Regency Busts
REGENCY STYLE
Like France’s Empire style, Regency-style furniture was rooted in neoclassicism; the characteristics of its bedroom furniture, armchairs, dining room tables and other items include clean lines, angular shapes and elegant details.
Dating roughly from the 1790s to 1830s, antique Regency-style furniture gets its name from Prince George of Wales — formally King George IV — who became Prince Regent in 1811 after his father, George III, was declared unfit to rule. England’s Regency style is one of the styles represented in Georgian furniture.
George IV’s arts patronage significantly influenced the development of the Regency style, such as the architectural projects under John Nash, which included the renovation of Buckingham House into the formidable Buckingham Palace with a grand neoclassical facade. Celebrated designers of the period include Thomas Sheraton, Henry Holland and Thomas Hope. Like Nash, Hope instilled his work with classical influences, such as saber-legged chairs based on the ancient Greek klismos. He is credited with introducing the term “interior decoration” to English with the 1807 publishing of Household Furniture and Interior Decoration.
Although more subdued than previous styles like Rococo and Baroque, Regency interiors incorporated copious use of chintz fabrics and wallpaper adorned in chinoiserie-style art. Its furniture featured fine materials and luxurious embellishments. Furniture maker George Bullock, for instance, regularly used detailed wood marquetry and metal ornaments on his pieces.
Archaeological discoveries in Egypt and Greece informed Regency-era details, such as carved scrollwork, sphinxes and palmettes, as well as the shape of furniture. A Roman marble cinerary chest, for example, would be reinterpreted into a wooden cabinet. The Napoleonic Wars also inspired furniture, with martial designs like tented beds and camp-style chairs becoming popular. While the reddish-brown mahogany was prominent in this range of pieces, imported woods like zebrawood and ebony were increasingly in demand.
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Style: Regency
Vintage Regency Glenda Goodacre Attributed Bronze Bust of Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking vintage Boho bronze bust of man. A chic profile of a handsome young man. Attributed to the artist Glenda Goodacre. Unsigned. Acquired fro...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Busts
Materials
Bronze
Antique Pair of Grand Tour Borghese or Medici Bronze Campana Urns Vases Marble
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Impressive Pair of Grand Tour Twin Handle Patinated Bronze Medici Urns of Campagne outline, of compact and heavy proportions. Second quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Firmly attribu...
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19th Century French Antique Regency Busts
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Siena Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Carved Caesar Bust
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A finely carved wood bust of Julius Caesar taken from an original marble bust, carved in aged pine and gesso decorated. If required can be made to your specific size requirements.
Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Busts
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Wood, Pine, Gesso
Handsome Collection of Seven 19th Century English Staffordshire Bust Priced/Bust
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome collection of seven 19th century English Staffordshire bust of gentlemen. Range of measurement from 7.5" - 12", Priced Per Bust.
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19th Century English Antique Regency Busts
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Porcelain
Early 19th Century Pair of Portland Stone Heads
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century pair of Portland stone heads. The carved heads with carved neck ropes, depicting slaves, circa 1815.
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1810s Irish Antique Regency Busts
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Stone
Period 19th Century Regency Plaster Bust of a Man by Samuel Joseph
Located in Essex, MA
Period Regency Neoclassical Bust of a Man by the Sculptor, Samuel Joseph. In very good condition with a loss to patination which creates a wonderful look and presence. Hand scribed "Published by S. Joseph August 1st 1823". Cast and hand worked.
Joseph Barry...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Busts
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Pair of English Regency Framed Ormolu Portrait Plaques of St. Paul & Socrates
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of English Regency framed ormolu portrait plaques of St. Paul & Socrates
Exceptional quality and casting, beautifully framed with convex glass.
Each plaque is mounted in a circu...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Busts
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Ormolu
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Vintage Regency Patinated Cement Bust of Caesar
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Joseph Gott 1785-1860, English. Circa 1840. A fine marble portrait bust of a young lady in classical dress, wearing a floral chaplet. Probably Angelica Catalani (1780-1849).
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Regency busts for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Regency busts for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage busts created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency busts made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for busts differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,865 and tops out at $6,268 while the average work can sell for $3,575.
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