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Handmade Glazed Ceramic Bust Sculpture, 1970s
Handmade Glazed Ceramic Bust Sculpture, 1970s

Handmade Glazed Ceramic Bust Sculpture, 1970s

Located in Roma, RM

Handmade Glazed Ceramic Bust Sculpture, 1970s Product Details Dimensions: 24 W x 34 H x 25 D cm

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1970s Vintage Busts

Materials

Ceramic

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

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 (sig...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Busts

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Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century French Marble Bust by Luca Madrassi
19th Century French Marble Bust by Luca Madrassi

19th Century French Marble Bust by Luca Madrassi

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century French marble bust of young woman, presented on an ebonised wooden socle plinth. Signed L. Madrassi.  Luca Madrassiwas a French sculptor of Italian origin of the 19th ...

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19th Century French Antique Busts

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Marble

Bust  Grand Tour Ajax in Patinated Bronze and  Marble  Column Base
Bust  Grand Tour Ajax in Patinated Bronze and  Marble  Column Base

Bust Grand Tour Ajax in Patinated Bronze and Marble Column Base

Located in Madrid, ES

A 19th century patinated bronze depicting the hero Ajax or Menelaus, king of Sparta, mounted on a column-shaped base of grey veined marble, a classic souvenir of the Grand Tour

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Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Late 18th Century French Ship Figurehead
Large Late 18th Century French Ship Figurehead

Large Late 18th Century French Ship Figurehead

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large late 18th Century French hand carved ships figurehead. A rare survivor, this figurehead would most likely have come from a Southern Frenc...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Busts

Materials

Wood

19th Century Santos Head
19th Century Santos Head

19th Century Santos Head

$1,831Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Santos Head

Located in London, GB

19th Century Santos Head We are proud to offer a rare example of a religious 19th Century hand carved Santos head. With polychrome paint still intact in...

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1850s French Edwardian Antique Busts

Materials

Pine

Hermes plaster head
Hermes plaster head

Hermes plaster head

Located in MILL, NL

Hermes plaster head A classical sculpture of the Greek god Hermes, the god of commerce. A beautifully weathered head. Crafted from plaster. Dimensions: 44H x 27W x 30D cm

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Late 20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

Antique Tibetan Cast Iron Buddha Head With Polychrome Decoration
Antique Tibetan Cast Iron Buddha Head With Polychrome Decoration

Antique Tibetan Cast Iron Buddha Head With Polychrome Decoration

Located in Atlanta, GA

Tibet, 19th century or earlier. A heavy and large scale buddha head made of cast iron. The head features antique gold leaf surface and some old polychrome paint (some paint appears ...

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19th Century Tibetan Antique Busts

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Iron, Gold Leaf

Neo-Greek Bronze Bust by E. Cornu and G. Viot & Cie, France, Circa 1867
Neo-Greek Bronze Bust by E. Cornu and G. Viot & Cie, France, Circa 1867

Neo-Greek Bronze Bust by E. Cornu and G. Viot & Cie, France, Circa 1867

By Eugène Cornu

Located in PARIS, FR

Signed Machauld et Eug. Cornu – G. Viot et Cie Fondeurs Bust of a Greek goddess, made entirely of silvered bronze and gilded bronze. The tiara and collar necklace ornating the bust are finely decorated with stylized floral motifs of polychrome champlevé enamel. It rests on a molded base and square plinth made in red griotte marble. The sculptor Eugène Cornu (1827-1899), installed in Paris at N.29 rue Popincourt, after having worked as a designer and then director for the renowned company Tahan, worked closely with the « Compagnie des Marbres Onyx...

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1860s French Greek Revival Antique Busts

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Griotte Marble, Enamel, Bronze

Expressive Bronze Bust with Patinated Finish, 18th Century Style
Expressive Bronze Bust with Patinated Finish, 18th Century Style

Expressive Bronze Bust with Patinated Finish, 18th Century Style

By Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bronze bust character head in patinated bronze, after Franz Xaver Messerschmidt, inspired by 18th century models. This bronze bust represents a male head with narrowed eyes, a tense ...

