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Set of Two Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Duck Figures circa 1950
Set of Two Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Duck Figures circa 1950

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...

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Set of Five Nativitiy Scene Figures, 1960
Set of Five Nativitiy Scene Figures, 1960

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Chinese Man Gaston Hauchecorne, 1925
Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Chinese Man Gaston Hauchecorne, 1925

Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Chinese Man Gaston Hauchecorne, 1925

By Gaston Hauchecorne

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco terracotta sculpture of a laughing Chinese man by Gaston Hauchecorne, France, 1925. Literature: “Dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs” ?by E. Be...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Art Deco Sculpture Terracotta Chinese Couple by Gaston Hauchecorne France 1925
Art Deco Sculpture Terracotta Chinese Couple by Gaston Hauchecorne France 1925

Art Deco Sculpture Terracotta Chinese Couple by Gaston Hauchecorne France 1925

By Gaston Hauchecorne

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco terracotta sculpture of a young Chinese woman listening to an older man. Signed by the French artist Gaston Hauchecorne, France, 1925. “Dictionnaire des peintres, sculpte...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Paul Troubetzkoy "the Teenager" in Dark Wood, Signed
Paul Troubetzkoy "the Teenager" in Dark Wood, Signed

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...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Bronze 1970s Figurative Sculpture by Carl Dahl
Bronze 1970s Figurative Sculpture by Carl Dahl

Bronze 1970s Figurative Sculpture by Carl Dahl

By Carl Dahl

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Expressive abstract bronze male figure by Arizona artist Carl Dahl, circa early 1970s. This extraordinary example exudes strong emotion and looks stunning from every angle.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze of Mercury
19th Century Grand Tour Bronze of Mercury

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze of Mercury

Located in Madrid, ES

. The original was sculpted by Giambologna in the 16th century, and this copy is one of those made as a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Bronze

Artevetrina Mannequin Figurine, Italy, 1970
Artevetrina Mannequin Figurine, Italy, 1970

Artevetrina Mannequin Figurine, Italy, 1970

By Brevettato Artevetrina

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice and highly decorative adjustable mannequin designed and manufactured by Artevetrina, Italy 1970. This black plastic mannequin is made of solid and hard plastic and is fully...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Metal

1930s Neoclassical Style Plaster Art Study of Serapis Head
1930s Neoclassical Style Plaster Art Study of Serapis Head

1930s Neoclassical Style Plaster Art Study of Serapis Head

Located in Catania, Sicilia

draw inspiration from classical antiquity throughout the 20th century. Serapis was a deity worshipped

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Busts

Materials

Plaster

Midcentury Bronze Sculpture "The Jockey" by Helena Simkhovitch, USA, 1950s
Midcentury Bronze Sculpture "The Jockey" by Helena Simkhovitch, USA, 1950s

Midcentury Bronze Sculpture "The Jockey" by Helena Simkhovitch, USA, 1950s

By Helena Simkhovitch

Located in New York, NY

Simkhovitch's subject matter was primarily portraiture. She believed that there was no purpose in including every line in a person's face. She claimed this would mean portraying the ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Female Beaded Sculpture
Female Beaded Sculpture

Female Beaded Sculpture

Located in London, GB

influenced by 16th century Benin bronze.

Category

Vintage 1960s Nigerian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Busts of Emperors and Columns in Ceramic Tommaso Barbi
Pair of Busts of Emperors and Columns in Ceramic Tommaso Barbi

Pair of Busts of Emperors and Columns in Ceramic Tommaso Barbi

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of ceramic busts of Roman Emperors resting on ceramic columns, production Tommaso Barbi 1970s. Columns with hexagonal base of white glazed ceramic ornamented with gold piping, s...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Large Ceramic Buddha Head Statue
Large Ceramic Buddha Head Statue

Large Ceramic Buddha Head Statue

By James Mont

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large ceramic Buddha head statue in very good condition. Add to your collection or use to decorate.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Large Owl Sculpture on Wood Base by Austin Productions
Large Owl Sculpture on Wood Base by Austin Productions

Large Owl Sculpture on Wood Base by Austin Productions

By Austin Productions

Located in San Diego, CA

A really nice large owl sculpture on solid wood base by Austin Productions, circa 1966. Great look and detail on this piece which measures a substantial 6.75"W x 5.5"D x 12"H. The ...

