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1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man
By Helge Holmskov
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Busts

Materials

Wood

1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man
1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man

1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man

H 13.5 in W 9 in D 7 in
Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor
Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor
Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor

Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor

H 9 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Large Carved Bust of African Man
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptionally well-carved portrait bust of an African man dating to the mid-20th century
Category

Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany

Large Carved Bust of African Man
Large Carved Bust of African Man

Large Carved Bust of African Man

H 25 in W 7 in D 14 in
Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts
Located in San Diego, CA
An impressive pair of hand-carved hardwood African busts, circa 1970s. The pair are made out of
Category

Mid-20th Century African Busts

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts
Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts

Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts

H 11 in W 5 in D 8 in
Pair of Mid Century African Busts
By Fred Press
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1950's African Busts made by Fred Press.
Category

Vintage 1950s Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid Century African Busts
Pair of Mid Century African Busts

Pair of Mid Century African Busts

H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 6 in
Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A compatible pair of superbly crafted African busts in an extraordinary exotic hardwood. Nzambu
Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts
Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts

Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts

H 20 in W 10 in D 11 in
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color 20TH Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is a bust of a woman, with it's traditional air cut. This is in wood, in a black
Category

20th Century African Busts

Materials

Wood

Sculpture in Wood from Africa Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color 20TH Century
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color 20TH Century

Sculpture in Wood from Africa Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color 20TH Century

H 12.6 in W 4.34 in D 5.91 in
Sculpture in Wood from Africa, Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color, circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is a bust of a woman, with it's traditional air cut. This is in wood, in a black
Category

Vintage 1960s African Busts

Materials

Wood

Sculpture in Wood from Africa, Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color, circa 1960
Sculpture in Wood from Africa, Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color, circa 1960

Sculpture in Wood from Africa, Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color, circa 1960

H 11.82 in W 3.15 in D 6.7 in
Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of vintage African Busts; boy and girl, possibly Nigerian/Lagos. Hand-carved from Ebony wood
Category

Vintage 1970s African Modern Busts

Materials

Ebony

Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s
Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s

Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s

H 9.06 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
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
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian High Victorian Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Bust of North African Tribesman, 'DE CAÏD' by Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider
Bust of North African Tribesman, 'DE CAÏD' by Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider

Bust of North African Tribesman, 'DE CAÏD' by Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider

H 14 in W 10 in D 5 in
Bronze Bust of an African Mother Breastfeeding her Child signed Gardon
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A beautifully cast Art Nouveau dark brown patinated bronze bust of a young African mother tenderly
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bust of an African Mother Breastfeeding her Child signed Gardon
Bronze Bust of an African Mother Breastfeeding her Child signed Gardon

Bronze Bust of an African Mother Breastfeeding her Child signed Gardon

H 11 in W 6.5 in D 6.6 in
Paul Sersté (1910-2000) Belgian terracotta bust of an african tribal woman
By Paul Serste
Located in Bilzen, BE
Paul Serste was a Belgian artist who was born in 1910. Terracotta bust of a young tribal woman
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Paul Sersté (1910-2000) Belgian terracotta bust of an african tribal woman
Paul Sersté (1910-2000) Belgian terracotta bust of an african tribal woman

Paul Sersté (1910-2000) Belgian terracotta bust of an african tribal woman

H 15.16 in W 5.12 in D 6.7 in
Pair of Bronze and White Marble Busts of a North African Man and Woman
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Pair of bronze and marble busts of a North African man and woman by C. Caccia, Italian, 1883, the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Bronze and White Marble Busts of a North African Man and Woman
Pair of Bronze and White Marble Busts of a North African Man and Woman

Pair of Bronze and White Marble Busts of a North African Man and Woman

H 17.33 in W 13.78 in D 8.27 in
Beautiful Brass Bust of an African Woman in the Manner Hagenauer, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
A mid-century modernist brass sculpture depicting the head of an African woman, elegantly mounted
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Brass Bust of an African Woman in the Manner Hagenauer, Austria, 1950s
Beautiful Brass Bust of an African Woman in the Manner Hagenauer, Austria, 1950s

Beautiful Brass Bust of an African Woman in the Manner Hagenauer, Austria, 1950s

H 10.5 in W 8 in D 2.5 in
Abraham Chikumbirike Ironwood Carving of Female Bust
Located in Highland, IN
This exquisite bust by African artist Abraham Chikumbirike is carved from dense ironwood. The
Category

