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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...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

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

The scale, finish, and construction are consistent with Italian bronze workshops active during the mid nineteenth century. Bronze workshops in Italy during the Grand Tour period wer...

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Antique 1850s Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Bronze

Important Italian Glass Artist Ermanno Nason Female Murano Glass Female Bust
Important Italian Glass Artist Ermanno Nason Female Murano Glass Female Bust

Important Italian Glass Artist Ermanno Nason Female Murano Glass Female Bust

By Ermanno Nason

Located in St. Louis, MO

Master Italian Glass Artisan Ermanno Nason (1928-2013) created this smoked glass young female bust with ponytail sculpture in 1975. The only other example I found in my research was ...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Carrara Marble Bust of a Grecian Lady by Eugene Aizelin 19th Century
Antique Carrara Marble Bust of a Grecian Lady by Eugene Aizelin 19th Century

Antique Carrara Marble Bust of a Grecian Lady by Eugene Aizelin 19th Century

By Eugene-Antoine Aizelin

Located in London, GB

A beautifully sculpted Italian solid white Carrara marble bust sculpture of a Grecian Lady wearing a floral garland, signed by Eugene Antoine Aizelin, and dating from circa 1850. Th...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair Antique French Terracotta Busts Signed "Houdon" on Marble Bases, Circa 1860
Pair Antique French Terracotta Busts Signed "Houdon" on Marble Bases, Circa 1860

Pair Antique French Terracotta Busts Signed "Houdon" on Marble Bases, Circa 1860

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair Antique French Terracotta Busts Signed "Houdon" on Marble Bases, Circa 1860. Male Bust: 17 3/4" H x 9 1/2" W x 8 1/2" D Female Bust: 19 1/4" H x 10" W x 6 1/2" D

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

Antique Italian Neoclassical Carrara Marble Bust of Daphne, Apollo's First Love
Antique Italian Neoclassical Carrara Marble Bust of Daphne, Apollo's First Love

Antique Italian Neoclassical Carrara Marble Bust of Daphne, Apollo's First Love

Located in New York, NY

A fabulously hand carved antique neoclassical style Italian Carrara marble bust of Daphne. This bust is of immaculate quality and craftsmanship. Daphne's hair is beautifully hand car...

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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 column-shaped base of grey veined marble, a classic souvenir of the Grand Tour

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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 Louise Brogniart After Jean Antoine Houdon And Signed Thiebaut Fréres is an incredible ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Modernist Polished Aluminum Gazelle Wall Sculpture Pair by Pendergrast
Modernist Polished Aluminum Gazelle Wall Sculpture Pair by Pendergrast

Modernist Polished Aluminum Gazelle Wall Sculpture Pair by Pendergrast

By Pendergrast Products

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The sculptures evoke mid-century design, blending animal subject matter with industrial materials for a striking, contemporary wall display.

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Vintage 1960s Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

The Lost Bust of Mrs. Magritte Charles De Rouck rediscovered his sculpted work
The Lost Bust of Mrs. Magritte Charles De Rouck rediscovered his sculpted work

The Lost Bust of Mrs. Magritte Charles De Rouck rediscovered his sculpted work

Located in Den Haag, NL

The Lost Bust of Georgette Magritte This terracotta bust was made by the sculptor Charles De Rouck (born 1930 – died 1978). A former director of the Charleroi Academy of Fine Arts an...

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

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

From here he aimed to produce sculpture of “the sublime and the purest beauty”, believing that the sculptor’s role was to select and combine the most beautiful parts of nature to cre...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

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 nobleman dressed according to the fashion of the mid-eighteenth century in France.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Busts

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century, French Terracotta Bust and Marble base with Noblewoman
19th Century, French Terracotta Bust and Marble base with Noblewoman

19th Century, French Terracotta Bust and Marble base with Noblewoman

Located in IT

Terracotta bust depicting noblewoman, marble base, 19th century, France The refined bust, made of terracotta, depicts a noblewoman dressed according to the fashion of the mid-eighte...