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18th Century French Expressionist Antique Busts

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Bronze

Contemporary Pop Art Bust in Concrete and Paint, Felix Bachmann 2024
Contemporary Pop Art Bust in Concrete and Paint, Felix Bachmann 2024

Contemporary Pop Art Bust in Concrete and Paint, Felix Bachmann 2024

Located in Berlin, DE

Experience the vibrant energy of contemporary pop art bust by Felix Bachmann, created in 2024. Crafted from concrete and adorned with bold paint strokes, it embodies the fusion of mo...

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2010s German Modern Busts

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Concrete

Sculpture, 1920, Art Deco, Sign: Akl. Ges.H.Gladenbeck & Sohn
Sculpture, 1920, Art Deco, Sign: Akl. Ges.H.Gladenbeck & Sohn

Sculpture, 1920, Art Deco, Sign: Akl. Ges.H.Gladenbeck & Sohn

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Sign: Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck was a foundry located in Berlin, Germany, that operated from 1851 until 1926. During the 75-year period when the foundry was in operation it was...

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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Marble bust of a knight signed by Donato Barcaglia, Italian school
Marble bust of a knight signed by Donato Barcaglia, Italian school

Marble bust of a knight signed by Donato Barcaglia, Italian school

By Donato Barcaglia

Located in Madrid, España

Marble bust of a knight, signed by Donato Barcaglia, Italian school, late 19th century Donato Barcaglia [Pavia 1849 - Rome 1930] Dimensions: 84 x 66 x 33 cm

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Busts

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Marble

19th Century Bronze Bust of Homer
19th Century Bronze Bust of Homer

19th Century Bronze Bust of Homer

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century bronze bust of Homer attributed to the Chiurazzi Foundry, Naples, Italy. Homer was author of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.

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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Busts

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Bronze

Abstract Brutalistic Metal Sculpture
Abstract Brutalistic Metal Sculpture

Abstract Brutalistic Metal Sculpture

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Unique brutalistic sculpture of head/face. This piece is signed but we can't make out the signature.

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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Busts

Materials

Metal

Batman, Natural Height Sculpture in Black Marble
Batman, Natural Height Sculpture in Black Marble

Batman, Natural Height Sculpture in Black Marble

Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma

The sculpture was made from a single block of black marble, natural height sculpture, one of a kind piece. It is a unique piece for collectors. Dimensions of the sculpture: cm 170 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Busts

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Marble

Barbedienne Bronze Washington Bust
Barbedienne Bronze Washington Bust

Barbedienne Bronze Washington Bust

Located in Queens, NY

Life size bronze bust of George Washington on square shaped black marble base (signed BARBEDIENNE) 19th Cent.

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19th Century French American Classical Antique Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Venere V11, Man's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Black/White
Venere V11, Man's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Black/White

Venere V11, Man's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Black/White

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

The Collection This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that co...

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2010s Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Enamel

Spanish Cast-Stone Male Bust w/Helmet, 2 Ft Tall
Spanish Cast-Stone Male Bust w/Helmet, 2 Ft Tall

Spanish Cast-Stone Male Bust w/Helmet, 2 Ft Tall

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish cast-stone bust art piece. This vintage decoration from Spain, created from cast stone, features a male bust, in military attire with Roman-style helmet. There is a nicely ...

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20th Century Spanish Busts

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Cast Stone

Florence Fiore - Rudolph Gruen Plaster Bust, c.1930s
Florence Fiore - Rudolph Gruen Plaster Bust, c.1930s

Florence Fiore - Rudolph Gruen Plaster Bust, c.1930s

Located in Savannah, GA

Florence Fiore (American, 1905-1999) A from-life plaster bust of American composer Rudolph Gruen, circa 1930s. 10 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 20 inches tall Florence Reeve Fiore was a portrait artist and sculptor who was active on the east coast in New York, Washington and Jekyll Island...

