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Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Military Parrot Bust
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Military Parrot Bust

Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Military Parrot Bust

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Whimsical glazed ceramic classical bust depicting a parrot with a humorous expression wearing a military uniform with aplomb. Marked Italy on the bottom.

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Portrait Bust of William Shakespeare
19th Century Portrait Bust of William Shakespeare

19th Century Portrait Bust of William Shakespeare

By Staffordshire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century portrait bust of William Shakespeare, Vividly painted, a striking portrait of the English playwright, poet, and actor. Raised on a pedestal base with a neoclassical urn....

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Busts

Materials

Pottery

Mid Century Painted Paper Mache Bust of Salvador Dali, Spain, around 1970
Mid Century Painted Paper Mache Bust of Salvador Dali, Spain, around 1970

Mid Century Painted Paper Mache Bust of Salvador Dali, Spain, around 1970

Located in Berlin, DE

This mid-century painted papier-mâché bust of Salvador Dalí, crafted in Spain around 1970, is a whimsical tribute to the legendary surrealist artist. The bust captures Dalí's distinc...

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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Busts

Materials

Paint, Paper

17th Century Processional Figur Mannequins Jesus Christus Carved Painted Wood
17th Century Processional Figur Mannequins Jesus Christus Carved Painted Wood

17th Century Processional Figur Mannequins Jesus Christus Carved Painted Wood

Located in Epfach, DE

An unusual and rare processional or lecturer figure from the 17th century, also called Mannequins. Carved from wood and of very good quality. A detailed and particular elaboration of...

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Early 17th Century German Baroque Antique Busts

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Wood

Black Orangutan, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Black Orangutan, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021

Black Orangutan, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

The piece is a unique representation of an orangutan in a modern way. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.      

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2010s Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Tribal Style Clay Bust Sculpture
Tribal Style Clay Bust Sculpture

Tribal Style Clay Bust Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

Tribal style clay bust sculpture. Unusual tribal style / African style artist clay bust from the 20th century. This unique colorful artist sculpture depicts a tribal figure.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Busts

Materials

Clay

20th Century Carved Marble Roman Bust
20th Century Carved Marble Roman Bust

20th Century Carved Marble Roman Bust

Located in Stamford, CT

A beautiful 20th century bust of a Roman, hand carved in Carrara White and Cipollino Apuano Marble. This is a great piece not sure who it is but it's a good looking marble bust in gr...

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20th Century Busts

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Marble

Italian 19th Century Life Marble Sculpture "Mother and Child" by A. Mazzucchelli
Italian 19th Century Life Marble Sculpture "Mother and Child" by A. Mazzucchelli

Italian 19th Century Life Marble Sculpture "Mother and Child" by A. Mazzucchelli

By Alfonso Mazzucchelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and charming Italian 19th century life-size Carrara marble sculpture of "A Mother and Child" depicting a young joyous mother holding her young child in her arms, by Profe...

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19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

A Gentleman Portrait Bust by Rosario Russell Fiore
A Gentleman Portrait Bust by Rosario Russell Fiore

A Gentleman Portrait Bust by Rosario Russell Fiore

Located in Savannah, GA

Rosario Russell Fiore (American, 1908-1994) A gentleman bronzed plaster portrait bust, 1930s. 8 inches wide by 9 ½ inches deep by 19 ½ inches tall Rosario R. Fiore was a pro...

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1930s American Vintage Busts

Materials

Plaster

Bust in Terracotta by Traiano Emperor Early 21st Century
Bust in Terracotta by Traiano Emperor Early 21st Century

Bust in Terracotta by Traiano Emperor Early 21st Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Bust in Terracotta by Traiano Emperor Early 21st century Marco Ulpius Nerva Traiano, terracotta bust. (Italica, 18 September 53 - Selinunte in Cilicia, 8 August 117) was a Roman emp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Venere V25, Man's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Gold finish, Size S
Venere V25, Man's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Gold finish, Size S

Venere V25, Man's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Gold finish, Size S

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

Art Deco Bedouin Head Bust Terracotta, Glazed Ceramic & Wood Table Lamp, 1950
Art Deco Bedouin Head Bust Terracotta, Glazed Ceramic & Wood Table Lamp, 1950

