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17th Century Wooden Bust of the Greek Poet Homerus
17th Century Wooden Bust of the Greek Poet Homerus

17th Century Wooden Bust of the Greek Poet Homerus

$2,115

H 15.75 in W 6.7 in D 7.88 in

17th Century Wooden Bust of the Greek Poet Homerus

Located in Esbeek, NL

Late 17th century wooden bust of the Greek poet Homerus. Damage on the right side of the bust, see

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Antique 17th Century European Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Wood

19th Century Small Trio of Antique Italian Nutwood Poet Busts
19th Century Small Trio of Antique Italian Nutwood Poet Busts

19th Century Small Trio of Antique Italian Nutwood Poet Busts

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A set of antique statuettes Italian Poets left to right Ludovico Ariosto, Torquato Tasso, Dante

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Alabaster

Homer Antique Plaster Bust
Homer Antique Plaster Bust

Homer Antique Plaster Bust

$6,978

H 22.83 in W 13.39 in D 10.43 in

Homer Antique Plaster Bust

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This Greek bust depicts the legendary poet and author Homer who is presumed to have penned the two

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Plaster

Antique Bust of Dante Alighieri
Antique Bust of Dante Alighieri

Antique Bust of Dante Alighieri

$2,400

H 15.5 in W 19.5 in D 10 in

Antique Bust of Dante Alighieri

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th Century Italian bronze bust of the poet Dante. Measurements: Length: 19.5" Depth: 10

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Plaster Bust of Homer
19th Century Plaster Bust of Homer

19th Century Plaster Bust of Homer

$6,978

H 22.45 in W 13.39 in D 10.24 in

19th Century Plaster Bust of Homer

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Museum. This Greek bust depicts the legendary poet and author Homer who is presumed to have penned the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Plaster

Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans
Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans

Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans John Fillans

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Regency Busts

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Burl

Pair of Antique Bronze Statues of Poets Robert Burns & Walter Scott
Pair of Antique Bronze Statues of Poets Robert Burns & Walter Scott

Pair of Antique Bronze Statues of Poets Robert Burns & Walter Scott

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

approximately the year 1900. These statues are well executed and depict both famous poets, Robert Burns and

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Busts

Materials

Cast Stone, Bronze

Italian Statuary Marble Bust of Dante
Italian Statuary Marble Bust of Dante

Italian Statuary Marble Bust of Dante

$17,496

H 23.04 in W 15.16 in D 11.42 in

Italian Statuary Marble Bust of Dante

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A well-modelled, mid 19th century statuary white marble bust of Dante Alighieri, famed late 13th to

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Busts

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Antique Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Homer
Antique Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Homer

Antique Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Homer

$4,416

H 10.44 in W 7.68 in D 5.32 in

Antique Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Homer

By Wedgwood

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

depiction of the scholar. This English bust depicts the legendary poet and author Homer who is presumed to

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Stone

F. Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Friedrich Schiller
F. Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Friedrich Schiller

F. Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Friedrich Schiller

Located in Bradenton, FL

Bronze Bust of German Poet and Philosopher Friedrich Schiller by F. Barbedienne Foundry in France

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Busts

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Bronze Bust of Dante
20th Century Bronze Bust of Dante

20th Century Bronze Bust of Dante

$1,517Sale Price|25% Off

H 13.39 in W 15.36 in D 8.67 in

20th Century Bronze Bust of Dante

Located in Bagshot, GB

An interesting Bust of the poet Dante, the bust has been made in plaster but then covered in a

Category

Early 20th Century European Other Busts

Materials

Bronze

Florence Fiore - Edwin Markham Plaster Bust, C.1930s
Florence Fiore - Edwin Markham Plaster Bust, C.1930s

Florence Fiore - Edwin Markham Plaster Bust, C.1930s

Located in Savannah, GA

Florence Fiore (American, 1905-1999 A from-life plaster bust of American poet Edwin Markham, circa

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Vintage 1930s American Busts

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri / Marble Plinth
19th Century Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri / Marble Plinth

19th Century Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri / Marble Plinth

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Bust of 14th Century Italian Poet Dante

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

John W. Mills (1933-2023) Sculpture After William Blake Memorial
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Sculpture After William Blake Memorial

John W. Mills (1933-2023) Sculpture After William Blake Memorial

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Artist’s Resale Rights (ARR) at 4%. William Blake Memorial A larger than life size bronze bust of the

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21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Resin

Large Vintage Persian Copper Bas Relief Charger Honoring Poet Ferdowsi
Large Vintage Persian Copper Bas Relief Charger Honoring Poet Ferdowsi

Large Vintage Persian Copper Bas Relief Charger Honoring Poet Ferdowsi

Located in New York, NY

depicting the bust of the celebrated Persian poet, Ferdowsi, and his tomb built in 1934 in Tus, Mashhad.