Vintage 1980s African Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Abraham Chikumbirike Ironwood Carving of Female Bust
Abraham Chikumbirike Ironwood Carving of Female Bust

Abraham Chikumbirike Ironwood Carving of Female Bust

H 17.5 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
20th Century Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and African Onyx Marble
Located in Southall, GB
A beautiful 20th century bust of Roman hand carved in Carrara white and African onyx marble. The
Category

20th Century European Busts

Materials

Marble

20th Century Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and African Onyx Marble
20th Century Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and African Onyx Marble

20th Century Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and African Onyx Marble

H 33.47 in W 28.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of African terracotta and pearl heads
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of African terracotta and pearl heads Wear consistent with age and use African Art - Ethnic
Category

Late 20th Century African Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of African terracotta and pearl heads
Pair of African terracotta and pearl heads

Pair of African terracotta and pearl heads

H 7.09 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Figurative African Bookends Carved in Hardwood
Located in London, GB
Figurative bookends hand carved from hardwood circa African West-coast 1950's depicting a man and
Category

Vintage 1970s African Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Figurative African Bookends Carved in Hardwood
Pair of Figurative African Bookends Carved in Hardwood

Pair of Figurative African Bookends Carved in Hardwood

H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in
Riccardo Scarpa : Portrait of an African kid, black patinated terracota - C.1950
By Riccardo Scarpa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Riccardo SCARPA (1905-1999, Italy) : "Portrait of a young African" Black varnished patinated
Category

Vintage 1950s French Tribal Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Riccardo Scarpa : Portrait of an African kid, black patinated terracota - C.1950
Riccardo Scarpa : Portrait of an African kid, black patinated terracota - C.1950

Riccardo Scarpa : Portrait of an African kid, black patinated terracota - C.1950

H 13 in W 7.49 in D 7.88 in
Vintage African Pair of Wooden Hand Carved Busts Sculptures
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wood sculpture hand carved vintage tribal Folk Art bust of an African men and women sculptures
Category

Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage African Pair of Wooden Hand Carved Busts Sculptures
Vintage African Pair of Wooden Hand Carved Busts Sculptures

Vintage African Pair of Wooden Hand Carved Busts Sculptures

H 6.75 in W 2.75 in D 1.75 in
African Wooden Sculpture / Bust of a Man Carved Out of Piece of Teak, 70s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
African sculpture / bust of a man with beard carved out of a beautiful piece of palissander. Very
Category

Vintage 1970s African Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

African Wooden Sculpture / Bust of a Man Carved Out of Piece of Teak, 70s
African Wooden Sculpture / Bust of a Man Carved Out of Piece of Teak, 70s

African Wooden Sculpture / Bust of a Man Carved Out of Piece of Teak, 70s

H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'
Located in Pasadena, CA
One of a kind pair of beautifully-carved wooden wall sculptures of an African couple. Most probably
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'
Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'

Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'

H 29.5 in W 14 in D 0.5 in
Marble Bust of an African Man, Italy 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Life-size bust of a dark-skinned man with a headdress and light-coloured clothing. The bust is made
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Marble Bust of an African Man, Italy 20th Century
Marble Bust of an African Man, Italy 20th Century

Marble Bust of an African Man, Italy 20th Century

H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 9.85 in
Pair of bronze African male and female figurative bust bookends
Located in Southall, GB
African characteristics. These bookends can serve as both functional and culturally significant pieces
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of bronze African male and female figurative bust bookends
Pair of bronze African male and female figurative bust bookends

Pair of bronze African male and female figurative bust bookends

H 7.09 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco Patinated Bronze Profile Bust of an African Woman
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A well cast bronze bust in profile of an African woman on a rectangular brass base. It is unsigned
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Patinated Bronze Profile Bust of an African Woman
Art Deco Patinated Bronze Profile Bust of an African Woman

Art Deco Patinated Bronze Profile Bust of an African Woman

H 11 in W 8 in D 2.75 in
Carved bust of a tribeswoman
Located in Cheshire, GB
Finely carved wooden bust of a striking tribeswoman figure carved from an exotic hardwood with a
Category

Early 20th Century North African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved bust of a tribeswoman
Carved bust of a tribeswoman

