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18th Century Carved & Polychrome Bust of a Saint
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Carved & Polychrome Bust of a Saint with Glass Eye. Either Italian or Spanish. This
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Busts

Materials

Wood

Terracota polychromed bust of woman with flowers signed
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big bust of woman with multicolor flowers in terracota signed A.TALLARI 1992
Category

1990s Brazilian International Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century Bust of a Bishop finished in polychrome.
Located in Lincoln, GB
18th Century Bust of a Bishop finished in polychrome. The shape of the bust would suggest that it
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Antique 18th Century Busts

Materials

Wood

Moorish Pair of 19th Century French Busts Terracotta Polychrome
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th Century French Busts
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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Terracotta

French 19th-20th Century Art Nouveau Polychromed Terracotta Bust of "Crépuscule"
By Salesio Lugli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Art Nouveau polychromed terracotta bust of "Crépuscule" (Twilight
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Sculptured Polychromed Male Modelled Bust from Artist Workshop
Located in Leuven , BE
Gustave Fontaine (Etterbeek 1877-1952 Brussels) was a sculptor–painter. He took courses in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode and continued his training at the Academy of Brussels and with the sc...
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20th Century Belgian Busts

Materials

Plaster

17th Century Spanish Carved Polychrome and Painted Bust of Christ on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
figure. Created in Spain, circa 1680, the bust is set on a wooden integral plinth, and features the head
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Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Busts

Materials

Gesso, Walnut

Massive Statuary and Polychrome Marble Bust of an Emperor
Located in London, GB
A MASSIVE STATUARY AND POLYCHROME MARBLE BUST OF AN EMPEROR, PROBABLY ROME, LATE 17TH / EARLY 18TH
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Antique Late 17th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Carrare Bust Nubian Polychrome Late 19th Century Signed Marchetti
Located in palm beach, FL
Bust sculpted in Carrara marble. Nubian polychrome is extremely well-executed giving a realistic
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Antique 1870s Italian Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Primitive Hand Carved Polychrome Female Bust Renaissance Sculpture Statue 29"
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive hand carved polychrome shoulder length bust. Carve from wood with intricate detail and a
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20th Century Renaissance Busts

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

F. Goldscheider - large woman bust Polychrome Terracotta - Art Nouveau signed
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
. Girl with flowers. Polychrome terracotta It represents a female bust with her head turned 3/4
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Guiseppe Carli Signed, Polychrome Ceramic Bust of an Arab Head
By Giuseppe Carli
Located in Verviers, BE
Head bust face statue from Belgium by Guiseppe Carli, (1915-1987) ceramic. Signed. Please don't
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Ceramic

R. Scali G.F762 Signed, Polychrome Ceramic Bust of an Nigerrin
Located in Verviers, BE
R. Scali G.F762 Signed, Polychrome Ceramic Bust of an Nigerrin Made in Belgium Please don't
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Ceramic

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
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

After the Antique Polychromed Bronze Bust of the Prima Porta Augustus Caesar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
After the antique polychromed bronze bust of the Prima Porta Augustus Caesar. Italy,mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Chinese Polychrome Guanyin Head
Located in Chicago, IL
As the embodiment of compassion, Guanyin is the most beloved enlightened being in China. Known as the Goddess of Mercy, she is the female bodhisattva form taken by Avalokiteśvara in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Busts

Materials

Wood

Chinese Polychrome Guanyin Head
Chinese Polychrome Guanyin Head
H 31 in W 13 in D 15.5 in
Magnificent 19th Century French Bust
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Magnificent 19th century French bust, signed and dated.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Magnificent 19th Century French Bust
Magnificent 19th Century French Bust
H 15 in W 17.75 in D 9.5 in
French Antique Bust of a Young Girl in Plaster
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Antique Bust of a Young Girl in Plaster A pretty polychrome plaster bust of a young girl
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Plaster

Berthe GIRARDET Old Woman Old Woman Bust Sculpture, ca.1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Old woman terra cotta bust sculpture by Berthe GIRARDET (1861-1948), Manufacture de l'Isle-Adam
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Catholic German Renaissance Carving Bust Stephan Rottaler Landshut 1500
Located in Portland, OR
trainee, the bust is sensitively and finely carved and polychromed. The bust pre-dates the German
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Busts

Materials

Gesso, Wood

A Fine Orientalist Composition Bust of a Moor, Austria Circa 1920
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A highly decorative portrait bust of a bearded Moor in profile, modelled wearing traditional garb
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Composition