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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, ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Marble Bust & Pedestal Early 19th Century
Fine Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Marble Bust & Pedestal Early 19th Century

Fine Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Marble Bust & Pedestal Early 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Belgrave Square Known to be one of the most prestigious addresses in the country, Belgrave Square has been famous since it’s development in the mid 19th century, commissioned by the ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Busts

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Vintage 1960s MOD Fiberglass Female Head Bust Long Neck Mannequinn Hats or Wigs
Vintage 1960s MOD Fiberglass Female Head Bust Long Neck Mannequinn Hats or Wigs

Vintage 1960s MOD Fiberglass Female Head Bust Long Neck Mannequinn Hats or Wigs

Located in St. Louis, MO

Fabulous very 1960s MOD style dresser top display female fiberglass mannequinn bust with long neck. Blue eye shadow, pink lips and nylon eyelashes. Great way to display your hats, wi...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Nylon, Fiberglass, Paint

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 ...

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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. ...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

French Women Bust Sculpture "Marianne" Godess of Liberty in Solid Wood, 1960s
French Women Bust Sculpture "Marianne" Godess of Liberty in Solid Wood, 1960s

French Women Bust Sculpture "Marianne" Godess of Liberty in Solid Wood, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage French bust sculpture of a woman Marianne has been the national personification of the French Republic since the French Revolution, as a personification of liberty, equality,...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Decorative Bust of David, after Michelangelo. Probably French or Italian, c.1960
Decorative Bust of David, after Michelangelo. Probably French or Italian, c.1960

Decorative Bust of David, after Michelangelo. Probably French or Italian, c.1960

Located in London, GB

Finely modelled with flowing hair and idealised youthful features, the sculpture was produced as part of the mid-20th-century revival of classical forms popular in European interiors.

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20th Century 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: ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Modernist White Ceramic Abstract Figurative Sculpture, Organic Studio Art Bust
Modernist White Ceramic Abstract Figurative Sculpture, Organic Studio Art Bust

Modernist White Ceramic Abstract Figurative Sculpture, Organic Studio Art Bust

Located in Miami, FL

The sculpture's minimalist aesthetic recalls the biomorphic and modernist traditions of mid-century studio ceramics, where simplified forms and tactile surfaces take precedence over ...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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 condition. Marked 1867

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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Other Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bust of a Lady in Lost Wax Bronze Sculpture by Giuseppe Motti, 1950s
Bust of a Lady in Lost Wax Bronze Sculpture by Giuseppe Motti, 1950s

Bust of a Lady in Lost Wax Bronze Sculpture by Giuseppe Motti, 1950s

Located in Milano, MI

Bronze female bust made with the lost wax technique, created by Giuseppe Motti (1908 - 1988) in the 1950s Ø 24 cmØ 12 cm h 31 cm

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

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 carved limestone head displays a quiet sensuousness typical of the Northern Qi style...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Busts

Materials

Limestone

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Busts

Materials

Plaster

A Baroque Revival Wood Bust of a Putto on a fake Marble Lacquered Wood Base
A Baroque Revival Wood Bust of a Putto on a fake Marble Lacquered Wood Base

A Baroque Revival Wood Bust of a Putto on a fake Marble Lacquered Wood Base

Located in Catania, Sicilia

Baroque Revival Wood Bust of a Putto on Faux Marble Lacquered Base – 19th Century A charming and soulful 19th-century Baroque Revival carved wood bust depicting a cherubic putto. Thi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Sicilian Baroque Revival Busts

Materials

Fruitwood, Lacquer

Female Sculpture Carved Stone Bust of a Woman Signed by Artist Charles Cutler
Female Sculpture Carved Stone Bust of a Woman Signed by Artist Charles Cutler

Female Sculpture Carved Stone Bust of a Woman Signed by Artist Charles Cutler

Located in Cookeville, TN

Medusa's gaze meets timeless elegance in this massive and beautiful statement piece of art. This Female Sculpture is an intricately Carved Stone masterpiece a large Bust of a Woman, ...