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1930s American Modern Vintage Busts

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Plaster

Florence Fiore - Edwin Markham Plaster Bust, C.1930s
Florence Fiore - Edwin Markham Plaster Bust, C.1930s

Florence Fiore - Edwin Markham Plaster Bust, C.1930s

Located in Savannah, GA

Florence Fiore (American, 1905-1999 A from-life plaster bust of American poet Edwin Markham, circa 1930s. 17 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 17 inches tall Florence Reeve Fiore w...

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1930s American Vintage Busts

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Plaster

A French Antique Carved White Marble Bust of Louis XIV 'The Sun King' Circa 1890
A French Antique Carved White Marble Bust of Louis XIV 'The Sun King' Circa 1890

A French Antique Carved White Marble Bust of Louis XIV 'The Sun King' Circa 1890

Located in Tarzana, CA

A French Antique Carved Marble Bust of Louis XIV, a masterful embodiment of artistry and historical grandeur. Crafted with precision and reverence, this carved marble bust captures t...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Busts

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Carrara Marble

Dramatic Large Giltwood Thai Goddess Sculpture
Dramatic Large Giltwood Thai Goddess Sculpture

Dramatic Large Giltwood Thai Goddess Sculpture

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Dramatic and impressively large carved and gilded wooden sculpture of a Thai female bust having ornate head dress. Incredibly carved from one solid log of wood and mounted on a sim...

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1950s Thai Vintage Busts

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Giltwood

Vintage mannquin head
Vintage mannquin head

Vintage mannquin head

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful female mannequin head made from plaster servings as an advertising bust in a shop. It was used to be displayed at a shopcounter or vitrine. Comes from a lot acquired from a clothes shop...

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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Busts

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Plaster

Amazing Bust of Marie Antoinette. Late 18th Century, Carrara Marble
Amazing Bust of Marie Antoinette. Late 18th Century, Carrara Marble

Amazing Bust of Marie Antoinette. Late 18th Century, Carrara Marble

Located in Madrid, ES

Amazing Bust of Marie Antoinette. Late 18th Century, Carrara Marble Sculpture carved in marble. Measures 94 x 50 x 32 cm. The life-size bust depicts Marie Antoinette with an elegant...

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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Busts

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Marble

Emmanuel Villanis REBECCA Art Nouveau Bronze Bust – France 1900
Emmanuel Villanis REBECCA Art Nouveau Bronze Bust – France 1900

Emmanuel Villanis REBECCA Art Nouveau Bronze Bust – France 1900

By Emmanuel Villanis

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Nouveau bronze bust of Rebecca at the Well (Rebecca au Puits) by Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914), France, circa 1895–1900. This elegant French Art Nouveau bronze bust depicts Rebec...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Busts

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Bronze

Holkham Hall Portrait Bust of Marcus Claudius Marcellus
Holkham Hall Portrait Bust of Marcus Claudius Marcellus

Holkham Hall Portrait Bust of Marcus Claudius Marcellus

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A mid 19th century plaster portrait bust of 3rd century BC Roman general and politician, Marcus Claudius Marcellus (270-208 BC), ex. Holkham Hall, Norfolk. Inscribed to the front of ...

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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Busts

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Plaster

Life Size Antique Marble Bust of a Male in the Classical Roman Style, 1872
Life Size Antique Marble Bust of a Male in the Classical Roman Style, 1872

Life Size Antique Marble Bust of a Male in the Classical Roman Style, 1872

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

Life size antique marble bust of a male in the classical Roman style wearing a toga. Carved in pure white statuary Carrara marble. Signed and dated “W. Theed Sc, Copio 1872” ...

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19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Busts

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Carrara Marble

Marble Sculpture 'Bust of a Child' F. Gerth
Marble Sculpture 'Bust of a Child' F. Gerth

Marble Sculpture 'Bust of a Child' F. Gerth

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Marble sculpture (bust of a child) F. Gerth Origin Italy, Rome circa 1900 perfect condition without restorations Artist: F. Gerth.

