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Large Patinated Memorial Cast 23.5" Bronze Benin Bust
Large Patinated Memorial Cast 23.5" Bronze Benin Bust

Large Patinated Memorial Cast 23.5" Bronze Benin Bust

Located in Pasadena, TX

Very good cast of a Benin bonze head, probably mid 20th century From the Benin Tribe of Africa

Category

20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

Gino Manca. Ceramic bust of a woman with turquoise hair. Mid-20th C.
Gino Manca. Ceramic bust of a woman with turquoise hair. Mid-20th C.

Gino Manca. Ceramic bust of a woman with turquoise hair. Mid-20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gino Manca Ceramic bust, mid-20th century. Decorative Italian ceramic bust of a woman’s head with

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Gilt Bronze Bust of George Washington, Federal Style, 1840
Gilt Bronze Bust of George Washington, Federal Style, 1840

Gilt Bronze Bust of George Washington, Federal Style, 1840

Located in Montreal, QC

Although the first American President has been much portrayed in paint and bronze; I have not been successful in locating another bronze on which this is based. He is dressed as Gene...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pascal Cucaro, 1915-2003 Boy Wearing Hat Painting
Pascal Cucaro, 1915-2003 Boy Wearing Hat Painting

Pascal Cucaro, 1915-2003 Boy Wearing Hat Painting

By Pascal Cucaro, 1915-2003

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Mid-Century Modern oil on board painting portrait of a boy wearing a hat by artist Pascal Cucaro

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Linen, Giltwood, Masonite

Italian, Venezia, Neoclassical Carrara Marble Bust of a Moor, 18th century
Italian, Venezia, Neoclassical Carrara Marble Bust of a Moor, 18th century

Italian, Venezia, Neoclassical Carrara Marble Bust of a Moor, 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely carved marble bust depicting a Moorish figure in the manner of classical Roman portraiture

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

20th Century Terracotta Bust of Arlesienne by Miel Romey, France
20th Century Terracotta Bust of Arlesienne by Miel Romey, France

20th Century Terracotta Bust of Arlesienne by Miel Romey, France

Located in Sofia, BG

Terracotta bust of Arlesienne by Miel Romey. Stamp on the base "Cermis France". Little accident

Category

Mid-20th Century French Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Bronze Resin Sculpture Of A Female Bust By Fritz Kormis
Bronze Resin Sculpture Of A Female Bust By Fritz Kormis

Bronze Resin Sculpture Of A Female Bust By Fritz Kormis

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Bronze resin sculpture depicting a Classical type female having long braided hair with her eyes closed. The piece is not signed. Acquired originally in London at the Fieldborne Galle...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Resin

Nefertiti Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Goebel Germany 1950s
Nefertiti Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Goebel Germany 1950s

Nefertiti Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Goebel Germany 1950s

By Goebel Company

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful vintage terracotta wall mask depicting Nefertiti made by the famous Goebel Company in Germany. It is marked on the back with the bee mark. It would make a lovely decorati...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

1950s Indian White Marble Bust of a Nobleman with Hat
1950s Indian White Marble Bust of a Nobleman with Hat

1950s Indian White Marble Bust of a Nobleman with Hat

Located in Marbella, ES

1950s Indian hand carved white marble bust of a nobleman with hat. It comes from the collection

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Dante
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Dante

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Dante

Located in San Francisco, CA

An exceptional large antique Italian Grand Tour Bronze and bust of Dante Alighieri, mid to late

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Decorative Nefertiti Egyptian Queen Bust Statue on Marble Base
Vintage Decorative Nefertiti Egyptian Queen Bust Statue on Marble Base

Vintage Decorative Nefertiti Egyptian Queen Bust Statue on Marble Base

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A classic decorative bust statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Marble, Metal

Goldscheider Polychrome Porcelain Bust of a Balinese Dancer by Helen Liedloff
Goldscheider Polychrome Porcelain Bust of a Balinese Dancer by Helen Liedloff

Goldscheider Polychrome Porcelain Bust of a Balinese Dancer by Helen Liedloff

By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna

Located in Antwerp, BE

A highly Art Deco style decorative pottery bust of a Balinese dancer in striking colors by the

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Brass Bust of Two Figures on Marble Base, Modigliani Style, 1980s
Brass Bust of Two Figures on Marble Base, Modigliani Style, 1980s

Brass Bust of Two Figures on Marble Base, Modigliani Style, 1980s

By Austin Productions, Henry Moore, Mario Tozzi, Amedeo Modigliani, Stig Lindberg

Located in Round Top, TX

An Amedeo Modigliani-inspired brass bust featuring two Minimalist figures. Wonderful slight

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Marble, Brass

Plaster Bust of Infant Bacchus After Claude Michel Clodion (1738-1814)
Plaster Bust of Infant Bacchus After Claude Michel Clodion (1738-1814)

Plaster Bust of Infant Bacchus After Claude Michel Clodion (1738-1814)