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Mid-20th Century American Busts

Materials

Stone

Bronze Bust Sculpture Att. Will Rogers on Green Stone Base by Leonard McMurry
Bronze Bust Sculpture Att. Will Rogers on Green Stone Base by Leonard McMurry

Bronze Bust Sculpture Att. Will Rogers on Green Stone Base by Leonard McMurry

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A large striking bronze bust sculpture of a man with the likeness of Will Rogers. This piece was created by Leonard McMurry, also known as Oklahoma’s “Michelangelo”. It stands on a g...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Male Bust Ugo Cipriani on marnel base France 1930
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Male Bust Ugo Cipriani on marnel base France 1930

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Male Bust Ugo Cipriani on marnel base France 1930

By Cipriani

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco bronze sculpture male bust by Ugo Cipriani. Patinated bronze. Belgian black marble base. France 1930. Literatuur: “Art Deco sculpture” Alastair Duncan.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Bronze sculpture depicting a bust of a satyr dating back to the 19th century ca.
Bronze sculpture depicting a bust of a satyr dating back to the 19th century ca.

Bronze sculpture depicting a bust of a satyr dating back to the 19th century ca.

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Bronze bust depicting a satyr, characterized by a marked theatrical and grotesque expressiveness. The face features a mocking smile with a slightly protruding tongue, while the obliq...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Ife Woman Head Sculpture, Tribal Cast, Benin, Mid-20th Century
Bronze Ife Woman Head Sculpture, Tribal Cast, Benin, Mid-20th Century

Bronze Ife Woman Head Sculpture, Tribal Cast, Benin, Mid-20th Century

Located in Bochum, NRW

Bronze Ife Woman Head Oba Edo Benin City Yoruba. The Bronze Head from Ife, or Ife Head, is one of eighteen copper alloy sculptures that were unearthed in 1938 at Ife in Nigeria, the ...

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Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Cast Stone Bust of Apollo Belvedere
Vintage Cast Stone Bust of Apollo Belvedere

Vintage Cast Stone Bust of Apollo Belvedere

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Its weathered surface and intentionally rugged base create a "found in a grand estate garden" aesthetic, bridging the gap between historical academic art and mid-century neoclassical...

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Atelier Musee Du Louvre after Pilon Germain, King Henri II Bust, 1850s, France
Atelier Musee Du Louvre after Pilon Germain, King Henri II Bust, 1850s, France

Atelier Musee Du Louvre after Pilon Germain, King Henri II Bust, 1850s, France

By Germain Pilon, Atelier de moulage du Louvre

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

A French Grand Tour 19th century plaster, bust of French King Henri II made by Atelier de moulage du Louvre between 1854-1865 after Pilon Germain (1525-1590). Reproductions like this...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Busts

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Hollywood Regency Style Painted Resin Lady Bust by Chrisdon, Late 20th C
Vintage Hollywood Regency Style Painted Resin Lady Bust by Chrisdon, Late 20th C

Vintage Hollywood Regency Style Painted Resin Lady Bust by Chrisdon, Late 20th C

Located in London, GB

Accented with metallic gold-finished bangle bracelets and a matching bead necklace, the piece blends classical silhouette lines with playful mid-to-late 20th-century interior style. ...

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Hollywood Regency Busts

Materials

Resin

French 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Bust, Signed Elie-Joseph Laurent
French 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Bust, Signed Elie-Joseph Laurent

French 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Bust, Signed Elie-Joseph Laurent

By E. Laurent

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming French mid 19th century patinated bronze and ormolu bust of a young lady, signed by Elie-Joseph Laurent.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

German Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare by Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck 1890
German Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare by Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck 1890

German Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare by Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck 1890

Located in Long Island City, NY

The foundry cast many of the best known bronze sculptures created by German artists in the mid-late 19th century and early 20th century. In addition to serving the usually modest cas...

