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20th Century Terracotta Bust Of A Nobleman With A Wig French Sculpture, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Beautiful French sculpture from the mid-20th century. Finely chiseled terracotta object depicting the bust of a nobleman with a wig, in eighteenth-century clothes, of excellent quali...
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1950s French Vintage Busts

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Terracotta

Lost Wax Cast Bronze Sculpture on Base Inspired by Auguste Rodin's The thinker
Located in Yonkers, NY
A lost wax cast bronze sculpture, inspired by Auguste Rodin's The Thinker, in dark patina on black marble base. This item is available now and this is also a current production. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax (à la cire perdue) which allows for great precision and finesse in the details, this bronze statue is inspired by one of Auguste Rodin's world famous sculptures entitled The Thinker. His original was conceived in 1880 and devised to adorn the top of The Gates of Hell...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Busts

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Bronze

Napoleon from the model of Lorenzo Bartolini, Bust in Carrara marble, sculpture
Located in Rome, IT
Napoleon from the model of Lorenzo Bartolini, Bust in Carrara marble, sculpture, Napoleon from the model of Lorenzo Bartolini - Sculpture in white marble.XX Century ADDITIONAL PHOTOS...
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20th Century Italian Busts

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Marble

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...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Busts

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Plaster

Vintage Female Torso Stylized Venus Brass Sculpture
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage stylized nude torso hollow cast solid brass sculpture mounted on wood base. Circa late 20th C. unmarked.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Busts

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Brass

Vintage Boho Global Views Glazed Terra Cotta Bust
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho bust of man. Made by the Global Views group. Beautiful glazed finish on a terra cotta form signed on the back. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century North American Busts

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Terracotta

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
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Busts

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Terracotta

An elegant bust of a lady
Located in Southall, GB
A white marble bust of an elegant lady with her hair in a bun. Wearing a floral embroidered flowery dress. Sitting on a white marble circular base.
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1880s Antique Busts

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Marble

Jose Luis Zorrilla De San Martin Bust Sculpture of Dante Alighieri Uruguay 1933
Located in Atlanta, GA
A masterfully touching and realistic depiction of 13th Century Italian poet Dante. Before we dive into the artist, Jose Luis Zorrilla de San Martin...
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1930s Uruguayan Baroque Vintage Busts

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Aluminum

French Faience Bust of Madame Recamier, After Houdon
Located in San Antonio, TX
Discover the timeless beauty of this exquisite French Faience Bust of Madame Recamier, a tribute to the renowned sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon. Made of ...
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Mid-17th Century French Antique Busts

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Faience

Pendant by Miguel Berrocal
Located in Brussels, BE
Pendant by Miguel Berrocal (1933-2006).
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1970s Vintage Busts

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Brass

Early 20th Century Sculpture Plaster Bust of Platon
Located in Madrid, ES
An academy bust in plaster representing a Greek philosopher, possibly Platon, the bust has a high quality of execution and is slightly patinated.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Grand Tour Busts

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Plaster

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
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique Busts

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Brass

Monumental French Ormolu Mted Bust of Alexander The Great, F. Girardon, 1800s
By François Girardon
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental and Rare 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Multi-Marble Bust of Alexander The Great, After The Model by Francois Girardon. Drawing inspiration from the renowned "Bust of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC)" housed in the esteemed Palace of Versailles, this monumental work of art showcases exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, serving as a testament to the creator's artistic prowess. Central to this magnificent sculpture is the resplendent red marble face, neck, and hair of Alexander the Great. Capturing the youthful essence of the conqueror, the sculptor depicts him as a young man with a clean-shaven countenance, his moderately long curls delicately cascading from beneath a remarkably unadorned helmet, save for a magnificent plume. The red marble harmoniously accentuates the life-like features of Alexander, imparting an air of regal elegance to the composition. Adding to the allure of this remarkable sculpture is an ormolu robe cascading over Alexander's shoulders, exuding an aura of nobility and power. Of particular note, the breastplate bears an embossed ormolu mask of a deity in profile, surrounded by elegantly sweeping acanthus leaves, paying homage to the influential forces that shaped the life of this great conqueror. Once again, the sublime combination of precious metal and marble amplifies the robe's magnificence, further accentuated by the presence of an ormolu body chain swaying gracefully from Alexander's left shoulder to his right hip. The selection of marbles for the cuirass and plinth serves as an additional testament to the artist's commitment to crafting a visually striking and harmonious composition. The grey marble cuirass complements the overall color scheme of the bust while providing a subtle contrast to the red marble features. At the neck, a pleated ormolu linen undergarment discreetly peeks out, showcasing the artist's meticulous attention to intricate details and enhancing the sculpture's depth. The original Alexander The Great Bust...
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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Busts

