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20th Century Terracotta Diana Goddess of the Hunt Bust France 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is an impressive bust formed with terracotta of Diana Goddess of the Hunt. This beautiful sculpture is hand formed, 20th century. Signed by Artist but can not identify the maker...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Unknown Busts
Materials
Terracotta, Ceramic
John F Kennedy Bust by Edward Schillaci for Austin Productions 1960s
By Austin Productions
Located in San Diego, CA
Bust by artist Edward Schillaci who sculpted for Austin Productions from the 1950s thru the 1960s. This bust captured the essence of the then (1964) departed 35th U.S. President wit...
Category
1960s American Classical Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Plaster
Italian Alabaster Bust of a Young Woman, Possibly Saint Catherine of Siena c1890
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality sculpture of a serene possibly Saint Catherine of Siena.
This exquisite Italian alabaster bust, carved circa 1890 and set upon a dark, polished marble base, emanates ...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Vintage Plaster Bust Sculpture by Miquel Blay, Spain, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage Plaster Bust Sculpture by Miquel Blay, Spain, circa 1930 – Original Condition
Behold the captivating allure of this vintage plaster bust sculpture, attributed to the renowne...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Plaster
$3,144 Sale Price
25% Off
7 Stunning Italian Marble Sculptures Representing "The Baths of Apollo" VIDEO
Located in Madrid, ES
7 Stunning Italian Marble Sculptures Representing "The Baths of Apollo" H: 220cm early 20th Century
France. Versailles. Palace. Gardens. Grove of the Baths of Apollo. Hubert Robert....
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
AMAZING CARRARA MARBLE ROMAN TORSO 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Carrara MARBLE ROMAN TORSO 19th century
HEIGHT 54cm
MAXIMUM HEIGHT 70cm
WIDTH 30cm
DEPTH 20cm
OVERALL WEIGHT 56 Kg
BASE HEIGHT INCLUDED 70 cm
Material White carrara marble
Base in N...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
‘Thalia’ Composite Stone Bust, Mma 1989
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Museum of Modern Art reproduction bust of "Thalia, Muse of Comedy.” Cast with composition stone made to resemble marble.
Category
1980s American Classical Greek Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Stone, Composition
Large Chinese Carved Sculpture of Shou Xing God of Wisdom and Longevity
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Chinese sculpture of Shou Xing God of Wisdom and Longevity.
Richly carved in organic burl wood.
circa 1960s.
Measure: 45.5" High.
X.
Category
1960s Chinese Organic Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Burl
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
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 finely detailed likeness of a dignified woman is especially impressive due to the diffic...
Category
1980s African Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Wood
Traditional Religious Turned Jesus Christ Wooden Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-20th century turned Jesus Christ figure of made of wood. Made in Olot, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patin...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Italian " Torso " 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Italian " Torso " 20th century Carrara marble.
Measure: H: 43m including base
very good condition
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Set of 5 Vintage Nativity Scene Figures, Handcrafted in Barcelona, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 5 Vintage Nativity Scene Figures, Handcrafted in Barcelona, 1960 – Traditional Spanish Art in Plaster.
Add a charming touch of traditional craftsmanship to your collection wi...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Plaster
Antique Early 1900s Majestic Hand Carved Oak Display Sculpture Stand / Pedestal
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning classical style display column with a wonderful and warm patina.
This marvelous piece of early 20th century workmanship is another fine example of the quality that was made in those days. All handcrafted out of oak and beautifully patinated from top to bottom this antique stand is a real eyecatcher and over the many decades the patina has only made this antique more attractive. This highly stylish, strong and very stable stand will easily take one of your heavier sculptures as well. The combination of the circular, heavy stem with its classical carvings and cannelures and the square base and table top make this stylish antique an absolute joy to own and look at. Apart from a few minor imperfections, this antique display stand...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Unknown Busts
Materials
Wood, Oak
Vintage Decorative Egyptian Pharaoh Statue on Marble Base, Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautifully crafted statue of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, I believe it is Ramses the 2nd however I am not completely sure. The statue appears to be made of copper or white metal. ...
Category
1970s Egyptian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble, Metal
Hand Carved Antique Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Saint Clare of Assisi ca. 1915
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality carved, practical size and used condition sculpture of a serene Saint Clare.
If you are a collector of antique and beautiful materials works o...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Unknown Busts
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Decorative Nefertiti Egyptian Queen Bust Statue on Marble Base
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative bust statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal on a Marble base. Very decorative and nice to display in your library or any room.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble, Metal
Black Glass Mannequin Head Sculpture, 1970s German Decorative Design
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This life-size black glass head sculpture exudes a sleek and striking aesthetic, crafted in Germany during the 1970s. Its glossy finish enhances the deep black hue, creating a bold s...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Merciful Jesus Bust, Northern Europe
Located in Chorzów, PL
Merciful Jesus Bust, Northern Europe.
Very good condition.
dimensions: height 32 cm, width 36 cm, depth 16 cm.
