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Bust of Young Boy on Mahogany Stand
Bust of Young Boy on Mahogany Stand

Bust of Young Boy on Mahogany Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

A very appealing naturalistically portrayed bust of a young boy. Terracotta with a plaster finish

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta, Plaster, Mahogany

Large Terracotta Bust Of Corneille Van Clève After Caffieri
Large Terracotta Bust Of Corneille Van Clève After Caffieri

Large Terracotta Bust Of Corneille Van Clève After Caffieri

By Jacques Caffieri

Located in BARSAC, FR

Jean-Jacques Caffieri (1725-1792) Terracotta bust of the French sculptor Corneille Van Clève

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Busts

Materials

Terracotta

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Patinated Brass Sculpture "woman's Bust"
Patinated Brass Sculpture "woman's Bust"

Patinated Brass Sculpture "woman's Bust"

Located in Ixelles, BE

the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. - Connection with Rodin: The manner of leaving the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Busts

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Surrealist Terracotta Bust Sculpture
Midcentury Surrealist Terracotta Bust Sculpture

Midcentury Surrealist Terracotta Bust Sculpture

By (after) Salvador Dali

Located in Houston, TX

Midcentury Surrealist Terracotta Bust Sculpture. Interesting surreal midcentury terra cotta bust

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Tribal Style Clay Bust Sculpture
Tribal Style Clay Bust Sculpture

Tribal Style Clay Bust Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

Tribal style clay bust sculpture. Unusual tribal style / African style artist clay bust from the

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Busts

Materials

Clay

French Plaster Dark Hermès Bust
French Plaster Dark Hermès Bust

French Plaster Dark Hermès Bust

Located in New York, NY

A finely cast plaster bust depicting Hermès (Mercury), modeled after a 4th-century BC Greek

Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Plaster

Achilles, in white marble bust
Achilles, in white marble bust

Achilles, in white marble bust

$5,509Sale Price|20% Off

Achilles, in white marble bust

Located in Rome, IT

Achilles, white marble bust of a warrior with a plumed helmet, made from the model of William Theed

Category

Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Vintage Cast Bronze Bust of Baby
Vintage Cast Bronze Bust of Baby

Vintage Cast Bronze Bust of Baby

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This charming vintage cast bronze bust captures the timeless innocence and softness of childhood

Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Concrete, Bronze

Grand Tour Bust of Augustus
Grand Tour Bust of Augustus

Grand Tour Bust of Augustus

Located in Greenwich, CT

Italian 19th century bronze bust of Augustus Ceasar, finely detailed and well patinated, standing

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Impressive Chinese Bronze Guanyin Bust / Sculpture
Impressive Chinese Bronze Guanyin Bust / Sculpture

Impressive Chinese Bronze Guanyin Bust / Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

about the 12th century. Due to sociogeographical factors, Guanyin may also be historically depicted as

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Hand Carved Bust of Man
Vintage Hand Carved Bust of Man

Vintage Hand Carved Bust of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

-impact display, this substantial wood bust measures 11” wide by 11” deep and stands 11” tall. It serves

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Busts

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wood, Paint

Art Deco Plaster Bust Mannequin
Art Deco Plaster Bust Mannequin

Art Deco Plaster Bust Mannequin

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco plaster bust. Mannequin. They were owned by a Spanish designer that restaured. The

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Busts

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Patinated Bronze Bust of Napoleon
Vintage Patinated Bronze Bust of Napoleon

Vintage Patinated Bronze Bust of Napoleon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This pensive bronze-finished bust of Napoleon Bonaparte is a quintessential example of Neoclassical

Category

Mid-20th Century French Empire Busts

Materials

Marble

Large ceramic bust Man, Italy 1970s
Large ceramic bust Man, Italy 1970s

Large ceramic bust Man, Italy 1970s

By Bassano

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Vintage large ceramic bust Man by Bassano made in Italy in the 1970s. Bassano ceramics (also known

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Hand-Carved Wooden Native American Busts by Jose Pinal, Mexico
Pair of Hand-Carved Wooden Native American Busts by Jose Pinal, Mexico

Pair of Hand-Carved Wooden Native American Busts by Jose Pinal, Mexico

By Jose Pinal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A complementary pair of male and female Native American, wooden busts by Jose Pinal, made in Mexico

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Large Marble Bust of Apollo Belvedere
Large Marble Bust of Apollo Belvedere

Large Marble Bust of Apollo Belvedere

Located in London, GB

Large Marble Bust of the Greek God Apollo Amazing Detail Specially of the Curly Hair This is a

Category

Mid-20th Century Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

Antique Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Plato
Antique Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Plato

Antique Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Plato

By Wedgwood

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Wedgwood black basalt bust of Plato. This Grand Tour sculpture is a very stylish

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Busts

Materials

Marble

Italian Statuary Marble Bust of Dante
Italian Statuary Marble Bust of Dante

Italian Statuary Marble Bust of Dante

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A well-modelled, mid 19th century statuary white marble bust of Dante Alighieri, famed late 13th to

