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Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female Looking Right"
Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female Looking Right"

Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female Looking Right"

Located in Chicago, IL

Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female Looking Right" Chicago School Warneke exhibited at the MCA Chicago Signed and dated to verso of all three works ‘K. Warneke 1984’.

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1980s North American Vintage Busts

Materials

Masonite

Vintage Paper Mache Bust Sculpture
Vintage Paper Mache Bust Sculpture

Vintage Paper Mache Bust Sculpture

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Whimsical bespoke paper mache bust. Sourced from an artists estate so to me, it looks like she was going for a Keith Haring inspired piece.

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20th Century American Expressionist Busts

Materials

Paper

Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Virginia Head by Vanessa Semaino
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Virginia Head by Vanessa Semaino

Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Virginia 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

Gold

Maxime Real del Sarte for Sevres, Art Deco Sculpture of Young Woman
Maxime Real del Sarte for Sevres, Art Deco Sculpture of Young Woman

Maxime Real del Sarte for Sevres, Art Deco Sculpture of Young Woman

Located in København, Copenhagen

Maxime Real del Sarte (1888-1954) for Sevres. Art Deco sculpture of a young woman in glazed ceramics, 1930s. Measures: 25 x 13.5 cm. Signed. In very good condition.

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative ceramic  to identify circa 1950
Decorative ceramic  to identify circa 1950

Decorative ceramic to identify circa 1950

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Buste de jeune fille Terre cuite polychrome. Marquée 1424 70 8. Eclats. Haut. 50 cm circa 1900

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20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Bronze Sculpture, Ercole Farnese
Bronze Sculpture, Ercole Farnese

Bronze Sculpture, Ercole Farnese

$3,765Sale Price|20% Off

Bronze Sculpture, Ercole Farnese

Located in Rome, IT

Important bronze sculpture, Ercole Farnese, Florentine foundries, xx century.

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Early 20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

Greco-Roman Style Classic Female Bust in Resin on an Iron Base
Greco-Roman Style Classic Female Bust in Resin on an Iron Base

Greco-Roman Style Classic Female Bust in Resin on an Iron Base

Located in Marbella, ES

An elegant decorative sculpture depicting a classically inspired female head, crafted from resin with a finish that mimics ancient stone, and mounted on a metal base. The piece evok...

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Late 20th Century Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Iron

An Egyptian Harp Head France 1970's
An Egyptian Harp Head France 1970's

An Egyptian Harp Head France 1970's

Located in HYÈRES, FR

An Egyptian Harp Head France 1970's Very decorative and elegant. Anonymous sculptor... In sculpted travertine. In good condition.

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1970s French Vintage Busts

Materials

Travertine

Rosenthal, Germany, Female Bust in Bisquit, Mid-20th Century
Rosenthal, Germany, Female Bust in Bisquit, Mid-20th Century

Rosenthal, Germany, Female Bust in Bisquit, Mid-20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rosenthal, Germany. Female bust in bisquit. Mid-20th century. Measures: 27.5 x 11.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

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Mid-20th Century German Busts

Materials

Other

Doctor Edvard Beneš Ceramic Bust, circa 1950's.
Doctor Edvard Beneš Ceramic Bust, circa 1950's.

Doctor Edvard Beneš Ceramic Bust, circa 1950's.

Located in Praha, CZ

The President of Czechoslovakia was the head of Czechoslovakia in the years 1918–1939 and 1945–1992. Original Condition

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Busts

Materials

Ceramic

French 19th Century Carved Marble Sculpture of a Young Boy Prince on a Pillow
French 19th Century Carved Marble Sculpture of a Young Boy Prince on a Pillow

French 19th Century Carved Marble Sculpture of a Young Boy Prince on a Pillow

By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and charming French 19th century carved white marble sculpture of a young prince seated on a pillow with tassels. In the manner of Jean-Baptiste Pigalle (French, 1714-178...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Busts

Materials

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

Materials

Marble

Large Stoneware Blue and Brown Figurativ Bust Sculpture circa 1960 Unique Piece
Large Stoneware Blue and Brown Figurativ Bust Sculpture circa 1960 Unique Piece

