Antique Bust of Minerva
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 20th century spelter bust of the Roman Goddess Minerva. Dating from the early 1900s, this Minerva
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Early 20th Century Georgian Statues
Materials
Spelter
Minerva Bust
Bust of Minerva
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bust of Minerva. Depicting the Goddess with wings crested helmet, resting on a conforming stand
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20th Century French Busts
Materials
Plaster
Danish Bust of Minerva
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Danish ceramic bust depicting the Goddess Minerva. Measurements: Height: 22.5
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Vintage 1940s Danish Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Neale Creamware Figure of Minerva, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Marked Minerva on the verso.
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Antique 1810s English Busts
Materials
Creamware
Large Marble and Bronze Bust of Minerva Goddess of Wisdom
Located in Tarzana, CA
A large Italian hand carved white marble gilt-bronze mounted sculpture - bust of Minerva draped in
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Important Pair Of Patinated Cast Bronze Busts of Bellona and Minerva
$65,000 / set
H 33 in W 21 in D 15 in
Important Pair Of Patinated Cast Bronze Busts of Bellona and Minerva
Located in Montreal, QC
Important pair of patinated cast bronze busts representing goddesses Mars and Minerva. Beautifully
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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Bronze and White Marble Bust of Marianne in Full Armor
$24,950Sale Price|27% Off
H 23.75 in W 20.63 in D 12 in
French 19th Century Bronze and White Marble Bust of Marianne in Full Armor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Minerva and its pendant bust of Mars evoke the classicizing subjects, bust-length formats, and style that
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Carved Velvet Wingback Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
matching sofa in Orange velvet listed separately. Featuring hand-carved Minerva (Roman Goddess of Wisdom
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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Plaster Bust of Minerva
Located in New York, NY
A Plaster Bust of Minerva Wearing a Helmet, on a Tall Tapering Pedestal with a Moulded Base. Early
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20th Century French Busts
Materials
Plaster, Wood
19th Century Wedgwood Black Basalt Minerva Bust
By Wedgwood
Located in Houston, TX
A wonderful 19th century Wedgwood black basalt Minerva bust. Minerva was the goddess of wisdom and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Busts
1920s Neo Classical School study Italian Plaster Bust of Minerva
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H 17.33 in W 11.42 in D 11.82 in
1920s Neo Classical School study Italian Plaster Bust of Minerva
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An Italian plaster bust of Minerva with characteristics typical of the Neoclassical style that
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Early 20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Plaster
18th c. Marble Minerva
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved marble buste of Minerva
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Busts
Materials
Marble
Antique Mounted Ceramic Head of Minerva, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant ceramic head is of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, sponsor of arts, warfare and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts
Materials
Stone, Iron
Roman Antiquities Stone Sculpture of Minerva with Helmet, 2nd Century AD, France
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H 18 in W 10 in D 12 in
Roman Antiquities Stone Sculpture of Minerva with Helmet, 2nd Century AD, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Roman antiquities stone bust sculpture of Minerva with Helment carved French sandstone, 2nd
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Greco Roman Busts
Materials
Sandstone
Minerva mascot in metal after Pierre de Soete, base added, 1930, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Minerva mascot in metal after Pierre de Soete, base added, 1930, Belgium
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Metal
Bronze Bust of a Goddess
Located in NYC, NY
A bronze bust of Goddess Minerva/Athena in full uniform consisting of a helmet, chest plate and a
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Antique 19th Century French Classical Roman Busts
Antique Italian Grand Tour Mahogany Roundel of Minerva, 19th Century
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H 6.3 in W 5.52 in D 0.79 in
Antique Italian Grand Tour Mahogany Roundel of Minerva, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Italian Grand Tour mahogany roundel plaque profile bust depicting Minerva dating
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Antique 1850s Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Pair of French Bronze Candle Sticks with the Head of Minerva
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
. Each of the candlesticks is of pedestal form, surmounted by the bust of Minerva, Roman goddess of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Barbedienne Candlesticks
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
, surmounted by the bust of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, war and art.
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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Minerva
By Wedgwood
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning neoclassical Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Minerva that dates to the second half of
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Clay
19th Century Italian Marble Bust Of Minerva Giustiniani / Athena Giustiniani
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H 21.07 in W 7.68 in D 6.5 in
19th Century Italian Marble Bust Of Minerva Giustiniani / Athena Giustiniani
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine 19th century Italian carved marble bust of Minerva Giustiniani, with a Corinthian helmet
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Busts
Materials
Marble
Pair of Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Busts of Minerva and Perseus
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of antique 19th century gilt bronze busts France 19th century of Minerva and Perseus. The
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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Revival Busts
Materials
Bronze
Minerva Firedogs, Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French neoclassical andirons with the bust of Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect and
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Andirons
Materials
Iron
period 19th century parian bust of Minerva
Located in Tacoma, WA
A fine mid 19th century English marble bust of Minerva beautifully carved and posed with lovely
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Antique 19th Century English Busts
Early Victorian Polished Bronze Grand Tour Bust of Minerva
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
are very pleased to offer a good looking bust of the Roman goddess of wisdom Minerva. It was
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Antique 19th Century European Busts
Minerva and Aphrodite Sculptures
By Cesar Constantino Ceribelli
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
artists français. These two sculptures are among his most famous, one depicts Minerva, the Goddess of war
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20th Century Italian Busts
Materials
Bronze
Bust of Minerva, Black Basalt, Gilt and Bronzed, Wedgwood, 1875
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A particularly fine copy of the Guistiniani Minerva, which was itself a Roman copy of the Pallas
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Antique 1870s English Neoclassical Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Bust of Minverva in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1880.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Wedgwood produced a very successful line of Library Busts, of which Minerva and Mercury were the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
French Painted Iron Bust of the Goddess Minerva, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Painted iron bust of Minerva, the Roman Goddess of Wisdom and War. She is depicted in her
Category
Antique 1890s French Busts
Materials
Iron
Bust of Mercury in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1820.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Wedgwood produced a very successful line of Library Busts, of which Minerva and Mercury were the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
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Minerva Bust For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the minerva bust you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A minerva bust — often made from metal, ceramic and stone — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer minerva bust, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A minerva bust is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made minerva bust over the years, but those crafted by Wedgwood and Cesar Constantino Ceribelli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Minerva Bust?
Prices for a minerva bust can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,960 and can go as high as $20,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,025.
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.
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