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Marble, Bronze

19th century marble sculpture by Giovanni Seleroni
Located in Firenze, IT
Beautiful marble sculpture depicting a male figure. The bust depicts a young bearded man dressed in a tunic and hood, Giovanni Seleroni (1807 - 1894).
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19th Century Italian Antique Busts

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Carrara Marble

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...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Wood

A fine 19 century French bust
Located in Southall, GB
A lovely bronze bust of the Count of Tourville , the Marshall of France . Raised on a white marble plinth. With a decorative etched pattern circular base .
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Late 19th Century Antique Busts

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Bronze

Ormolu & Marble Bust of Louise Brogniart After Houdon Signed Thiebaut Freres
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 6 1/2in W: 2 1/4in D: 2in This Antique French Ormolu Bronze And Marble bust of Louise Brogniart After Jean Antoine Houdon And Signed Thiebaut Fréres is an incredible example of 19th century french decor...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Busts

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Plaster

Italian Marble Bust of The Grandparents, Titled: Rimembranze, Signed Vichi
Located in New York, NY
A monumental 19th C. Italian Marble Bust of The Grandparents, Titled: Rimembranze, Signed Vichi. Presenting an exquisite Italian masterpiece from the 1800s, we have a captivating white Carrara marble bust group entitled "Rimembranze" (Remembrance). This remarkable sculpture portrays an endearing elderly couple locked in a tender embrace, their love emanating through the gentle touch of the man's hand on the lady's chin and face. The profound affection and mesmerizing connection between them are beautifully captured in the expressions gracing their faces. Renowned for his exceptional talent, Ferdinando Vichi meticulously crafted this sculpture, paying meticulous attention to every detail. The couple's wrinkles, veins, and musculature, as well as the delicate rendering of their clothing and expressions, are expertly brought to life by Vichi's craftsmanship, establishing this artwork as one of his most remarkable and meticulously executed pieces. The sculpture rests on a contrasting black marble base with the title "Rimembranze" etched into the side, further enhancing its aesthetic appeal. Vichi's artistry is truly captivating. The old woman's knitted shawl, meticulously fashioned out of marble, appears astonishingly lifelike, while the choice of beautiful white marble exudes a refreshing allure. The old man's playful gesture of touching the lady's chin is captured with natural grace and warmth. Vichi's exceptional ability to sculpt fabric with such finesse creates an illusion of softness that defies the medium of marble itself. The remarkable attention to detail, from the intricately carved wrinkles and smile lines to the depiction of a lifetime shared in joy, evokes a profound sense of admiration. Ferdinando Vichi, a member of the esteemed Florentine School and associated with the Bazzanti Gallery in Florence, Italy, was part of a talented group of Tuscan sculptors. His body of work encompasses a wide range of subjects, including romantic busts, orientalist themes, and Renaissance-inspired models. Similar to his contemporaries from the late nineteenth century, Vichi often drew inspiration from romantic and tender subjects. This is exemplified in the beautifully detailed marble group depicting an elderly man's playful courtship and deep love for his wife. This 19th-century Italian marble group titled "Rimembranze" is signed by the esteemed artist Ferdinando Vichi, who was associated with the renowned Pietro Barzanti...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Busts

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Marble

19th Century Ebonized Plaster Bust of Marcus Tulles Cicero
Located in Stamford, CT
A Bust of Marcus Tulles Cicero, Roman Consul in 63 B.C. completed in ebonized plaster, circa 1880. Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman statesman, orator, lawyer and philosopher, who served as consul in the year 63 BC. He came from a wealthy municipal family of the Roman equestrian order, and is considered one of Rome's greatest orators and prose stylists. (Wikipedia) Provenance: Collection of Brigadier General Alfred Douglas Miller...
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Mid-19th Century English Classical Roman Antique Busts

