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Creator: Unknown
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
Mid-century Ceramic Statue/Bust Alois Jirásek, Signed Karel Pokorný, circa 1950
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Ceramic
Signed Pokorny
Karel Pokorny Czech sculptor and national artist living in the years 1891-1962
Good Original Condition
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Terracotta Bust of an old Gentleman, Germany 1936
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is an impressive bust formed with terracotta of an old man. This beautiful sculpture is hand formed, 20th century. Signed by Artist and dated 1936. It makes a nice addition to a...
Category
Late 20th Century German Folk Art Unknown Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Rare Antique Bronze Holy Heart Sculpture / Bust of Our Lord Jesus Christ 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and large antique bronze sculpture of our Lord Jesus.
This gorgeous and sizeable bronze sculpture is another one of our recent great finds. We have never seen a bronze holy hea...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Unknown Busts
Materials
Bronze
Plaster Bust White Sculpture circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Plaster Bust White Sculpture circa 1960
Origin: Spain, circa 1960
Style: Mid-20th Century
Material: Plaster
Capture the essence of mid-20th century craftsmanship with this striking...
Category
1960s Spanish Beaux Arts Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Plaster
Terracotta Bust Of Young Girl Signed Fernand Cian
Located in BARSAC, FR
Fernand Cian (1889-1954)
Bust of an elegant young woman wearing a bun, in the style of the 18th century.
Patinated terracotta on a sea green marble piedouche base.
Signed Fernand ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Unknown Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Whimsical Tradition: 'Cap Gros' Papier-Mâché Netól Character, c. 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Type: Papier-Mâché Netól Character
Style: Popular Art, Traditional
Origin: Handmade in Spain, c. 1970
Original Condition Whimsical Charm Handcrafted Tradition
Behold ...
Category
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Paper
Terracotta Sculpture Head
Located in New York, NY
A hand-crafted terracotta head bust sculpture on a Belgium black marble base, Europe, Greece. Exact date unknow, could be very early. Artist/Sculptor unknown. This beautiful sculptur...
Category
Early 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Unknown Busts
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Goddess Sculpture Head
Located in New York, NY
A hand-crafted terracotta head bust sculpture of a Greek Goddess on a black Belgium marble base, Europe, Greece. Exact date unknow. Artist/Sculptor unknown. This beautiful sculpture ...
Category
20th Century Greek Unknown Busts
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Italian Neoclassic Marble Bust of Woman signed Lawrence Macdonald Rome 1852
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely sculpture is mounted on a pedestal and carved out of white Italian marble in the likeness of an idealized woman who is coiffed in an 1830-40s hair...
Category
1850s Italian Neoclassical Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
This is Not a 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
Art Deco Black Cast Iron Pedestal Table / Sculpture Stand w. Stunning Marble Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and fully marked Art Deco era table with portoro marble top.
The stylish design of this 1920s table / stand makes it ideal for displaying all kinds of antiques and works of ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble, Iron, Brass
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
Neoclassical sculpture of Mother Mary's head, made from plaster and straw
Located in Oostende, BE
Buste depicting Mother Mary. Made from straw and plaster. Great patina and delicate expression.
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Straw, Plaster
Attributed to Miquel Blay Plaster Bust Plaster Sculpture, circa 1930s
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Behold the captivating allure of this vintage plaster bust sculpture, attributed to the renowned sculptor Miquel Blay. Crafted with finesse in Olot, Spain, circa 1930, this masterpie...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Plaster
Large Midcentury Sculptured Bust
Located in Tarleton, GB
Hand crafted this is an original and unique sculptured piece.
The bust is finished in solid fired clay, porcelain and varnished glaze. Incredibly heavy a real statement item for any room. Bust is in the style of the Victorian death mask and depicts a male face. Now distressed with worn varnish and small amounts of superficial damage.
A one of one piece dated circa 1960 from an unnamed cornish artist...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
Early to Mid 20th Century Italian Cast Bronze Bust of Roman Emperor
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early to Mid 20th Century Italian Cast Bronze Bust of Roman Emperor. Hollow antiquity, possibly of Julius Caesar, no marks. Italy, circa 1...
Category
19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Bronze
Bust of a Lady in Lost Wax Bronze Sculpture by Giuseppe Motti, 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Bronze female bust made with the lost wax technique, created by Giuseppe Motti (1908 - 1988) in the 1950s
Ø 24 cmØ 12 cm h 31 cm
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Bronze
Largest Hand Carved Solid Nutwood, Renaissance Revival Caricature Monk Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and top quality carved monk bust.
Nowadays, anyone capable of making a detailed drawing of a human face is considered an artist (and rightly so). For a...
Category
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Nutwood
Antique Traditional Hand-Painted Wooden Russian Doll, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional Russian 'Matrioska' doll wooden figure. Hand-painted.
Made by unknown manufacturer in Russia, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
Wood.
Matryoshka dolls are a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside another. The name matryoshka, literally "little matron", is a diminutive form of the Russian female first name "Matryona" or "Matryosha".
The first Russian nested doll...
Category
1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Wood
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
Sculpture en Bronze, Jules César, XIXème Siècle.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" Bronze sculpture, Julius Caesar, 19th century. "
Bronze bust of Julius Caesar, 19th century antique, Napoleon III period.
h: 47cm, l: 30cm, p: 20cm
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Porcelain Girl Bust signed Georges Rogron Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau white bisque porcelain girl bust with bronze fittings base. Bust of a girl with averted gaze and her hair tied up. Signed "Georges...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Unknown Busts
Materials
Bronze
Santiago Spanish Traditional Wooden Figure
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century hand-painted Santiago figure made of wood.
Made, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Mat...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Wood
Small Italian Signed Terracotta Bust
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/5804 - Small signed terracotta female bust by a famous Italian artist: Celestino Fumagalli , born in Turin 1864, died in Milan 1941.