Art Deco Bedouin Head Bust Terracotta, Glazed Ceramic & Wood Table Lamp, 1950

Located in Miami, FL

One of a kind bedouin head bust table lamp. Bust is handmade out of Terracotta and Ceramic and mounted on a black lacquered base. Marked at the reverse. Wired for Europe, can be m...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Brass

LARGE 45CM ANTiQUE 18TH CENTURY HAND ORNATELY CARVED CHERUB PUTTI BUST STATUE
LARGE 45CM ANTiQUE 18TH CENTURY HAND ORNATELY CARVED CHERUB PUTTI BUST STATUE

LARGE 45CM ANTiQUE 18TH CENTURY HAND ORNATELY CARVED CHERUB PUTTI BUST STATUE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Exquisite, large 18th Century hand carved bust of a Cherub or Putti in Italian Oak Please note: The de...

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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Busts

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Cedar

19th C Classical Plaster Bust Apollo by Louis Brugiotti London Grand Tour
19th C Classical Plaster Bust Apollo by Louis Brugiotti London Grand Tour

19th C Classical Plaster Bust Apollo by Louis Brugiotti London Grand Tour

By Louis Brugiotti

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A fabulous 19th century oversized classical plaster bust of Apollo by Louis Brugiotti of 4 Leather Lane London 1845-1885, in original untouched condition. 89cm in height 60cm in w...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Busts

Materials

Plaster

Macaque Handcrafted, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Macaque Handcrafted, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021

Macaque Handcrafted, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

The piece is a unique representation of a Lion in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a cream colour. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.  

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2010s Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Kissing Chimpanzee, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Kissing Chimpanzee, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021

Kissing Chimpanzee, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

The piece is a unique representation of a Chimpanzee in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a cream colour. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.  

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2010s Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Haunting Nude Abstract Figural Modernist Plaster Sculpture and Pedestal Base
Haunting Nude Abstract Figural Modernist Plaster Sculpture and Pedestal Base

Haunting Nude Abstract Figural Modernist Plaster Sculpture and Pedestal Base

By George Foster, Claire McArdle 1

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This Modern, figural female sculpture exhibits beauty in the simplicity and grace of its form. The artist manages to evoke the the subtle essence of femininity while simultaneously e...

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1970s Unknown Futurist Vintage Busts

Materials

Plaster, Hardwood

Greco-Roman Style Bronze Candle Holders Depicting Young Satyrs Holding Vessels
Greco-Roman Style Bronze Candle Holders Depicting Young Satyrs Holding Vessels

Greco-Roman Style Bronze Candle Holders Depicting Young Satyrs Holding Vessels

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of Greco-Roman style vintage bronze young satyr candle holders from the mid 20th century, holding circular vessels. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax (à la cire perdue) which allows for great precision and finesse in the details, this pair of bronze candle holders features two young satyrs with goat legs and floral garlands wrapped around their waist, raising their arms to hold a vessel. Often associated with Bacchus, god of grape-harvest, they are likely carrying wine-filled vessels. Showing perfect movement with their right paw lifted up, the other one firmly planted on a circular base, this pair of Greco-Roman style bronze...

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Mid-20th Century Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Bronze

Venere V15, Man's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Hand Painted, Size L
Venere V15, Man's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Hand Painted, Size L

Venere V15, Man's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Hand Painted, Size L

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

A Neo Classical Revival Hand-Painted Sicilian Terracotta Bust of a Young Boy
A Neo Classical Revival Hand-Painted Sicilian Terracotta Bust of a Young Boy

A Neo Classical Revival Hand-Painted Sicilian Terracotta Bust of a Young Boy

Located in Catania, Sicilia

A stunning Neo-Classical Revival hand-painted terracotta bust from Sicily. This unique piece, depicting a young boy with serene features and beautifully painted hair, captures the es...

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Early 20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Busts

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Terracotta

Late 19th Century French Bronze Bust Seal of Jeanne d´Arc in Armor by E. Becker
Late 19th Century French Bronze Bust Seal of Jeanne d´Arc in Armor by E. Becker

Late 19th Century French Bronze Bust Seal of Jeanne d´Arc in Armor by E. Becker

By Edmond-Henri Becker

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century french bronze bust seal of Jeanne d´Arc wearing armor by Edmond-Henri Becker By: Edmond-Henri Becker Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast, molded, patin...

