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Pair of Italian Mid-Century Faience Bust Jardinieres
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Faience Bust Jardinieres

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Faience Bust Jardinieres

Located in Houston, TX

A wonderful pair of Italian Faience Male and Female bust planters by Giovanni De Simone, Palermo. This desirable vibrant pair is from the early 1960s and in perfect condition!.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Mid 20th Century Plaster Bust
Mid 20th Century Plaster Bust

Mid 20th Century Plaster Bust

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Great mid century piece from the estate of modern architect John Mooney, NY. Pencil signed. Appears to be unfinished as it shows some pencil marks for hair line. Interesting detail w...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

Midcentury Italian Classical Roman Sculpture Bust
Midcentury Italian Classical Roman Sculpture Bust

Midcentury Italian Classical Roman Sculpture Bust

Located in New York, NY

A Mid-Century classical Roman style male sculpture bust.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Resin

Vintage mid century David bust sculpture A Santini made in Italy
Vintage mid century David bust sculpture A Santini made in Italy

Vintage mid century David bust sculpture A Santini made in Italy

By A. Santini

Located in Birmingham, AL

Vintage David Bust Replica of Famous Statue David - Premium Sculpted Resin of Marble with White Marble Finish Hand Painted and patinated, made in Italy. Condition: It is in very go...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Wood Carved Nude Bust
Vintage Wood Carved Nude Bust

Vintage Wood Carved Nude Bust

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This stunning Mid-Century Modern wood bust showcases smooth, hand-carved curves and rich wood grain.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Vintage Green Onyx Marble Bust Sculpture, 20th Century
Vintage Green Onyx Marble Bust Sculpture, 20th Century

Vintage Green Onyx Marble Bust Sculpture, 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

A Mid Century bust sculpture in a beautiful dark green onyx marble with stunning veining and a range of complex blue and green hues.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Marble

Amber Colored Resin Sculpture of a Female Bust by Dorothy Thorpe
Amber Colored Resin Sculpture of a Female Bust by Dorothy Thorpe

Amber Colored Resin Sculpture of a Female Bust by Dorothy Thorpe

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-century modern Dorothy Thorpe amber colored resin sculpture of a female bust mounted on a custom stand.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood, Resin

1960s Robert Berks Unique Sculpture of John F Kennedy JFK Bust Miami Beach Award
1960s Robert Berks Unique Sculpture of John F Kennedy JFK Bust Miami Beach Award

1960s Robert Berks Unique Sculpture of John F Kennedy JFK Bust Miami Beach Award

By Robert Berks

Located in Hyattsville, MD

This is a rare 1965 presentation award bust of JFK. A wonderful piece of mid-century historical decor from an important American sculptor, Robert Berks.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Resin

Helmut Görsch Germany, Bronze Sculpture-Volume
Helmut Görsch Germany, Bronze Sculpture-Volume

Helmut Görsch Germany, Bronze Sculpture-Volume

By Helmut Görsch

Located in CH

A Mid-Century Modern bronze sculpture-Volume signed by the German artist Helmut Görsch (1909-1970) and dated 69 (1969).

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Vintage Parrot Sculpture in Leather and Brass in the Style of Bust
Mid Century Vintage Parrot Sculpture in Leather and Brass in the Style of Bust

Mid Century Vintage Parrot Sculpture in Leather and Brass in the Style of Bust

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Troy, MI

Vintage hanging perched parrot sculpture Mexico 1970s Feathers of multi colored hand tooled leather with brass and copper tail In the style of Sergio Bustamante or Federico Unmarked...

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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Austin Prod's Plaster Sculpture/Bust Based on 'Mademoiselle Pogany' by Brâncuşi
Austin Prod's Plaster Sculpture/Bust Based on 'Mademoiselle Pogany' by Brâncuşi

Austin Prod's Plaster Sculpture/Bust Based on 'Mademoiselle Pogany' by Brâncuşi

By Austin Prod, Constantin Brancusi 2, Austin Productions

Located in North Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern Austin Prod's plaster sculpture/bust based on 'Mademoiselle Pogany' by C.

