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Victorian Terracotta Bust

DECORATIVE ANTIQUE WEATHERED CiRCA 1900 TERRACOTTA CLASSICAL BUST OF HERCULES
DECORATIVE ANTIQUE WEATHERED CiRCA 1900 TERRACOTTA CLASSICAL BUST OF HERCULES

DECORATIVE ANTIQUE WEATHERED CiRCA 1900 TERRACOTTA CLASSICAL BUST OF HERCULES

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this antique well weathered circa 1900 late Victorian Terracotta bust of Hercules A very good looking and ...

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Edwardian Busts

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Terracotta

Antique Terracotta Bust of a Cherub
Antique Terracotta Bust of a Cherub

Antique Terracotta Bust of a Cherub

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Antique terracotta bust of a Cherub. A Victorian terracotta bust modelled as a cherub.

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Antique 19th Century Statues

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Terracotta

19th Century French Terracotta Bust of Victorian Lady
19th Century French Terracotta Bust of Victorian Lady

19th Century French Terracotta Bust of Victorian Lady

Located in Phoenix, AZ

19th Century French Terracotta Bust of a Lady. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Busts

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Terracotta

Victorian White Painted Terracotta Bust of a Young Woman
Victorian White Painted Terracotta Bust of a Young Woman

Victorian White Painted Terracotta Bust of a Young Woman

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Victorian white painted terracotta bust of a young woman, wearing a draped shawl over a bodice with a lace trim, her hair elaborately coiffed with a broad plait and multiple ringle...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Busts

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Terracotta

Very Fine Terracotta Bust of Alexandre Brongniart, After Jean-Antoine Houdon
Very Fine Terracotta Bust of Alexandre Brongniart, After Jean-Antoine Houdon

Very Fine Terracotta Bust of Alexandre Brongniart, After Jean-Antoine Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very fine early 20th century terracotta bust of Alexandre Brongniart, after the original work by Jean-Antoine Houdon. Demonstrating exacting proportions & finely sculpted feat...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Busts

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Marble

Antique Terra Cotta Bust Of A Debutante In Victorian Finery On Wood Plinth c1910
Antique Terra Cotta Bust Of A Debutante In Victorian Finery On Wood Plinth c1910

Antique Terra Cotta Bust Of A Debutante In Victorian Finery On Wood Plinth c1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

This antique terra cotta bust, dating to approximately 1910, depicts a debutante adorned in elaborate Victorian finery. The sculpture showcases intricate details, including a wide-br...

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Paul Gasq Terra-Cotta Gentleman Bust
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Paul Gasq Terra-Cotta Gentleman Bust

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian terra-cotta bust of gentleman with large sideburns and mustache wearing a suite and bow tie supported on a square pedestal base (signed: P. GASQ 96).  

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Busts

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Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century French Terra Cotta Bust of Lady by Carrier-Belleuse
19th Century French Terra Cotta Bust of Lady by Carrier-Belleuse

19th Century French Terra Cotta Bust of Lady by Carrier-Belleuse

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian terra cotta bust of 19th century lady with flowers in hair on blue porcelain & black painted square base (signed CARRIER BELLEUSE).   

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Busts

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Earthenware, Porcelain, 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

By Charles Masse, Friedrich Goldscheider

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bust of a North African Tribesman, DE CAÏD Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider This exquisite portrait bust of a North African tribesman, titled "DE CAÏD," was masterfully executed by ...

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Late 20th Century Austrian High Victorian Busts

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Terracotta

Antique Lipscombe & Co. Glazed Buff Terracotta Mask Head
Antique Lipscombe & Co. Glazed Buff Terracotta Mask Head

Antique Lipscombe & Co. Glazed Buff Terracotta Mask Head

By Lipscombe & Co.

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A late 19th century glazed buff terracotta mask head of a putto or cherub by Lipscombe & Co, modelled after Francois Duquesnoy (1597-1643). The expressive face of this antique sculp...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Busts

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Ceramic, Stoneware

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19th Century Victorian Terracotta Bust North Berber Man Restored

19th Century Victorian Terracotta Bust North Berber Man Restored

Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha

Victorian terracotta bust depicting a young Berber, with his burnus on his head.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Busts

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Terracotta

Bust in Terracotta by PH. Le Libon ‘Paris’, Dated 1876
Bust in Terracotta by PH. Le Libon ‘Paris’, Dated 1876

Bust in Terracotta by PH. Le Libon ‘Paris’, Dated 1876

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Bust in Terracotta by PH. Le Libon ‘Paris’, Dated 1876

Located in Brussels, BE

A bust in terracotta of a gentleman, by PH Le Libon (Paris) - dated 1876. Provenance: The Castle of Villers - Belgium (Antwerp).     