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A PLASTER BUST OF INFANT BACCHUS AFTER CLAUDE MICHEL CLODION (1738-1814) First half of 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century French Renaissance Busts

Materials

Plaster

An Alabaster Bust Of A Young 19th Century Child
An Alabaster Bust Of A Young 19th Century Child

An Alabaster Bust Of A Young 19th Century Child

Located in London, GB

A very well carved alabaster bust of a young Mid 19th century child, with crochet shawl and holding

Category

Antique 1850s Italian Victorian Busts

Materials

Alabaster

1974 v. Kendrick Modernist Sculpture Bust African American Mother Child
1974 v. Kendrick Modernist Sculpture Bust African American Mother Child

1974 v. Kendrick Modernist Sculpture Bust African American Mother Child

By Vaughn Kendrick

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful depiction of Mother and Child. Signed V. Kendrick 1974 for Universal Statuary Corp. Chicago. Home photo is the true color.

Category

Mid-20th Century Other Busts

Materials

Ceramic

John W. Mills (1933-2023) Cold Cast Bronze Bust of a Male
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Cold Cast Bronze Bust of a Male

John W. Mills (1933-2023) Cold Cast Bronze Bust of a Male

By John Mills

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A decorative cold cast bronze of a male bust by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills. This

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Pair of Decorative Angel Head Busts, Mixed Media, 1930s
Exquisite Pair of Decorative Angel Head Busts, Mixed Media, 1930s

Exquisite Pair of Decorative Angel Head Busts, Mixed Media, 1930s

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Embrace timeless elegance with this stunning pair of angel heads, originating from a majestic Liberty villa of the 1930s. Crafted with meticulous detail and employing a captivating b...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Limestone

19th Century Hand-Carved Marble Bust of Woman, Roman Style, Italy
19th Century Hand-Carved Marble Bust of Woman, Roman Style, Italy

19th Century Hand-Carved Marble Bust of Woman, Roman Style, Italy

Located in Basildon, GB

19th Century Carved Marble Portrait of a Woman. Carved of reddish-brown coloured marble, shown in

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

Aldo Londi Bitossi Buddha Bust, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Rosenthal Netter, Signed
Aldo Londi Bitossi Buddha Bust, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Rosenthal Netter, Signed

Aldo Londi Bitossi Buddha Bust, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Rosenthal Netter, Signed

By Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Aldo Londi Bitossi Buddha Bust, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Rosenthal Netter, Signed. Medium scale blue

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Large Stoneware Blue and Brown Figurativ Bust Sculpture circa 1960 Unique Piece
Large Stoneware Blue and Brown Figurativ Bust Sculpture circa 1960 Unique Piece

Large Stoneware Blue and Brown Figurativ Bust Sculpture circa 1960 Unique Piece

By La Borne Potters

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

La Borne - french unique piece. Large figurative ceramic bust by french artist Realised circa

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Neoclassical Italian Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Bust of Apollo Belvedere
Neoclassical Italian Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Bust of Apollo Belvedere

Neoclassical Italian Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Bust of Apollo Belvedere

By Antonio Canova

Located in New York, NY

construction are consistent with Italian bronze workshops active during the mid nineteenth century. Bronze

Category

Antique 1850s Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Bronze

Mid-20th Century Stylized Plaster Sculpture of Madonna and Child
Mid-20th Century Stylized Plaster Sculpture of Madonna and Child

Mid-20th Century Stylized Plaster Sculpture of Madonna and Child

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-20th century stylized plaster buste of Madonna and Child. Measures: Height 34 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Cute Girl Lady Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Austria 1950s
Cute Girl Lady Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Austria 1950s

Cute Girl Lady Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Austria 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful vintage terracotta wall mask depicting a lady made by an unknown maker in Austria. It is marked on the back with a number. It would make a lovely decoration on any wall. ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Beautiful Lady "Marina" Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Austria 1950s
Beautiful Lady "Marina" Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Austria 1950s

Beautiful Lady "Marina" Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Austria 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful vintage terracotta wall mask depicting a lady made by an unknown maker in Austria. It is marked on the back with a number. It would make a lovely decoration on any wall. ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Ladies Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Gmundner Keramik Vintage, Austria 1950s
Ladies Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Gmundner Keramik Vintage, Austria 1950s

Ladies Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Gmundner Keramik Vintage, Austria 1950s

By Gmundner Keramik

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful vintage terracotta wall mask depicting a lady made by Gmundner Keramik in Austria. It is marked on the back. It would make a lovely decoration on any wall. Made in the 19...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Alabaster Bust of Judith with Marble Column After August Riedel Painting
Alabaster Bust of Judith with Marble Column After August Riedel Painting

Alabaster Bust of Judith with Marble Column After August Riedel Painting

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a heavy alabaster bust sculpture of Judith after the painting of August Riedel. It depicts

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

19th C Classical Plaster Bust Apollo by Louis Brugiotti London Grand Tour
19th C Classical Plaster Bust Apollo by Louis Brugiotti London Grand Tour

19th C Classical Plaster Bust Apollo by Louis Brugiotti London Grand Tour

By Louis Brugiotti

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A fabulous 19th century oversized classical plaster bust of Apollo by Louis Brugiotti of 4 Leather

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Busts

Materials

Plaster

Bust of a Naiad, Attributed to John Gibson RA, Hand-Carved Carrara marble
Bust of a Naiad, Attributed to John Gibson RA, Hand-Carved Carrara marble

Bust of a Naiad, Attributed to John Gibson RA, Hand-Carved Carrara marble

By John Gibson, R. A.

