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Early 20th Century Plaster Bust of Niccolo Da Uzzano
Early 20th Century Plaster Bust of Niccolo Da Uzzano

Early 20th Century Plaster Bust of Niccolo Da Uzzano

Located in Berlin, DE

, there is a polychrome terracotta bust of Niccolò, attributed to Donatello, dated to circa 1432

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Plaster

Orientalist bronze bust "Femme de Mequine by Honore Henry Ple
Orientalist bronze bust "Femme de Mequine by Honore Henry Ple

Orientalist bronze bust "Femme de Mequine by Honore Henry Ple

Located in Tarzana, CA

A 19th French Orientalist polychrome-patinated bronze bust entitled Femme de Mequinez.raised on

Category

Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bust of a Young Women, Signed J. Seidler (1867-1936), Karlsruhe, 1890
Bust of a Young Women, Signed J. Seidler (1867-1936), Karlsruhe, 1890

Bust of a Young Women, Signed J. Seidler (1867-1936), Karlsruhe, 1890

By Julius Seidler

Located in Greding, DE

Polychrome painted bust of a young female in Provincial clothing. The bust is signed Jul. Seidler

Category

Antique 1890s German Late Victorian Busts

Materials

Plaster

Italian Paint and Gilt Bust of Margherita De Valois After Aristide Petrilli
Italian Paint and Gilt Bust of Margherita De Valois After Aristide Petrilli

Italian Paint and Gilt Bust of Margherita De Valois After Aristide Petrilli

By Aristide Petrilli

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This polychrome paint and gilt plaster bust depicting Margherita de Valois rests without attachment

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paint

Italian Painted Plaster Bust of a Renaissance Queen in Bejeweled Costume C. 1880
Italian Painted Plaster Bust of a Renaissance Queen in Bejeweled Costume C. 1880

Italian Painted Plaster Bust of a Renaissance Queen in Bejeweled Costume C. 1880

By Aristide Petrilli

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This polychrome paint and gilt plaster bust likely depicting Margherita de Valois is similar to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Busts

Materials

Plaster

17th c. Carving of Roman Youth
17th c. Carving of Roman Youth

17th c. Carving of Roman Youth

Located in Greenwich, CT

A 17th century carved and polychromed bust of a Roman youth with a stolid bearing, in a tunic and

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Statues

Materials

Wood

Large Ceramic Girl with Blue Hat, Created in Belgium, 1960s
Large Ceramic Girl with Blue Hat, Created in Belgium, 1960s

Large Ceramic Girl with Blue Hat, Created in Belgium, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage 1960s ceramic girl in a hat. Lovely textures and details. She wears a bow on her hat and a special necklace with a clock pendant. Handmade, from an unknown studio in Belgiu...

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Carving of a Male Bust in Polychromed Wood, Circa 17th Century.
Carving of a Male Bust in Polychromed Wood, Circa 17th Century.

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

Category

Antique 17th Century German Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Polychrome Terracotta Female Bust Signed Nelson
Art Nouveau Polychrome Terracotta Female Bust Signed Nelson

Art Nouveau Polychrome Terracotta Female Bust Signed Nelson

Located in New York, NY

Art Nouveau Polychrome Terracotta Female Bust Signed Nelson.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Art Nouveau Sculpture, "Female Bust" in Plaster and Polychrome
Art Nouveau Sculpture, "Female Bust" in Plaster and Polychrome

Art Nouveau Sculpture, "Female Bust" in Plaster and Polychrome

By Maison de l'Art Nouveau

Located in Valladolid, ES

French Art Nouveau sculpture "female bust" with soft features and color, in plaster. Very good

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Original Polychrome Spelter Bust of a Woman Signed E. Villanis, circa 1890
Original Polychrome Spelter Bust of a Woman Signed E. Villanis, circa 1890

Original Polychrome Spelter Bust of a Woman Signed E. Villanis, circa 1890

By Emmanuel Villanis

Located in New York City, NY

French late 19th century polychrome, spelter figure of a Bohemian woman on a fabulous hieroglyphic

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Rudolf Kämmer of Volkstedt Porcelain Napoleonic Bust Soldier
Rudolf Kämmer of Volkstedt Porcelain Napoleonic Bust Soldier

Rudolf Kämmer of Volkstedt Porcelain Napoleonic Bust Soldier

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Rudolf Kämmer of Volkstedt Porcelain Napoleonic Bust

Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Terra cotta bust of Beatrice
Terra cotta bust of Beatrice

Terra cotta bust of Beatrice

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Polychrome decorated terra cotta bust of Beatrice, circa 1920. Probably made in Italy.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Cleopatra bust, sculpture, C. Carli, circa 1920, Art Deco, Belgium
Cleopatra bust, sculpture, C. Carli, circa 1920, Art Deco, Belgium

Cleopatra bust, sculpture, C. Carli, circa 1920, Art Deco, Belgium

By Gustave van Vaerenbergh

Located in Wien, AT

Vaerenbergh under his pseudonym G. Carli from the Art Deco period. This terracotta was polychromed by hand