Large Stoneware Blue and Brown Figurativ Bust Sculpture circa 1960 Unique Piece

By La Borne Potters

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

La Borne - french unique piece. Large figurative ceramic bust by french artist Realised circa 1970 Sonteware ceramic piece with blue and white ceramic glazes colors Origi...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Terracotta Portrait Bust Sculpture, Late 20th Century
Vintage Ceramic Terracotta Portrait Bust Sculpture, Late 20th Century

Vintage Ceramic Terracotta Portrait Bust Sculpture, Late 20th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

HEAD AND SHOULDER PORTRAIT STATUE Depicting a female head with a large collar. Skilfully executed, capturing the real emotions of the sitter and delivering a real presence within the room. Made from raw terracotta sculpted using the hands and small tools. Signed ‘P W Jones...

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20th Century British Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Eugène Blot "An Evening at The Opera" Sculpture of a Lady
Eugène Blot "An Evening at The Opera" Sculpture of a Lady

Eugène Blot "An Evening at The Opera" Sculpture of a Lady

By Eugène Blot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eugène Blot (French, 1830-1899) "An Evening at The Opera House" a fine and rare French 19th century polychrome and parcel-gilt spelter figure of a lady seated backwards on her knees ...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Busts

Materials

Spelter

Brutalist Ceramic and Bronze Female Bust "Study on A Female Body", 1970s
Brutalist Ceramic and Bronze Female Bust "Study on A Female Body", 1970s

Brutalist Ceramic and Bronze Female Bust "Study on A Female Body", 1970s

Located in Culver City, CA

This sculpture is provocative and gorgeous. When we acquired this piece, we were told it was called "Study on a Female Body" and that it had been in the gentleman's office since he first opened in the 1970's. The sculpture is anatomically correct and features a female torso arching back and has large pieces of attached brutalist bronze pieces that protrude almost evocative of wings to create some sort of angelic aspect to the piece. It's both brutal / crude, but so elegantly executed and really is just a stunning piece. From the naval to the articulated spine, the attention to detail was masterfully executed on this sculpture. The sculpture sits upon a steel rod, which is mounted to a stone block. The piece is signed illegibly on the stone. A wonderful piece that would really look great in any type of modern environment. Would be great as an entryway sculpture...

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1970s Brutalist Vintage Busts

Materials

Bronze

Classical Greek Warrior Bust in Resin with Bronze Finish
Classical Greek Warrior Bust in Resin with Bronze Finish

Classical Greek Warrior Bust in Resin with Bronze Finish

Located in Marbella, ES

An imposing, classically inspired bust depicting a helmeted Greek warrior, crafted from resin with a bronze-effect finish. The piece is distinguished by the expressive power of the f...

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Late 20th Century Spanish Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Resin

A French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Titled "La Sécurité" Eugène Delaplanche
A French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Titled "La Sécurité" Eugène Delaplanche

A French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Titled "La Sécurité" Eugène Delaplanche

By Eugène Delaplanche

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French 19th century brown and parcel-gilt patinated bronze sculpture titled "La Sécurité" (The Security - Protection) after a model by Eugène Delaplanche (French, 1836–1891). Depicting a sitting young Maiden in a gilt-decorated armored suit and helmet, a lion skin on her back, holding a resting child on her arm. Raised on Rouge-Royal marble plinth inscribed "La Sécurité - Par E. Delaplanche - Salon des Beaux-Arts de Paris". Signed: E. Delaplanche and stamped with the importer's seal - Alberto Vignes y Ca - Buenos Aires, circa 1890. Measures: Height: 28 3/4 inches (60.3 cm). Width: 16 inches (40.7 cm). Depth: 14 inches (35.6 cm). Eugène Delaplanche (February 28, 1836 – January 10, 1891) was a French sculptor, born at Belleville (Seine). He was a pupil of Duret, gained the Prix de Rome in 1864 (spending 1864-67 at the Villa Medici in Rome) and the medal of honor in 1878. His "Messenger of Love" (1874), "Aurora" (1878), and the "Virgin of the Lillies" (1884), are in the Luxembourg. Other works by him are "Music - La Musique" (1878, Paris Opera House), called his masterpiece; "Eve After the Fall" (1869); "Maternal Instruction" (1875, Square of Sainte-Clothilde, Paris). He is also noted for his decorations in relief on vases of Haviland faience. His best work is naturalistic, but at the same time dignified and simple in line and shows sound mastery of technique. He is represented by 15 works in the Glyptothek, Copenhagen and in many other French museums and in churches. This sculpture of La Sécurité is after his 1884 sculptures...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Buste de femme de Robert ROCCA 1960
Buste de femme de Robert ROCCA 1960

