Cast Metal Dog Busts
Sold|$2,300 / set
Cast Metal Dog Busts
Located in East Hampton, NY
A pair of interesting cast metal wall mounted dog heads.
Mid-20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Metal
Sold|$2,300 / set
Cast Metal Dog Busts
Located in East Hampton, NY
A pair of interesting cast metal wall mounted dog heads.
Metal
Sold|$6,240
Bust of Buddha Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A bronze sculpture of a Buddha head and torso, with excellent fluid detailing to the robes, and the tooled hairline, the eyes with ceramic inserts for the pupils. Museum mounted.
Bronze
Sold|$1,200
Patinated Bronze Bust Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid bronze sculpture. This piece features the female form and shows varying degrees of verdigris and patination. A beautiful display piece for a shelf or pedestal. Dimensions 7...
Bronze
Sold|$3,900
Terracotta Roman-Style Bust Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely crafted terracotta bust depicts a figure in the style of ancient Roman portraiture. The
Terracotta
Early-Mid 20th Century Leather Horse Strap
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early-mid 20th century leather horse strap with 3 brasses, English. Shaped leather strap. Horse
Brass
Sold|$1,167
Wood Carved Abstract Bust Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Abstracted bust hand carved in dark hardwood with a hole sits on a black granite base, 1970's. The
Granite
Sold|$3,200
Limestone Life-Size Banker Bust
Located in Peekskill, NY
We Love the look of these all to serious stone portraits. Just look at the carving in that beard. This one is in beautiful condition and has a nice weathered patina. Its one of a kin...
Limestone
Sold|$2,500
Bronze Bust or Head Sculpture
Located in Highland, IN
An evocative and powerful piece, this sculpture of a man’s head is cast in solid bronze so it has substantial heft. It has terrific presence and can appear in turns both tranquil and...
Bronze
Hand Carved Wooden Balinese Busts Bookends
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage midcentury hand carved ebony wooden Balinese bookends. Hand carved sculpture in wood
Wood
Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Style Parian Bust of Man Wearing a Turban
Located in Astoria, NY
Hollywood Regency neoclassical influenced large bust of a man wearing a turban. Made during the mid
Porcelain
Sold|$1,890
Alva Studios Greco-Roman Bust Reproduction
By Alva Studios
Located in Astoria, NY
Greco-Roman bust reproduced by Alva Studios in black cast stone. The sculpture depicts a youth with
Cast Stone
Sold|$9,578
Antique Marble Bust of Oliver Cromwell
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large carved white statuary marble bust of 17th century MP, solider and Lord Protector, Oliver
Marble, Statuary Marble
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Roman Bust Paperweight
By Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Roman Bust Paperweight, 1950s. The oval gold-ground Piero
Porcelain
White Bust / Manssculpture - Plaster - Folke Andersson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A really cool sculpture of a mans head with a beard created in plaster by Folke Andersson probably in the 1940s or 1950s. The sculpture is 28 cm tall and in excellent condition excep...
Plaster
Pair of Gold French Neoclassical Style Figural Maiden Bust Hoof Foot Pedestals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, great style and form, circa mid-20th century. Measurements: 46" H x 19" W x 18.5" D.
Gold Leaf
Sold|$2,506
Carved Granite Folk-Art Bust
Located in London, GB
Carved granite folk-art bust of a man (Signed). This lotis a unique mid-20th century carved granite
Granite
3 Midcentury Scandinavian Folk Art Ceramic Tudor Bust Vases Gemma Taccogna
Located in Dayton, OH
Three ceramic, hand painted vases similar in style to Gemma Taccogna’s Folk Art papier mâché works. The styling of the faces and clothing is also reminiscent of Tudor or Elizabethan ...
Ceramic
Sold|$3,500
Vintage Brass Bust of a Gazelle
Located in Chicago, IL
, midcentury, and in very good condition. The minor oxidization on the surface adds patina and distinction.