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Antique 19th Century German Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Antique Sculpture in White Marble, Bust of a Lady
19th Century Italian Antique Sculpture in White Marble, Bust of a Lady

19th Century Italian Antique Sculpture in White Marble, Bust of a Lady

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

The sculpture dates back to the mid-19th century. It rests on a square base and a circular pedestal, also made of marble.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

Vintage Hand-Finished Mini Resin Bust Art Work Classical Lady Series C.1940s
Vintage Hand-Finished Mini Resin Bust Art Work Classical Lady Series C.1940s

Vintage Hand-Finished Mini Resin Bust Art Work Classical Lady Series C.1940s

Located in Honolulu, HI

Part of an exquisite artistic set of four distinct lady portrait sculptures created by the same artisan, this mid-20th-century miniature bust captures the timeless beauty of classica...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Busts

Materials

Resin

A large French 19th century simulated stone plaster bust of a medieval man C1860
A large French 19th century simulated stone plaster bust of a medieval man C1860

A large French 19th century simulated stone plaster bust of a medieval man C1860

Located in Central England, GB

This most impressive life sized characterful plaster bust dates to circa 1860. It is finely modelled and depicts a medieval gentleman wearing a simple hat and tunic top. The features...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Medieval Busts

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Lladró “Salvador Furió” Horse Head Sculptures / Bookends, Model #2010
Vintage Lladró “Salvador Furió” Horse Head Sculptures / Bookends, Model #2010

Vintage Lladró “Salvador Furió” Horse Head Sculptures / Bookends, Model #2010

By Salvador Furió, Lladro

Located in San Diego, CA

Highly decorative for Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern, or eclectic interiors. Sold individually — two available.

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Late 20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Metal Sculpture Mask by Soud’art, 78cm
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Metal Sculpture Mask by Soud’art, 78cm

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Metal Sculpture Mask by Soud’art, 78cm

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Sculpture metal "Soud’art" Mask Wear consistent with age and use Art - Graphic sculpture - Brutalist Measures : 15cmx18cm H:78cm

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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Busts

Materials

Metal

Vintage Composition Marble Bust of Apollo on a Pedestal, 20th Century
Vintage Composition Marble Bust of Apollo on a Pedestal, 20th Century

Vintage Composition Marble Bust of Apollo on a Pedestal, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A beautifully sculpted marble bust of the famous Greek god Apollo, on it's original fabulous decorative pedestal, dating from the mid-20th century.

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Vintage 1950s Busts

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century French Terracotta Busts of Children Signed E. Guillemin
Pair of 19th Century French Terracotta Busts of Children Signed E. Guillemin

Pair of 19th Century French Terracotta Busts of Children Signed E. Guillemin

By Émile Guillemin

Located in Dallas, TX

His oeuvre is reminiscent of other mid-18th century European bronze sculptors, including Jef Lambeaux, Marcel Kleine, and Auguste Rodin.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Bust of Diana by Del Nerro Foundry
Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Bust of Diana by Del Nerro Foundry

Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Bust of Diana by Del Nerro Foundry

Located in Shippensburg, PA

GRAND TOUR Italy, mid-19th century Bust of the goddess Diana Cast by Del Nero Foundry, Rome, crisp inscription to base of neck verso DEL NERO ROMA Patinated bronze raised on a mott...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse Faience Bust of Diana on Velvet Socle, Circa 1895
Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse Faience Bust of Diana on Velvet Socle, Circa 1895

Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse Faience Bust of Diana on Velvet Socle, Circa 1895

By Louis Robert Carrier-Belleuse

Located in London, GB

French, circa 1895 Son of the famous sculptor Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Louis-Robert became director of the Choisy-le-roi faience factory in 1889, which produced this bust aft...

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Faience

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze Bust of Diana the Huntress
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze Bust of Diana the Huntress

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze Bust of Diana the Huntress

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A superb French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze bust of Diana the Huntress, signed HOUDON and SUSSE Frères.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Bronze

Teak Female Bust Table Lamp with Raffia Shade, France 1950s
Teak Female Bust Table Lamp with Raffia Shade, France 1950s

Teak Female Bust Table Lamp with Raffia Shade, France 1950s

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

The light features a hand-carved teak base depicting a stylized female bust with delicate facial features, detailed hair, and jewelry, reflecting the sculptural craftsmanship of mid-...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Raffia, Teak

Antique Pair of Victorian Parian or Bisque Porcelain Busts of Schiller & Goethe
Antique Pair of Victorian Parian or Bisque Porcelain Busts of Schiller & Goethe

Antique Pair of Victorian Parian or Bisque Porcelain Busts of Schiller & Goethe

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Heinrich von Dannecker 1, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Date: Mid-Late 19th Century Overall Condition: They are in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Busts

Materials

Porcelain

19th C. Pair Faience of Rouen Summer & Winter Garniture Bust Sculpture Statue LA
19th C. Pair Faience of Rouen Summer & Winter Garniture Bust Sculpture Statue LA

19th C. Pair Faience of Rouen Summer & Winter Garniture Bust Sculpture Statue LA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Pair Faience of Rouen Summer & Winter Garniture Bust Sculpture Statue LA ,The two sculptures were commissioned in the mid to late 19th century, Nicely proportioned and vibrant co...

