Sold|$19,500
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
Cast Stone, Marble
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
Textile, Wood
French Stone Sculpture or Mask of a Medieval King for Tabletop or Wall Display
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This large French stone sculpture from the mid-12th century depicts an early medieval Frankish king
Cast Stone
19th Century Italian Ivory Painted and Carved Hand Sculpture of Female Arm
Located in Milano, MI
mid-19th century. A perfect unique work to display in your Cabinet of Curiosities, as we did in
Pine
Terracotta Sculpture of Jean Marais Signed "Brochard"
By E. Brochard
Located in Beirut, LB
Charming Art Deco Terracotta sculpture of Jean Marais (French Actor) depicting powerful bust in
Terracotta
Old Bacchus Gray Terracotta Sicilian Sculpture, circa 1930
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A terracotta sculpture depicting the bust of Bacchus made in Sicily in the 1930s, it has a broken
Terracotta
Sold|$1,646
Italian Two Faced Stone Sculpture
Located in London, GB
An Italian two faced stone sculpture, featuring a different expression face on either side.
Stone
Set of 5 Vintage Nativity Scene Figures, Handcrafted in Barcelona, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
, exemplifies the beauty of mid-20th century Spanish artistry, offering a timeless representation of the
Plaster
Vintage Murano Glass Sculpture by Giuliano Tosi
By Maestro Giuliano Tosi
Located in London, GB
twentieth century, it depicts a surrealist bust in the manner of Picasso. It is signed by the artist on base
Murano Glass
Two 1950s Neoclassical Plaster Italian Scultures of Apollo and Venere dei Medici
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Two plaster bust of Apollo and Venere dei Medici from a Gipsoteca in a sicilian academy of fine
Plaster
1950s Pink Alabaster Italian Sculpture of a Woman
Located in Catania, Sicilia
and style of mid-20th century Italian craftsmanship. Alabaster, a fine-grained, translucent mineral
Alabaster
Sold|$2,699
Female Torso by John Tuska on Stand
By John Tuska
Located in Dallas, TX
Female Torso by John Tuska on stand Base is new and custom. Measures: 14" W x 6" D x 5" H.
Zinc
Vintage Porcelain Mannequin Head, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Porcelain Mannequin Head, 1960s Vintage porcelain 1960s shop window head, mannequin head or shop window head for a hat shop. Now these heads are used as decoration or for ...
Porcelain
Sold|$12,800
Italian 18th Century Lady Mannequin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We love our lady and you will too. This piece of northern Italian history belongs at casa tua!
20th Century French Sculpture of a Child's Head
Located in Sofia, BG
Head of a child in wax, on a wooden base. Period 20th century. Measures: H: 33 cm.
Sold|$24,694
Bronze Head "Galletti"
Located in London, GB
Bronze head "Galletti."
Sold|$7,126
Pair of Pilasters in Precious Marble
Located in Rome, IT
pair of pilasters in precious marble.
Marble
Greco Roman Metal Sculpture of Male Nude Torso
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage metal sculpture of male nude torso, circa 1950s. Intricate detail throughout. Great scale. Now, more than ever, home is where the heart is.
Metal
Sold|$3,705
Scultura Torso Marmo - Metà Del XX Secolo
Located in Rome, IT
Scultura -torso Marmo - metà del XX secolo.
Marble
Sold|$756
Stone Carved Man Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Stone carved man sculpture Measures: 5" x 5" x 12" H.
Stone
Louis Mendez Abstracted Head Ceramic Sculpture, Unglazed Stoneware, Signed
By Louis Mendez
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012), abstracted head ceramic sculpture, unglazed stoneware, signed. 23" H x 13" W x 14" D.
Ceramic, Stoneware
19th century bronze statue of Diana, goddess of the hunt by Alexandre Falguière
By Jean Alexandre Joseph Falguière 1
Located in Oostende, BE
Signed and stamped
Bronze
Busto della Venere di Capua di Gennaro Chiurazzi Italia Fine XIX Secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Busto della Venere di Capua, realizzato nella fine dell'800 da Gennaro Chiurazzi, firmato sul retro "J. Chiurazzi Naples" . L'opera in marmo bianco di Carrara raffigura il busto dell...