Category
1940s Belgian Other Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Terracotta
$622 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
Clear Glass Mannequin Head Sculpture, 1970s German Decorative Design
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This life-size clear glass head sculpture offers a timeless and versatile design, handcrafted in Germany during the 1970s. Featuring a slightly textured surface, it reflects light be...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Art Nouveau Dante Alighieri Bust Antique Italy, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau bronzed colored plaster bust. Bust with lots of patina, damages, as found condition, this adds lots of character to the item. A nice addition in every living ro...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Plaster
Torn Human Head Sculpture in Brutalist Style Signed E.D. 71
Located in Rome, IT
This sculpture is made of pottery and represents a human head torn by an ax stroke, which makes the wound bleed. The blood flows into the right side of the face and reaches the eye.
Category
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Pottery
Important Italian Bust "Roman Emperor" 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Italian bust "Roman Emperor" 20th Century Marmo di Carrara
Measure: H: 55cm
perfect conditions
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Roman Marble Trapezophorus circa 1st-2nd Century A.D
Located in Madrid, ES
A Roman marble trapezophorus in the Form of a Barbarian Dacian young figure.
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.
Measure: height 24 1/4 inches (62 cm).
Property from Mr. Radu Moldovan, Skokie, Illinois
Provenance:
B.C. Holland Gallery...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
Italian Sculpture "Lisippea Apoxiomenos" Head Begin 20th Century Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture
"Lisippea Apoxiomenos" Head
Begin 20th century
Marble
Measure: H: 46cm including the base
Perfect condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
Nègre Du Soudan Bronze and Marble Bust After Charles-henri-Joseph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nègre du Soudan bronze bust with marble base after Charles Henri-Joseph. Made in France, c. 1860's.
Dimensions:
39"H x 24"W x 13"D
Category
1860s French Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Italian Marble Carrara Sculpture "Horse Head" 20th Century H: 40cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Horse head sculpture on white Carrara marble
horse in classic style placed on a turned base in Carrara marble.
20th century.
Dimension: including base: H 40 x 30 x 13 cm.
...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
Set of Two Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Duck Figures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two hand-painted antique figures of two ducks made of wood. Made by unknown manufacturer in Barcelona, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consiste...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Wood
20th Century Italian "Saint" Sculpture in Carrara Marble Height: 53 cm
Located in Madrid, ES
20th Century Italian "Saint" Sculpture in Carrara Marble
Height: 53 cm
Perfect original condition
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Beautiful Mid Century Boy Head Bust Plaster on Wooden Base German Vintage, 1959
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful mid century modern white plaster boys head bust. Bust with lots of patina. Plaster on a wooden base. A nice addition in every living room. Found at an estate sale in Nuremb...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Marble Bust of an Emperor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Graceful bust sculpture made of rich carrara white marble, finely depicting a Roman emperor. Made in Italy in the late 19th Century.
Dimensions:
31"H x 23"W x 14"D
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Beautiful Italian " Torso " 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Italian " Torso " 20th century Carrara marble.
Measure: H: 47m including base, 30cm without
very good condition
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century Modernist Art Deco Statue of a Child Made of Carrara Marble
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful marble bust of a young child.
This statue is hand cut from Carrara marble.
This statue dates from circa 1930, from the modernist Art Deco period. The beautiful, smooth fa...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century English Bronze Bust of Walter Scott on Pedestal
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century English Bronze Bust of Walter Scott on Pedestal
Beautifully detailed sculpture that will stand proud in any perfectly suited home. Measures: 12" H, 5" W.
Category
Early 20th Century English Unknown Busts
Materials
Bronze
Important Italian Sculpture "Diana Gabi" Carrara Marble 19th-20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Italian sculpture "Diana Gabi"
Carrara marble
19th-20th century
Very good condition.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
Circa 1910 French Terra Cotta Bust After Venus De Milo
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1910 French Terra Cotta Bust After Venus De Milo. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category
20th Century French Greek Revival Unknown Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Ida Fuà 1950s Italian Modern Plaster Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
1950s Italian Modern Plaster Sculpture “Head of a young boy” by Ida Fuà
Very important plaster sculpture depicting a young boy by the great italian artist Ida Fuà
The boy, caught...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Plaster
$2,084 Sale Price
40% Off
Italian Sculpture "Esculapio Acefalo" Carrara Marble, Began 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture "Esculapio Acefalo"
Carrara marble
Measure: H: 66cm
22cm x 18
Began 20th century
Perfect condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
Large Majolica Ceramic Bust Planter or Vase of a Woman with Flowers, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large colorful polychrome hand-made ceramic Italian Moorish bust vase or planter of a woman with a flower turban crown. Handmade and glazed in brilliant reds, greens, and yellows, this sculpture depicts the head of a lady wearing a glazed red crown topped with bright red bulbs. She wears circular yellow earrings, red lipstick, and a red necklace...
Category
20th Century Italian Moorish Unknown Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Decorative Nefertiti Egyptian Queen Metal Bust Statue France 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic antique decorative Bust statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal and a wooden base. Very decorative and nice to display in your library or a...