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Antonio Rossellino (Settignano 1427 - Firenze 1479) - Bust of a young boy
Antonio Rossellino (Settignano 1427 - Firenze 1479) - Bust of a young boy

Antonio Rossellino (Settignano 1427 - Firenze 1479) - Bust of a young boy

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Attributed to Antonio Rossellino (settignano, 1427 - Firenze, 1479) Bust of a young boy 1470-1475

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stucco

Set of 6, Grand Tour Style Neoclassical Portrait Busts Ormolu Hanger
Set of 6, Grand Tour Style Neoclassical Portrait Busts Ormolu Hanger

Set of 6, Grand Tour Style Neoclassical Portrait Busts Ormolu Hanger

Located in Atlanta, GA

design. Each hanger features a finely polychrome and gilt portrait bust, intricately detailed and

Category

20th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Desvres Faïence Piggy Bank Bust of Breton by Francis Masse - 1Y171
Antique Desvres Faïence Piggy Bank Bust of Breton by Francis Masse - 1Y171

Antique Desvres Faïence Piggy Bank Bust of Breton by Francis Masse - 1Y171

Located in Bordeaux, FR

detailed bust of a Breton in traditional costume. Material: Polychrome faïence Design: Bust of a Breton in

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Faience

1950s Georges Jouve Ceramic "Femme Nichons" Vase
1950s Georges Jouve Ceramic "Femme Nichons" Vase

1950s Georges Jouve Ceramic "Femme Nichons" Vase

By Georges Jouve

Located in Paris, FR

Georges Jouve (1910 - 1964) Vase featuring a woman's face and bust. Polychrome ceramic : green

Category

Vintage 1950s French Vases

Virgin Mary Sculpture 'to Be Dressed', Wood, Other, Spain, 18th Century
Virgin Mary Sculpture 'to Be Dressed', Wood, Other, Spain, 18th Century

Virgin Mary Sculpture 'to Be Dressed', Wood, Other, Spain, 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

finished and polychrome, and arms, bust and upper part of the hips unfinished but carved to give them the

Category

Antique 18th Century European Neoclassical Religious Items

Materials

Other

Pair of French Porcelain Vases End 19th Century/Early 20th Century
Pair of French Porcelain Vases End 19th Century/Early 20th Century

Pair of French Porcelain Vases End 19th Century/Early 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

feet, with side handles representing gilded busts, decorated with polychrome flowers on a white

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Grand Tour Carved & Polychromed Bust of Roman Emperor as a Youth
Grand Tour Carved & Polychromed Bust of Roman Emperor as a Youth

Grand Tour Carved & Polychromed Bust of Roman Emperor as a Youth

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Grand Tour Carved & Polychromed Bust of Roman Emperor as a Youth Italy, 20th Century A well

Category

20th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Wood

Austrian Early 20th Century Polychromed Bust Figure African Girl Holding a Tray
Austrian Early 20th Century Polychromed Bust Figure African Girl Holding a Tray

Austrian Early 20th Century Polychromed Bust Figure African Girl Holding a Tray

By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An Austrian early 20th century cast bust figure of an African girl holding a tray. The smiling

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Carved 17th Century Bust of a Bishop, France, Circa 1650
Carved 17th Century Bust of a Bishop, France, Circa 1650

Carved 17th Century Bust of a Bishop, France, Circa 1650

Located in Dallas, TX

This French, 17th Century polychromed bust of a Bishop has been magnificently hand carved from one

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Busts

Pair of 19th Century Austrian Polychromed Terracotta Relief Busts
Pair of 19th Century Austrian Polychromed Terracotta Relief Busts

Pair of 19th Century Austrian Polychromed Terracotta Relief Busts

Located in London, GB

These two antique polychromed terracotta busts possess a rustic charm, realistically modelled as an

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Busts

Materials

Terracotta

17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Polychrome Bishop Bust with Velvet Cassock
17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Polychrome Bishop Bust with Velvet Cassock

17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Polychrome Bishop Bust with Velvet Cassock

Located in Dallas, TX

bishop figure. Created in Spain, circa 1680, the clerical bust is carved from walnut and features a tall

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Busts

Materials

Gesso, Velvet, Walnut

Italo Scanga Large Cubist Polychrome Modern Wood Head Bust Sculpture, 1986
Italo Scanga Large Cubist Polychrome Modern Wood Head Bust Sculpture, 1986

Italo Scanga Large Cubist Polychrome Modern Wood Head Bust Sculpture, 1986

By Italo Scanga

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic and quite rare three-dimensional cubist sculpture by Italian American artist Italo Scanga. This piece is very large and quite heavy and would be sure to make a stateme...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Busts