Brass
Sold|$2,340
Clay Bust of Woman's Figure on Jackfruit
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originally a garden sculpture, this bust has been restored into an indoor art piece through custom
Steel
Sold|$1,300
Lucite Female Bust on Chrome Stand, 1970s
Located in Astoria, NY
Lucite Female Bust on Chrome Stand, 1970s. Approx. 26" H x 22" W x 14" D.
Lucite
Sold|$3,000
Martha Mood, "Amy" Bust, Texas, Circa 1960s
By Martha Mood
Located in San Antonio, TX
Martha Mood (Texas, 1908-1972), "Amy", carved stone sculpture atop elm burlwood pedestal, also including exhibit catalogue. Dimension - head: 8.50" x 7" x 16.25" Dimension - pedesta...
Stone
Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends by Verona
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
mid 20th century. The Lincoln bust is modeled after the 1887 full-length standing bronze by Augustus
Iron
Sterling Silver Michelangelo Statue of David Bust
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver michelangelo statue of David Bust. Marked 925.
Sterling Silver
19th Century Italian Gentleman Figurative Bust Alabaster
By Odoardo Tabacchi
Located in Milano, MI
Lombard artist, Odoardo Tabacchi (Valganna 1831- Milano 1905), realized in alabaster mid-19th century
Alabaster
19th Century Louis XIV Gilt Patinated Bronze Female Busts Fire Place Fender
Located in Berlin, DE
19th Century Napoleon III Louis XIV Gilt Patinated Bronze Female Busts Fire Place Fender A 19th
Bronze
Early 20th Century Shop Display Mannequin Bust
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Shop Display Mannequin Bust A very sculpture early 20th century French (Paris
Paper
Small Bronze Bust Sculpture by David Adickes
By David Adickes
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful abstract bronze sculpture by David Adickes. Sculpture depicts a bust of a Man on a
Travertine, Bronze
Sold|$19,500
Contemporary Abstract Bronze Bust By Mike Walsh
By Mike Walsh
Located in Queens, NY
Entitled "Raulin, A Portrait," this contemporary American sculpture is composed of brown patina bronze that represents the deconstruction and reduction of facial characteristics to t...
Bronze
Sold|$3,200
Burmese Patinated Bronze Buddha Bust or Head
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Burmese patinated bronze head of Buddha mounted on custom acrylic stand. The youthful face is peaceful and serine framed by elongated ear lobes. A striking art object with fine quali...
Bronze
Large 25" Pair of Blanc De Chine White Porcelain Horse Head Bust Statues Figures
Located in Philadelphia, PA
finish. circa mid-late 20th century. Measurements: 25" H x 9" W x 19" D.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold|$3,600
Horse Bust Table Lamp, Signed Gucci, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Palm Desert, CA
design in the 1970s. A beautifully carved wooden horse bust that rests in a brass oval fitting most
Brass
Sold|$1,779
20th Wooden Asian Art Carved Bust
Located in Marbella, ES
, probably created in the mid-20th century, is ideal both as a unique decorative element and for collectors
Wood, Mahogany
1960s Egyptian Bust Marked Iris for Harris Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite Egyptian inspired ceramic bust in lustrous hammered silver finish, manufactured in the
Ceramic
Sold|$250
Bust of a Young Child by Alexa Acuña
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small plaster head of a child with exaggerated pigtails, wide nose, and delicate eyes and mouth. Built over a papier-mâché structure, the figurine has been painted with a metallic ...
Plaster
Vintage Hand Carved 1930s Indonesian Bust of Woman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous vintage carved bust of a woman. A beautiful composition of an Indonesian female in
Wood
Bust of a Young Man Sculpture, Alabaster, Brass Base
Located in Astoria, NY
Bust of a young man sculpture, alabaster, unsigned, on a brass base. Measures: 13.5" H x 9" W.
