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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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Bust of a Girl by Alexandre Kelety, 1930 France
Art Deco Bronze Bust of a Girl by Alexandre Kelety, 1930 France

Art Deco Bronze Bust of a Girl by Alexandre Kelety, 1930 France

By Alexandre Kéléty

Located in Antwerp, BE

Lovely bronze bust of a young girl by the French artist Alexandre Kelety. This bronze has the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Bust of Mellephebe after Antiquity
Italian Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Bust of Mellephebe after Antiquity

Italian Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Bust of Mellephebe after Antiquity

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Archaeological Museum of Naples (inv. no. 5633), and uncovered in the mid 18th century during excavations

Category

20th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid 20th Century Rinaldo Della Lung Marble Sculpture
Mid 20th Century Rinaldo Della Lung Marble Sculpture

Mid 20th Century Rinaldo Della Lung Marble Sculpture

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A wonderful carved marble bust. Purchased in Italy

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century Terracotta Bust of the Old Warrior Signed Francois Rude, circa 1835
19th Century Terracotta Bust of the Old Warrior Signed Francois Rude, circa 1835

19th Century Terracotta Bust of the Old Warrior Signed Francois Rude, circa 1835

By Francois Rude

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This 19th century terra cotta bust is mounted on an ebonized wooden base. The "La Tete de Gaulois

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Marble or Alabaster Carved Figural Bust or Statue of a Woman, 19th Century
Marble or Alabaster Carved Figural Bust or Statue of a Woman, 19th Century

Marble or Alabaster Carved Figural Bust or Statue of a Woman, 19th Century

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Solid marble or alabaster chiseled bust of a woman. This beautiful piece from the 19th century is

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century North American Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Antique Pair Italian Grand Tour Bronze Busts Apollo & Diana, 19th C
Antique Pair Italian Grand Tour Bronze Busts Apollo & Diana, 19th C

Antique Pair Italian Grand Tour Bronze Busts Apollo & Diana, 19th C

Located in London, GB

from the mid 19th century. The pair feature black patinated finely cast busts mounted on stepped

Category

Antique 1850s Italian Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Attrib. Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronzed Male Bust Ajax Greek Mythological Hero
Attrib. Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronzed Male Bust Ajax Greek Mythological Hero

Attrib. Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronzed Male Bust Ajax Greek Mythological Hero

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A very impressive & superbly cast patinated bronzed metal bust of Ajax Turning to Dexter, of

Category

Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Busts

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

1930s Classical Papier Maché Sicilian Bust of St. Agata on a Glass Display Case
1930s Classical Papier Maché Sicilian Bust of St. Agata on a Glass Display Case

1930s Classical Papier Maché Sicilian Bust of St. Agata on a Glass Display Case

Located in Catania, Sicilia

A papier mâché sculpture of Saint Agata hand-crafted in Sicily in the first half of 20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Busts

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Rare and Fine Pair of Egyptian Revival Bronze Sculpture Busts of Isis and Ramses
Rare and Fine Pair of Egyptian Revival Bronze Sculpture Busts of Isis and Ramses

Rare and Fine Pair of Egyptian Revival Bronze Sculpture Busts of Isis and Ramses

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A simply exquisite pair of Egyptian Revival bronze busts of Isis and Ramses II, the powerful couple

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Egyptian Revival Busts

Materials

Breccia Marble, Slate, Bronze

Large Art Deco Bronze Bust of a Young Man by Henry Paquet, Swiss, 1898-1975
Large Art Deco Bronze Bust of a Young Man by Henry Paquet, Swiss, 1898-1975

Large Art Deco Bronze Bust of a Young Man by Henry Paquet, Swiss, 1898-1975

By Henri Paquet 1

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

early 20th century this bronze head on a green marble cube base catches the very essence of the sitter's

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Stone Bust of a Smiling Young Lady Signed L. Doré and Dated 1924
Art Deco Stone Bust of a Smiling Young Lady Signed L. Doré and Dated 1924

Art Deco Stone Bust of a Smiling Young Lady Signed L. Doré and Dated 1924

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco, stone carved sculpture of a smiling young lady, set over an integral plinth. Original dedication plaque to rear. Signed L. Doré and dated 1924.  