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Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Busts

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Marble

1931 Rene Lalique Original Car Mascot Hood Ornament Chrysis Glass
1931 Rene Lalique Original Car Mascot Hood Ornament Chrysis Glass

1931 Rene Lalique Original Car Mascot Hood Ornament Chrysis Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Car Mascot "Chrysis" made in glass by René Lalique in 1931. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. height: 13 cm length: 17 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné de...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Busts

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Blown Glass

Painted Plaster Beethoven Bust
Painted Plaster Beethoven Bust

Painted Plaster Beethoven Bust

Located in Queens, NY

Small painted plaster bust of Beethoven (as is)

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19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Busts

Materials

Paint

Large Art Deco Plaster Sculpture of Christ, Signed A. Gillé, Belgium, 1928
Large Art Deco Plaster Sculpture of Christ, Signed A. Gillé, Belgium, 1928

Large Art Deco Plaster Sculpture of Christ, Signed A. Gillé, Belgium, 1928

Located in Antwerp, BE

Monumental plaster bust in the language of Sacred Modernism. Signed and dated A. Gillé, 1928. A serene and architectural Art Deco interpretation with strong spatial presence. Monume...

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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Busts

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Plaster

Art Deco Plaster Faun Bust, Vintage French Sculpture from 1930
Art Deco Plaster Faun Bust, Vintage French Sculpture from 1930

Art Deco Plaster Faun Bust, Vintage French Sculpture from 1930

Located in Austin, TX

Plaster bust from the Art Deco period in France. This piece shows a faun with pointed ears and whimsical facial expression in white plaster. The bust is in very nice vintage conditio...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Busts

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Plaster

Sculpture of a Roman Emperor in Resin, Very Beautiful Black Bronze Patina.
Sculpture of a Roman Emperor in Resin, Very Beautiful Black Bronze Patina.

Sculpture of a Roman Emperor in Resin, Very Beautiful Black Bronze Patina.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sculpture of a Roman Emperor in resin, very beautiful black bronze patina. Sculpture representing a bust of Antoninus the Pious. This fragment comes from an original statue dating f...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Busts

Materials

Composition

Big Chef, Kitchen Decorative Centerpiece Handmade Italy 2020, Hand-Crafted
Big Chef, Kitchen Decorative Centerpiece Handmade Italy 2020, Hand-Crafted

Big Chef, Kitchen Decorative Centerpiece Handmade Italy 2020, Hand-Crafted

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

The piece is a unique representation created by our designer. The creations are completely made by hand. Ceramic and paint are water resistant.  

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2010s Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Modern Monique Marble Column Set/2, Calacatta, Handmade in Portugal Greenapple
Modern Monique Marble Column Set/2, Calacatta, Handmade in Portugal Greenapple

Modern Monique Marble Column Set/2, Calacatta, Handmade in Portugal Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Modern Monique Marble Column Set of 2, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Monique marble column, carved from exquisite Calacatta Cremo marble, embodies timeless sop...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Busts

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Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble

Pair of Limoges Busts Signed by Gamout Labesse
Pair of Limoges Busts Signed by Gamout Labesse

Pair of Limoges Busts Signed by Gamout Labesse

By Gamout Labesse

Located in Asheville, NC

Gorgeous pair of porcelain busts of Louise and Alexandre Brongniart in bisque porcelain on royal blue enameled base, by Tharaud, Limoges, after the originals by Jean-Antoine Houdon (...

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1950s French Vintage Busts

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Porcelain

19th Century Italian Polychromed Terracotta Bust of a Saint
19th Century Italian Polychromed Terracotta Bust of a Saint

19th Century Italian Polychromed Terracotta Bust of a Saint

Located in Shippensburg, PA

ITALIAN POLYCHROMED TERRACOTTA BUST OF A SAINT Circa mid-to-late 19th century Terracotta, walnut, glass eyes Bust: 8 3/8" H x 3 1/2" D x 4 3/4" W Overall: 11" H x 4 1/2" D x 5 1/4...

