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 .
Terracotta
Sold|$700
Midcentury Lucite Buddha Head / Bust
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool midcentury Lucite Buddha head or bust on a Lucite base, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks.
Lucite
Sold|$3,750
19th Century Plaster Neoclassic Bust
Located in Doylestown, PA
A great mid-19th century neoclassic bust of a gentleman in plaster.
Plaster
Hollywood Regency Vintage Polished Brass Sculptures of Horses Bust Bookends
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Measures each: 4" D x 4.5" W x 9" H. Fabulous Mid Century Modern meets Art Deco style - sure to add some vintage charm to your desk as paperweight or bookshelf no matter what style y...
Brass
Sold|$5,641
Bust of Diana the Huntress
Located in Rome, IT
Sculpture, Bust of Diana the huntress - 82 cm - Marble ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COST CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL, ULTERIORI FOTO, INFOR...
Marble
Sold|$475
English Sculpture Head or Bust
By Alva Studios
Located in New York, NY
A small vintage English sculpture head or bust on wood base. This replica sculpture piece was made in England from an original featured at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston MA (as read...
Plaster, Wood
Brass Female Bust, in the Manner of Constantin Brancusi
By Constantin Brancusi 2
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage bust of a female with highly exaggerated features, designed in the manner of Romanian-born artist Constantin Brancusi (1876-1957) the piece in polished brass, mounted on a ...
Brass
Sold|$2,203
19th Century Italian Marble Bust
Located in Buisson, FR
Fabulous marble bust with a beautiful expression. Italy circa 1850, weathered. More photo's available on request.
Carrara Marble
Sold|$2,653
Antique Marble Bust of Cellini
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Antique Italian statuary marble bust of Benvenuto Cellini, signed Ramus Florence. Depicted as an old man with full beard, cloak and hat. Benvenuto Cellini (1 November 1500–13 Febr...
Statuary Marble
Sold|$1,400
Dorothy Thorpe Acrylic Bust Sculpture
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely cast acrylic sculpture of a woman by Dorothy Thorpe has delicate details and a light, luminous quality.
Acrylic
Sold|$650
Buddha Head / Bust on Lucite Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool ceramic Buddha head or bust on a Lucite base, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks. The piece measures 5.5" D x 5" W x 12.5" H...
Lucite, Ceramic
Sold|$1,339
1940s Patinated Plaster Bust Greek Head
Located in Madrid, ES
An 1940s academy bust in plaster, patinated imitating terracotta, representing a head from the classical Greek world.
Plaster
Sold|$3,349
Bust in Limestone on Base, 1950
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Bust hand carved in limestone Base in Oregon pine (new) Measures: Height of the bust: 57 cm.
Limestone
Sold|$1,650
Vintage Signed French Terra Cotta Bust
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome Greco Roman inspired French terra cotta bust or sculpture. Please click "KIRBY ANTIQUES" logo below to view additional pieces from our vast inventory.
Sold|$395
Vintage Life Size Plaster Elvis Bust
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage plaster bust of Elvis Presley wearing a star and stud gold decorated costume with flowing matching scarf. The bust surmounted on a dark green metallic plinth with felt. About...
Plaster, Paint
Vintage Pair of Polished Cast Brass Tigers Bookends, circa 1950
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of polished decorative cast polished brass tiger’s bookends, circa 1950. Midcentury vintage cast heavy metal brass tiger’s heads sculpture bust bookends.
Brass
Sold|$4,113
Marble Bust of an Adolescent Girl
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6805, charming marble bust of an adolescent girl.
Statuary Marble
Sold|$3,400
Julius Caesar Bust Sculpture , 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Julius Caesar bust sculpture, the Emperor made with marble dust. A fine large library bust of Julius Caesar, probably the most famous of all Roman emperors. Gaius Julius Caesar w...
Marble
Sold|$16,978
Antique Statuary Marble Bust of Diana
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique white statuary marble bust of Diana, ex Dunkirk Manor, Stroud, England. Dating to circa 1850, this Italian sculpture is of an impressive life size scale mounted on a circ...