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Stone

1950s French Metal Decoration on Stand
1950s French Metal Decoration on Stand

1950s French Metal Decoration on Stand

Located in High Point, NC

that captures the timeless beauty of mid-century French design.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Riccardo Scarpa, Femme Mengbetu, Terracotta
Riccardo Scarpa, Femme Mengbetu, Terracotta

Riccardo Scarpa, Femme Mengbetu, Terracotta

Located in København, Copenhagen

Riccardo Scarpa (Italian, b. 1905.) Femme Mengbetu. Material: Terracotta, black patinated on wooden plinth. Measurements: 12.60 in. (32.00 cm.) (height) by 7.09 in. (18.00 c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Busts

19th Century Portrait Sculpture in Marble
19th Century Portrait Sculpture in Marble

19th Century Portrait Sculpture in Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

A well carved 19th century naturalistic portrait sculpture in marble of a woman's upper body

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Busts

Polished Cast Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends, circa 1940
Polished Cast Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends, circa 1940

Polished Cast Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends, circa 1940

By Sarried Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

midcentury vintage cast metal brass duck sculpture bust bookends. Size for each is 6" x 4" x 5". circa 1940

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass, Metal

Large Vintage Marble Rams Head Sculpture
Large Vintage Marble Rams Head Sculpture

Large Vintage Marble Rams Head Sculpture

Located in Surbiton, GB

A large rams head bust of 20th Century European origin. The sculpture is a direct cut proof carved

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Marble

Madame Tussauds Kojak Head
Madame Tussauds Kojak Head

Madame Tussauds Kojak Head

Located in London, GB

detective who isn't afraid to bend the rules to bust the bad guys. Cynical but upbeat, Kojak not only has a

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Natural Fiber

Traditional Religious Jesus Christ Sculpture
Traditional Religious Jesus Christ Sculpture

Traditional Religious Jesus Christ Sculpture

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-20th century turned Jesus Christ figure of made of plater. Made in Olot, Spain. In

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Vintage Traditional Catalan Hand-Painted Wooden Figures
Vintage Traditional Catalan Hand-Painted Wooden Figures

Vintage Traditional Catalan Hand-Painted Wooden Figures

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-20th century hand-painted traditional Catalan figures made of wood. Made in Barcelona, Spain

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Traditional Religious Turned Jesus Christ Wooden Sculpture
Traditional Religious Turned Jesus Christ Wooden Sculpture

Traditional Religious Turned Jesus Christ Wooden Sculpture

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-20th century turned Jesus Christ figure of made of wood. Made in Olot, Spain. In original

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Traditional Turned Preliminary Sketch Wooden Sculptures
Set of Two Traditional Turned Preliminary Sketch Wooden Sculptures

Set of Two Traditional Turned Preliminary Sketch Wooden Sculptures

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-20th century turned trial figures of two girls made of wood. Made in Olot, Spain. In

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Rare Midcentury French Swimming Rescue Mannequin
Rare Midcentury French Swimming Rescue Mannequin

Rare Midcentury French Swimming Rescue Mannequin

Located in London, GB

A scarce French swimming rescue mannequin. Formed from a fibreglass composition. The head is weighted. Embossed into the 'stomach' is 'Federation Nationale De Sauvetage M...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Fiberglass

Omaggio ad Arcimboldo (Opus 167) by Miguel Berrocal
Omaggio ad Arcimboldo (Opus 167) by Miguel Berrocal

Omaggio ad Arcimboldo (Opus 167) by Miguel Berrocal

By Miguel Berrocal

Located in Uccle, BE

Omaggio ad Arcimboldo (Homage to Arcimboldo) – Opus 167 by Miguel Berrocal. Patinated bronze sculpture made up of 30 interlocking elements. From a limited edition of 1000 copies in b...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture of Asian Chinese Style Large Carved Head of Buddha
Sculpture of Asian Chinese Style Large Carved Head of Buddha

Sculpture of Asian Chinese Style Large Carved Head of Buddha

Located in Queens, NY

Sculpture of Asian Chinese style large carved bust (head) of Buddha with carved black hair.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Wood

Primitive Modern Carved Stone Sculpture
Primitive Modern Carved Stone Sculpture

Primitive Modern Carved Stone Sculpture

By Jocelyn Macy Sloan

Located in Rochester, NY

Rochester Memorial Art gallery ) in the mid 20th century she exhibited with other award winning artists such

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Limestone, Wire

Plaster Buste of Antinous
Plaster Buste of Antinous

Plaster Buste of Antinous

Located in MILL, NL

Large bust / statue / garden statue. Statue of the young Antinous. Roman/Greek style. Made of

Category

Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

20th Century French Decorative Bronze Piece
20th Century French Decorative Bronze Piece

20th Century French Decorative Bronze Piece

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Mid-20th century decorative bronze sculpture of two female beauties. The sculpture is in good

Category

Mid-20th Century European Busts

Materials

Bronze

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Buddha Head
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Buddha Head

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Buddha Head

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in San Francisco, CA

Aldo Londi Bitossi Buddha bust, ceramic, orange, gold, Rosenthal Netter, signed. Medium scale