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Mid-20th Century American Classical Busts

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Jeweled Torso
Jeweled Torso

Jeweled Torso

Sold|$2,250

Jeweled Torso

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Vintage dress form entirely covered in vintage jewelry, timepieces, and buttons.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Gold, Silver

1930s Greek Roman Style Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Woman Head
1930s Greek Roman Style Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Woman Head

1930s Greek Roman Style Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Woman Head

Located in Catania, Sicilia

In the 1930s, during a period of artistic revival, a remarkable Greek Roman-style hand-crafted terracotta Sicilian woman head was created, showcasing the fusion of ancient Greek and ...

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Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Riccardo Scarpa Bronze Sculpture
Riccardo Scarpa Bronze Sculpture

Riccardo Scarpa Bronze Sculpture

By Riccardo Scarpa

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Riccardo Scarpa silvered plated bronze sculpture, circa 1970 Display on black marble base. Signed Scarpa 1/6.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Female Torso Sculpture in Bronze circa 1970 'Signed'
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Female Torso Sculpture in Bronze circa 1970 'Signed'

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Female Torso Sculpture in Bronze circa 1970 'Signed'

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Original unique Impressionist female torso sculpture in patinated bronze by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American ca. 1970 (signed "P+K LaVerne" on bottom of leg). Both Philip and Kelvin...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Female Head With Scarf No. 159/2897 By Johannes Hedegaard
Female Head With Scarf No. 159/2897 By Johannes Hedegaard

Female Head With Scarf No. 159/2897 By Johannes Hedegaard

By Johannes Hedegaard

Located in Lejre, DK

Ceramic figure with a motif of a woman's head with a scarf, model No. 159/2897 made with patterned glazed by Johannes Hedegaard. Dimensions: H:32cm W:18cm D:21cm

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Walnut Birch Resin Alien Head Sculpture
Walnut Birch Resin Alien Head Sculpture

Walnut Birch Resin Alien Head Sculpture

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Alien head sculpture circa mid-1970s. This large-scale example combines layered walnut and birch

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Resin, Birch, Walnut

Large Ceramic Girl with Blue Hat, Created in Belgium, 1960s
Large Ceramic Girl with Blue Hat, Created in Belgium, 1960s

Large Ceramic Girl with Blue Hat, Created in Belgium, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage 1960s ceramic girl in a hat. Lovely textures and details. She wears a bow on her hat and a special necklace with a clock pendant. Handmade, from an unknown studio in Belgiu...

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Two Louis Philippe Sicilian Wood Angels on Lacquered Wood Bases
Two Louis Philippe Sicilian Wood Angels on Lacquered Wood Bases

Two Louis Philippe Sicilian Wood Angels on Lacquered Wood Bases

Located in Catania, Sicilia

An exquisite pair of 19th-century Louis Philippe Sicilian wood angel figures. Each piece is

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Sicilian Louis Philippe Busts

Materials

Fruitwood, Lacquer

1950s Marianna von Allesch Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Head Sculpture
1950s Marianna von Allesch Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Head Sculpture

1950s Marianna von Allesch Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Head Sculpture

By Marianna von Allesch

Located in Miami, FL

A rare and unique head sculpture from artist Marianna von Allesch. The depiction, a woman, brings to mind early Greek and Minoan forms. This head sculpture is approximately 8 inches ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

19th Century Gold-Silver French Set of Three Small Bronze Napoleon's Sculpture
19th Century Gold-Silver French Set of Three Small Bronze Napoleon's Sculpture

19th Century Gold-Silver French Set of Three Small Bronze Napoleon's Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A gold-silver, antique French set of three Napoleon Bonaparte sculptures made of hand crafted metal and gilded bronze, in good condition. The particularized décor pieces represent th...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Busts

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Artevetrina Adjustable Mannequin, Italy, 1970
Artevetrina Adjustable Mannequin, Italy, 1970

Artevetrina Adjustable Mannequin, Italy, 1970

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice and highly decorative adjustable mannequin made by Artevetrina, Italy 1970. This black lacquered mannequin is made of solid and hard plastic and is fully adjustable. The ba...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Chrome, Metal