Carved bust of a tribeswoman

H 22 in W 13 in D 17 in
Antique 14k Gold Stick Pin with a Bust of a Turbaned North African or Arab Man
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique stick pin In 14k gold. Depicting the bust of a North African or Arab man with a
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 14k Gold Stick Pin with a Bust of a Turbaned North African or Arab Man
Antique 14k Gold Stick Pin with a Bust of a Turbaned North African or Arab Man

Antique 14k Gold Stick Pin with a Bust of a Turbaned North African or Arab Man

W 0.48 in D 0.28 in L 2.41 in
Art Deco Style Brass Antelope Gazelle Bust Sculpture
By Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
antelope bust sculpture decorative object with tall antlers. Polished brass sculptural bust of an African
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Brass Antelope Gazelle Bust Sculpture
Art Deco Style Brass Antelope Gazelle Bust Sculpture

Art Deco Style Brass Antelope Gazelle Bust Sculpture

H 13 in Dm 5 in
Lynn Chase African Portraits "CHASE" Ceramic Footed Planter
By Lynn Chase Designs
Located in Rochester, NY
majestic bust of an African animal in shaped oval reserves against brown ground. Each corner is decorated
Category

1990s American Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Lynn Chase African Portraits "CHASE" Ceramic Footed Planter
Lynn Chase African Portraits "CHASE" Ceramic Footed Planter

Lynn Chase African Portraits "CHASE" Ceramic Footed Planter

H 6.63 in W 7 in D 7.13 in
Portrait of a Lady
Located in PARIS, FR
Exhibition of 1851. From 1851, he sculpted a series of busts of an African Venus. His submissions to the
Category

1860s French School Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Portrait of a Lady
Portrait of a Lady

Charles Cordier
Portrait of a Lady, circa 1860

H 23.23 in W 17.33 in D 8.67 in
Bookends in the Style of Hagenauer Bust of an African Woman and Man
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Hamburg, DE
Beautiful bookends patinated brass on marble base.
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Busts

Bookends in the Style of Hagenauer Bust of an African Woman and Man
Bookends in the Style of Hagenauer Bust of an African Woman and Man

Bookends in the Style of Hagenauer Bust of an African Woman and Man

H 11.42 in W 9.45 in D 3.15 in
African Native Head Brass Bust on Marble Base in the Style of Hagenauer
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Frisco, TX
A very detailed lovely brass bust of an African Native sitting on a marble base. From the design
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Busts

Materials

Marble, Brass

African Native Head Brass Bust on Marble Base in the Style of Hagenauer
African Native Head Brass Bust on Marble Base in the Style of Hagenauer

African Native Head Brass Bust on Marble Base in the Style of Hagenauer

H 11.25 in W 8 in D 4 in
20th Century Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and African Onyx Marble
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 20th century bust of Roman hand carved in Carrara white and African onyx marble. The
Category

20th Century European Busts

Materials

Marble

20th Century Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and African Onyx Marble
20th Century Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and African Onyx Marble

20th Century Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and African Onyx Marble

H 33.47 in W 28.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Coal Painted Bronze Busts of a Arab Man and Woman
Located in London, GB
A pair of coal painted bronze busts of an Arab man and woman, early 20th century.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century African Victorian Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Coal Painted Bronze Busts of a Arab Man and Woman
Pair of Coal Painted Bronze Busts of a Arab Man and Woman

Pair of Coal Painted Bronze Busts of a Arab Man and Woman

H 23 in W 12 in D 7 in
Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of hand-carved wooden busts are truly a special find and a magnificent example of folk
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures
Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures

Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures

H 15 in W 12 in D 9 in
Hagenauer Werkstätte Head Sculpture of an African Woman
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Toronto, ON
Striking study of an African woman head by Werkstätte Hagenauer. Signed
Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Modern Busts

Materials

Metal

Hagenauer Werkstätte Head Sculpture of an African Woman
Hagenauer Werkstätte Head Sculpture of an African Woman

Hagenauer Werkstätte Head Sculpture of an African Woman

H 9.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Tercafs "Bust of an African Woman" Belgian Bronze Sculpture
By Jeanne Tercafs, Fonderie Andro, Paris 1
Located in Paris, FR
Jeanne Tercafs (1898-1944). Bust of an African woman. Genuine bronze sculpture with a dark
Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Tercafs "Bust of an African Woman" Belgian Bronze Sculpture
Tercafs "Bust of an African Woman" Belgian Bronze Sculpture