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1880s French Belle Époque Antique Busts

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper

Cast Iron Native American Indian Chief Bust
Cast Iron Native American Indian Chief Bust

Cast Iron Native American Indian Chief Bust

Located in San Francisco, CA

Impressive cast iron bust of a Native American chief displaying a look of true pride. His headdress, adorned with buffalo horns, a traditional symbol of his bravery and leadership. ...

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1950s Unknown Vintage Busts

Materials

Iron

Asian Burmese Gandhara Style Patinated Bronze Seated Buddha
Asian Burmese Gandhara Style Patinated Bronze Seated Buddha

Asian Burmese Gandhara Style Patinated Bronze Seated Buddha

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Asian patinated brass or bronze seated Gandhara Style Buddha with both hands raised in the vitarka mudra or teaching hand position.

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Busts

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Bust of the Greek god 'Sarapis' in red Jasper 'Grand Tour'- Italy - 18th century
Bust of the Greek god 'Sarapis' in red Jasper 'Grand Tour'- Italy - 18th century

Bust of the Greek god 'Sarapis' in red Jasper 'Grand Tour'- Italy - 18th century

Located in Lommel, BE

Elegant sculpture of Sarapis in finely polished red jasper. The god is depicted in bust form, with long, wavy hair and an abundant, carefully sculpted beard, evoking classical ancien...

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Late 18th Century Antique Busts

Materials

Jasper

Art Deco Plaster Bust Mannequin
Art Deco Plaster Bust Mannequin

Art Deco Plaster Bust Mannequin

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco plaster bust. Mannequin. They were owned by a Spanish designer that restaured. The item is in our storage in Europe.

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Busts

Materials

Plaster

Venere V15, Woman's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Hand Painted, Size L
Venere V15, Woman's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Hand Painted, Size L

Venere V15, Woman's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Hand Painted, Size L

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

Venere V23, Woman's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Gold Finish, Size L
Venere V23, Woman's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Gold Finish, Size L

Venere V23, Woman's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Gold Finish, Size L

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 combine history and design. The extreme attention to details, supported by twenty years of experience of master craftsmen, is the company’s strength. The production technique hides secrets and art mixtures that make the product unique and exclusive. Mosche Bianche chooses to combine art and design to recall history through ceramic artworks in doing so, history revives, as in a fairy tale, an incredible civilization that is the sicilian culture. The moorish heads in ceramics, tribute to the beauty of ancient Sicily...

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2010s Italian Modern Busts

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Enamel

Venere V26, Man's Moorish Head, Vase without Crown, Handmade in Sicily, Size M
Venere V26, Man's Moorish Head, Vase without Crown, Handmade in Sicily, Size M

Venere V26, Man's Moorish Head, Vase without Crown, Handmade in Sicily, Size M

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

Ibex Animal Ceramic and Gold Leaf Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Ital, 2021
Ibex Animal Ceramic and Gold Leaf Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Ital, 2021

Ibex Animal Ceramic and Gold Leaf Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Ital, 2021

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

The piece is a unique representation of an ibex in a modern way. The animal is browsing leaves (gold leaf). Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.   

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2010s Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Gold Leaf

Venere V23, Woman's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Gold finish, Size S
Venere V23, Woman's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Gold finish, Size S

Venere V23, Woman's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Gold finish, Size S

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

Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Naomi Head by Vanessa Semaino

Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Naomi Head by Vanessa Semaino

By Rossana Orlandi

Located in Milan, IT

The “Surolù” art works - this is artistic identity chosen by Vanessa Semaino - arise from the artist 's need to represent women’s condition today, particularly in their emotional sta...

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2010s Italian Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Skiing Man, Design Decorative Centerpiece Handmade Italy 2020, Hand-Crafted
Skiing Man, Design Decorative Centerpiece Handmade Italy 2020, Hand-Crafted

Skiing Man, Design 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

Grand Tour Bust of Julius Caesar, 19th Century
Grand Tour Bust of Julius Caesar, 19th Century

Grand Tour Bust of Julius Caesar, 19th Century

Located in London, by appointment only

19th Century Grand Tour statuary marble portrait bust of Julius Caesar 12 July 100 BC – 15 March 44 BC Bust of Julius Caesar Julius Caesar was a...

