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19th Century French Carved Two-Tone White Marble Bust of Young Beauty
19th Century French Carved Two-Tone White Marble Bust of Young Beauty

19th Century French Carved Two-Tone White Marble Bust of Young Beauty

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1890, this antique marble bust is a true representation of French elegance. The figural sculpture stands on an attached white and grey square base, and features a beautiful, young girl in a lace dress with delicately posed hands resting on her chin. There are a number of intricate, realistic details throughout her face, hair and clothing. The large, personalized female bust is excellent condition, and adorns a rich patinated finish. Place this elegant bust on a pedestal...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Busts

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Marble

19th Century Italian Marble Bust of Socrates
19th Century Italian Marble Bust of Socrates

19th Century Italian Marble Bust of Socrates

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century Italian Marble bust of the Classical Greek philosopher Socrates. His draped robe is hand-carved in red Scagliola with the face modelled in contrasting white Carrara marb...

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Busts

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Carrara Marble

19th-century Italian White Marble Sculpture Reclining Nymph Woman
19th-century Italian White Marble Sculpture Reclining Nymph Woman

19th-century Italian White Marble Sculpture Reclining Nymph Woman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wonderful 19th-century Italian Neoclassical style white marble sculpture of reclining River Nymph or Water Nymph (woman). The nymph is shown relaxed and serene resting on an urn from...

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19th Century Italian Antique Busts

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Marble

Mid-Century Glazed Pottery Surrealist Bust Sculpture
Mid-Century Glazed Pottery Surrealist Bust Sculpture

Mid-Century Glazed Pottery Surrealist Bust Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

Mid-Century Glazed Pottery Surrealist Bust Sculpture. Interesting surreal midcentury glazed pottery bust sculpture in the manner of Salvador Dali. This fabulous well executed surreal...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Pottery

Bust of Antonius Pius on a plinth
Bust of Antonius Pius on a plinth

Bust of Antonius Pius on a plinth

Located in MILL, NL

Life-size bust of the Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius. Antoninus Pius was a very important Roman emperor who reigned from 138 to 161 AD. He is counted amongst the ‘Five Good Emperors’ ...

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Mid-20th Century English Busts

Materials

Composite stone

Concrete Bust of Odysseus’s Companion
Concrete Bust of Odysseus’s Companion

Concrete Bust of Odysseus’s Companion

Located in MILL, NL

Concrete Bust of Odysseus’s Companion Very heavy bust. Depicts one of Odysseus’s companions. A replica of the Roman original, which is housed in the British Museum. Made from solid...

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Late 20th Century English Busts

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Concrete

Louis XIV, bronze sculpture
Louis XIV, bronze sculpture

Louis XIV, bronze sculpture

Located in Rome, IT

Description Louis XIV, bronze sculpture. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. Tags: Luigi XIV, scultura in bronzo. L...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Busts

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Bronze

19th century white Carrara marble, Porcelain, Onyx, and Ormolu bust of Napoleon
19th century white Carrara marble, Porcelain, Onyx, and Ormolu bust of Napoleon

19th century white Carrara marble, Porcelain, Onyx, and Ormolu bust of Napoleon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive and high quality Continental 19th century white Carrara marble, Sèvres Porcelain, Onyx, and Ormolu bust of Napoleon. This handsome and wonderfully detailed bust is rais...

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19th Century Antique Busts

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Onyx, Marble, Ormolu

Julius Caesar bust in white Carrara marble
Julius Caesar bust in white Carrara marble

Julius Caesar bust in white Carrara marble

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Scultura, busto imperatore, busto Cesare, busto Giulio Cesare, busto romano antico, arte romana, arte classica, arte greca, busto, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica, marco Aure...

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1990s Italian Classical Roman Busts

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Marble

Italian Specimen Marble Busts of Roman Emperors, A Pair
Italian Specimen Marble Busts of Roman Emperors, A Pair

Italian Specimen Marble Busts of Roman Emperors, A Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large and Stunning Pair Italian Specimen Marble busts of Roman Emperors designed after the original ancient busts. Likely Marcus Aurelius and Hadrian. Each bust displays detailed fac...