Located in York, GB

delight and elevate the viewer. By the mid nineteenth century he was one of the few remaining exponents of

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Bust  Grand Tour Ajax in Patinated Bronze and  Marble  Column Base
Bust  Grand Tour Ajax in Patinated Bronze and  Marble  Column Base

Bust Grand Tour Ajax in Patinated Bronze and Marble Column Base

Located in Madrid, ES

A 19th century patinated bronze depicting the hero Ajax or Menelaus, king of Sparta, mounted on a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bust of Marcus Aurelus in Marble in marble and onyx, 20th century
Bust of Marcus Aurelus in Marble in marble and onyx, 20th century

Bust of Marcus Aurelus in Marble in marble and onyx, 20th century

Located in NICE, FR

Add a piece of history to your collection with this exquisite bust of Marcus Aurelus, sculpted in

Category

Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

Ormolu & Marble Bust of Louise Brogniart After Houdon Signed Thiebaut Freres
Ormolu & Marble Bust of Louise Brogniart After Houdon Signed Thiebaut Freres

Ormolu & Marble Bust of Louise Brogniart After Houdon Signed Thiebaut Freres

By Thiebaut Freres

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions- H: 6 1/2in W: 2 1/4in D: 2in This Antique French Ormolu Bronze And Marble bust of

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century, French Terracotta Bust and Marble Base with Nobleman
19th Century, French Terracotta Bust and Marble Base with Nobleman

19th Century, French Terracotta Bust and Marble Base with Nobleman

Located in IT

Terracotta bust depicting nobleman, marble base, 19th century, France The refined bust depicts a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Sculpture / Bust of Mythological Deity "Pan" in Painted Plaster Cast
Vintage Sculpture / Bust of Mythological Deity "Pan" in Painted Plaster Cast

Vintage Sculpture / Bust of Mythological Deity "Pan" in Painted Plaster Cast

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Impressive plaster cast of the mythological deity, Pan, finished in gold paint and mounted via a steel rod to a wooden plank supported by brass orb feet (ca. 1970s, USA). Very good, ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Brass

Collection of Six Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Germany Austria 1950s
Collection of Six Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Germany Austria 1950s

Collection of Six Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Germany Austria 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful collection of 6 vintage terracotta wall mask depicting some girls and boys, made by different makers in Austria and Germany. Some are marked on the back with a number or ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Max and Maurice Wilhelm Busch Character Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage
Max and Maurice Wilhelm Busch Character Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage

Max and Maurice Wilhelm Busch Character Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful vintage terracotta wall mask depicting a lady made by an unknown maker in Austria. It is marked on the back with a number. It would make a lovely decoration on any wall. ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Indian Red Sandstone Female Deity Fragment, Mounted, 12th Century
Indian Red Sandstone Female Deity Fragment, Mounted, 12th Century

Indian Red Sandstone Female Deity Fragment, Mounted, 12th Century

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Carved red sandstone bust of a female deity, India, circa 10th-12th century. The fragment itself

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Mid 20th century plaster sculpture of a classical female
Mid 20th century plaster sculpture of a classical female

Mid 20th century plaster sculpture of a classical female

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid 20th century Museum reproduction sculpture of a classical female bust. This sculpture

Category

Vintage 1950s Busts

Materials

Plaster

Mid 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Flautist" by Bernard Kim
Mid 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Flautist" by Bernard Kim

Mid 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Flautist" by Bernard Kim

By Bernard Kim

Located in London, GB

A very fine modernist bronze study of a flautist with excellent golden patina and hand finished surface detail, raised on marble base and signed ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: ...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust
Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust

Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust

Located in London, GB

Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust A rare and very unusual example

Category

Antique 1840s French Early Victorian Busts

Materials

Paper

Chinese Carved Limestone Head of the Buddha, Mid-20th Century
Chinese Carved Limestone Head of the Buddha, Mid-20th Century

Chinese Carved Limestone Head of the Buddha, Mid-20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A sensitively carved limestone monumental head of the Buddha, China, mid-20th century. The large

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Busts

Materials

Limestone

Pair of 19th Russian Bronze Busts of Peter I and Catherine the Great
Pair of 19th Russian Bronze Busts of Peter I and Catherine the Great

Pair of 19th Russian Bronze Busts of Peter I and Catherine the Great

Located in Germantown, MD

Rare Pair of 19th Russian Bronze Busts of Peter I and Catherine the Great in great antique

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Other Busts

Materials

Bronze

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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.