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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Busts

Materials

Acrylic, Plaster, Resin, Paint, Wood

African Woman Statue, 1950s
African Woman Statue, 1950s

African Woman Statue, 1950s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Mid-century ceramic African woman statue, Germany, 1950s. Measures: Height : 27cm - 10.6 in. ; Width : 18.8cm - 7.4 in. ; Depth : 13cm - 5.1 in. Nice and decorative for a very good q...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Brass

Midcentury African Woman Bronze Head Sculpture, Austria, 1950s
Midcentury African Woman Bronze Head Sculpture, Austria, 1950s

Midcentury African Woman Bronze Head Sculpture, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Beautiful Mid-Century modernist bronze head of an African woman made in Austria in the 1950s with a brass earring and a marble base in the style of Hagenauer Werkstatte. In very go...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Johannes Hedegaard Nana Bust Royal Copenhagen
Johannes Hedegaard Nana Bust Royal Copenhagen

Johannes Hedegaard Nana Bust Royal Copenhagen

By Royal Copenhagen, Johannes Hedegaard

Located in Miami, FL

Fully marked on the inside underside and signed by Hedegaard. An important piece of mid-century art. A Danish ceramist and sculptor, Hedegaard trained as a sculptor at the Roya...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Busts

Grand Tour Pharaoh Stone Head, Hand Carved, Tourist Souvenir, Around 1920
Grand Tour Pharaoh Stone Head, Hand Carved, Tourist Souvenir, Around 1920

Grand Tour Pharaoh Stone Head, Hand Carved, Tourist Souvenir, Around 1920

Located in Berlin, DE

This beautiful hand carved pharaoh stone head was made in Egypt in the 1920s and sold as a tourist souvenir. The head was later mounted on a marble base. A unique piece which is a...

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Vintage 1920s Egyptian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Stone, Marble

Carved And Painted Wood Sunburst Bust
Carved And Painted Wood Sunburst Bust

Carved And Painted Wood Sunburst Bust

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A striking Mid Century Sunburst with a central benign Goddess type face with staggered red and gray painted curved rays. They frame the high relief face with wavy brown hair and pain...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Sculptural Ceramic Vase of Head in Turquoise Jade with Ribbon Detailing
Art Deco Sculptural Ceramic Vase of Head in Turquoise Jade with Ribbon Detailing

Art Deco Sculptural Ceramic Vase of Head in Turquoise Jade with Ribbon Detailing

Located in New York, NY

This unique and stunning Art Deco Sculptural Ceramic Vase of Head in Turquoise Jade W/ Ribbon Detailing originates from France, Circa 1930. Formed in beautifully abstracted minimal g...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Baroque Grey Sandstone Head of a Woman on Marble Base, Around 1780
18th Century Baroque Grey Sandstone Head of a Woman on Marble Base, Around 1780

18th Century Baroque Grey Sandstone Head of a Woman on Marble Base, Around 1780

Located in Berlin, DE

Dating back to around 1780, this 18th-century Baroque Grey Hand-Carved Sandstone Head of a Woman is a remarkable testament to the artistry of its era. The intricately crafted piece, ...

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Antique 1780s French Baroque Busts

Materials

Sandstone, Marble

Modernist African Inspired German Hand-Crafted Stone Sculpture with Marble Base
Modernist African Inspired German Hand-Crafted Stone Sculpture with Marble Base

Modernist African Inspired German Hand-Crafted Stone Sculpture with Marble Base

By Constantin Brancusi 2, Henry Moore

Located in North Miami, FL

Modernist african inspired german hand-crafted stone sculpture with marble base By: Henry Moore (in the style of), Constantin Brancusi 2 (in the style of) Material: stone, marble Te...

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Mid-20th Century German Modern Busts

Materials

Marble, Stone

Figural Female Bust Lamp
Figural Female Bust Lamp

Figural Female Bust Lamp

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mid-Century French style figural metal table lamp featuring a female bust torso mounted on a plinth column base. lampshade not included. 21.25 inches high to top of socket. 29.5 ...