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19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Busts

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Terracotta

Joan of Arc Stone Bust Sculpture with Antique Terracotta Finish
Joan of Arc Stone Bust Sculpture with Antique Terracotta Finish

Joan of Arc Stone Bust Sculpture with Antique Terracotta Finish

Located in Nottingham, GB

A beautifully modelled stoneware bust depicting Joan of Arc, presented in a warm terracotta colour with an attractive antiqued finish that enhances the sculptural detailing. The le...

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20th Century Busts

Materials

Stone

Vintage Original Studio Pottery Bust
Vintage Original Studio Pottery Bust

Vintage Original Studio Pottery Bust

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This compelling studio pottery bust is a masterwork of Brutalist expression, featuring a hand-built ceramic head adorned with a primitive, regal crown. The artist has utilized a soph...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Busts

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Pottery

19th Century Bronze Bust Signed by Mathurin Moreau on Griotte Marble Base
19th Century Bronze Bust Signed by Mathurin Moreau on Griotte Marble Base

19th Century Bronze Bust Signed by Mathurin Moreau on Griotte Marble Base

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite bronze bust, signed by the renowned French sculptor Mathurin Moreau (1822–1912), is a captivating example of 19th century French decorative art. Cast with exceptional ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Busts

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

A Large and Decorative Carved Wooden Boiserie Element from France, Late 1800s
A Large and Decorative Carved Wooden Boiserie Element from France, Late 1800s

A Large and Decorative Carved Wooden Boiserie Element from France, Late 1800s

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… This large, decorative wooden boiserie element from the late 1800s is quite an interesting item. Based on the size, the fact that it depicts a female ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Busts

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Wood

A Pair 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Busts of Apollo & Artemis
A Pair 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Busts of Apollo & Artemis

A Pair 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Busts of Apollo & Artemis

By Ferdinando Vichi

Located in New York, NY

An Outstanding Pair 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Busts of Apollo & Artemis, One Bust is Signed on the Back, "F Vichi". This pair of stunning marble busts, hand-car...

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1860s Italian Neoclassical Antique Busts

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Carrara Marble

Two 18th Century Italian Marble Emperor Busts
Two 18th Century Italian Marble Emperor Busts

Two 18th Century Italian Marble Emperor Busts

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A pair of mid 18th century Italian marble busts depicting the Roman Emperors Augustus and Nero. Also known as Octavian, Augustus was the first Roman Emperor and founder of the Roman...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Busts

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Marble

1990s Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and Alicante Red Marble
1990s Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and Alicante Red Marble

1990s Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and Alicante Red Marble

Located in Marbella, ES

1990s bust of a Roman, hand carved by craftsmen using Carrara white marble for the head and Alicante red for the toga, where the white veins give movement and realism to the cloth. S...

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Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

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Marble

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bust entitled "Silvia" by Emmanuel Villanis
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bust entitled "Silvia" by Emmanuel Villanis

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bust entitled "Silvia" by Emmanuel Villanis