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20th Century Asian Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

John W. Mills(1933-2023) Plaster Maquette Sculpture After William Blake Memorial
John W. Mills(1933-2023) Plaster Maquette Sculpture After William Blake Memorial

John W. Mills(1933-2023) Plaster Maquette Sculpture After William Blake Memorial

By John Mills

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

%. William Blake Memorial A larger than life size bronze bust of the historic poet, painter and engraver

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21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Plaster

Pair of 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Wall Hangings
Pair of 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Wall Hangings

Pair of 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Wall Hangings

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A pair of intricate 18th century Italian Grand Tour wall hangings depicting profile portrait busts

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Antique Late 18th Century English Grand Tour Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

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20th Century Marble Bust of Ancient Greek Poet Homer
20th Century Marble Bust of Ancient Greek Poet Homer

20th Century Marble Bust of Ancient Greek Poet Homer

Located in London, GB

Marble bust of ancient Greek poet Homer. Roman copy from the 2nd century AD after a Greek original

Category

20th Century Italian Greek Revival Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

20th Century Marble Bust of Solon Greek Lawmaker, Statesman and Poet
20th Century Marble Bust of Solon Greek Lawmaker, Statesman and Poet

20th Century Marble Bust of Solon Greek Lawmaker, Statesman and Poet

Located in London, GB

A stunning hand carved 20th century marble bust of solon Greek lawmaker, statesman and poet

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20th Century European Busts

Materials

Marble

Doulton Burslem jug commemorating the Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Doulton Burslem jug commemorating the Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Doulton Burslem jug commemorating the Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson

By Doulton Burslem

Located in East Geelong, VIC

is a moulded semi-relief bust of the bare headed poet beneath his name, together with a cherub

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Wedgwood Black Basalt Pottery Bust Sculpture, Walter Scott
Wedgwood Black Basalt Pottery Bust Sculpture, Walter Scott

Wedgwood Black Basalt Pottery Bust Sculpture, Walter Scott

By Wedgewood

Located in Pasadena, CA

Wedgwood black basalt pottery bust sculpture of Scottish novelist, poet, and playwright, Walter

Category

Antique 19th Century North American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Italian Marble Bust of Poet and Statesman Solon
Italian Marble Bust of Poet and Statesman Solon

Italian Marble Bust of Poet and Statesman Solon

Located in New York, NY

An Italian white marble bust of Solon (638-558), an Athenian statesman, lawmaker, and poet. Solon

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Antique 1820s Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

Grand Tour Alabaster Busts of Italian Poets, 1st Half 19th Century
Grand Tour Alabaster Busts of Italian Poets, 1st Half 19th Century

Grand Tour Alabaster Busts of Italian Poets, 1st Half 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Set of three alabaster busts depicting Ludovico Arioste, Dante Alighieri and Torquato Tasso

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century Bronze of the Poet Sappho
19th Century Bronze of the Poet Sappho

19th Century Bronze of the Poet Sappho

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H 11.5 in W 22.5 in D 11.5 in

19th Century Bronze of the Poet Sappho

By Fonderia Chiurazzi

Located in Tetbury, England

A bronze bust of the Greek poet Sappho, 620 BCE–550 BCE. Patinated bronze with the plaster

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Bronze

Romantic Cast Plaster Bust of Virgil with Marbleized Base
Romantic Cast Plaster Bust of Virgil with Marbleized Base

Romantic Cast Plaster Bust of Virgil with Marbleized Base

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Sensual cast plaster bust of the Roman poet Virgil stamped Florentine Plaster Co. / Makers

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Vintage 1920s North American Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Plaster

American Bronze Sculpture Bust Percy Shelley (1912) by William Partridge
American Bronze Sculpture Bust Percy Shelley (1912) by William Partridge

American Bronze Sculpture Bust Percy Shelley (1912) by William Partridge

By Roman Bronze Works

Located in Shippensburg, PA

" D (base) This impressionistic bronze bust of the English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley was

Category

20th Century American Busts

Materials

Bronze

American Bronze Sculpture Bust Percy Shelley (1912) by William Partridge
American Bronze Sculpture Bust Percy Shelley (1912) by William Partridge