Tercafs "Bust of an African Woman" Belgian Bronze Sculpture

H 20.08 in W 10.63 in D 12.6 in
Ceramic Bust of Exotic African Woman by Leopold Anzengruber
By Leopold Anzengruber
Located in Papaikou, HI
This lovely and sensuous female figure is executed in a more modernist and slightly abstract manner than most of the output of Anzengruber. The pose, with the eyes closed, and the he...
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Bust of Exotic African Woman by Leopold Anzengruber
Ceramic Bust of Exotic African Woman by Leopold Anzengruber

Ceramic Bust of Exotic African Woman by Leopold Anzengruber

H 6.25 in W 6 in D 4 in
Female Bronze Bust Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien circa 1935 Austrian Art Deco
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
Bust of an African woman Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien circa 1935 Austrian Art Deco This bust is a
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Female Bronze Bust Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien circa 1935 Austrian Art Deco
Female Bronze Bust Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien circa 1935 Austrian Art Deco

Female Bronze Bust Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien circa 1935 Austrian Art Deco

H 14.57 in W 10.24 in D 3.55 in
Pot Holder in Vitrine
Located in Summerland, CA
Embroidered and stuffed quilted bust cloth potholder of an African American.
Category

20th Century American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Chenille

Pot Holder in Vitrine

Pot Holder in Vitrine

H 16.5 in W 16.5 in
Sidney Beck Untitled
By Sidney Beck
Located in Des Plaines, IL
Player, South African Breweries Portrait bust of Flute Player, South African Breweries "Men of the Year
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sidney Beck Untitled
Sidney Beck Untitled

Sidney Beck
Sidney Beck Untitled, 20th Century

H 30 in W 22 in
Sharpeville Massacre
By Sidney Beck
Located in Des Plaines, IL
. 1980 Life size Flute Player, South African Breweries Portrait bust of Flute Player, South African
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sharpeville Massacre
Sharpeville Massacre

Sidney Beck
Sharpeville Massacre, 20th Century

H 36 in W 24 in
Twilight Children
By Sidney Beck
Located in Des Plaines, IL
Breweries Portrait bust of Flute Player, South African Breweries ""Men of the Year"", 6 full-length
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Charcoal

Twilight Children
Twilight Children

Sidney Beck
Twilight Children, 20th Century

H 18.875 in W 27.125 in
Sangoma
By Sidney Beck
Located in Des Plaines, IL
, South African Leading Jockey. 1980 Life size Flute Player, South African Breweries Portrait bust of
Category

1980s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sangoma
Sangoma

Sidney Beck
Sangoma

H 20 in W 14 in
Hagenauer Bust of African Woman
Located in Montreal, QC
Art deco style carved and stained wooden bust of African woman, her curly incised hair stained
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hagenauer Bust of African Woman
Hagenauer Bust of African Woman

Hagenauer Bust of African Woman

H 7 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Clay Bust of African Girl
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An expressive and striking hand sculpted bust of an African girl by an unknown artist Hollow
Category

Vintage 1930s American Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Wood

Clay Bust of African Girl
Clay Bust of African Girl

Clay Bust of African Girl

H 13.5 in W 9 in D 13 in
1940s African Bust of Male
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s African bust of male made from clay.
Category

Vintage 1940s Busts

1940s African Bust of Male
1940s African Bust of Male

1940s African Bust of Male

H 11.5 in W 6.5 in D 8.5 in
J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain
Located in Bridgeport, CT
South Africa 45 years ago. It weighs 25 pounds. There is a missing piece of bone on one of the necklaces.  
Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Stone

J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain
J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain

J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain

H 12 in W 9 in D 7 in
J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain
Located in Bridgeport, CT
South Africa 45 years ago. It weighs 25 pounds. There is a missing piece of bone on one of the necklaces.  
Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Stone

J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain
J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain

J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain

H 12 in W 9 in D 7 in
Bust of an African Woman, Paris, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A terracotta and porcelain bust of an African woman in traditional headdress, from France, circa
Category