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20th Century Italian Greco Roman Busts

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Marble

Royal Copenhagen Bisque Porcelain Bust of Napoleon, circa 1840
Royal Copenhagen Bisque Porcelain Bust of Napoleon, circa 1840

Royal Copenhagen Bisque Porcelain Bust of Napoleon, circa 1840

Located in New York, NY

The bust of Napoleon with a medallion detailed with Medusa's head over his shoulder behind an eagle and its outstreched wings and with a palm tree on the back. Marked Eneret on the b...

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1840s Danish Antique Busts

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Ceramic

Bust of "Psyche" in Patinated Bronze, by Boyer and Rolland
Bust of "Psyche" in Patinated Bronze, by Boyer and Rolland

Bust of "Psyche" in Patinated Bronze, by Boyer and Rolland

Located in Paris, FR

This is a bust of Psyche in patinated bronze by the founders Boyer and Rolland. It represents a young woman wearing butterfly wings in her hair with her head turned towards an insect placed on her shoulder. The little butterfly probably represents Cupid. It is an evocation of the myth Cupid and Psyche. The sculpture rests on a red marble base placed on a rectangular stand. It is a sand casting made in the foundry of Boyer and Rolland whose mark is on the back of the bust. On the side, it is annotated Mm Léon Bertaux...

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1870s French Antique Busts

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Marble, Bronze

20th Century Grand Tour Neoclassical Bronze Verdigris Bust of Plato on Stand
20th Century Grand Tour Neoclassical Bronze Verdigris Bust of Plato on Stand

20th Century Grand Tour Neoclassical Bronze Verdigris Bust of Plato on Stand

Located in Elkhart, IN

A finely cast bronze bust of Plato with a beautifully aged verdigris surface, mounted on an integral stand for display. Compact but weighty, the piece has the presence of a Grand Tou...

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Busts

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Marble, Brass

The Jamal Plaster Bust
The Jamal Plaster Bust

The Jamal Plaster Bust

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by the tradition of artists such as Edmonia Lewis, Elizabeth Catlett, and Augusta Savage, The Jamal Bust by Haitian-American artist Jessica Jean-Baptiste is a celebration of...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

Pair of 19th Century Busts
Pair of 19th Century Busts

Pair of 19th Century Busts

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of 19th century busts. These are 2 19th century Gesso painted busts of 2 archaeologists of the period. Measurements: 69 x 62 x 28 Y 65 x 60 x 30 Good condition.

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19th Century English Baroque Antique Busts

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Gesso

Italian Mid-Nineteenth Century Bronze Bust of Lucius Verus
Italian Mid-Nineteenth Century Bronze Bust of Lucius Verus

Italian Mid-Nineteenth Century Bronze Bust of Lucius Verus

Located in London, GB

Italian mid-nineteenth century bronze bust of Lucius Verus, circa 1860-1870, on circular waisted socle. Lucius Verus ruled Rome alongside Marcus Aureli...

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1860s Italian Classical Roman Antique Busts

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Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze Bust of Napoleon, after a Model by Antonio Canova
French 19th Century Bronze Bust of Napoleon, after a Model by Antonio Canova

French 19th Century Bronze Bust of Napoleon, after a Model by Antonio Canova

By Antonio Canova

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking French 19th century patinated bronze bust of Napoleon, after a model by Antonio Canova. The bust is raised by a square base where the inscription Canova is displayed at th...

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19th Century French Antique Busts

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Bronze

19th Century Italian Patinated Plaster Bust
19th Century Italian Patinated Plaster Bust

19th Century Italian Patinated Plaster Bust

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century Italian Patinated Plaster Bust. Offered is a handsome well executed Italian patinated plaster bust of a Gothic nobleman. Our heavy weight plaster bust has a patination a...