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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Busts

Materials

Marble

Cigar and Earrings Monkey, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Cigar and Earrings Monkey, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021

Cigar and Earrings Monkey, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

The piece is a unique representation of a monkey in a modern way. The animal is smoking a cigar and wears golden earrings. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.    

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2010s Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Unicorn with Carrot, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Unicorn with Carrot, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021

Unicorn with Carrot, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

The piece is a unique representation of an unicorn in a modern way. The animal has got a carrot as a horn. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.   

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2010s Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage 1960s MOD Fiberglass Female Head Bust Long Neck Mannequinn Hats or Wigs
Vintage 1960s MOD Fiberglass Female Head Bust Long Neck Mannequinn Hats or Wigs

Vintage 1960s MOD Fiberglass Female Head Bust Long Neck Mannequinn Hats or Wigs

Located in St. Louis, MO

Fabulous very 1960s MOD style dresser top display female fiberglass mannequinn bust with long neck. Blue eye shadow, pink lips and nylon eyelashes. Great way to display your hats, wi...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Busts

Materials

Nylon, Fiberglass, Paint

Pair of Antique Buddha Busts 45 cm, Gilt Patinated Sculptures, Asian Home Decor
Pair of Antique Buddha Busts 45 cm, Gilt Patinated Sculptures, Asian Home Decor

Pair of Antique Buddha Busts 45 cm, Gilt Patinated Sculptures, Asian Home Decor

Located in Wembley, GB

Pair of Antique Buddha Busts – 45 cm, Gilt and Patinated Sculptures, Asian Decorative Spiritual Art for Interiors A striking pair of antique Buddha busts, each measuring 45 cm in height, crafted with serene expressions and intricate detailing. The textured surfaces are enhanced with traces of gilding and dark patina, creating a powerful contrast that emphasizes the Buddha’s calm and meditative presence. The finely modeled features, downcast eyes, and stylized hair curls reflect traditional Buddhist artistry, making these sculptures both spiritually symbolic and decoratively impactful. Presented as a pair, they form a rare and harmonious display, ideal for collectors of Asian art or as statement pieces in refined interiors. Pair of Buddha bust sculptures (45 cm high each) Material: gilt and patinated finish over carved form Serene expressions with detailed stylized hair curls Perfect for home interiors, meditation spaces, or gallery display Ideal for collectors of Buddhist, Asian, and antique spiritual art These Buddha busts embody both spiritual symbolism and timeless design, serving equally well as decorative art objects or as meaningful focal points in a contemplative setting. Their impressive scale and balanced pairing make them especially suitable for luxury interiors, niche collections, or curated art spaces. Pair of Buddha busts, antique Buddha sculptures, gilt Buddha head statues, Asian Buddhist decorative art, antique gilt busts...

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Early 1900s Vietnamese Art Deco Antique Busts

Materials

Gold Leaf, Sheet Metal, Bronze, Gold Plate, Metal

Art Nouveau Couple Man & Woman Bust Antique German, 1890s - 1900s
Art Nouveau Couple Man & Woman Bust Antique German, 1890s - 1900s

Art Nouveau Couple Man & Woman Bust Antique German, 1890s - 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Art Nouveau plaster Couple bust. Hand painted in bronze color to make it look like a real bronze figure, this bust has a lot of patina. A nice addition in every living room...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Plaster

Cute Girl Lady Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Austria 1950s
Cute Girl Lady Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Austria 1950s

Cute Girl Lady Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Austria 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful vintage terracotta wall mask depicting a lady made by an unknown maker in Austria. It is marked on the back with a number. It would make a lovely decoration on any wall. ...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Busts

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Terracotta

Sculptural set of Love and Psyche. Ancient Rome, 1st - 2nd century AD. Marble.
Sculptural set of Love and Psyche. Ancient Rome, 1st - 2nd century AD. Marble.

Sculptural set of Love and Psyche. Ancient Rome, 1st - 2nd century AD. Marble.

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Sculptural set of Love and Psyche. Ancient Rome, 1st - 2nd century AD. Marble. Height 73 cm. Provenance: - Former private collection, Poitiers, France. Condition: Torsos and low...