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Cambodian Oriental Deity Sculpture in Stone, 20th Century
Cambodian Oriental Deity Sculpture in Stone, 20th Century

Cambodian Oriental Deity Sculpture in Stone, 20th Century

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Cambodian sculpture of the mid-20th century. Statue in nicely carved stone depicting the face of an

Category

Mid-20th Century Cambodian Busts

Materials

Stone

Goliath (Opus 114) by Miguel Berrocal
Goliath (Opus 114) by Miguel Berrocal

Goliath (Opus 114) by Miguel Berrocal

By Miguel Ortiz Berrocal

Located in Uccle, BE

Polished brass sculpture made up of 80 interlocking elements. From a limited edition of 2000 copies. Our copy bearing number 892/2000. Miguel Berrocal (1933-2006) was a renowned Spa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mannequin Hats, Black Opaline Glass Men's Head, 1960s
Vintage Mannequin Hats, Black Opaline Glass Men's Head, 1960s

Vintage Mannequin Hats, Black Opaline Glass Men's Head, 1960s

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Roma, IT

A Vintage hat mannequin produced in black opaline glass made during the 1960's. This man's head, regardless of its function as a mannequin, represents a furnishing element with a str...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Opaline Glass

Richelieu (Opus 115) by Miguel Berrocal
Richelieu (Opus 115) by Miguel Berrocal

Richelieu (Opus 115) by Miguel Berrocal

By Miguel Berrocal

Located in Uccle, BE

Richelieu (Opus 115) by Miguel Berrocal Polished brass sculpture made up of 60 interlocking elements. From a limited edition of 2000 copies. Our copy bearing number 1066/2000. Migue...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Brass

Louis Mendez Ceramic Sculpture of a Woman, Unglazed Stoneware, Signed
Louis Mendez Ceramic Sculpture of a Woman, Unglazed Stoneware, Signed

Louis Mendez Ceramic Sculpture of a Woman, Unglazed Stoneware, Signed

By Louis Mendez

Located in Astoria, NY

Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012), ceramic sculpture of a woman, with a severe expression, unglazed stoneware, signed. 16" H x 13" W x 7" D.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Turk’s Head Counter top Tobacconist Figure
Turk’s Head Counter top Tobacconist Figure

Turk’s Head Counter top Tobacconist Figure

Located in Nantucket, MA

Carved figural bust out of a block of Pine. The man’s face with a mustache wearing a turban with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Busts

Materials

Pine, Giltwood, Paint

Well Carved Painted Wooden Figure
Well Carved Painted Wooden Figure

Well Carved Painted Wooden Figure

Located in Benington, Herts

wooden figure dating to around the mid-20th century has been hand carved and painted with a stone effect

Category

Mid-20th Century English Busts

Materials

Paint, Wood

Plaster Life Face Cast of a Male Ex. Tucker Collection
Plaster Life Face Cast of a Male Ex. Tucker Collection

Plaster Life Face Cast of a Male Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A fascinating 20th century painted plaster life face cast of an unidentified male actor from the

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

Louis Mendez Ceramic Woman Portrait Sculpture
Louis Mendez Ceramic Woman Portrait Sculpture

Louis Mendez Ceramic Woman Portrait Sculpture

By Louis Mendez

Located in Astoria, NY

female bust with shoulder length hair, unglazed ceramic, signed at base. In good vintage condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Pottery

Weathered Cast Iron Statue of Michelangelo's David
Weathered Cast Iron Statue of Michelangelo's David

Weathered Cast Iron Statue of Michelangelo's David

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

“David” The bust is in good condition with some rust and weathering, it is 24” high and approximately 12

Category

Mid-20th Century Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Iron

Francesco Paolo Michetti Early 20th Century Italian Signed Bronze Sculpture
Francesco Paolo Michetti Early 20th Century Italian Signed Bronze Sculpture

Francesco Paolo Michetti Early 20th Century Italian Signed Bronze Sculpture

By Francesco Paolo Michetti

Located in Roma, IT

Bust in bronze in lost wax, authentic piece, signed by Francesco Paolo Michetti (1851-1929). This

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Roman Style Head with Column
Roman Style Head with Column

Roman Style Head with Column

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Roman style bust with a stone column. An extraordinary piece to own for your home. Column

Category

Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Cast Stone, Marble

Mid-1900 Italian Vintage Haute Couture Tailor Dummy Dressmaker Mannequin
Mid-1900 Italian Vintage Haute Couture Tailor Dummy Dressmaker Mannequin

Mid-1900 Italian Vintage Haute Couture Tailor Dummy Dressmaker Mannequin

Located in Carimate, Como

leather detail in the neck/head. The dressmaker bust dates from around mid-1900, is in original conditions

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Textile, 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.