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Busts

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Antique Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Homer
Antique Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Homer

Antique Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Homer

By Wedgwood

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Wedgwood black basalt bust of Homer. This Grand Tour style sculpture is a very stylish

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Stone

Vintage 1950s Duron Black Chalkware Bust
Vintage 1950s Duron Black Chalkware Bust

Vintage 1950s Duron Black Chalkware Bust

By Bacci

Located in Verviers, BE

Vintage 1950s Duron Black Chalkware Bust  Duron produced chalkware figurines, lamps, wall plaques

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Male Bust Sculptures Grand Tour
Italian Male Bust Sculptures Grand Tour

Italian Male Bust Sculptures Grand Tour

By A. Santini

Located in New York, NY

design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. This set of busts could be used for a library, office, etc

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Composition

Bust of Child Sculptures- A Pair
Bust of Child Sculptures- A Pair

Bust of Child Sculptures- A Pair

Located in Denton, TX

Bust of Child Sculptures- A Pair. Unknown signature on the back. Boy sculpture measures 9.25 H X 8

Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Plaster

Glass Bust by Livio Seguso, 1976
Glass Bust by Livio Seguso, 1976

Glass Bust by Livio Seguso, 1976

By Livio Seguso

Located in Richmond, VA

Glass bust sculpture titled Testa di Donna by Livio Seguso. Signed on bottom, dated 22-3-1976. This

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Asian Patinated Plaster Bust of Man
Vintage Asian Patinated Plaster Bust of Man

Vintage Asian Patinated Plaster Bust of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This evocative vintage Asian scholar bust captures a sense of timeless wisdom and quiet

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Rustic Busts

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Postmodern Plaster Bust of Freud
Vintage Postmodern Plaster Bust of Freud

Vintage Postmodern Plaster Bust of Freud

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Discover the allure of this Vintage Postmodern Plaster Bust of Freud, a striking piece that blends

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Woman
Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Woman

Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Woman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage boho plaster bust of a woman exudes timeless beauty with its delicate craftsmanship

Category

Mid-20th Century American Busts

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Man
Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Man

Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Boho Plaster bust of man. A handsome composition of a stylish young man. A great patina

Category

Mid-20th Century American Busts

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Plaster Composite Bust of Shakespeare
Vintage Plaster Composite Bust of Shakespeare

Vintage Plaster Composite Bust of Shakespeare

Located in Troy, MI

Found in England, this plaster composite bust of William Shakespeare dates from the 1970s. Built in

Category

Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Other

1940s Patinated Plaster Bust Greek Head
1940s Patinated Plaster Bust Greek Head

1940s Patinated Plaster Bust Greek Head

Located in Madrid, ES

An 1940s academy bust in plaster, patinated imitating terracotta, representing a head from the

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Busts

Materials

Plaster

Vintage terracotta bust Boy, COIMBRA, Portugal 1960s
Vintage terracotta bust Boy, COIMBRA, Portugal 1960s

Vintage terracotta bust Boy, COIMBRA, Portugal 1960s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Vintage large terracotta bust Boy by COIMBRA made in Portugal in the 1960s. The tradition of making

Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Two 18th Century Italian Marble Emperor Busts
Two 18th Century Italian Marble Emperor Busts

Two 18th Century Italian Marble Emperor Busts

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A pair of mid 18th century Italian marble busts depicting the Roman Emperors Augustus and Nero

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble

1980s French Glazed White Ceramic Bust
1980s French Glazed White Ceramic Bust

1980s French Glazed White Ceramic Bust

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s French glazed white ceramic bust. Highly realistic white glazed ceramic bust of person with

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Bust of Joseph Stalin, 1953 Style
Bronze Bust of Joseph Stalin, 1953 Style

Bronze Bust of Joseph Stalin, 1953 Style

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bronze bust representing Joseph Stalin, a major figure in twentieth century political history

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Ceramic Bust Figurine, C1930
Art Deco Ceramic Bust Figurine, C1930

Art Deco Ceramic Bust Figurine, C1930

Located in Devon, England

underneath foreign . Measuring just 8 cm in height this is a delicate little free standing bust that is in

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Bust of Man
Vintage Boho Hand Painted Bust of Man

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Bust of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Introduce an artistic flair to your space with this Vintage Boho Hand Painted Bust of a Man

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Stone

Vintage Boho Hand Carved Bust of Man
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Bust of Man

Vintage Boho Hand Carved Bust of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Capture attention with our Vintage Boho Hand Carved Bust of a Man. This American-style piece

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Antique Marble Bust of Young Caesar
Antique Marble Bust of Young Caesar

Antique Marble Bust of Young Caesar

Located in New York, NY

An early 19th century Italian carved marble bust of a young Caesar, sitting on an antique marble

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Plaster Bust, Painted Mannequin
Art Deco Plaster Bust, Painted Mannequin