American Bronze Sculpture Bust Percy Shelley (1912) by William Partridge

By Roman Bronze Works

Located in Shippensburg, PA

" D (base) This impressionistic bronze bust of the English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley was

Category

20th Century American Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Bust of Dante Alighieri Alabaster Base 19Ct
Antique Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Bust of Dante Alighieri Alabaster Base 19Ct

Antique Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Bust of Dante Alighieri Alabaster Base 19Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A Well Cast Patinated Bronze Example of a Bronze Bust of Italian Poet Dante Alighieri complete with

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique English Plaster Bust of a Poet
Antique English Plaster Bust of a Poet

Antique English Plaster Bust of a Poet

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H 34 in W 23 in D 15 in

Antique English Plaster Bust of a Poet

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautifully aged plaster sculpture of a 17th century poet. Once painted a muted terra cotta color

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Antique 19th Century English Statues

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Lyre-Clock with a Bust of Homer
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Lyre-Clock with a Bust of Homer

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Lyre-Clock with a Bust of Homer

Located in Paris, FR

. The compensated pendulum movement is supported at the back by a bust of the poet Homer, itself raised

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Bust of the Italian Poet Dante, Bronze Sculpture
Bust of the Italian Poet Dante, Bronze Sculpture

Bust of the Italian Poet Dante, Bronze Sculpture

Located in Peekskill, NY

I'm guessing this is a 19th century bronze casting of this iconic sculpture.  

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Antique 19th Century American Renaissance Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Marble Bust of Homer
19th Century Marble Bust of Homer

19th Century Marble Bust of Homer

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H 18 in W 8.5 in D 9 in

19th Century Marble Bust of Homer

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

19th century marble bust of the Greek poet Homer.

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Antique 19th Century European Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

Early 19th Century Painted Plaster Bust of Homer
Early 19th Century Painted Plaster Bust of Homer

Early 19th Century Painted Plaster Bust of Homer

Located in Long Island City, NY

century basaltware bust of the ancient Greek poet that was produced by Wedgwood in Staffordshire.

Category

Antique 1830s English George IV Busts

Materials

Plaster

Carved Alabaster Sculpture of the Italian Poet Dante Alighieri
Carved Alabaster Sculpture of the Italian Poet Dante Alighieri

Carved Alabaster Sculpture of the Italian Poet Dante Alighieri

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a heavy alabaster bust of the great Italian poet, philosopher and writer Dante Allighieri

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Bronze Plaque of Hungarian Poet, by Lajos Cseri, 1970s
Bronze Plaque of Hungarian Poet, by Lajos Cseri, 1970s

Bronze Plaque of Hungarian Poet, by Lajos Cseri, 1970s

By Lajos Cseri

Located in Budapest, HU

This is a bronze plaque created by Lajos Cseri, featuring a portrait of the Hungarian poet Mihaly

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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Decorative Black Painted Plaster Portrait Bust of Homer, circa 1900
Decorative Black Painted Plaster Portrait Bust of Homer, circa 1900

Decorative Black Painted Plaster Portrait Bust of Homer, circa 1900

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The very decorative black painted composition plaster portrait bust of the blind poet Homer

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Plaster

Basalt Bust of Virgil, Wedgwood, circa 1800
Basalt Bust of Virgil, Wedgwood, circa 1800

Basalt Bust of Virgil, Wedgwood, circa 1800

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A black basalt bust of this important Roman poet; and of course an important figure in The Divine

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

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$3,172 / set

H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

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20th Century Danish Victorian Books

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Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables

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$1,415 / set

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Located in London, GB

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21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Side Tables

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Iron

Mounted Sculpture Bust in Bronze on Base Bibelot Decorative Object Center piece
Mounted Sculpture Bust in Bronze on Base Bibelot Decorative Object Center piece

Mounted Sculpture Bust in Bronze on Base Bibelot Decorative Object Center piece

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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20th Century European Busts

Materials

Bronze

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antinoo Head Sculpture
Antinoo Head Sculpture

Antinoo Head Sculpture

$2,210 / item

H 17.33 in W 7.09 in D 9.06 in

Antinoo Head Sculpture

By Raffaello Romanelli

Located in Milan, IT

Deftly handmade of gypsum rendered with the marbling technique, which dates back to Ancient Roman times especially typical of the Pompeian paintings, this sculpture depicts Antinoo, ...