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Vintage 1970s Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Head of a Woman, Ceramic Sculpture, American Studio Pottery 1970s
Head of a Woman, Ceramic Sculpture, American Studio Pottery 1970s

Head of a Woman, Ceramic Sculpture, American Studio Pottery 1970s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

It is marked on the front with what we believe is a name of the model and the date, either 1971 or 1977, but it's missing the artist signature or stamp. The bust was found in an esta...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Clay

Nike Plaster Bust, Mid-20th Century
Nike Plaster Bust, Mid-20th Century

Nike Plaster Bust, Mid-20th Century

Located in IT

This plaster bust is an academic replica, from early 20th century, made in Italy by an academic of fine arts, of the Nike head. The original is located in the London British museum, ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Plaster

Demosthenes Plaster Bust, Mid-20th Century
Demosthenes Plaster Bust, Mid-20th Century

Demosthenes Plaster Bust, Mid-20th Century

Located in IT

Copy of a Greek bronze statue by Polyeuktos of, circa 280 B.C. Demosthenes (384-322 BC) was one of the greatest of the Greek orators. The plaster bust sold here is an academic replic...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Plaster

Mid-20th Century Naive Weathered Concrete Bust
Mid-20th Century Naive Weathered Concrete Bust

Mid-20th Century Naive Weathered Concrete Bust

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Naive weathered bust, mounted to a later stand, life-sized in scale. Wonderfully comical expression. Remnant original paint. Weathered, painted concrete.  

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Mid-20th Century French Busts

Materials

Cast Stone

Michelangelo Buonarroti's Portrait, Plaster Bust, Mid-20th Century
Michelangelo Buonarroti's Portrait, Plaster Bust, Mid-20th Century

Michelangelo Buonarroti's Portrait, Plaster Bust, Mid-20th Century

Located in IT

Michelangelo Buonarroti's portrait, from Vasari drawing. The original bust is located on the Michelangelo 's grave in the Church of Santa Croce in Florence, as it is stated in the la...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Plaster

Mid-20th Century Bronze and Enamel Bust of Caracalla
Mid-20th Century Bronze and Enamel Bust of Caracalla

Mid-20th Century Bronze and Enamel Bust of Caracalla

Located in Bagshot, GB

A large and impressive bronze and enamel mid-20th century Bust of Caracalla. Some chips and discolouring to the enamel but all consistent with age, and just adds to the character ...

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Mid-20th Century European Busts

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Mid-20th Century English Weathered Ghostly Plaster Bust
Mid-20th Century English Weathered Ghostly Plaster Bust

Mid-20th Century English Weathered Ghostly Plaster Bust

Located in London, GB

Macabre and ghostly in appearance this aged mid-20th century plaster bust has grown faded and weathered over time.

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Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Busts

Materials

Plaster

Early 20th century charcoal on paper, study of a bust
Early 20th century charcoal on paper, study of a bust

Early 20th century charcoal on paper, study of a bust

Located in Allentown, PA

This artist study is of a classical bust and has been presented in a mid-century gold and black hand carved frame.

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Vintage 1930s American Greco Roman Drawings

Materials

Paper

Mid-20th Century French Plaster Bust of a Classical Greek Head
Mid-20th Century French Plaster Bust of a Classical Greek Head

Mid-20th Century French Plaster Bust of a Classical Greek Head

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Found in an artist's studio in France, this large plaster sculpture from the mid-20th century depicts a Classic Greek male head with curly hair.

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Mid-20th Century French Busts

Materials

Plaster

Mid-19th Century White Italian Neoclassical Plaster Bust Antinous, 1860
Mid-19th Century White Italian Neoclassical Plaster Bust Antinous, 1860

Mid-19th Century White Italian Neoclassical Plaster Bust Antinous, 1860

Located in Roma, IT

This mid-19th century plaster bust of Antinous, is sculpted in resemblance of the original marble bust of the Hadrian’s favourite, that is exposed in the Boncompagni Ludovisi Collect...