Bust of North African Tribesman, 'DE CAÏD' by Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider
By Friedrich Goldscheider, Charles Masse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bust of a North African Tribesman, DE CAÏD Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider This exquisite
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Late 20th Century Austrian High Victorian Busts

Materials

Terracotta

French Art Nouveau Woman Bust “Fraises au Champagne” by Alfred Jean Foretay
By Alfred Jean Foretay
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Polychromed cast aluminium “Art Nouveau” bust of a young woman dressed in a ruffled bustier
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese Iron and Gilt Buddha Bust
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese style gilt and polychromed cast iron bust of Buddha.  
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20th Century Chinese Export Busts

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Chinese Iron and Gilt Buddha Bust
Chinese Iron and Gilt Buddha Bust
H 14 in W 10 in D 11 in
19th-20th Century Orientalist Terracotta Bust of Girl Attributed to Goldscheider
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Austrian 19th-20th century Orientalist terracotta bust of a young girl in Middle-Eastern Garb
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Agra Busts

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

16th Century Polychrome Reliquary of a Monk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
reliquary-bust was destined to be seen frontally. It may have been placed against a wall, upon an altar. The
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Busts

Materials

Wood

16th Century Polychrome Reliquary of a Monk
16th Century Polychrome Reliquary of a Monk
H 19.69 in W 16.54 in D 5.91 in
Art Nouveau bust of Woman Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Stunning and appealing Art Nouveau bust of a woman made of polychromed and enamelled white clay
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Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau bust of Woman Circa 1900
Art Nouveau bust of Woman Circa 1900
H 16.7 in W 14.57 in D 10.04 in
Sculptured Polychromed Female Modelled Head from Artist Workshop
Located in Leuven , BE
Gustave Fontaine (Etterbeek 1877-1952 Brussels) was a sculptor–painter. He took courses in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode and continued his training at the Academy of Brussels and with the sc...
Category

20th Century Belgian Busts

Materials

Plaster

Sculptured Polychromed Female Modelled Head from Artist Workshop
Located in Leuven , BE
Gustave Fontaine (Etterbeek 1877-1952 Brussels) was a sculptor–painter. He took courses in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode and continued his training at the Academy of Brussels and with the sc...
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20th Century Belgian Busts

Materials

Plaster

Antique Tibetan Cast Iron Buddha Head With Polychrome Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
features antique gold leaf surface and some old polychrome paint (some paint appears to be added).
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Busts

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

A. De Remière, Friedrich Goldscheider Polychrome Patinated Terracotta Sculpture
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in Tilburg, NL
Goldscheider: polychrome patinated terracotta sculpture depicting the bust of a woman with flower. With
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Indian Noble Papier Mache Maharajah Bust Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A very large and absolutely charming vintage Indian papier mâché portrait bust of a male Maharajah
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Mid-20th Century Indian Busts

Materials

Other

Large sculpture Statue Woman Girl Lady Bust 1900 Art Nouveau
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Superb and rare polychrome plaster sculpture representing the bust of a young woman wearing a bow
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Plaster

Terracotta Bust of Judith by Ricardo Aurilli, circa 1900
By Richard Aurili
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb polychrome terracotta bust representing a woman from Antiquity with a proud gaze carrying a
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Antique H. Lemaire General Hoche Napoleon Plaster Paint Bust Sculpture
Located in Munich, DE
Bust of general Hoche, one of the most important generals under Napoléon the 1st. Signed and dated
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Antique 1830s French Charles X Busts

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Paint, Plaster

French Art Nouveau Wax Young Girl Bust Sculpture, ca.1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Wicar Head, is a lightly polychromed wax bust of a woman wearing a terracotta drapery which was
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Synthetic

Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture “Bust of a Woman” by Cesare Ceribelli
By Cesar Constantino Ceribelli
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CESARE CONSTANTINO CERIBELLI Italian, 1841-1918 "Bust of a Young Woman" Polychromed and
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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Original Tiffany Bronze Bust of a Woman Signed E. Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in New York City, NY
French late 19th-early 20th century highly decorative polychrome bronze statue of a young woman
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Busts

Materials

Bronze

Antique expressive woodcarving, bust depicting a monk or male Saint, ca. 1800
Located in Gorssel, GE
Expressive woodcarving, around 1800, the bust presumably depicts a monk, given the cowl that the
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Antique Late 18th Century European Busts