A Pair of 1750s Baroque Lacquered Wood Sculptures of Angel Heads with Wings
A Pair of 1750s Baroque Lacquered Wood Sculptures of Angel Heads with Wings

A Pair of 1750s Baroque Lacquered Wood Sculptures of Angel Heads with Wings

Located in Catania, Sicilia

An Important pair of 18th century lacquered wood sculptures of angel heads, from Spain. The angel

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Busts

Materials

Wood

18th Century Classical Terracotta Head of Madonna on a Wood Base
18th Century Classical Terracotta Head of Madonna on a Wood Base

18th Century Classical Terracotta Head of Madonna on a Wood Base

Located in Catania, Sicilia

The 18th Century Classical terracotta Head of Madonna, featuring glass eyes, is a captivating piece

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Terracotta, Glass, Wood

Italian Sculpture by Petrilli Aristide
Italian Sculpture by Petrilli Aristide

Italian Sculpture by Petrilli Aristide

By Aristide Petrilli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

side of base. Aristede Petrilli, Italian, mid-19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Busts

Materials

Marble

Oversized Classical Greek Marble Sculpture of Apollo Belvedere after Leochares
Oversized Classical Greek Marble Sculpture of Apollo Belvedere after Leochares

Oversized Classical Greek Marble Sculpture of Apollo Belvedere after Leochares

By Michelangelo

Located in Big Flats, NY

. The work has been dated to mid-way through the 2nd century A.D. and is considered to be a copy of an

Category

20th Century Italian Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century Italian Hand Carved Santos Head
19th Century Italian Hand Carved Santos Head

19th Century Italian Hand Carved Santos Head

Located in London, GB

19th century carved Santos head We are proud to offer a mid-19th century hand carved Santos figure

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Antique 1850s Italian Edwardian Busts

Materials

Wood

Antique Grand Tour French Parian Sculpture Male Female Figures Group 19C
Antique Grand Tour French Parian Sculpture Male Female Figures Group 19C

Antique Grand Tour French Parian Sculpture Male Female Figures Group 19C

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning French Grand Tour Parian Bisque Group depicting a male and female standing figures, mid to

Category

Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Abalone, Porcelain

Antique Grand Tour French Bronze Sculpture Male Figure Cherub Clodion Barbediene
Antique Grand Tour French Bronze Sculpture Male Figure Cherub Clodion Barbediene

Antique Grand Tour French Bronze Sculpture Male Figure Cherub Clodion Barbediene

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Dublin, Ireland

with its original circular bronze stepped base. Mid-Nineteenth century. The standing figural group

Category

Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Bronze Sculpture Allegory of the Vine Claude Clodion Barbedienne
Antique French Bronze Sculpture Allegory of the Vine Claude Clodion Barbedienne

Antique French Bronze Sculpture Allegory of the Vine Claude Clodion Barbedienne

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Dublin, Ireland

dark patination. Mid Nineteenth Century. Standing beside a naturalistic tree stump on its integral

Category

Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Alexander the Great Stone Head
Alexander the Great Stone Head

Alexander the Great Stone Head

Located in London, GB

19th century stone Alexander the great head. This lot is a rare original mid-19th century solid

Category

Antique 1840s Italian Victorian Busts

Materials

Limestone

Antique Female French Classical Bronze Diana Robing Praxiteles Audin a Marseille
Antique Female French Classical Bronze Diana Robing Praxiteles Audin a Marseille

Antique Female French Classical Bronze Diana Robing Praxiteles Audin a Marseille

By Praxiteles 1

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Classical Patinated French Bronze Female Standing Figure in drapery on a square platform base, mid to late

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Wax Head attributed to Matsumoto Kisaburo
Antique Wax Head attributed to Matsumoto Kisaburo

Antique Wax Head attributed to Matsumoto Kisaburo

Located in London, GB

dating from the mid to late 19th Century.  With its original museum tag still in place at the reverse

Category

Antique 1850s Japanese Early Victorian Busts

Materials

Natural Fiber

Bust Vintage Medical Didactic Anatomic by Paravia Torino
Bust Vintage Medical Didactic Anatomic by Paravia Torino

Bust Vintage Medical Didactic Anatomic by Paravia Torino

By Paravia

Located in Milano, IT

Mid-century Italian anatomical torso produced in the 1960s by Produzione Scientifica Paravia, known