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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Busts

Materials

Marble

Ladies Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Austria 1950s
Ladies Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Austria 1950s

Ladies Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Austria 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful vintage terracotta wall mask depicting a lady made by an unknown maker in Austria. It is marked on the back with a number. It would make a lovely decoration on any wall. ...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Classic Male Bust in Two-Tone Marble with Veined Marble Tunic
Classic Male Bust in Two-Tone Marble with Veined Marble Tunic

Classic Male Bust in Two-Tone Marble with Veined Marble Tunic

Located in Marbella, ES

An imposing, classically inspired bust carved from polychrome marble, depicting a noble male figure with a curly beard and a Greco-Roman-style headband. The sculpture masterfully co...

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Late 20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Auguste Moreau sculpture of 'The Breeze' 19th Century.
Auguste Moreau sculpture of 'The Breeze' 19th Century.

Auguste Moreau sculpture of 'The Breeze' 19th Century.

By August Moreau

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality late 19th Century patinated bronze sculpture entitled 'The Breeze' by Auguste Moreau. Auguste Moreau (1834 – 1917) was a French sculptor born in Dijon. The third and ...

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19th Century French Antique Busts

Materials

Bronze

Emmanuel Villdnis, ‘Nelly’, French Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Bust, ca. 1890
Emmanuel Villdnis, ‘Nelly’, French Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Bust, ca. 1890

Emmanuel Villdnis, ‘Nelly’, French Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Bust, ca. 1890

By Emmanuel Villdnis

Located in New York, NY

DETAILS Signed and foundry mark on back. DIMENSIONS Height: 4-15/16 inches Width: 2-5/16 inches Depth: 2.25 inches ABOUT THE SCULPTURE This portrait bust is of Nelly Faner, famous burlesque dancer at the turn of the XX Century Paris. ABOUT THE SCULPTORE Emmanuel Villdnis (French, 1858 – 1914) was born to Italian parents in France, in 1858. He moved with the family to Piedmont, Italy, in March 1861; after the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy. Known in Italy as Villani, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Albertina in Turin from 1871 to 1880 alongside master-sculptor Odoardo Tabacchi. When Villanis graduated, he exhibited his first works in cities across Italy, notably his bust ‘Alda’ in Milan, in 1881. Villanis returned to France in 1885, living and working in the Montmartre district of Paris and didn’t leave Montmartre until his death on August 28th 1914. Villanis specialised in female bronze busts...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Busts

Materials

Bronze

Classical Maitland Smith Style Carved Mahogany Wood Bust on Alabaster - a Pair
Classical Maitland Smith Style Carved Mahogany Wood Bust on Alabaster - a Pair

Classical Maitland Smith Style Carved Mahogany Wood Bust on Alabaster - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Classical Maitland Smith Style Carved Mahogany Wood Busts on Alabaster Plinths (Unmar...

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Late 20th Century Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Alabaster

Statue Balinese figure of a seated Hindu priest
Statue Balinese figure of a seated Hindu priest

Statue Balinese figure of a seated Hindu priest

Located in Milano, IT

In the heart of Bali, amidst the lush tropical landscapes and the whispers of ancient traditions, stands a mesmerizing wooden statue that tells a tale of devotion and serenity. This ...

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Early 1900s Thai Anglo-Indian Antique Busts

Materials

Teak

Neoclassical Bust of a Roman Emperor in Gilded Resin
Neoclassical Bust of a Roman Emperor in Gilded Resin

Neoclassical Bust of a Roman Emperor in Gilded Resin

Located in Marbella, ES

An imposing, neoclassical-inspired bust depicting a Roman emperor, crafted from resin with a dark bronze finish and a richly decorated, gilded breastplate. The piece is striking for ...

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Late 20th Century Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Resin

Huge Art Deco Male Figure Tennis Player, French, circa 1930
Huge Art Deco Male Figure Tennis Player, French, circa 1930

Huge Art Deco Male Figure Tennis Player, French, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

On first viewing of this fabulous original Art Deco figure you can't not be taken aback by the sheer size, very unusual and impressive, standing 55 cm high and 40 cm in length he's t...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Spelter

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.