Anker Hoffmann Midcentury Bronze Bust of Young Girl, 1960s
Danish Artist Anker Hoffmann Midcentury Bronze Bust of Young Girl, 1960s

Danish Artist Anker Hoffmann Midcentury Bronze Bust of Young Girl, 1960s

By Anker Hoffmann

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Bust of young girl by Danish artist and sculptor Anker Hoffmann (1904-1985) It´s made of bronze

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Alabaster Bust of Young Lady and a Bird, 19th-20th Century
Alabaster Bust of Young Lady and a Bird, 19th-20th Century

Alabaster Bust of Young Lady and a Bird, 19th-20th Century

Located in Stamford, CT

Alabaster bust of young lady and a bird, 19th-20th century. This is simply the sweetest little girl

Category

Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Busts

Materials

Alabaster

20th Century Italian Glazed Terracotta Bust of a Young Noble Woman
20th Century Italian Glazed Terracotta Bust of a Young Noble Woman

20th Century Italian Glazed Terracotta Bust of a Young Noble Woman

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Boldly modeled and with a rich off white glaze this large terracotta bust of a young noble woman in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Italian Wooden Bust of Apollo Belvedere, 19th Century
Antique Italian Wooden Bust of Apollo Belvedere, 19th Century

Antique Italian Wooden Bust of Apollo Belvedere, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

After the famous Apollo Belvedere marble statue (dating to Rome, mid-2nd century), this wooden bust

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Wood

Sèvres Bust of Benjamin Franklin after Jean-Antoine Houdon
Sèvres Bust of Benjamin Franklin after Jean-Antoine Houdon

Sèvres Bust of Benjamin Franklin after Jean-Antoine Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New Orleans, LA

busts of Franklin has endured for centuries, and the present Parian bust—a type of bisque porcelain that

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20th Century French Busts

Materials

Porcelain

1930s Hand-crafted Terracotta Sicilian Sculpture of an Old Man Bust
1930s Hand-crafted Terracotta Sicilian Sculpture of an Old Man Bust

1930s Hand-crafted Terracotta Sicilian Sculpture of an Old Man Bust

Located in Catania, Sicilia

age hand-cratfted in Sicily in the first half of 20th century. This terracotta of an old man bust, is

Category

Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Busts

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Carrara Marble Bust Sculpture of Classical Statesman
19th Century Carrara Marble Bust Sculpture of Classical Statesman

19th Century Carrara Marble Bust Sculpture of Classical Statesman

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Circa mid-to-late 19th century Item # 307FDI13Q An incredibly powerful bust of a yet unidentified

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Busts

Materials

Marble

Antique Pair Italian Bronze Busts of Dionysus and Ariadne 19th Century
Antique Pair Italian Bronze Busts of Dionysus and Ariadne 19th Century

Antique Pair Italian Bronze Busts of Dionysus and Ariadne 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique pair of Italian Grand Tour solid bronze busts of Dionysus  and Ariadne

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble, Slate, Bronze

Vintage Composite Marble Bust of Antinous Farnese 20th Century
Vintage Composite Marble Bust of Antinous Farnese 20th Century

Vintage Composite Marble Bust of Antinous Farnese 20th Century

Located in London, GB

it’s development in the mid 19th century, commissioned by the 2nd Earl Grosvenor, late 1st Marquess of

Category

Late 20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Huge Bronze Bust Nude Torso Willy by Miguel Ortiz Berrocal, 1981
Huge Bronze Bust Nude Torso Willy by Miguel Ortiz Berrocal, 1981

Huge Bronze Bust Nude Torso Willy by Miguel Ortiz Berrocal, 1981

By Miguel Ortiz Berrocal

Located in Munich, DE

Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Torso Willy, brown patinated and polished bronze from 1981, number 65 of 150 pieces. H 21 x D 16 cm.

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Plaster Sculpture of the Bust of David by Michelangelo
Early 20th Century Plaster Sculpture of the Bust of David by Michelangelo

Early 20th Century Plaster Sculpture of the Bust of David by Michelangelo

By Michelangelo Buonarroti

Located in Catania, Sicilia

in the pictures it has consistent signs of age, it is commonly known as the "Bust of David" by

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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Busts

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Statuary Marble Bust of the Braschi Antinous as Dionysus, Signed
19th Century Statuary Marble Bust of the Braschi Antinous as Dionysus, Signed

19th Century Statuary Marble Bust of the Braschi Antinous as Dionysus, Signed

Located in London, by appointment only

19th century statuary marble bust of the Braschi Antinous as Dionysus, Signed Puge 19th century

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Italian School "Apollo Belvedere" early 20th Century Bust Carrara Marble
Italian School "Apollo Belvedere" early 20th Century Bust Carrara Marble

Italian School "Apollo Belvedere" early 20th Century Bust Carrara Marble

By Europa Clocks

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian School "Apollo Belvedere" early 20th Century Bust in white Carrara marble and polychrome, H

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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Marble

Classical Italian Bronze Bust after the Antique on a Sienna Marble Soccle
Classical Italian Bronze Bust after the Antique on a Sienna Marble Soccle

Classical Italian Bronze Bust after the Antique on a Sienna Marble Soccle

Located in San Francisco, CA

A finely cast Italian patinated bronze bust of a classical figure, possibly Bacchus, on a Siena

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Marble, 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.

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