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Antique 1860s Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Plaster

Mid-20th Century Hellenistic Bust of Asklepios by Alva Studios
Mid-20th Century Hellenistic Bust of Asklepios by Alva Studios

Mid-20th Century Hellenistic Bust of Asklepios by Alva Studios

By Alva Studios

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A museum reproduction of the fine monumental bust of Asklepios, Greek God of healing housed in the British Museum. The original, a part of a cult statue to the deity in Melos, Greece...

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Vintage 1980s American Hellenistic Busts

Materials

Plaster

Mid-19th Century French Carved White Marble Bust Sculpture of Young Beauty
Mid-19th Century French Carved White Marble Bust Sculpture of Young Beauty

Mid-19th Century French Carved White Marble Bust Sculpture of Young Beauty

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1870, this antique marble bust is a true representation of French elegance. The figural sculpture features the visage of a beautiful, young girl wearing hat a...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

Mid-19th Century French Carved Beige Marble Bust Sculpture of Young Girl
Mid-19th Century French Carved Beige Marble Bust Sculpture of Young Girl

Mid-19th Century French Carved Beige Marble Bust Sculpture of Young Girl

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1850, this large antique marble bust is a true representation of French elegance. The figural sculpture features the visage of a beautiful young beauty; she i...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

Mid-17th Century Portuguese Carved Reliquary Bust of "Saint Margaret of Antioch"
Mid-17th Century Portuguese Carved Reliquary Bust of "Saint Margaret of Antioch"

Mid-17th Century Portuguese Carved Reliquary Bust of "Saint Margaret of Antioch"

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique bust of "Margaret the Virgin" was created in Portugal circa 1660. The saint, with the original polychromed and gilt finish, houses a small relic, a piece of hand-sewn fa...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Busts

Materials

Oak

Glazed Terra Cotta Horse Head Sculpture
Glazed Terra Cotta Horse Head Sculpture

Glazed Terra Cotta Horse Head Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

Stylized Art Deco Style Belgian Mid-Century glazed terracotta horse head sculpture, signed P.

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

A Fine Mid-20th Century Miniature Bronze Bust by Harold Pfeiffer, Circa 1960
A Fine Mid-20th Century Miniature Bronze Bust by Harold Pfeiffer, Circa 1960

A Fine Mid-20th Century Miniature Bronze Bust by Harold Pfeiffer, Circa 1960

By Harold Sampson Pfeiffer

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A finely sculpted limited edition miniature bronze bust of a Bahamian man exhibiting a fine brown/green patina overall, signed & numbered on the reverse H. Pfeiffer 3/6, and raised u...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Mid-19th Century Marble Busts of Schiller and Goethe
Pair of Mid-19th Century Marble Busts of Schiller and Goethe

Pair of Mid-19th Century Marble Busts of Schiller and Goethe

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of well carve marble busts of Johann Goethe Friedrich Schiller. Second quarter of the 19th century. One marked "Schiller" and one "Goethe". They are both the same height.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble

Carved Wood David Bust
Carved Wood David Bust

Carved Wood David Bust

Located in East Hampton, NY

Midcentury carved wood David Bust.

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Mid-20th Century Busts

Signed Mid 20th Century Plaster Bust of a Young Man by Harold Sampson Pfeiffer
Signed Mid 20th Century Plaster Bust of a Young Man by Harold Sampson Pfeiffer

Signed Mid 20th Century Plaster Bust of a Young Man by Harold Sampson Pfeiffer

By Harold Sampson Pfeiffer

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very handsome patinated plaster bust of a young man, most likely a commissioned piece bearing the sitters initials J.D.F. signed on the reverse with impressed signature and dated 0...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster, Teak

Fine Mid 20th Century Terracotta Bust of a Barbadian Man, by Harold S. Pfeiffer
Fine Mid 20th Century Terracotta Bust of a Barbadian Man, by Harold S. Pfeiffer

Fine Mid 20th Century Terracotta Bust of a Barbadian Man, by Harold S. Pfeiffer

By Harold Sampson Pfeiffer

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The finely sculpted terracotta signed in script on the reverse together with a reference to ‘Barbados’. Raised upon a square teak base, the underside bearing written notation ‘Terrac...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta, Teak

