AFFORTUNATO GORY Italian Signed Marble Bust of A Lady
By Affortunato Gory
Located in Pasadena, CA
AFFORTUNATO GORY Italian active 1895 to 1925. A Signed gilt bronze and white marble bust of a Lady Signed to the back of the shoulder A. Gory. Measures approx 15.5h x 13w x 9d
Marble, Bronze
Handsome Hand-Carved and Painted Bust of Julius Caesar
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A handsome hand-carved and painted bust of Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome.
Paint, Wood
Antique, Lifetime, Thomas Jones Bronze Bust of Abraham Lincoln
Located in Concord, MA
Thomas Dow Jones (American, 1817-1891) bust of Abraham Lincoln, 1864. Bronze with a rich brown patina. Signed, dated and inscribed on back "Thomas Jones Fecit / Washington MDCCCLXIV"...
Bronze
Signed Carved Wood Bust by Seth Hirsch, circa 1950
By Seth Hirsch
Located in Hudson, NY
Large and wonderful carved wood bust executed by Seth Hirsch (1907-1961) on removable wood base. Shows damage to nose (though creates an interesting dimension to the piece). 22" he...
Wood
20th Century Weathered Plaster Bust of a Girl
Located in Tadcaster, GB
Hard to date but would say early to mid-20th century. Measurements- Height-37cm, width-16cm, depth-25cm.
Large 20th Century Bronze Portrait Bust of a Roman Republican
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The large and imposing dark patinated bronze portrait bust of a Roman Republican, modeled as a middle aged and fleshy Roman man, with thick tousled hair, the whole on a steel rod and...
Bronze
Plaster Bust of a Lady Signed Martens and Dated 1933
Located in Raalte, NL
Beautiful and elegant plaster bust from the Art Deco period depicting a lady it's signed Martens and dated 1933. The measurements are, Depth 26 cm/ 10.2 inch. Width 33 cm/ 12.9 ...
Plaster
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of a Roman Senator
Located in Seattle, WA
19th century Italian Grand Tour patinated bronze portrait bust of a Roman senator.
Bronze
18th Century Italian Polychromed Earthenware Bust of Christ, circa 1750
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
Dating from the middle of the 18th century, the very well modelled and polychromed earthenware figure of Christ, or Ecce Homo, hand painted and with glass eyes, with Christ looking t...
Earthenware
Early Victorian Polished Bronze Grand Tour Bust of Minerva
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Period Early to mid-19th century. Composition Polished bronze body affixed to marble plinth Base 12 x 12 cm / 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in Height 40 cm / 16 in Condition Very good condition ...
Spanish 20th Century Terracotta Figure or Double Bust by Pablo de Serrano
By Pablo Serrano
Located in Madrid, ES
A spanish 20th century terracotta figure or sculpture by Pablo Serrano. A double head figurative bust depicting Good and Evil or Day and Night. Signed "P de Serrano".
Terracotta
Neoclassical Bust of Venus de Milo, Italy c. 1950's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-20th Century bust of Venus de Milo or Aphrodite, the goddess of love.
Alabaster
Patrick O’Sullivan; a Painted Fibre Composition Bust of an Elderly Lady
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The lead grey painted fibre composition bust of an elderly lady by Patrick O’Sullivan (1940-2015), of generous size and shown half length, with closed eyes in reflection, her hands c...
Composition
Wooden Bust Carving of an Oba of Benin, Edo People, Nigeria, circa 1950s
By People from Benin
Located in Pau, FR
Carved wooden bust depicting an Oba of Benin, Edo People, Nigeria, circa 1940s The numbers are the inventory numbers from Pennsylvania State University and Lehigh University. Exhib...
Wood
Particularly Large Mid-20th Century Plaster Death Mask of a Gentleman
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The particularly large lifesize three quarter bust thick heavy set plaster moulded death mask in ochre, of a large gentleman, showing him in the serenity of passing, and of particula...
Plaster
White Marble Bust of a Working Class Boy by Aimé-Jules Dalou, circa 1860-1880
By Aimé-Jules Dalou
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The evocative carved and weathered white marble bust showing the head and shoulders of a working class young boy, aged around ten, in a baker boy or flat cap, his eyes closed and his...
Marble
A Large Italian carved marble bust of a veiled Maiden by Giuseppe Carnevale
Located in London, GB
Often, the image of a veiled woman was intended to embody Italia, This is signed by Artist Giuseppe Carnevale, Rome and hand made in the mid 19th century.
Statuary Marble
Mid-19th Century Plaster Portrait Relief of Tudor Female in a Custom Oak Frame
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This is a wonderful plaster casting of a young female in the Tudor style, circa 1850- 1880. The plaster is in excellent condition and the frame was just made to fit the piece perfect...