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Statues

Materials

Acrylic, Plaster, Wood

John O'Hara. The xxxxxxx Best, Limited Edition Print
John O'Hara. The xxxxxxx Best, Limited Edition Print

John O'Hara. The xxxxxxx Best, Limited Edition Print

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

living room vignette at the show was called "The Morning After." Sexy, mid-century zebra hide chairs

Category

2010s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

Brass Fireplace Fan, Circa 1920s, English
Brass Fireplace Fan, Circa 1920s, English

Brass Fireplace Fan, Circa 1920s, English

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure

Category

Vintage 1920s European Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Circa 1920s Art Deco Floor Lamp or Bridge Lamp, Anglo-American
Circa 1920s Art Deco Floor Lamp or Bridge Lamp, Anglo-American

Circa 1920s Art Deco Floor Lamp or Bridge Lamp, Anglo-American

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Circa 1920s-30s Pair of Bookends by the Pompeian Bronze Company
Circa 1920s-30s Pair of Bookends by the Pompeian Bronze Company

Circa 1920s-30s Pair of Bookends by the Pompeian Bronze Company

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

John Jeliff Jenny Lind Carved Figural Renaissance Revival Victorian Sofa Settee
John Jeliff Jenny Lind Carved Figural Renaissance Revival Victorian Sofa Settee

John Jeliff Jenny Lind Carved Figural Renaissance Revival Victorian Sofa Settee

By John Jelliff

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

-inspired rooms, Hollywood Regency interiors, or even mid-century modern settings where it provides a

Category

Antique 1870s American Renaissance Revival Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820
Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820

Chinese Painted Festival Trunk, c. 1820

Located in Chicago, IL

festive trunk dates to the early 19th century and has been embellished with black lacquer and detailed

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Empire Period Fauteuil (or Open Arm Chair), French
Early 19th Century Empire Period Fauteuil (or Open Arm Chair), French

Early 19th Century Empire Period Fauteuil (or Open Arm Chair), French

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century French Wax Mannequin Bust
Mid-20th Century French Wax Mannequin Bust

Mid-20th Century French Wax Mannequin Bust

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th century wax mannequin bust. A mid-20th Century wax mannequin bust, a creepy and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Synthetic

Stone Bust
Stone Bust

Stone Bust

Sold|$850

Stone Bust

Located in Winnetka, IL

A mid 20th century carved stone bust of a man mounted on a custom acrylic stand in the style of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Laughing African Carved Bust
Laughing African Carved Bust

Laughing African Carved Bust

Located in Studio City, CA

Significant and impressive in scale, this African statue adds a little joy to any decor. Dimensions: 32" High, 10.5" wide, 10.5" Deep

Category

Mid-20th Century Gambian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage George Washington Bronze Bust Bookends
Vintage George Washington Bronze Bust Bookends

Vintage George Washington Bronze Bust Bookends

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Washington with detailed facial features and formal attire. The bookends were made in the mid 20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Modernist Bust
Modernist Bust

Modernist Bust

By Louis Trakis

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A dramatic and expressive abstracted bust rendered in richly patinated and textured bronze, mounted

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Concrete Bust
Concrete Bust

Concrete Bust

Sold|$9,500

Concrete Bust

Located in Culver City, CA

Larger than life cast 5 foot tall concrete and plaster sculpture with deteriorating surface and original paint remnants. Measures: 30” W x 18.5” D x 60” H.    

Category

Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Blanc de Chine Horse Bust
Blanc de Chine Horse Bust

Blanc de Chine Horse Bust

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Well articulated bust of a horse's head, in white-glazed pottery. Stock ID: D1464.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Horse Bust with Seashell Mane
Horse Bust with Seashell Mane

Horse Bust with Seashell Mane

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An Alva museum issued replica of Charles Le Norreys “Sea Horse King”, this plaster bust of a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

French Statesman Bust
French Statesman Bust

French Statesman Bust

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Large plaster bust of a French statesman. Lovely details such as medals and coats of arms. Dated

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Figurehead Fragment Bust
Figurehead Fragment Bust

Figurehead Fragment Bust

Located in Nantucket, MA

Carved and painted ship's figurehead fragment of a neoclassical woman. Finely carved with dark hair and a golden diadem.         

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

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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.