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2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

19th Century Classical Stone Bust

19th Century Classical Stone Bust

$9,500

H 36 in W 28 in D 12 in

19th Century Classical Stone Bust

Located in NYC, NY

A good 19th century carved stone bust. The handsome figure in Greco-Roman attire with toga draped across the chest and a laurel wreath around his head. Suitable for indoor and out...

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Antique 19th Century English Busts

Materials

Stone

Hercules Mourning the Death of his Cupbearer Hylas

Hercules Mourning the Death of his Cupbearer Hylas

By Mark Beard

Located in New York, NY

[Hippolyte-Alexandre Michallon (1849-1930)] Oil on canvas Signed in red, l.l. 48 x 60 inches, canvas size 54 x 66 inches in gold leaf frame 61 x 74 x 6 inches, framed This artwork...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

White Plaster Bust of Socrates on a Black Marble Base, around 1940
White Plaster Bust of Socrates on a Black Marble Base, around 1940

White Plaster Bust of Socrates on a Black Marble Base, around 1940

$1,786Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.69 in W 9.85 in D 11.42 in

White Plaster Bust of Socrates on a Black Marble Base, around 1940

Located in Berlin, DE

The "White Plaster Bust of Socrates on a Black Marble Base, around 1940" is a striking sculptural piece that pays homage to the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates. Created circa 1940...

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Vintage 1940s French Classical Roman Busts

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Marble

Terracotta Vintage French Hermes Bust
Terracotta Vintage French Hermes Bust

Terracotta Vintage French Hermes Bust

$7,500

H 21 in W 26.5 in D 10 in

Terracotta Vintage French Hermes Bust

Located in Austin, TX

Large French bust made of terracotta with the original patina. This piece is in excellent vintage condition – the photos accurately depict the condition.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Marble Bust of Venus
Antique Marble Bust of Venus

Antique Marble Bust of Venus

$17,253

H 25.6 in W 21.26 in D 12.21 in

Antique Marble Bust of Venus

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique over life-size bust of Venus. Thanks to her scale, this Neoclassical style handcarved marble sculpture of Venus, Roman goddess of love and beauty, is very striking. Charac...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Gilt Bronze Bust of Homer on a Regency Ormolu Mounted Blue John Pedestal
Gilt Bronze Bust of Homer on a Regency Ormolu Mounted Blue John Pedestal

Gilt Bronze Bust of Homer on a Regency Ormolu Mounted Blue John Pedestal

Located in New York, NY

Gilt bronze bust of homer on a Regency ormolu mounted blue John pedestal, early 19th century.

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Antique Early 19th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

Large Marble Specimen Bust of Julius Caesar
Large Marble Specimen Bust of Julius Caesar

Large Marble Specimen Bust of Julius Caesar

$12,400

H 35 in W 29 in D 14 in

Large Marble Specimen Bust of Julius Caesar

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large black, red, and white marble specimen bust of Julius Caesar. Dimensions: 35"H x 29"W x 14"D.  

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Busts

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Marble

D. Brucciani (1815 – 1880) Antique Plaster Bust of Venus
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D. Brucciani (1815 – 1880) Antique Plaster Bust of Venus

By D. Brucciani and Company

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A mid-late 19th century antique plaster bust of Venus, Roman goddess of love and beauty, or her Greek counterpart, Aphrodite. This bust is signed ‘D. Brucciani & Co, London’ to the b...

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After Michelangelo White Statuary Marble Sculpture of Moses
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After Michelangelo White Statuary Marble Sculpture of Moses

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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Solid Marble Bust of Homer
Solid Marble Bust of Homer

Solid Marble Bust of Homer

$23,000

H 18.5 in W 8 in D 6 in

Solid Marble Bust of Homer

Located in Stamford, CT

An antique solid marble bust of Homer based on 7-8th century BC model.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Busts

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Marble

Early 20th Century Sculpture  Plaster Bust of Platon
Early 20th Century Sculpture  Plaster Bust of Platon

Early 20th Century Sculpture Plaster Bust of Platon

$1,316

H 18.51 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Early 20th Century Sculpture Plaster Bust of Platon

Located in Madrid, ES

An academy bust in plaster representing a Greek philosopher, possibly Platon, the bust has a high quality of execution and is slightly patinated.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Grand Tour Busts

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Plaster

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Bust Poet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bust poet for your home. Each bust poet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and bronze. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bust poet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each bust poet bearing Victorian, Art Nouveau or neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made bust poet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Alfonso Canciani and Cyprian Godebski are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bust Poet?

Prices for a bust poet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $346 and can go as high as $511,661, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.

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.

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