Alabaster
French Vintage Framed Charcoal Bust Sketch
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
excerpt from a student’s sketchbook from the mid 20th century. Purchased in France, it has been recently
Metal
French Vintage Framed Charcoal Bust Sketch
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
excerpt from a student’s sketchbook from the mid 20th century. Purchased in France, it has been recently
Glass, Paper
French, Vintage Framed Charcoal Bust Sketch
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
excerpt from a student’s sketchbook from the mid 20th century. The artist's initials can be found in the
Metal
Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends by Philadelphia Manufacturing Co.
By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
bookends depict a detailed bust of President Abraham Lincoln, set on square pedestals. The Lincoln bust is
Bronze
French Vintage Framed Charcoal Bust Sketch
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
excerpt from a student’s sketchbook from the mid 20th century. The artist's initials and date can be found
Metal
French Vintage Framed Charcoal Bust Sketch
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
excerpt from a student’s sketchbook from the mid 20th century. The artist's initials and date can be found
Glass, Paper
French Vintage Framed Charcoal Bust Sketch
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
excerpt from a student’s sketchbook from the mid 20th century. The artist's initials and date can be found
Glass, Paper
French Vintage Framed Charcoal Bust Sketch
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
excerpt from a student’s sketchbook from the mid 20th century. The artist's initials and date can be found
Metal
French Vintage Framed Charcoal Bust Sketch
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
excerpt from a student’s sketchbook from the mid 20th century. The artist's initials and date can be found
Metal
1970s Arab Bust Head Earthenware Pottery Container with Lid
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Arab bust head earthenware pottery container with lid.
Ceramic
Lifesize Terracotta Bust President of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Located in Peekskill, NY
This terracotta did come from the offices of the Pennsylvania and Reading Railroad. Comparing old photos we believe this is George Brooke Roberts dating to1869. Love the history or n...
Terracotta
Sold|$1,450 / set
Vintage Gypsy Glazed Period Bust Lamp - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous vintage pair of Gypsy bust lamps with elegant red lipstick and intricate sage green turban
Metal
Egyptian Porphyry Bust Style Grand Tour, France, circa 1970
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Sculpture, Egyptian porphyry bust in the shape of a Commedia Dell'Arte character, In the style of
Porphyry
Sold|$995 / set
Dramatic Pair of Bronze Horse Head Bust Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A pair of dramatic hollow cast bronze horse head sculptures on custom iron stands. Measures: Base 7 1/4 square.
Bronze
Sold|$650 / set
Neoclassical Style Bust Lamps of Daphne and Apollo
Located in Rochester, NY
original limed whitewashed and partially gilded surface to the carved wood busts of Daphne and Apollo
Brass
Midcentury Ceramic Folk Art Bust of Amado Nervo, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Midcentury ceramic Folk Art bust of Amado Nervo (1870-1990), Mexico Amado Nervo, aka Juan
Ceramic
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Bust of a Classical Woman C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Bust of a Classical Woman C1850 Measures - 6.75"H x 4.5"W x
Porcelain
Beautiful Weathered Apollo Bust Garden Statue Cast Stone 65cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
cast stone, circa mid 20th century, marked on the back. Very impressive garden statue of large size
Cast Stone, Composition
Max Meder (1937-) : "Couple of horses bust", wood sculpture C.
By Max Meder
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Max Meder (1937-) : "Couple of horses busts" Massive brown straight carved patinated wood
Wood
Anker Hoffmann Bronze Bust of Young Girl, Denmark, 1963
By Anker Hoffmann
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bust of young girl by Danish artist and sculptor Anker Hoffmann (1904-1985). Bronze with brown
Bronze
Gaddi's Torso, Plaster Bust, Copy in Scale 1/1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Torso by Gaddi (Late 1970s, Italy) This representative Torso by Gaddi is a 1:1 plaster reproduction, crafted in Italy during the late 1970s. The piece exudes harmony in its form, ma...
Plaster
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
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The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
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It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.