Materials

Wood, Paint

Polychromed Terracotta Head of Christ
Polychromed Terracotta Head of Christ

Polychromed Terracotta Head of Christ

Located in Atlanta, GA

Polychromed terracotta head of Christ. Bearing an illegible signature. Probably Italian, 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Austrian Goldscheider Terracotta Bust of Lorely, circa 1900
Austrian Goldscheider Terracotta Bust of Lorely, circa 1900

Austrian Goldscheider Terracotta Bust of Lorely, circa 1900

By Goldsheider

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Art Nouveau polychrome painted terracotta bust of the German river maiden, ‘Lorely” (Lorelei). This

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Art Nouveau Plaster Bust "The Arab", Austria, circa 1910
Art Nouveau Plaster Bust "The Arab", Austria, circa 1910

Art Nouveau Plaster Bust "The Arab", Austria, circa 1910

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

beautiful plaster bust was made with great attention to details and comes with a nice polychromed surface

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Plaster

Grand Tour Style Cast & Polychromed Stone Head of Bearded God
Grand Tour Style Cast & Polychromed Stone Head of Bearded God

Grand Tour Style Cast & Polychromed Stone Head of Bearded God

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Grand Tour Style Cast & Polychromed Stone Head of Bearded God Italy, 1960s A fine piece inspired

Category

20th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Midcentury Italian White Plaster Classic Roman Bust Sculptures
Pair of Midcentury Italian White Plaster Classic Roman Bust Sculptures

Pair of Midcentury Italian White Plaster Classic Roman Bust Sculptures

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of mid-20th century Italian male and female classical Roman style bust statue

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Midcentury Italian Gold Plaster Classic Roman Bust Sculptures
Pair of Midcentury Italian Gold Plaster Classic Roman Bust Sculptures

Pair of Midcentury Italian Gold Plaster Classic Roman Bust Sculptures

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of midcentury Italian male and female classical Roman style bust statue sculptures

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Plaster

Rudolph Thiele Terracotta Polychrome Nubian Woman
Rudolph Thiele Terracotta Polychrome Nubian Woman

Rudolph Thiele Terracotta Polychrome Nubian Woman

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Rudolph Thiele (German, 1856-1930) terracotta polychrome Nubian woman.

Category

Early 20th Century Busts

Materials

Terracotta

19th C Grand Tour Italian Tole Portrait Bust of a Roman Emperor
19th C Grand Tour Italian Tole Portrait Bust of a Roman Emperor

19th C Grand Tour Italian Tole Portrait Bust of a Roman Emperor

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th C Grand Tour Italian Tole Portrait Bust of a Roman Emperor, Subtle polychromed adjustable

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Metal

XIXth Century Grand Tour Bust of Caracalla and Its Porphyry Column
XIXth Century Grand Tour Bust of Caracalla and Its Porphyry Column

XIXth Century Grand Tour Bust of Caracalla and Its Porphyry Column

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A XIXth century grand tour bust of caracalla and its porphyry column. Bust of the Roman Emperor

Category

Antique 1860s Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Porphyry, Ormolu

Sculptured Polychromed Male Modelled Head from Artist Workshop
Sculptured Polychromed Male Modelled Head from Artist Workshop

Sculptured Polychromed Male Modelled Head from Artist Workshop

Located in Leuven , BE

Gustave Fontaine ( Etterbeek 1877-1952 Brussels). Sculptor–painter. Took courses in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, continued his training at the Academy of Brussels and with the sculptor Jul...

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Busts

Materials

Plaster

Porcelain Bust of Nefertiti by Vittorio Sabatini, 20th Century
Porcelain Bust of Nefertiti by Vittorio Sabatini, 20th Century

Porcelain Bust of Nefertiti by Vittorio Sabatini, 20th Century

By Vittorio Sabatini

Located in Antwerp, BE

Polychrome porcelain bust of Nefertit by Vittorio Sabatini, after the 1340 BC original in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Antique Chalk Bust of “Cleopatra” with Head Band and Asp
Antique Chalk Bust of “Cleopatra” with Head Band and Asp

Antique Chalk Bust of “Cleopatra” with Head Band and Asp

Located in New Orleans, LA

A stunning and elegant antique French Art Nouveau polychrome plaster bust sculpture of the famous

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Carved and Painted Bust from French Indonesia
Carved and Painted Bust from French Indonesia

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Sculpture - Sappho - Terracotta by Reps & Trinte Gesetzl
Early 19th Century Sculpture - Sappho - Terracotta by Reps & Trinte Gesetzl

Early 19th Century Sculpture - Sappho - Terracotta by Reps & Trinte Gesetzl

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

worked with a polychrome finish. The bust is made by the German maker Reps & Trinte Gesetzl and the stamp

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Terracotta

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Polychrome Bust For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal polychrome bust for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, wood and terracotta, every polychrome bust was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a polychrome bust — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A polychrome bust is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. Friedrich Goldscheider, Goldsheider and Gustave van Vaerenbergh each produced at least one beautiful polychrome bust that is worth considering.

How Much is a Polychrome Bust?

Prices for a polychrome bust start at $177 and top out at $616,944 with the average selling for $2,891.

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.