Marble, Statuary Marble
Sold|$975
Grand Tour Bronze Bust Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
A substantial bronze bust on marble base, Grand Tour style, circa early-20th century, Europe. Bronze bust has a verdigris finish attached to a cylindrical Carrara marble column pilla...
Marble, Carrara Marble, Bronze
Riccardo Scarpa Femme Mengbetu, Terracotta Bust
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...
Sold|$1,750
Vintage Bronze Bust of Armand Petersen
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage bronze bust of Armand Petersen. Judging by his appearance it could be just after his death in 1969. Or it could be a selv portrait just before his death. The latter is m...
Bronze
Sold|$5,950
19th Century Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Minerva
By Wedgwood
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning neoclassical Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Minerva that dates to the second half of the 19th century. The bust is in excellent condition with no observed restorations. N...
Clay
Sold|$1,410
French Plaster Bust of David, France, 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
A bust of David sculpted in the 1950s. This plaster sculpture is beautifully neoclassical, with strong lines and Roman inspiration. The piece has a dichotomous bold and reflective en...
Plaster
Grecian Style Plaster Bust on Marble Base
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1960s plaster bust in the Grecian tradition is mounted on a black marble base. Unknown maker.
Marble
Vintage Regency Patinated Cement Bust of Caesar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking vintage Regency cement bust. A handsome composition of a Julius Caesar. A chic all over patina from time. Perfect indoors or outside. You decide! Acquired from a Palm Beac...
Concrete
Sold|$1,200
Joseph Konzal Bust of Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bust of Frank Lloyd Wright was made by Joseph Konzal in the 1950s and is comprised of a painted bronze patina on plaster mounted to a wooden base. Konzal was a recognized sculpt...
Bronze
Terracotta Portrait Bust of Caracalla Roman Emperor
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A terracotta portrait bust of Caracalla, Roman Emperor from 198 to 217 AD. The Emperor is depicted in expressive detail and wears a swathed toga which is glazed in white for a striki...
Terracotta
Gemma Taccogna Papier Mache Folk Art Bust
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
The passage of time took its toll and the reality is that the piece has many details, in the part of the skull it is practically cracked, the nose has a scratch, but it is still a co...
Paper
Boys Bust in Alabaster on Plinth, circa 1950s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Boys bust in alabaster on plinth. Indistinctly signed, circa 1950s. In good condition, minimal chips. Measures: 23 x 13 cm.
Winston Churchill Ceramic Money Bank Bust, 1970s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Limited edition money box. Number 1665/3000 exsamples made by Søholm in Denmark for the Danish Bank Bikuben that seized to exist in 1989. This unusual Churchill burst that doubles as...
Ceramic
Expressionist Female Bust Wood Sculpture after Modigliani
By Amedeo Modigliani
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Well executed Modigliani style elongated female torso carved wood sculpture in untouched condition with beautiful patina, circa 1960s. Artist unknown. Measures: 5.25" W × 3.5" D × 15...
Wood
Singularly Intriguing Clay Bust Of A Cloaked Woman
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A private, calming and quiet piece by an unknown artist Beautifully crafted and subtly finished with dark green matt glaze Circa 1980s Unsigned Height 9.5 inch, Width 5 inch, Depth 4...
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Montserrat Virgin Statue
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-20th century Spanish montserrat virgin statue. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Wood
Midcentury Woman Shape White Plâtre French Bust, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Academic sculpture in female bust shape made of plâtre.
Plaster
Sold|$3,600
Marble Bust of a Woman, French, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
White Carrara marble bust of a French woman, 19th century. Beautifully carved face with lovely features and long hair.
Carrara Marble
Vintage Regency Patinated Cast Stone Bust of Hermes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this striking vintage Regency-style bust of Hermes, masterfully crafted in cast stone with a beautifully aged patina. The intricate details of the Greco-Roman...
Stone
Gentleman's Head Bust German Vintage Hand Made Sculpture
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful white earthenware or ceramic gentleman bust. Bust with lots of patina. A nice addition in every living room.
Ceramic, Earthenware
Neoclassical Style Roman Plaster Bust of a God
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome plaster bust of a god with a hair band after an ancient Roman original. Possibly Apollo, on a socle base. Italian, circa 1950's. 16 inches high 8 wide 9.5 deep.