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Plaster

Vintage Female Mannequin Bust
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful female mannequin hat stand made from plaster. It was used to be displayed at a shopcounter or vitrine. Comes from a lot acquired from ...
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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Busts

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Plaster

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, ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Wood

Polished Hand Carved Imperial Blue-Gray Chalcedony Bust and Profile on a Custom
Located in New York, NY
This museum-grade, hand-polished bust is hand-carved from a single solid piece of Imperial Blue-Gray Chalcedony. This piece comes with an Obsidian carved base. *You will receive the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Busts

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Crystal, Other

Sea Head Water Decorative Ceramic Piece, Handmade Italy, 2021, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a woman's head in a modern way. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.   
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2010s Italian Modern Busts

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Ceramic, Paint

20th Century Tribal Figural Head Bust by David Tennant Hand Carved Ebony Wood
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful 20th Century Tribal David Tennant figural head bust comprised of hand carved ebony wood. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vint...
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20th Century Unknown Tribal Busts

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Wood

Pair of Bronze Busts on Marble Stands of Babies, by Victor Heinrich Seifert
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Bronze Busts on Marble Stands of Babies, by Victor Heinrich Seifert (1870-1953)
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1910s Vintage Busts

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Bronze

Antique Bust French Wooden Carving with Decorative Cherub Head
Located in Buxton, GB
Unique Antique Wooden Cherub Bust Antique Wood Cherub Head Carving Authentic Tete d Angelot Composite & Giltwood Beautiful Carved ...
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Busts

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Paint, Wood

French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture “Bust of Thais” by Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EMMANUEL VILLANIS French, fl. 1880-1920 "Bust of Thais" Signed in cast along shoulder "E. Villanis" and cold stamped "1146" with foundry cachet of "Societe des Bronzes et Paris" ve...
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20th Century French Busts

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Bronze

18th Century Bust of a Bishop finished in polychrome.
Located in Lincoln, GB
18th Century Bust of a Bishop finished in polychrome. The shape of the bust would suggest that it was originally part of a full-length figure.
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18th Century Antique Busts

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Wood

20th Century Marble Bust
Located in Esbeek, NL
Marble statue depicting a women. Good quality. Good condition with a little piece missing by the hair piece you can see image 2.
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20th Century European Busts

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Marble

A Italian 19th century white Carrara marble bust signed Mencuri Firenze
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming Italian 19th century white Carrara marble bust of a young girl signed Mencuri, Firenze.
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19th Century Antique Busts

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Carrara Marble

E Villanis, The Sibyl, Bronze Bust, Art Nouveau, Late 19th Early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large bronze bust with polychrome patina (brown and gold), entitled La Sibylle Epreuve signed by the artist E Villanis, numbered DP5792 and bearing the foundry stamp "Société des br...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Busts

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Bronze

Superb Ceramic "Veiled Lady from Marrakech" by Céline Lepage, Art Deco, France
By Céline Lepage
Located in Paris, FR
Superb 72cm high glazed ceramic by Céline Lepage (1882-1928) representing a veiled lady from Marrakech (Morocco) in the 1920s, French Art Deco period. It...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Busts

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Ceramic, Terracotta

Wood Sculpture in Oak by French Designer 1950 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is in solid wood. Hand carved by a french artist in the 1950's Brown Color. Made in Oak
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Busts

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Wood

Indonesian Hand Carved Wooden Bust of a Woman
Located in Malibu, CA
Goddess of rice and fertility, still widely worshiped in some areas of the world. Her giant reticulated crown features a large carved flower medallion and swirling floral neck breast...
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20th Century Indonesian Busts

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Rosewood

Barbedienne bronze bust of classical lady on ormolu mounted black marble base.
Located in London, GB
An antique Ferdinand Barbedienne bust of a lady in patinated bronze on a fine ormolu mounted and reeded black marble base. This large bust of a lady is of fine quality and shows off ...
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1880s French Antique Busts