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19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Busts

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Terracotta

18th Century Tuscan Polychrome Stucco Head of the Infant Jesus (Bambino Gesù)
18th Century Tuscan Polychrome Stucco Head of the Infant Jesus (Bambino Gesù)

18th Century Tuscan Polychrome Stucco Head of the Infant Jesus (Bambino Gesù)

Located in Lincoln, GB

18th Century Tuscan Polychrome Stucco Head of the Infant Jesus (Bambino Gesù) A deeply evocative 18th-century Tuscan polychrome stucco head of the Infant Jesus, retaining its origina...

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1790s Italian Antique Busts

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Ceramic

Continental German Terra-Cotta Mask
Continental German Terra-Cotta Mask

Continental German Terra-Cotta Mask

Located in Queens, NY

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a large google0eyed frowning Grotesque face displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a coll...

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19th Century German Other Antique Busts

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Marble

Neoclassical Style Marble Female Bust after Joseph Chinard
Neoclassical Style Marble Female Bust after Joseph Chinard

Neoclassical Style Marble Female Bust after Joseph Chinard

By Joseph Chinard

Located in London, GB

Neoclassical style marble female bust after Joseph Chinard French, late 19th century Measures: Height 63cm, width 33cm, depth 20cm Portraying Madam...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Busts

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Marble

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947 Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: height 37cm and 22 cms. diam. base Excellent c...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Busts

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Bronze

Antique Art Deco Hand-Carved Italian Bust or Sculpture of a Young Female & Base
Antique Art Deco Hand-Carved Italian Bust or Sculpture of a Young Female & Base

Antique Art Deco Hand-Carved Italian Bust or Sculpture of a Young Female & Base

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique bust or figurative sculpture is unsigned by the artist, but is identified as originating from Italy and dates to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Busts

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Alabaster

Alodia Sculptural Candle
Alodia Sculptural Candle

Alodia Sculptural Candle

Located in New York, NY

The Alodia Sculptural Candle is part of AphroChic's Les Nubians Collection, celebrating the cultural history and legacy of Africa’s kingdoms in late antiquity - a pivotal time for th...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Busts

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Other

Bronze Bust of French Louis XV Period Beauty After Henri Alphonse Nelson
Bronze Bust of French Louis XV Period Beauty After Henri Alphonse Nelson

Bronze Bust of French Louis XV Period Beauty After Henri Alphonse Nelson

Located in New York, NY

Large (29 1/2 inch tall) bronze bust of a lovely French Louis XV (18th century) beauty after the original model by the French master, Henri Alphonse Nelson (1854-1919), cast in Paris...

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Early 20th Century Busts

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Bronze

A Very Good & Large Post Modernist Bronze Nude Torso by George Foster, SSC
A Very Good & Large Post Modernist Bronze Nude Torso by George Foster, SSC

A Very Good & Large Post Modernist Bronze Nude Torso by George Foster, SSC

By George Foster

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A finely proportioned near life size bronze nude torso exhibiting a fine reddish / brown patina and supported on it's detachable base signed with the artists monogram. In very good overall condition and priced competitively in comparison to similar examples in the marketplace. George Foster is a member of the highly regarded Sculptors Society of Canada (SSC) and has exhibited at several prestigious international venues including the Smithsonian in Washington DC, The Canadian National Museum in Ottawa and The Museum of Fine Arts in Montreal. Among his many commissions was the casting of the ‘Nellie’ - the annual ACTRA Awards...

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1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Busts

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Bronze

Contemporary Geometric Bust Sculpture in Matte White Composite, Faceted Cubist
Contemporary Geometric Bust Sculpture in Matte White Composite, Faceted Cubist

Contemporary Geometric Bust Sculpture in Matte White Composite, Faceted Cubist

Located in San Diego, CA

A bold contemporary sculptural bust rendered in a striking faceted geometric style. Crafted from a matte white composite with a lightly textured surface, the piece reinterprets the h...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Busts

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Resin, Composite

G.V. Vaerenbergh, Marble and Ormolu Bust of a Young Girl
G.V. Vaerenbergh, Marble and Ormolu Bust of a Young Girl

G.V. Vaerenbergh, Marble and Ormolu Bust of a Young Girl

By Gustave van Vaerenbergh

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting late 19th, early 20th century marble and gilded ormolu bust depicting a pretty young Dutch maiden. Signed; G.V. Vaerenbergh. Gustave Van Vaerenbergh (1873 - 1927) was...