Materials

Wood

Charming bust child boy terracotta marble sculpture Carli 1920 Art Deco Belgium
By Gustave van Vaerenbergh
Located in Wien, AT
pseudonym G. Carli from the Art Deco period. This terracotta was polychromed by hand, which beautifully
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Early 20th Century Art Deco Terracotta Bust of Cleopatra by G. Carli
By Giuseppe Carli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An Art Deco sculpture depicts Cleopatra. Beautiful polychrome green patina. On a Black Belgian
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Large Majolica Ceramic Bust Planter or Vase of a Woman with Flowers, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large colorful polychrome hand-made ceramic Italian Moorish bust vase or planter of a woman with
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20th Century Italian Moorish Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Carved and Painted Bust from French Indonesia
Located in Nantucket, MA
hand carved and polychromed bust from French Indonesia, depicting a Rani with plaited hair, delicate
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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Plaster Child Reading a Book Sculpture, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco plaster child sculpture, France, 1920s. Child reading a book. Polychrome plaster
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Plaster

A Pair of 1750s Baroque Lacquered Wood Sculptures of Angel Heads with Wings
Located in Catania, Sicilia
heads with wings are carved from a single piece of wood and decorated in polychrome lacquer. The
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Busts

Materials

Wood

Wooden Sculptures of Buddha on Bases with Polychromy Traces
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare pair of Buddha wooden heads sculptures , with polychrome traces - smiling and peaceful
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Busts

Materials

Wood

AMAZING LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
. Famous are the two griffins of Ascoli Satriano in polychrome marble, presumably the work of a master from
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20th Century Italian Baroque Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Art Deco Mannequin Head of a Young Lady from Brussels
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
century and is made of plaster. It is painted polychrome. The lady is wearing make-up and has painted eyes
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Plaster

Venini Murano Fulvio Bianconi Tiepolo Head Figurine
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Uccle, BE
made of lattimo glass decorated for polychrome glass costumes. Attitudes are also different for each
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Vintage 1950s Italian Busts

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Unique Ceramic Portret Buste, Girl with Blue Hair by Erwin Spuler 1930s, Germany
By Majolica Manufactory of Karlsruhe
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful sculpture in brown earthenware modeled in the expression of a woman in polychrome glaze
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Busts

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica

Carving of a Male Bust in Polychromed Wood, Circa 17th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carving of a male bust in polychromed wood, circa 17th century. A carved and polychromed wooden
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Antique 17th Century German Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Polychrome-Patinated Bronze Bust by A. Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Quality Polychrome-Patinated Bronze Bust of an Orientalist Princess. The Princess wears a
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sculptured polychromed Male modelled Bust from artist workshop.
Located in brussel, BE
Gustave Fontaine (Etterbeek 1877-1952 Brussels) was a sculptor–painter. He took courses in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode and continued his training at the Academy of Brussels and with the sc...
Category

20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

A Fine Etienne Gaudez Polychrome-Patinated Bronze Orientalist Bust
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Quality Polychrome-Patinated Bronze Bust of an Orientalist Princess. The Princess wears a
Category

19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Polychrome Plaster Bust Ippolita Maria Sforza Statue Renaissance Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Polychrome Plaster Bust of Ippolita Maria Sforza in the Renaissance Style After Francesco
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Large Hand Painted Polychrome Asian Buddha Head Bust on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A large polychrome Buddha bust on an acrylic base. Stunning piece, wonderfully executed. From a
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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Friedrich Goldscheider '1845-1897', Bust of Moor, Polychrome Terracotta, 1890
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Friedrich Goldscheider (1845 - 1897). Bust of Moor. Polychrome terracotta. Marked reserved and
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Polychrome Marbles Sculpture Bust Scipio Africanus Classical Roman Grand Tour
Located in Roma, IT
The sculpture carved in Polychrome Marbles depicts a very interesting portrait of Scipio Africanus
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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Orientalist Polychrome-Patinated and Gilt Bronze Princess Busts
Located in New York, NY
orientalist compositions. This bust displays all of the elements of finely-cast polychrome sculpture, a
Category

19th Century Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Polychrome Majolica Moorish Italian Ceramic Bust Planter or Vase of a King Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A colorful hand-made ceramic Italian Moorish bust vase or planter of a man. Handmade and glazed in
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20th Century Italian Moorish Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

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Polychrome Bust For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic polychrome bust available at 1stDibs. A polychrome bust — often made from ceramic, terracotta and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer polychrome bust, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A polychrome bust, designed in the Art Nouveau, Baroque or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one polychrome bust that is appealing in its simplicity, but Goldsheider, Bradley & Hubbard and Friedrich Goldscheider produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Polychrome Bust?

Prices for a polychrome bust start at $381 and top out at $65,000 with the average selling for $2,650.

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