By Emmanuel Villanis

Located in London, GB

A very fine late 19th century French bronze bust of an attractive classical maiden modelled in the Art Nouveau style, with fabulous multi hued patination of brown and a subtle green, accentuating the excellent hand finished detail. Signed E Villanis, with Societe des Bronzes foundry seal, numbered and with raised title to the fore. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 28 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 10 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition circa: 1890 Materials: Bronze Book Ref: Emmanuel Villanis by Josje Hortulanus-de Mik Page No: 79 SKU: 8775 ABOUT Sylvia Ballet - Silvia Sylvia, (the spelling is different in french) is a classical ballet. It features a nondescript mythical setting and a late nineteenth-century score, in which it's themes correlate to giving it a more classical feel, however, it was quite revolutionary for its time. The score was and still is recognized for its greatness. Delibes' work is certainly the best appreciated aspect of the ballet for its innovation, creativity, and maturity. Frederick Ashton's choreography complements the music very well in this respect, staying true to the spirit of the original production while incorporating modern techniques and adding his own unique touch. The ballet itself follows Sylvia who is a loyal follower of Diana (the goddess of the hunting and chassitity). The story starts with Sylvia being stalked by the diety Eros. When she discovers this they fire their bows at each other respectively. However only Eros's shot is true and wounds Sylvia. This is where she is kidnapped by an unknown assailant later revealed to be Orion. Sylvia escapes the caves of Orion by getting her captor intoxicated and pleading to Eros to rescue her. When he begrudgingly rescues her he takes her to the temple of Diana where her love awaits. This leads her to repeal her oath of Chassity taken as a follower of Diana. Emmanuel Villanis Emmanuel Villanis was an industrious man. He is believed to have created some 200 to 250 pieces. His oeuvre pre-eminently consisted of busts and full body statues. Most of these were manufactured in bronze, but there are also models in white metal and terra cotta. Different patinas were used. The bronzes were mainly cast by the Societé de Bronzes de Paris and can be recognised by the round stamp...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Busts

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Bronze

Pair of Brongniart Children Porcelain Busts after Houdon, Tharaud Limoges
Pair of Brongniart Children Porcelain Busts after Houdon, Tharaud Limoges

Pair of Brongniart Children Porcelain Busts after Houdon, Tharaud Limoges

By Camille Tharaud

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Elegant pair of French biscuit porcelain busts depicting the famous Brongniart children, Louise and Alexandre, after the celebrated portraits by French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon. ...

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1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Busts

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Porcelain

Rustic Papier-Mache Female Bust
Rustic Papier-Mache Female Bust

Rustic Papier-Mache Female Bust

Located in Queens, NY

Sculpture in the Rustic style papier-mache bust of a young woman wearing a scarf (19th/20th Cent).     

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20th Century Rustic Busts

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Bust of Menelaus
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Bust of Menelaus

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Bust of Menelaus

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu bust of Menelaus. The bust is raised by a square ormolu base below a fine mottled socle pedestal. The richly ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Busts

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Bronze, Ormolu

Larger-Than-Life Patinated Bronze Bust of President William H. Taft
Larger-Than-Life Patinated Bronze Bust of President William H. Taft

Larger-Than-Life Patinated Bronze Bust of President William H. Taft

By Frederick Ernst Triebel 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and larger-than-life and very realistic museum quality patinated bronze bust of President William H. Taft (1857–1930) by Frederick Ernst Triebel (American, 1865-1944) cast by Nelli Foundry in Rome, Italy. William H. Taft, the 27th President of the United States and Jurist, is depicted with his renown thick mustache and wearing a bow tie, vest and coat. Inscribed on the back: F.E. Triebel. Sculp and Fond. Nelli, Roma, circa first quarter 20th century. Due to its size, subject and high quality, this bust was probably commissioned for a Museum or public exhibition, such as an embassy or government building, the same way as other similar works by the sculptor. The Roman foundry operated by the Nelli family during the last quarter of the 19th century cast works for many leading sculptors of the day, including Alfred Gilbert and Anton van Wouw...

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Early 20th Century Italian American Classical Busts

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Bust of Menelaus
Antique Bronze Bust of Menelaus

Antique Bronze Bust of Menelaus

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique bronze Neoclassical bust of Menelaus after the antique. This handsome sculpture is depicted looking to the right with his helmet raised over his waved hair and curling bea...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Busts

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Metal, Bronze

'Janotte' Emmanuel Villanis Art Nouveau Bronze Bust, French, 1890
'Janotte' Emmanuel Villanis Art Nouveau Bronze Bust, French, 1890

'Janotte' Emmanuel Villanis Art Nouveau Bronze Bust, French, 1890

By Emmanuel Villanis

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Janotte, an Art Nouveau, patinated bronze bust of a young lady with head scarf. Dark brown patination. Set on an integral plinth. Signed Villanis under shoulder. Signed Villanis u...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Busts

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Bronze

Shop Mid-Century Modern Busts, Neoclassical Busts and More

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.