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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Busts

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Arlequin Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Arlequin Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Arlequin Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947 Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 36 cms. with base and 28cm alt. total and 19 c...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Busts

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Ebony Framed Plaque Portrait of Actor Sir Henry Irving 1838-1905
Antique Bronze Ebony Framed Plaque Portrait of Actor Sir Henry Irving 1838-1905

Antique Bronze Ebony Framed Plaque Portrait of Actor Sir Henry Irving 1838-1905

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Example of a Neoclassical Bronze Portrait Plaque, superbly cast in high relief, complete with its original polished ebony frame surround. Depicting a stunning portrait view ...

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19th Century English Grand Tour Antique Busts

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Bronze

Bisque Porcelain a Stature of Boy and Girl Reading a Book, French, 19th Century
Bisque Porcelain a Stature of Boy and Girl Reading a Book, French, 19th Century

Bisque Porcelain a Stature of Boy and Girl Reading a Book, French, 19th Century

Located in Lantau, HK

A 19th century French bisque sculpture of a stature of boy and girl reading a book. Biscuit porcelain with indistinct signature to base 'LIARD', Shipping included Free and fa...

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19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Busts

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Carrara Marble

Large Ormolu Bust of Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome
Large Ormolu Bust of Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome

Large Ormolu Bust of Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome

Located in London, GB

This remarkable ormolu bust of the iconic Roman Emperor Julius Caesar is the epitome of neoclassical style design, and was originally intended as an overdoor decoration. Overdoors - ...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Ormolu, Bronze

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

Gilles Jacques Cloutier Large Female Nude Sculpture
Gilles Jacques Cloutier Large Female Nude Sculpture

Gilles Jacques Cloutier Large Female Nude Sculpture

By Gilles Jacques Cloutier

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Gilles Jacques Cloutier Quebec, Canada 1947-2014 large sculpture of the female form 'carved in the round' from cedar.

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20th Century Canadian Busts

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Cedar

Early 20th Century Italian Marble Figure of an Exotic Dancer Ferdinando Vichi
Early 20th Century Italian Marble Figure of an Exotic Dancer Ferdinando Vichi

Early 20th Century Italian Marble Figure of an Exotic Dancer Ferdinando Vichi

By Ferdinando Vichi

Located in Long Island City, NY

Wonderful early 20th century Italian Carrara marble figure of an exotic dancer by Ferdinando Vichi The young girl wearing a jeweled bikini, her hair flowing around her shoulders i...

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Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Busts

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Carrara Marble

Diskometal Fanoe Girl by Carl Emil Ruge for Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Diskometal Fanoe Girl by Carl Emil Ruge for Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Diskometal Fanoe Girl by Carl Emil Ruge for Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Disko metal bust of a Fanø girl designed by Carl Emil Ruge for Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Disko metal bust depicting a young woman in the traditional folk costume of the Danish i...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Busts

Materials

Metal

Fine Carved Wooden Woman Bust Sculpture, Jamaica 1960s
Fine Carved Wooden Woman Bust Sculpture, Jamaica 1960s

Fine Carved Wooden Woman Bust Sculpture, Jamaica 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage fine bust depicts a beautiful young woman, hand carved in solid fruitwood. The woman is depicted with her eyes slightly downcast, as if she's looking at something at her fee...

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Mid-20th Century Jamaican Organic Modern Busts

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Wood, Fruitwood

Plaster Cast Bust of a Male Ex. Tucker Collection
Plaster Cast Bust of a Male Ex. Tucker Collection

Plaster Cast Bust of a Male Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A fascinating 20th century painted plaster life face cast of an unidentified male actor from the collection of British make-up artist, Christopher Tucker. This is just one of many fa...