Vintage 1940s French Other Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Bust of an African Woman, Paris, Mid-20th Century
Bust of an African Woman, Paris, Mid-20th Century

Bust of an African Woman, Paris, Mid-20th Century

H 26 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of African Torsos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Ebonized wood male and female carved African torsos
Category

1990s African Busts

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Torsos
Pair of African Torsos

Pair of African Torsos

H 17.5 in Dm 7 in
20th Century African Marble Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
bust of an African woman. The green marble serves as a visually stunning backdrop, enhancing the regal
Category

20th Century African Busts

Materials

Marble

20th Century African Marble Decoration
20th Century African Marble Decoration

20th Century African Marble Decoration

H 8.3 in W 2.4 in D 2.8 in
20th Century African Marble Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
bust of an African man. The green marble serves as a visually stunning backdrop, enhancing the regal
Category

20th Century African Busts

Materials

Marble

20th Century African Marble Decoration
20th Century African Marble Decoration

20th Century African Marble Decoration

H 8.3 in W 2.4 in D 2.8 in
Art Deco Bronze Bust Manner Franz Hagenauer of Vienna Werkstatte
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
In the manner of Franz Hagenauer of Vienna Werkstatte, Art Deco bronze profile portrait bust of an
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Bust Manner Franz Hagenauer of Vienna Werkstatte
Art Deco Bronze Bust Manner Franz Hagenauer of Vienna Werkstatte

Art Deco Bronze Bust Manner Franz Hagenauer of Vienna Werkstatte

H 11.42 in W 7.88 in L 11.42 in
Pair of "Art Deco" Designed Carved Wood African Figures after Hagenhauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Toronto, ON
This charming pair of stylized midcentury carved wood African figures are in the manner of iconic
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Wood

Pair of "Art Deco" Designed Carved Wood African Figures after Hagenhauer
Pair of "Art Deco" Designed Carved Wood African Figures after Hagenhauer

Pair of "Art Deco" Designed Carved Wood African Figures after Hagenhauer

H 6 in W 4 in D 1.75 in
Monumental Benin King Oda of Nigeria West African, Mid-Century Tribal Figure
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Impressive Benin Oda King Lost Wax 'Bronze' sculpture from the mid-20th century Centuries old, the 'Lost Wax' method involves a mold created in wax and the molten metal poured in. T...
Category

Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Benin King Oda of Nigeria West African, Mid-Century Tribal Figure
Monumental Benin King Oda of Nigeria West African, Mid-Century Tribal Figure

Monumental Benin King Oda of Nigeria West African, Mid-Century Tribal Figure

H 16.5 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
Superb Wooden Sculpture of an African Lady by Karl Hagenauer, Art Deco, Austria
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare wooden sculpture (cherry tree wood) of an African lady by Karl Hagenauer (1898-1956). it
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Brass

Superb Wooden Sculpture of an African Lady by Karl Hagenauer, Art Deco, Austria
Superb Wooden Sculpture of an African Lady by Karl Hagenauer, Art Deco, Austria

Superb Wooden Sculpture of an African Lady by Karl Hagenauer, Art Deco, Austria

H 12.01 in W 10.44 in D 4.14 in
Pair of Solid Mahogany African Busts
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rare set of male and female African busts. Sculptures have beautiful detail, master carving and
Category

Vintage 1940s African Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Solid Mahogany African Busts
Pair of Solid Mahogany African Busts

Pair of Solid Mahogany African Busts

H 17.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
1934 plaster bust of an African American Woman signed Cornish
By Cornish
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A quite wonderful plaster bust of an African American Woman from a NJ 1934 exhibition by E. Trene
Category

Vintage 1930s American Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

1934 plaster bust of an African American Woman signed Cornish
1934 plaster bust of an African American Woman signed Cornish

1934 plaster bust of an African American Woman signed Cornish

H 13.5 in W 8 in D 7 in
French Wood Sculptures, Couple of Busts, Sculptures of Africans from the Congo
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind pair of African busts, from the Congo region, made during the 1940s-1950s of the
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Wood Sculptures, Couple of Busts, Sculptures of Africans from the Congo
French Wood Sculptures, Couple of Busts, Sculptures of Africans from the Congo

French Wood Sculptures, Couple of Busts, Sculptures of Africans from the Congo

H 110 in W 45 in D 35 in
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