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Italian White Carrara Marble Bust of a Woman - Pietro Bazzanti
Located in New York, NY
A Nice Late 19th Century Italian White Carrara Marble Bust of a Woman and a Dove by Pietro Bazzanti The young lady and bird glaring at each other. Signed Galleria P. Bazzanti, P. G...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Busts

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Carrara Marble

Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Dionysus of the Villa of the Papyri
Located in Essex, MA
The Villa of the Papyri was an ancient Roman villa in Herculaneum. Its named after its library of scrolls discovered in 1750. Dionysus was the Greek god of nature.The nicely cast bust with a Siena marble...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Grand Tour Antique Busts

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Siena Marble, Bronze

EDOUARD DROUOT (1859-1945) Sculptural Group in Gilded Bronze Signed
Located in Madrid, ES
EDOUARD DROUOT (1859-1945) Sculptural group in gilded bronze, based on a black marble base. Signed. Dim.: 27 x 33 cm very good condition
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Late 19th Century French Modern Antique Busts

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Bronze

Marble Simulated Bust of "Artemis", Greece, circa 1950s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Bust of Greek goddess "Artemis"; made from compressed marble composite and cast from a mold in accordance with the original example from Ephesus,...
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1950s Greek Classical Greek Vintage Busts

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Composition

South East Asian Grey Stone Head
Located in Newark, England
Unusual carved stone head with storage compartment. The South East Asian grey stone carved in the shape of a male head wearing a conical hat and having a moustache. The hat lifts to ...
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19th Century Southeast Asian Qing Antique Busts

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Stone

Sculpture of emperor in polychrome marble.Roman emperor, marble sculpture
Located in Rome, IT
Sculpture of emperor in polychrome marble. scultura di imperatore in marmo policromo. Sculpture of emperor in polychrome marble.Roman emperor, marble sculpture
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20th Century Italian Busts

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Marble

French Art Deco Modernist Bronze Sculpture, Bust of Young Man, Alfredo Pina
By Alfredo Pina
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ALFREDO PINA French, 1883-1966 Bust of a Young Man Lost-wax cast medium-brown patinated bronze over solid verde marble plinth signed in cast "A. Pina" and sealed with cachet "cire...
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20th Century French Art Deco Busts

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Marble, Bronze

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...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Wood

Female Victorian Summer Madame Bust W/ Marble Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian circa 1890 bronze female bust featuring a European-dressed woman in a summer dress with a sunflower fixed to a marble base. France, 1890.
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1890s French Antique Busts

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Bronze

French Terracotta Sculpture Nude Woman "Premiere Faute" - by LAMI - Art Nouveau
By Stanislas Lami
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Female nude in terracotta. Signed "St. Lami" on the base. Stanislas Lami is a French sculptor. Stamp mark "Terracotta - R. D'ARLY Paris". This work inspires purity and delicacy. The sculpture represents a kneeling naked woman, the features are fine and pleasant. The work is neat and delicate. The position of the woman calls for calm and tranquility. Our terracotta proof is a reduction of Stanislas Lami's marble entitled "Première Faute" which earned him the second medal at the Salon of 1891. The work represents a young woman kneeling, her arms modestly covering her face with closed eyes. At the dawn of the 20th century, this elegant statuette was part of the symbolist movement and announced the Art Nouveau movement. This beautiful work was included in the second edition of the artist's catalog raisonné. Related literature: Grégoire de Thoury, Stanislas Lami (1858-1944), catalog raisonné of sculptures, Paris, 2014, model listed under number FA12. More widely known for his masterful literary work, Stanilas Lami is an artist as much as a scholarly amateur. Son of the sculptor Alphonse Lami, grandson of the neoclassical painter Bidauld, son-in-law of the art dealer Charles Sedelmeyer, he benefited all his life from an environment favorable to the promotion and commissioning of his written or sculpted works. While he wrote his famous dictionaries of sculptors of the French School throughout his career, over around forty years, he also exhibited regularly at the Salon des Artistes français between 1882 and 1942. Wonderful decorative piece. Beautiful dimensions. France - Art Nouveau - 1891 Stanislas Lami, born in 1858 in Paris and died in 1944, was a French sculptor and art historian. He is the grandson of landscape painter François-Xavier Bidault and the son of sculptor Alphonse Lami. Some of his works are kept in museums, especially in Spain. In Paris, at the Musée d'Orsay, there is a marble sculpture of the Danish Dog...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Busts