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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Plaster

Bronzed Life Face Cast of a Male Ex. Tucker Collection
Bronzed Life Face Cast of a Male Ex. Tucker Collection

Bronzed Life Face Cast of a Male Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A fascinating 20th century bronzed plaster life face cast of an unidentified male actor from the collection of British make-up artist, Christopher Tucker. This is just one of many fa...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Plaster

Marble Sculpture. Depicting a Crouching Venus
Marble Sculpture. Depicting a Crouching Venus

Marble Sculpture. Depicting a Crouching Venus

Located in Rome, IT

Large sculpture of crouching Venus, in white statuary marble.

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1980s Italian Vintage Busts

Materials

Marble

Diskometal Figurine by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Diskometal Figurine by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Diskometal Figurine by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Elegant Diskometal Figurine of Woman with an Apple designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Diskometal bust of a woman with an apple (presumably Eva and the forbidden fruit). * De...

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1930s Danish Vintage Busts

Materials

Metal

Pair Of French Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Bookends/Busts
Pair Of French Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Bookends/Busts

Pair Of French Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Bookends/Busts

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most decorative pair of French early 19th century 1st Empire period patinated wood, giltwood, and faux painted marble bookends/busts. Each bookend is raised by a square mottled bas...

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19th Century French Antique Busts

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Wood, Giltwood

Vintage Boho Patinated Plaster Bust of Man
Vintage Boho Patinated Plaster Bust of Man

Vintage Boho Patinated Plaster Bust of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous vintage Boho bust of man. A handsome mustachioed gentleman with an all over crackled patina. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Busts

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Bust of Carrera Marble and Honey Onyx
Bust of Carrera Marble and Honey Onyx

Bust of Carrera Marble and Honey Onyx

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Bust Roman Emperor, carrara marble and honey onyx.

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20th Century European Classical Roman Busts

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Onyx, Marble

Large Stone Bust of Julius Ceasar
Large Stone Bust of Julius Ceasar

Large Stone Bust of Julius Ceasar

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very good stone bust of Julius Ceasar, hollow inside and in overall very good condition. 24" high 25" wiide 15" depth You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please p...

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20th Century English Classical Roman Busts

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Cast Stone

20th Century Swedish Marble Bust of Psyche, Attributed to Carin Nilson
20th Century Swedish Marble Bust of Psyche, Attributed to Carin Nilson

20th Century Swedish Marble Bust of Psyche, Attributed to Carin Nilson

By Carin Nilsson

Located in Madrid, ES

An elegant Swedish carved white marble bust of Psyche, attributed to sculptor Carin Nilson (1884–1973). The female figure is depicted in a refined classical manner, her head gently ...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble

Dante Alighieri Sculpture
Dante Alighieri Sculpture

Dante Alighieri Sculpture

By Raffaello Romanelli

Located in Milan, IT

This handmade marble bust is a lifelike portrayal of Dante Alighieri, the world-famous Florentine writer known as the father of the Italian language. T...

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2010s Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

Hand-Carved Solid Ebony Sculptural Bust Bookends, African Modernist, Circa 1970s
Hand-Carved Solid Ebony Sculptural Bust Bookends, African Modernist, Circa 1970s

Hand-Carved Solid Ebony Sculptural Bust Bookends, African Modernist, Circa 1970s

Located in San Carlos, CA

A striking pair of hand-carved solid ebony sculptural bookends depicting stylized male and female busts, executed in a refined African Modernist manner, circa 1970s. Carved from sin...

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1970s Tribal Vintage Busts

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Ebony

John W. Mills (1933-2023) Sculpture After William Blake Memorial
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Sculpture After William Blake Memorial

John W. Mills (1933-2023) Sculpture After William Blake Memorial

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A patinated bronze sculpture modelled after the William Blake Memorial by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills. Its abstract nature and heavy bronze casting showcases the s...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Resin

American Bronze-Clad Bust of George Washington, After Houdon, circa 1900
American Bronze-Clad Bust of George Washington, After Houdon, circa 1900

American Bronze-Clad Bust of George Washington, After Houdon, circa 1900

Located in Madrid, ES

An impressive American bust of George Washington, modeled after the celebrated portrait by French Neoclassical sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741–1828), circa 1900. Washington is de...

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Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Busts

Materials

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.