Plaster
Porcelain Bust of Nefertiti by Vittorio Sabatini, 20th Century
By Vittorio Sabatini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Polychrome porcelain bust of Nefertit by Vittorio Sabatini, after the 1340 BC original in the collection of the Egyptian Museum of Berlin, depicting the Sun Queen wearing a flat-topp...
Porcelain, Wood
Vintage Brass Ram Paperweight Bookend 1950s Art Deco Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Rams Head Paperweight or Single Bookend circa 1950s.
Brass
Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small scaled african head bust hand carved in black wood. It has a slight tilt - leaning to one side. It features fine details and textures. Particularly its cheekbones and hair. It ...
Wood
Monumental 19th Century Italian Patinated Terracotta Bust
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental 19th century Italian patinated terracotta bust. This stunning mid-19th century Italian terra cotta bust sculpture of a Classical Greek is patinated a lovely shade of gree...
Terracotta
Antique Marble Bust French Sculpture of Julius Caesar
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Marble Bust of Julius Caesar The sculpture is carved from white and brown veined marble Circa 1950 Hand carved French/Italian Origin Heav...
Marble
Vintage Winston Churchill Ceramic Money Bank Bust, 1970s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Limited edition money box. Number 1665/3000 exsamples designed by Arne Finne and made by Søholm in Denmark for the Danish Bank Bikuben that seized to exist in 1989. This unusual Chur...
Ceramic
19th Century Italian Bronze Bust of Roman Senator Cicero
Located in Naples, IT
19th century Italian little bronze bust of Roman Senator Cicero.
Bronze
Sold|$1,034
Bust of a Young Satyr in a Bronze Patina
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Bust of a young satyr in a bronze patina This is a very heavy cast plaster piece, it has a very attractive aged bronze patina and shows a young satyr The satyr has an impudent ex...
Plaster
Mid-20th Century Acrylic Female Torso Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-20th century acrylic female torso sculpture on acrylic base, U.S.A.
Acrylic
Bitossi Ceramic Busts 'Mother and Daughter' - Exquisite 1970s Artistry
By Bitossi
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Elevate your home decor with this exceptional pair of ceramic busts titled "Mother and Daughter," crafted by Bitossi in the 1970s. These stunning pieces exemplify the exquisite arti...
Ceramic
Classic Roman Sculpture Bust of David by Ruggeri Italy
By G. Ruggeri
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic Roman Bust on black marble base after the Statue of David in ivorine (faux-ivory celluloid) On black marble base. Signed Quirino Ruggeri, Italy, 1883-1955.
Marble
MCM Modernist Alien Bust / Head Sculpture by Andre Minaux
By Andre Minaux
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM modernist alien bust / head sculpture by Andre Minaux, circa 1970s. This rare sculpture by noted French designer Andre Minaux is made of cast metal over bronze with a...
Metal
19th Century Antique Italian Renaissance Style Majolica Painted Bust
Located in Encinitas, CA
Renaissance style Majolica glazed ceramic handcrafted bust of a lovely Florentine Madama. Measures: 20” width, 19.5” height, 10” depth.
Majolica
Vintage Male Bust, English, Terracotta, Figure, Neoclassical, David, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage male bust. An English, terracotta figure in the neoclassical 'David' taste, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
Terracotta
Pair of Midcentury Italian White Plaster Classic Roman Bust Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of mid-20th century Italian male and female classical Roman style bust statue sculptures.
Plaster
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Buddha Bust, Blue
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Buddha Bust, Blue. Beautiful and calming female Buddha glazed in a vibrant dark reflex blue. According to one legend, Kwan Yin was an Indian Pri...
Ceramic
Midcentury French Outdoor Weathered Cast Stone Statuary Roman Bust
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a garden or patio with this elegant antique outdoor statue. Carved of stone in France circa 1950, the figure depicts a Roman gentleman bust, head turned and wearing a cloth ...
Cast Stone
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha Bust, Ceramic, Italy, 1970
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and soothing Kwan Yin bust glazed in caramel brown with a hint of green in her tiara. Her plinth base is glazed in butterscotch and decorated with psychedelic paisley and d...
Ceramic
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.
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