Category
1910s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Metal
Large Italian 19th Century Carved Carrara Marble Figure of a Fisherman Boy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large Italian 19th century carved Carrara marble figure of a fisherman boy with a straw-hat titled "THO PRESO!... (The catch) dep...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Bohemian Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
$84,950 Sale Price
32% Off
Anatomical Sculpture in White Carrara Marble, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Anatomical Sculpture in White Carrara Marble early 20th century.
Sculpture in white Carrara marble representing a human bust whose ha...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Nelly Pourbaix Bust of a Bearded Man
Located in Tilburg, NL
Plaster bust of a bearded male made by Belgian artist Nelly Pourbaix somewhere around 1940.
This bust is part of a series of eight sculptures by Pourbaix. Several others are to be found in the collection of museum Schloss Moyland.
Nelly Pourbaix (1892) was a trained artist and teacher at the Ghent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Other Unknown Busts
Materials
Plaster
AMAZING LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century
Copy of ancient Renaissance griffins.
Impruneta terracotta.
Made in Tuscany
HEIGHT 73 cm
WIDTH 30...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Bust of Antinous Carved on White Carrara Marble, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bust of antinous carved on white Carrara marble early 20th century.
Placed on a turned base in red Levanzo marble.
Measures: 35 x 20 x 12cm.
Perfect condition for the age.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
French Patinated Bronze Bust of Napoleon, atop a Wood Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Patinated Bronze Bust of Napoleon, atop a Wood Pedestal
19th Century.
Height overall 20.5 in., Height of bust 10.5 in., Width 5.25 in., Depth 4.75 in.
Provenance: From the Es...
Category
20th Century Unknown Busts
Materials
Wood
Italian Marble Sculpture Early 20th Century H: 200cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Marble Sculpture Early 20th Century
Marble
200cm x 65cm
good original condition
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
$14,971 / item
Important Italian Bust "Antonino Pio" End 19th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Italian bust "Antonino Pio" fine 19th Century Marmo di Carrara
Measure: H: 76cm
perfect conditions
Titus Aurelius Fulvo Boyonius Antoninus (Latin: T. Aurelius Fulvus Boion...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Early 20th C. Italian Multicolor Marble Bust of Ancient Philosopher Aristotle.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking early 20th century multicolor marble bust of Aristotle, masterfully carved with lifelike detail and rich classical styling.
This monumenta...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
This Is Not Self Portrait Sculpture by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
This is not a self portrait sculpture by Thomas Dariel
Dimensions: D 24 x W 26.5 x H 63 cm
Materials: Solid plaster sculpture wrapped in elastic band color paint finish, accent ri...
Category
2010s French Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Plastic, Plaster
Hand Painted Styrofoam and Papier-Mâché Head or Hat Display
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Hand painted head of a woman with short hair. Created from Styrofoam, papier-mâché and rope, this lovely woman is hand painted with short brown hair, blue-green eyes, a blue-collar, ...
Category
20th Century American Bohemian Unknown Busts
Materials
Paint, Paper
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Brass Statue of a Greek Woman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
In all of our years of collecting, we've never come across anything like this beautiful brass goddess statue. The piece is created from brass and is quite heavy. It depicts a Greek a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Greek Unknown Busts
Materials
Brass
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Oversize Asian Round Decorative Figural Head with Chinese Calligraphy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Large oversize round Asian decorative head in red and gold. This piece is perfect for a bookshelf, or as a statement piece for a side table. Painting i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Folk Art Unknown Busts
Materials
Plastic, Plaster
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON'S "SCORTICATO" IN PLASTER early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON'S "SCORTICATO" IN PLASTER early 20th Century
1: 1 reproduction in plaster of the head of the Flayed by the French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon (Paris, 1741-1828).
He studied in Rome, at the French Academy...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Plaster
Magnificent Statues " The 4 Seasons " Terracotta Impruneta late 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent Statues " The 4 Seasons " Terracotta Impruneta late 20th Century
Height (Cm)
140
Base Dimensions (Cm)
Ø43
Weight (Kg)
70
good condition
Shades and differences in colors...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Terracotta
High Relief Representing Battle Skull -""Memento""
Located in Madrid, ES
High relief representing battle in classical style.
carved on white Carrara marble
dimensions 46 h x 45 x 10 cm,
weight 35.5 kg
Skull -""Memento"" sculpted in the smallest anatom...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century Bronze and Marble Bust of King Henry IV
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th Century bronze and marble bust of King Henry IV
Sculpture representing a bust of King Henry IV of the 19th century in bronze and marble base.
Dim...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Ceramic Bust, in 1938
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Ceramic
Re-polished
Labeled
Original condition
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Ceramic
$661 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique English Signed C. Papworth Hand-Carved Marble Bust or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This substantial and well executed hand-carved marble bust is signed by an unknown artist, and originates from England and done in the period Victorian style. The sculpture depicts a...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
PAIR OF AMAZING LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century
Copy of ancient Renaissance griffins.
Impruneta terracotta.
Made in Tuscany
HEIGHT 73 cm
WIDTH 30 cm
DEPTH 64 cm
WEIGHT 25 kg
MANUF...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Unknown busts for sale on 1stDibs.
Unknown busts are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown busts, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 126 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original busts by Unknown were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown busts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $160 and can go as high as $124,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,200.
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