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Faience, Paint

Mid 19th century hand carved alabaster sculpture of Augustus Caesar.
Mid 19th century hand carved alabaster sculpture of Augustus Caesar.

Mid 19th century hand carved alabaster sculpture of Augustus Caesar.

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a beautifully hand carved alabaster bust of Augustus Caesar. Augustus Caesar was the first Roman Emperor and this day is a remembered in the month of August after his name. T...

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Antique 1870s Italian Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Alabaster

Fine French Cast-Iron Bust of Antinous as Dionysus, J.J. Ducel, Circa 1880
Fine French Cast-Iron Bust of Antinous as Dionysus, J.J. Ducel, Circa 1880

Fine French Cast-Iron Bust of Antinous as Dionysus, J.J. Ducel, Circa 1880

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Monumental French 19th Century Patinated and Parcel Gilt Cast-Iron Bust of 'Head from a Statue of Antinous as Dionysus' Wearing a Wreath of Ivy - Roman Bacchus, God of the Wine, af...

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Antique 19th Century French Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Iron

Perspex Bust of Woman on Console Also Made of Plexiglass Signed C.P.K. 3/160
Perspex Bust of Woman on Console Also Made of Plexiglass Signed C.P.K. 3/160

Perspex Bust of Woman on Console Also Made of Plexiglass Signed C.P.K. 3/160

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Wonderful chest of a woman made entirely out of perspex / plexiglass. It is signed C.P.K. 3/160. Her hair has been engraved and is therefore mat. The rest of the material is transpa...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plexiglass

English Marble Bust of Parliament Gentleman on Plinth, John Graham Lough C. 1855
English Marble Bust of Parliament Gentleman on Plinth, John Graham Lough C. 1855

English Marble Bust of Parliament Gentleman on Plinth, John Graham Lough C. 1855

By John Graham Lough

Located in Charleston, SC

Signed by maker John Graham Lough, London Mid 19th Century. Lough sculpted the monuments to Henry Montgomery and of Bishop Middleton in St.

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Antique 1850s English William IV Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Pair of Art Deco Ceramic Bookends, Women’s Busts Royal Dux Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Pair of Art Deco Ceramic Bookends, Women’s Busts Royal Dux Czechoslovakia, 1920s

Pair of Art Deco Ceramic Bookends, Women’s Busts Royal Dux Czechoslovakia, 1920s

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

The two figures face inward toward one another, giving the pair a sense of quiet dialogue when displayed together — a hallmark of the sculptural, cinematic style Royal Dux favored du...

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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Fine French Terracotta Bust of a Woman with Wreath and Veil, 19th/20th Century
Fine French Terracotta Bust of a Woman with Wreath and Veil, 19th/20th Century

Fine French Terracotta Bust of a Woman with Wreath and Veil, 19th/20th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

This terracotta bust of a woman has some exquisite details. Sculpted in France in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s, our subject has long, straight hair emerging from underneath a hood...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Bronze Classical Bust Sculpture of Sophocles
Vintage Bronze Classical Bust Sculpture of Sophocles

Vintage Bronze Classical Bust Sculpture of Sophocles

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mounted on a sleek, black cubic pedestal, this piece perfectly bridges the gap between historical antiquity and mid-century aesthetic, making it a distinguished addition to any curat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Cast Concrete Horse Head
Vintage Cast Concrete Horse Head

Vintage Cast Concrete Horse Head

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This monumental vintage horse head sculpture is a striking example of mid-century garden art, offering a bold architectural presence for the refined home.

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

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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.