Plaster, Oak
Sold|$3,900
Anna Stein, French Bronze Sculpture Visage
By Anna Stein
Located in New York, NY
Anna Stein, French Bronze Sculpture Visage An abstract of a deconstructed human face, mounted on a square stone plinth. Signed: Anna Stein A forceful work by an accomplished sculptor.
Bronze
Fine Bronze Mask Portrait of a Russian Architect by Leo Braat
By Leendert Braat 1
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Fine bronze mask portrait of a Russian architect by Amsterdam sculptor Leo Braat. The mask is screw onto an natural stone plinth and in an excellent condition. Leendert Pieter Joh...
Bronze
African Art Wenge Wood Sculpture Signed Joachim Baba Damana, Congo 1970s
Located in Brussels , BE
African art wenge wood Sculpture signed Joachim Baba Damana - Congo 1970s.
Wood
Benoit Konongo Sculpture in Wenge Wood Dyed Black African Head
Located in Brussels , BE
Benoit Konongo (1919-2008) sculpture in wenge wood dyed black "African man's head" - Congo 1960s.
Wood
Sold|$1,600
Art Deco Wood Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
From this remarkably sculpted bust of a beautiful woman emanates a feeling of fullness and peace.
Wood
Important Beaten Brass Head Sculpture by Franz Hagenauer 1970s
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
In the 1920s, Franz Hagenauer attended the sculptures class of Anton Hanak at the Vienna School of Arts & Crafts. Even then, he showed his incredible genius and sense of shape. Howev...
Brass
Sold|$1,654 / set
Three Composition Hindu Folk Art Heads
Located in Sarasota, FL
Set of 3 composition Hindu Folk Art heads made of paper mâché handmade and colorfully painted these whimsical father, son and daughter. Wonderful for display!
Composition
"Cuirasse" Bronze Sculpture by Igor Mitoraj, 20th Century
By Igor Mitoraj
Located in Paris, FR
"Cuirasse" bronze sculpture by Igor Mitoraj (1944-2014) Signed Mitoraj.
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture "Asclepios" by Igor Mitoraj, 20th Century
By Igor Mitoraj
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture by Igor Mitoraj (1944 - 2014) Asclepios, from 1988 Bronze with green patina, travertine socle Signed Mitoraj and numeroted HC. 2/1000
Bronze
Sold|$2,721
Plaster Torso Figure of Laocoon
Located in Suffolk, GB
A plaster torso figure of the Trojan priest, Laocoon. This figure is taken from the famous Italian statue 'Laocoon & His Sons' dating from 100BC and excavated in Rome in 1506 and ...
Plaster
Male Nude Torso Sculpture Rendered in Terrazzo Marble
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This beautiful tabletop sculpture is made of terrazzo marble and mounted on a wooden block. The sculpture measures 15. 1/2" high x 6 1/2 wide x 4" deep. The height of the block is 3...
Terrazzo, Wood
Good 20th Century Plaster Death Mask of a Bearded Gentleman
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The lifesize thick heavy set plaster moulded death mask, well cast of a bearded gentleman, showing him in the serenity of passing, and of slender proportions and clean lines, survivi...
19th Century Carrara Marble Figure of a Young Girl
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine quality 19th century white carrara marble figure of a young girl supported on a turned socle. The young girl is depicted in typical Victorian dress, wearing a bonnet coveri...
Carrara Marble
Anatomic Model from 1920-1940`s with removable bodyparts, Torso
Located in Stockholm, SE
Good old anatomic model made from papier-mâché and plaster. The organ parts are removable and numbered and the model is in good vintage condition. Measures are: 70 cmH. W: 35 cm. Thi...
Plaster, Wood
Bronze of Samuel Hahnemann by David d'Angers, 1837
By Pierre Jean David D'angers
Located in Marseille, FR
Bronze sculpture of Samuel Hahnemann, founder of Homeopathy, by Sculptor David D'Angers. Signed and dated: PJ DAVID D'ANGERS 1837 Good condition. Dimensions: Height 25.5 cm, depth...
Bronze
Rare Magnificent 18th Century Indo Portuguese Polychrome Carved Saint Anne
Located in London, GB
A very rare 18th century Indo Portuguese Religious Statue of Our Lady, Saint Anne the grandmother of Jesus. Sculpted in India for the Portuguese market in wood with polychrome detai...
Wood
Monumental Ceramic Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Monumental Ceramic Buddha Head sculpture in amazing condition. Great size and weight with patina to match its age. 16.5l x 14.5w x 24.5h
Ceramic
Good 20th Century Plaster Death Mask of a Burly Gentleman
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The lifesize thick heavy set plaster moulded death mask, well cast of a heavy set gentleman, showing him in the serenity of passing, and of particularly burly proportions with good d...