Art Deco Plaster Bust, Painted Mannequin

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco plaster bust. Painted mannequin. The item is on our Europe storage.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Busts

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Plaster Hand Painted Bust of Man
Vintage Plaster Hand Painted Bust of Man

Vintage Plaster Hand Painted Bust of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of classic charm to your decor with this Vintage Plaster Hand Painted Bust of a Man

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Vintage Boho Original Patinated Bust of Man
Vintage Boho Original Patinated Bust of Man

Vintage Boho Original Patinated Bust of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, contributing significantly to its antique aesthetic. This emotive bust is an exceptional find for collectors

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Busts

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Parian Bust of William Ewart Gladstone
Parian Bust of William Ewart Gladstone

Parian Bust of William Ewart Gladstone

Located in Cheshire, GB

in Parian ware—a fine unglazed porcelain developed in the mid-19th century to emulate marble—this

Category

Early 20th Century British Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Boho Patinated Plaster Bust of Man
Vintage Boho Patinated Plaster Bust of Man

Vintage Boho Patinated Plaster Bust of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Evoke the timeless allure of classical antiquity with this commanding vintage bust, reminiscent of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Busts

Materials

Stone, Brass

Vintage Boho Patinated Bronze Bust of Man
Vintage Boho Patinated Bronze Bust of Man

Vintage Boho Patinated Bronze Bust of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exuding a profound sense of character and history, this vintage portrait bust is a masterful work

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Busts

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Boho Patinated Bronze Bust of Woman
Vintage Boho Patinated Bronze Bust of Woman

Vintage Boho Patinated Bronze Bust of Woman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite small bronze sculpture features a beautifully stylized female bust, capturing the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Busts

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Bronze

17th Century Stoneware Bust of James II
17th Century Stoneware Bust of James II

17th Century Stoneware Bust of James II

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A rare 17th century glazed stoneware bust of King James II. James ruled as King James II of England

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century English Busts

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Boho Patinated Plaster Bust of Man
Vintage Boho Patinated Plaster Bust of Man

Vintage Boho Patinated Plaster Bust of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

patinated plaster bust of a man. The figure's strong, stylized features and rich, dark patina evoke a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Busts

Materials

Marble

Plaster Cast Male Bust Ex. Tucker Collection
Plaster Cast Male Bust Ex. Tucker Collection

Plaster Cast Male Bust Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A fascinating 20th century painted plaster life face cast of an unidentified male actor from the

Category

Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Boho Sculpted Clay Bust of Man
Vintage Boho Sculpted Clay Bust of Man

Vintage Boho Sculpted Clay Bust of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Embrace the artistic legacy of American craftsmanship with this Vintage Boho Sculpted Clay Bust of

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Clay, Wood

19th Century Ceramic Bust of a Man
19th Century Ceramic Bust of a Man

19th Century Ceramic Bust of a Man

$3,520Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Ceramic Bust of a Man

Located in Ross, CA

A favored royal residence, Château d’Amboise was confiscated by the monarchy in the 15th century

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Martini Rossi advertising sculpture or bust, 1960s
Martini Rossi advertising sculpture or bust, 1960s

Martini Rossi advertising sculpture or bust, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Cool advertising sculpture or bust for Martini & Rossi to display a bottle in shops. Great to use

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

Holkham Hall Portrait Bust of Marcus Claudius Marcellus
Holkham Hall Portrait Bust of Marcus Claudius Marcellus

Holkham Hall Portrait Bust of Marcus Claudius Marcellus

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A mid 19th century plaster portrait bust of 3rd century BC Roman general and politician, Marcus

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Plaster

Nelly Pourbaix Bust of a Bearded Man
Nelly Pourbaix Bust of a Bearded Man

Nelly Pourbaix Bust of a Bearded Man

Located in Tilburg, NL

Plaster bust of a bearded male made by Belgian artist Nelly Pourbaix somewhere around 1940. This

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Other Busts

Materials

Plaster

Camille Tharaud for Limoges Little Girl Biscuit Bust
Camille Tharaud for Limoges Little Girl Biscuit Bust

Camille Tharaud for Limoges Little Girl Biscuit Bust

By Limoges

Located in Antwerp, BE

Gorgeous porcelain busts of Louise Brongniart in bisque porcelain on royal blue enameled base, by

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Gold

Vintage Grand Tour Resin Bust of Septimus Severus
Vintage Grand Tour Resin Bust of Septimus Severus

Vintage Grand Tour Resin Bust of Septimus Severus

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Evoke the classical grandeur of ancient Rome with this striking vintage bust of the Emperor

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Resin

Bust of Edvard Beneš, President of Czechoslovakia, 1946
Bust of Edvard Beneš, President of Czechoslovakia, 1946

Bust of Edvard Beneš, President of Czechoslovakia, 1946

Located in Praha, CZ

Edvard Beneš was the President of Czechoslovakia in the years 1935-1938 and 1945-1948 The bust has

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Clay

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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.