Art Nouveau Patinated Porcelain Bust of Victorian Girl on Marble Base
By Alfred Stellmacher
Located in Andernach, DE
An exquisite piece of art by an unknown artist, this original made possibly by or after Alfred Stellmacher in the 1910-1920s for Teplitz. Here this beautifully modelled bust of a you...
Marble
Art Nouveau Porcelain Girl Bust, Manner of Edward Stellmacher
Located in Harrisburg, PA
Beautifully colored and shaded Porcelain girl. She has the beautiful details and color of an Edward Stellmacher piece.
Porcelain
RSK Art Nouveau Bust of an Elegant Lady
By Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Art nouveau porcelain bust by Reissner, Stellmacher & Kessel depicting a lady dressed in lace and beaded frock.
Porcelain
RSK Art Nouveau Amphora Bust of a Beauty
By Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful art nouveau porcelain bust of a smiling young woman dressed in finery and wearing flowers in her hair mounted with a floral decorated base.
Porcelain
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H 17.72 in W 13 in D 7.49 in
Eduard Stellmacher Terracotta Bust of an Arab Man, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
What a fierce expression is sculpted onto this Bohemian Eduard Stellmacher terracotta bust! Late 19th century.
Terracotta
The presence of vintage and antique bust sculptures can add a necessary decorative layer to any interior. And just because a statue looks classical doesn't mean it has to be conventional.
A touch of whimsy, a dose of drama — a single bust can alter a room. And when placed in just the right spot, these statues can almost feel alive.
“They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give,” says Los Angeles designer Timothy Corrigan, who loves pieces that beg to be touched. For a welcoming entry hall project in California, Corrigan selected an antique Persian rug and a bust that invites you to touch it. A collection of sculptures in wood, marble and brass complement the star of the show.
For Consort cofounder and creative director Mat Sanders, a bust doesn’t have to be pretty. “I most enjoy busts that are a little busted,” Sanders jokes — but choose something with a soul you can live with, as “sculpture representative of the human form carries with it an energy you will add to the space.”
The antique and vintage bust sculptures for sale on 1stDibs include Art Deco busts, mid-century modern busts and more.
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