Plaster
Miguel Berrocal Bronze Sculpture, Spain, circa 1975
By Miguel Ortiz Berrocal
Located in Fuveau, Provence
Rare sculpture by Miguel Berrocal (Spain 1933- 2006); Stamp and numbered on the base, bronze, circa 1975. This sculpture by Miguel Berrocal is an hommage to the famous bullfighter ...
Rare Industrial Copper Mannequin Head Mold
Located in Southampton, NY
Unusual Industrial copper mannequin head mold with dents and holes from the 1940s. Has lots of patina and character. Sold as is.
Copper
Sold|$1,109
Teak Sculpted Torso
Located in London, GB
A lovely sculpture of a torso in teak.
Teak
Sold|$3,250 / set
Cast Bronze Bookends of Abraham Lincoln After Gutzon Borglum
By Gutzon Borglum
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of cast bronze bookends depicting the head of Abraham Lincoln, after the original model of Lincoln for Mount Rushmore by American sculptor Gutzon Borglum (American, 1867-1941)...
Bronze
Decorative Pair of Mannequin Shop Display Heads as a Flapper & Dandy
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The hand decorated linen adult form heads, one modelled as a male Dandy with monocle, the other as a female flapper with bobbed hair, each in worn condition and mounted on ebonised t...
Linen, Beech
Sold|$3,500
Sculpture of Athena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-to-late 19th Century canvas and carved wood sculpture - bust of Athena.
Wood, Paint
Wonderful British School Mid-20th Century Lifesize Sculpture of a Girl
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The wonderfully realised lifesize sculpture of a young girl with short hair and an angular slim body, modelled in composition plaster over an armature and a weighted base, finished t...
Plaster
Sold|$329 / set
Mid-20th Century French Cast Iron Andirons with Sphinx Busts
Located in Raalte, NL
Set of vintage French cast chenets / fireplace bucks with an image of a Sphinx, mid-20th century. The measurements are, Depth 48.5 cm/ 19 inch. Width 11 cm/ 4.3 inch. Height 19...
Iron
Mid 20th century modernist oil on canvas of nude female bust
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A wonderful mid 20th century mosaic-like unsigned oil on canvas of nude female bust in a great vintage carved frame with greek key motif and white wash finish.
Canvas
Sold|$653
Bust
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A plaster bust of a Gentlman. English mid-19th Century.
Sold|$1,905
Stone Bust
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A 18th century carved sand stone bust. Extraordinary weather worn face. English 1750s.
Stone
Roz Joseph 1960s Photograph - Rome, Italy
Located in San Francisco, CA
This photograph is of a bust in Rome, Italy. The following descriptive terms apply to this piece: black and white, Mid Century, male bust, architectural
Roz Joseph 1960s Photograph - Rome, Italy
Located in San Francisco, CA
This photograph is of a bust in Rome, Italy. The following descriptive terms apply to this piece: black and white, Mid Century, male decorative element, architectural
Sold|$1,500 / set
Iridescent Ceramic Torso Bust Vase
Located in New York, NY
Iridescent ceramic torso bust vase - only the male torso bust is available.
Ceramic
Sold|$2,056
African Waterbuck Bust
Located in Nijmegen, Gelderland
The Kobus Ellipsiprymnus or waterbuck is a species of Antelope that lives south of the Sahara in the wetlands of Africa. This bust is from a male waterbuck, this can be seen from the...
Sold|$3,000
Tasack Oak Busts
Located in Newburgh, NY
Pair of male and female busts with lamp shades. Carved in oak with a lacquered pedestal. Wired, original finish. Signed "Tasack"
Oak
Sold|$523
19th Century Bronze Female Bust
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
A classical mid 19th Century bronze female bust- unsigned
Sold|$750
Bronze Bust on Marble
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Always remember, the higher the brow the closer to heaven! Impress friends with your cultivated taste in home decor by putting this bronze bust mounted on marble in your study or gra...
Marble, Bronze
Sold|$3,200
Whimsical Hand-Sculpted Bust
Located in Miami, FL
This is one of several sculptures from the same artist. These are all sculpted by hand from beach sand. Each one is different. They were all made from the 1960's thru 1990's.
Sold|$3,200
Whimsical Hand-Sculpted Bust
Located in Miami, FL
This is one of several sculptures from the same artist. These are all sculpted by hand from beach sand. Each one is different. They were all made from the 1960s to 1990s.
Sold|$6,124 / item
"Male Bust" Wall Light
Located in London, GB
An elegant sculptural wall lamp in glass in the shape of male bust, mounted on a brass fixture. Italy, circa 1980s.
Brass
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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