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Terracotta

19th Century Sevres Style Bisque Porcelain Figural Pastoral Group
Located in Tarry Town, NY
French Sevres style white glazed bisque porcelain decorative pastoral figural group in the manner of Michel Victor Acier ( French, 1736-1799 ) depicting a shepherd and shepherdess tying a ribbon around a lamb's neck on a field of roses. The pastoral sculpture...
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16th Century French Antique Busts

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Porcelain

Early 19th Century Biscuit Bust of Louise Brongniart After Houdon Made by Sèvres
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Lovely biscuit porcelain bust of a young girl, named Louise Brongniart. The bust is marked on the back with 'Houdon' and the Sevres mark. Biscuit por...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Busts

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Porcelain

Stylish Porcelain Glazed Wall Mount Sculpture, Italy, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
This Stylish Wall Mount Sculpture dates to the late 1930s and was Fabricated in Italy. The piece is in Good condition and a real beauty! Available other Art Nouveau, Art deco and Vi...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Busts

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Porcelain

Antique Cast Iron Bust of Young Woman
Located in London, GB
A charming and beautiful antique cast iron bust depicting a young woman with grapes in her hair. This was made in England, its hard to date exactly but we would say it is from around...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Busts

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Iron

Primitive Abstract Wood Carved Bust
Located in Richmond, VA
Primitive Brutalist bust, hatchet carved from solid wood. 8" wide, 7" deep, 13" tall. Abstract figure.
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2010s American Primitive Busts

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Wood

Egyptian Head of a Man
Located in London, GB
Egyptian head of a man, carved granite. 18th Dynasty, circa 1550-1292 B.C. Carved in beautiful dark granite, this head depicts an elite individual, perha...
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Busts

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Granite

1930s Art Nouveau Terracotta Sicilian Sculpture of a Young Girl
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A terracotta sculpture hand-crafted in Sicily in the first half of 20th century, it's in original patina with signs of use and age. A terracotta sculpture it's a captivating piece of...
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Mid-20th Century Sicilian Art Nouveau Busts

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Terracotta

Antique Alabaster Portrait Bust of Philip V of Spain, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is beautiful antique carved alabaster shoulder length bust of Philip V of Spain, after the antique and early 20th century in date. The superb bust of King Philip V, with long a curls wig, draped with full body armour is mounted on a dark grey stepped square plinth which is inscribed to the reverse 0.48 and bearing a factory seal stamp with the Royal crown. A similar marble bust on pedestal...
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1920s Spanish Vintage Busts

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Alabaster

1930s Hand-crafted Terracotta Sicilian Sculpture of an Old Man Bust
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An Hand-crafted Terracotta Sculpture of an Old Man Bust in original patina with signs of use and age hand-cratfted in Sicily in the first half of 20th century. This terracotta of an old man bust, is a remarkable piece of art with historical and artistic significance. The portrayal of an old man bust in terracotta can convey a sense of wisdom, experience, and the passage of time. It may capture the unique characteristics and expressions of an elderly individual, reflecting the artist's ability to capture the nuances of human facial features and emotions. The original patina on the sculpture indicates the natural aging process that the terracotta has undergone over time. The patina may consist of a weathered and aged surface, resulting from exposure to environmental elements such as air, light, and moisture. This patina contributes to the sculpture's overall authenticity, character, and historical value. Signs of use and age further enhance the sculpture's historical appeal. These signs can...
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Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Busts

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Terracotta

Italian Artemis Marble Torso
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th Century Italian Artemis white statuary marble torso on bronze base.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

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Marble, Statuary Marble, Bronze

Bronze Statue Mother and Child Signed By Auguste Moreau
Located in Esbeek, NL
Beautiful signed, Auguste Moreau, statue of mother and child. He is credited as one of the most important representatives of Art Nouveau, with ornate realistic and highly detailed s...
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Late 19th Century French 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.

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