Marble
Bronze Plaque of Jean-Paul Marat French Revolution Figure
Located in San Francisco, CA
A bronze plaque honoring the slain French revolutionary leader Jean-Paul Marat (1743-1793) who was assassinated in his bathtub as immortalized in a famous painting by David. Marat pu...
Bronze
Fantastic vintage Coastal low zig zag stools. Beautiful split reed construction
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage plaster sculpture of man. A handsome profile with stylish wavy hair. Rests on a plaster plinth. Acquired from a palm beach estate.
Plaster
Vintage Italian Kwan Yin Figurine by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Italian Kwan Yin Figurine byt Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Buddha head on plinth in blue glaze ceramic with hints of green. This female Buddha Kwan Yi...
Ceramic
Art Deco Dior Shop Display Mannequin By CHRISTIAN DIOR Paris
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful and totally authentic Dior shop display mannequin by CHRISTIAN DIOR Paris. Manufactured from the 1930's through to the 50's and not to be confused with the 1980s hard foam ...
Plaster
Whimsical Tradition: 'Cap Gros' Papier-Mâché Netól Character, c. 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Type: Papier-Mâché Netól Character Style: Popular Art, Traditional Origin: Handmade in Spain, c. 1970 Original Condition Whimsical Charm Handcrafted Tradition Behold ...
Paper
1950s Neoclassical Bronze Italian Head of Ulysses Figure
By Fonderia Chiurazzi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
in Naples in the second part of 20th century.
Bronze
Sold|$1,250
Joan H. Shapiro Carved Stone Head Sculpture
By Joan Shapiro
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Joan H. Shapiro carved stone head sculpture, signed by artist Shapiro whose work was mainly consisted of paintings, drawings, sculpture and collage. There is a modern and lyrica...
Stone
Sold|$4,600
Joan H. Shapiro Carved Stone Head Sculpture
By Joan Shapiro
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Joan H. Shapiro carved stone head sculpture, signed by artist Shapiro whose work was mainly consisted of paintings, drawings, sculpture and collage. There is a modern and lyrica...
Stone
Sold|$522 / item
Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell, 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Old large conch or Queen helmet shell, 1970 In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Shell.
Shell
Traditional Wooden Pastoral Art Saint Joan Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional wooden Pastoral Art Saint Joan Sculpture. Handmade in the Catalan Pyrenees, 1990. Signed by Ll.Pujol In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
Wood
Sold|$350 / item
Set of Two Vintage Compass, 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Two vintage Compass, 1940 Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Metal...
Metal
Vintage Bronze Sculpture by Spanish Artist Eleuterio Blasco Ferrer
By Eleuterio Blasco Ferrer 1
Located in London, GB
A very rare and extremely striking vintage bronze sculpture by Spanish artist Eleuterio Blasco Ferrer (1907-1993). It is a wonderful subject, beautifully executed with an abstract f...
Bronze
Sold|$890 / item
Set of Two Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Duck Figures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two hand-painted antique figures of two ducks made of wood. Made by unknown manufacturer in Barcelona, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consiste...
Wood
Sold|$1,419
Christian Dior Gemini Gloved Mannequin
By Christian Dior
Located in Voorburg, NL
Stunning Christian Dior Gemini Gloved Mannequin head. Hard to find and in very good condition. Displays glasses, scarves or hats, designed by Christian Dior in the 1950s. This manneq...
Plaster
Sold|$10,095 / set
Pair of Sculptures, Plaster, France, circa 2000
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pair of sculptures, Acrotère in the Antique Style, Decorated with two men, Plaster, France, circa 2000. Measures: First sculpture: Height 96 cm x width 60 cm x depth 15 cm. Second ...
Plaster
Sold|$6,532 / set
Pair of Cherry Wood Sculptures by Mario Del Fabbro, 1982
By Mario Dal Fabbro
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of wooden sculptures, cherrywood with travertine base. With the shape of towel holder mannequins (height adjustable towel holder rod), they are differentiated in the two male ...