It's a sm...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Unknown Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Baby Jesus Figure in the Cradle
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century hand painted baby Jesus figure made of plaster in the cradle.
Made in Barcelona, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Signed Carved Alabaster Neoclassical Sculpture of Giuseppe Bessi Bust on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Carved Alabaster Neoclassical Sculpture of Giuseppe Bessi Bust on Stand
Country: France
Materials: Alabaster
Condition: Original Condition
Style: Fr...
Category
1920s French Neoclassical Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century Ceramic Montserrat Virgin Memorabilia
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century traditional Spanish 'Montserrat' virgin statue made of ceramic.
Made in Barcelona, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century African-American female head with turquoise hair by Margit Izsépy
Located in Budapest, HU
Mid-century Afro-American female ceramic sculpture. It's a handcrafted, hand-painted, matte glazed ceramic sculpture with silky turquoise hair and gold ...
Category
1940s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Terracotta Sculpture, 19th Century, Circa 1880.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Terracotta sculpture, 19th century, circa 1880.
19th century terracotta bust, Napoleon III period.
Dimensions: h: 66cm, w: 78cm, d: 32cm
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Ancient Goddess Hand-Painted Wooden Figure
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century hand-painted ancient goddess figure made of wood.
Made in Barcelona, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beau...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Wood
LARGE French Napoleon Sevres Hand Painted 3 Piece Vase
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large Sevres Napolean 3 Piece Lidded vase signed with original makers label on botom. Measures approx 36h x 9 diameter
Category
19th Century Napoleon III Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Plaster Montserrat Virgin Statue
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th Century traditional Spanish 'Montserrat' virgin statue made of plaster.
Made in Barcelona, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Plaster
Framed Anunciation Image, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century traditional Spanish 'papier-mâché' framed Anunciation image.
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Made in Barcelona, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pr...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Paper
Mid-20th Century Baby Jesus Figure in the Cradle
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century hand painted baby Jesus figure made of plaster in the cradle.
Made in Barcelona, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consis...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Christian Paix Resin Sculpture, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sculpture made by French artist Christian Paix.
Manufactured in Resin, circa 1990.
Signed on the sculpture with the mold.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Resin
Traditional Religious Turned Jesus Christ Wooden Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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, ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Wood
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
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
White Plaster Cast Native American Bust Sculpture of an Indian Warrior Chief
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Cast in pure white plaster, this bust sculpture depicts the face of a Native American warrior. His long hair is pulled to the side and tied with trompe l'oeil leather strips. He wears an ornate necklace...
Category
20th Century American Native American Unknown Busts
Materials
Plaster
Traditional Wooden Artwork Wall Catalan Religious Virgin La Moreneta
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional wooden Artwork wall Catalan Religious Virgin La Moreneta.
Hand Made in Catalonia, 1990.
In original condition, with minor wear consist...
Category
1990s Spanish Unknown Busts
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hand-Painted Wooden Figure
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century hand-painted traditional figure made of wood.
Made in Barcelona, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautifu...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Wood
Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell, 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Old large conch or Queen helmet shell, 1970
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Mater...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Shell
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
Art Deco African Women Tribal Sculptures by Margit Izsepy
Located in Budapest, HU
African female statue in Art Deco style by Izsépy Margit. Fired, hand painted, silk-glazed matte ceramic with turquoise paint. A characteristic, sexy object from the 1950s. Great condition.
Margit Izsépy:
She is a ceramic artist and has been working with ceramics since the 1940s.
With her works, he participated in the 1947 ceramic and 1952 applied arts exhibitions organized in the Ernst museum. In the 1950s, she worked in the Ceramic Craftsman foundation and her home workshop. Her best-known works are her African tribal sculptures...
Category
1940s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Ceramic
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
Mid-20th Century Wood Montserrat Virgin Statue
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century Spanish montserrat virgin statue made of wood.
Made in Barcelona, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Ceramic Montserrat Virgin Memorabilia
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th Century traditional Spanish 'Montserrat' virgin statue made of ceramic.
Made in Barcelona, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Baby Jesus Figure in the Cradle
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century hand painted baby Jesus figure made of ceramic in the cradle.
Made in Barcelona, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent ...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Traditional Religious Jesus Christ Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century turned Jesus Christ figure of made of plater.
Made in Olot, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and u...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Wood
Pair of Two Mid-20th Century Clay Animal Sculptures
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century traditional Spanish clay figures of a bull and a mule.
Made in Barcelona, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Clay
Lacquered Plaster Sculpture, Bust of a Young Girl
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Lacquered plaster sculpture, bust of a Young Girl".
Delicate lacquered plaster sculpture representing the bust of a young girl, early 20th century, Art Nouveau.
Measures: H: 3...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Unknown Busts
Materials
Plaster
Bronze Bust of Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze bust of Napoleon III, 19th century.
Sculpture representing a 19th century Bust of Napoleon III, Napoleon III Period.
Dimensions: H: 22cm, W: 11cm, D: 9cm.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Baby Jesus Figure in the Cradle
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century hand painted baby Jesus figure made of plaster in the cradle.
Made in Barcelona, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consiste...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Gerolamo Oldofredi 'Act.1864-1883' Italian Marble Bust of a Young Girl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gerolamo OLDOFREDI
(act.1864-1883)
An Italian marble bust of a young girl, emblematic of Winter, by G. Oldofredi, Milan.
26 in. (66.04 cm.) High
Signed: G.Oldofredi Milano
...
Category
19th Century Antique Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
Vintage Traditional Catalan Hand-Painted Wooden Figures
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century hand-painted traditional Catalan figures made of wood.
Made in Barcelona, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts
Materials
Wood
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.