Set of Vintage Alabaster Marble Hellenistic Bust Bookends From Italy
Set of Vintage Alabaster Marble Hellenistic Bust Bookends From Italy

Set of Vintage Alabaster Marble Hellenistic Bust Bookends From Italy

By Lladro

Located in San Diego, CA

Each bookend is 6" in height and 4.25" in lenght. Mid-Century, Classic Sculpture, Scandinavian Hollywood Regency, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho, Empire

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Vintage 1950s Italian Empire Revival Bookends

Materials

Marble

Hand Carved French Marble Bust
Hand Carved French Marble Bust

Hand Carved French Marble Bust

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved French marble bust of a man. An original 18th century marble bust. Amazing details. Add some serious French Style to your home.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Busts

Materials

Marble

1900s Seneca Plaster Bust
1900s Seneca Plaster Bust

1900s Seneca Plaster Bust

Located in Naples, IT

Bust of Seneca with great detail.   

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

Midcentury Bronze Bust Sculpture
Midcentury Bronze Bust Sculpture

Midcentury Bronze Bust Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful unique bronze bust sculpture on wooden base.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bust of the David
Bust of the David

Bust of the David

Located in New York, NY

A plaster/composition cast head bust of the David, in the classical Roman style, circa mid-20th century.

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Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Composition

20th Century Cast Cement Horse Head Bust
20th Century Cast Cement Horse Head Bust

20th Century Cast Cement Horse Head Bust

Located in Doylestown, PA

Vintage 20th century hollow cast cement horse head bust. It displays a flowing mane, calm expression with a slight turning of the head and beautiful, aged patina. A great decorative ...

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Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Cement

Bust of Apollo, Small
Bust of Apollo, Small

Bust of Apollo, Small

Located in New York, NY

A small replica of the sculpture bust of Apollo in the Greco-Roman style, circa mid-20th century, Greece.

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Mid-20th Century Greek Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Wood, Resin

Art Deco Plaster Bust
Art Deco Plaster Bust

Art Deco Plaster Bust

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Art Deco plaster bust. They were owned by a Spanish designer that restaured it.

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Mid-20th Century European Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

Woman Bust "Liberty", 1905
Woman Bust "Liberty", 1905

Woman Bust "Liberty", 1905

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Woman bust "Liberty" 1905 made with Carrara marble.

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Marble

Bronze Bust of Zeus
Bronze Bust of Zeus

Bronze Bust of Zeus

Located in Stamford, CT

A patinated green bronze bust of Zeus on a variegated marble socle.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Revival Busts

Materials

Bronze

Marble Bust of Moor
Marble Bust of Moor

Marble Bust of Moor

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This marble bust of a Moor shows beautiful carved details of a ebony face with native turban and cloak, circa 20th century.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Moorish Busts

Materials

Marble

Plaster Bust of Roman Emperor Augustus on Wood Pedestal
Plaster Bust of Roman Emperor Augustus on Wood Pedestal

Plaster Bust of Roman Emperor Augustus on Wood Pedestal

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous bust of Roman emperor Augustus. USA, Circa mid-20th century Plaster bust on wood pedestal base Measures: 2.75"W x 2.75"D x 7.5"H.

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Mid-20th Century American Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Bust Head of Nefertiti
Bust Head of Nefertiti

Bust Head of Nefertiti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful acrylic resin head of Nefertiti. A compliment to any shelf, desk or work station. Could be used as a paper weight or bookend as well. The piece is of good size and is wel...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Resin

Bronze Bust of Voltaire after Jean Antoine Houdon
Bronze Bust of Voltaire after Jean Antoine Houdon

Bronze Bust of Voltaire after Jean Antoine Houdon

Located in Stamford, CT

A 20th century bronze bust of Voltaire after French sculptor Jean Antoine Houdon. Unmarked.

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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Bronze

Wiener Werkstatte Styled Terracotta Busts
Wiener Werkstatte Styled Terracotta Busts

Wiener Werkstatte Styled Terracotta Busts

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A pair of terracotta busts with island decorative garb, the man with a head scarf and women with a large flower in the manner of the Wiener Werkstatte .

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

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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.