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Busts

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Terracotta

Victorian Tera Cotta Lady Bust
Victorian Tera Cotta Lady Bust

Victorian Tera Cotta Lady Bust

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H 24 in W 12 in D 8 in

Victorian Tera Cotta Lady Bust

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian terra cotta bust of 19th Century lady wearing a hat and flowers in hair on blue porcelain & black painted square base (signed CARRIER BELLEUSE) (AS IS)

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Busts

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Porcelain, Terracotta

French Terracotta Bust of Young Woman Sculpture after A. Conord, 1763
French Terracotta Bust of Young Woman Sculpture after A. Conord, 1763

French Terracotta Bust of Young Woman Sculpture after A. Conord, 1763

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French terracotta bust of young woman sculpture after A. Conord, 1763. Item features marked to rear "A. Conord 1763", wonderful detail, terracotta construction, very nice vintage ite...

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Late 20th Century French Victorian Busts

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Terracotta

Antique Bust by Albert Ernest Carrier Belleuse
Antique Bust by Albert Ernest Carrier Belleuse

Antique Bust by Albert Ernest Carrier Belleuse

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H 26.78 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in

Antique Bust by Albert Ernest Carrier Belleuse

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in Buxton, GB

This antique bust sculpture is a true piece of art. Carved from terracotta, by the Fabulous Artist Albert Carrier Belleuse.

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Busts

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Terracotta

Early 20th Century Italian Terracotta Santos Head
Early 20th Century Italian Terracotta Santos Head

Early 20th Century Italian Terracotta Santos Head

Located in London, GB

Terracotta Santos Head We are proud to offer an unusual and highly decorative example of an early 20th century hand-sculpted terracotta Santos figure head. Likely to have been attac...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Victorian Busts

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Terracotta

Charming 19th Century English Terracotta Bust
Charming 19th Century English Terracotta Bust

Charming 19th Century English Terracotta Bust

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Beautifully painted terracotta bust of a young aristocratic boy in top hat. Nicely detailed clothing and face with a pedestal shaped base.  

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Busts

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Terracotta

Terracotta Bust of Young Girl by Gustave Van Vaerenbergh, circa 1900
Terracotta Bust of Young Girl by Gustave Van Vaerenbergh, circa 1900

Terracotta Bust of Young Girl by Gustave Van Vaerenbergh, circa 1900

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful terracotta buste de Jeune Fille by Gustave Van Vaerenbergh; Belgian artist (1873-1927) Signed and numbered: G.V. Vaerenbergh 1309.

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Victorian Sculptures

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Terracotta

Terracotta Bust of Lord Revelstoke dated 1887
Terracotta Bust of Lord Revelstoke dated 1887

Terracotta Bust of Lord Revelstoke dated 1887

Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB

A terracotta bust of Lord Revelstoke dated 1887. A member of the Baring banking family, "Ned" Baring was the second son of Henry Baring from his second marriage, to Cecilia Anne (...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Busts

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French Patinated Terracotta Portrait Bust of Carpeaux by M.Hiolle, circa 1896
French Patinated Terracotta Portrait Bust of Carpeaux by M.Hiolle, circa 1896

French Patinated Terracotta Portrait Bust of Carpeaux by M.Hiolle, circa 1896

By Maximilien Henri Hiolle

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

In original condition, the exceptionally well modeled patinated terracotta bust of a gentleman, almost certainly that of Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827-1875), shown in three-quarter le...

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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Busts

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Bretby Terracotta Bust of a Bull Dog, circa 1890
Bretby Terracotta Bust of a Bull Dog, circa 1890

Bretby Terracotta Bust of a Bull Dog, circa 1890

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H 6.89 in W 8.67 in D 9.85 in

Bretby Terracotta Bust of a Bull Dog, circa 1890

By Bretby Ceramics

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

A large Bretby pottery bust of a bull dog, circa 1890. The finely potted bust, painted in naturalistic style, and having inset glass eyes. He is wearing a studded collar, which has a...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Ceramics

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Ceramic

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Victorian Terracotta Bust For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic victorian terracotta bust available at 1stDibs. A victorian terracotta bust — often made from ceramic, terracotta and earthenware — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a victorian terracotta bust — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A victorian terracotta bust is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made victorian terracotta bust over the years, but those crafted by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse and Blanchard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Victorian Terracotta Bust?

A victorian terracotta bust can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,058, while the lowest priced sells for $1,261 and the highest can go for as much as $10,315.

Finding the Right Busts for You

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.