Cherry
"Hand Over Breast" Sculpture Signed George Segal
By George Segal
Located in Montreal, QC
"Hand Over Breast" white cast paper relief sculpture. Modern figural sculpture depicting a woman with head turned toward shoulder, arm raised and the opposite hand touching chest abo...
Sold|$2,019
Italian Grand Tour Bronze of Mercury
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Grand Tour bronze of Mercury or Hermes.
Bronze
Sold|$4,700
Roger Capron - Ceramic Sculpture Indien
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic sculpture of Indian head by Roger Capron. Signed by Capron Vallauris, France. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his u...
Ceramic
Sold|$9,466
Bronze Bacchante After Marin
By Joseph Charles Marin
Located in London, by appointment only
A bronze model of a Bacchante with lush hair, supported on a white marble column with gilt bronze enrichments on a gris st anne plinth. France, circa 1850. The model by Joseph-Ch...
Bronze
Craquelé Ceramic by L. Hadìi Manufactured by Editions Jouvenia, France, 1930s
Located in Milano, IT
Craquelé ceramic. Editions Jouvenia France manufacture brand beneath the base. The author's L. Hadìi signature on the base. Manufactured in France, 1930s.
Ceramic
Sold|$819 / item
Set of Two Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Duck Figures circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two hand-painted antique figures of two ducks made of wood. Made by unknown manufacturer in Barcelona, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consiste...
Wood
Sold|$771 / item
Set of Five Nativitiy Scene Figures, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of five nativitiy scene figures, 1960 Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mater...
Plaster
Traditional Catalan Virgin "La Moreneta" Wooden Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional Catalan Virgin "La Moreneta" Wooden Sculpture – Handmade in Catalonia, 1990, Authentic Religious Art Immerse yourself in the spiritual and artistic heritage of Catalonia...
Wood
Busto di Giovane Donna in Vetro Loredano Rosin Italia 1975
By Loredano Rosin
Located in Milano, IT
Scultura in vetro raffigurante busto di giovane donna. On the base author's signature and date of production engraved.
Glass
Paul Troubetzkoy "the Teenager" in Dark Wood, Signed
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful dark wood statue made in the 1920s by the great artist Paolo Troubetzkoy, fine Italian manufacture. The statue is titled 'The Teenager' and in fact represents a girl inten...
Wood
Sculpture by Bo Sälström, Sweden, 1960's
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painted wood. Measures: H: 33 cm/ 13" W: 23 cm/ 9" D: 28 cm/ 11".
Wood
Articulated Wooden Arm Mannequin, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wooden articulated arm mannequin. Manufactured by unknown designer in Spain. Circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a bea...
Wood
Sold|$1,425 / set
Set of Three Articulated Wooden Arm Mannequins, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of three wooden articulated arm mannequin. Manufactured by unknown designer. Circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
Wood
Sold|$1,425 / set
Set of Three Articulated Wooden Arm Mannequins, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of three wooden articulated arm mannequin. Manufactured by unknown designer in Spain. Circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
Wood
Sold|$1,068 / set
Set of Two Articulated Wooden Arm Mannequins, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two wooden articulated arm mannequin. Manufactured by unknown designer in Spain. Circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...
Wood
Art Deco Shop Counter Mannequin, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Wonderfully stylish and completely original rare 1930's Art Deco female advertising shop counter mannequin. She's made from hollowed plaster and has a hardboard base. Having been ver...
Plaster
Sold|$507 / item
Midcentury French Plaster Mannequin Mould Heads
Located in London, GB
An unusual set of plaster mannequin heads. Believed to be moulds for more mass produced heads used in retail display. Plaster construction. circa 1960s, French. Three av...
Plaster
Nude Female Garden Sculpture Oxidized Steel, France, 1960
By Mel Ramos
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Elegant nude female garden sculpture made by an artisan in France, circa 1960. This sculpture is made of steel, sculpted into a female nude. Very nice abstract shaped women with the ...
Steel
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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