Buste de femme de Robert ROCCA 1960

Located in LYON, FR

Joli buste en ciment à patine bronze de l'artiste Français Robert ROCCA. Superbe patine et très belle exécution, l'ensemble est signé sous la base et daté 1960. Parfait état

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1960s French Brutalist Vintage Busts

Materials

Concrete

Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Elsa Head by Vanessa Semaino
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Elsa Head by Vanessa Semaino

Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Elsa 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

1970s hand made and painted female bust sculpture
1970s hand made and painted female bust sculpture

1970s hand made and painted female bust sculpture

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Female torso sculpture purchased from the original owners’ son. He remembers the piece being around since the ‘70s or ‘80s. I believe it is ceramic. Heavy and in excellent condition ...

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1970s American Vintage Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Massive Antique Carved Hardwood Bust Of Shakespeare
Massive Antique Carved Hardwood Bust Of Shakespeare

Massive Antique Carved Hardwood Bust Of Shakespeare

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Rare European Hardwood (Believed to be Elm) wall-mount Bust of the justly famous Playwright, Writer and Actor William Shakespeare (April 1564-April 1616). Unmistakeable with his po...

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19th Century European Renaissance Antique Busts

Materials

Hardwood

15th Century Italian Hand-Carved Stone Ecce Homo Bust Sculpture
15th Century Italian Hand-Carved Stone Ecce Homo Bust Sculpture

15th Century Italian Hand-Carved Stone Ecce Homo Bust Sculpture

Located in Milano, IT

Wonderful carved stone sculpture depicting Christ, modeled by a master sculptor in the 15th century, carved entirely by hand. This sculpture is known as Ecce homo. As tradition tell...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Busts

Materials

Stone

Vintage Sculpture / Bust of Mythological Deity "Pan" in Painted Plaster Cast
Vintage Sculpture / Bust of Mythological Deity "Pan" in Painted Plaster Cast

Vintage Sculpture / Bust of Mythological Deity "Pan" in Painted Plaster Cast

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Impressive plaster cast of the mythological deity, Pan, finished in gold paint and mounted via a steel rod to a wooden plank supported by brass orb feet (ca. 1970s, USA). Very good, ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Busts

Materials

Brass

Large Terracotta Bust - Lady Of Quality In The 18th Century Style
Large Terracotta Bust - Lady Of Quality In The 18th Century Style

Large Terracotta Bust - Lady Of Quality In The 18th Century Style

Located in BARSAC, FR

Large terracotta bust representing a lady of quality in the taste of the 18th century. Two-tone patina, white lacquered base. French work from the end of the 19th century. ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Large 1950s Novita Plaster Bust – Art Deco / Hollywood Regency Mannequin Display
Large 1950s Novita Plaster Bust – Art Deco / Hollywood Regency Mannequin Display

Large 1950s Novita Plaster Bust – Art Deco / Hollywood Regency Mannequin Display

Located in Antwerp, BE

Large 1950s Novita Plaster Bust – Art Deco / Hollywood Regency Mannequin Display This impressive vintage plaster bust was produced in France during the 1940s–1950s by Novita. The sc...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

English Antique Marble Bust “Lady Layard” by John Warrington Wood ca. 1870
English Antique Marble Bust “Lady Layard” by John Warrington Wood ca. 1870

English Antique Marble Bust “Lady Layard” by John Warrington Wood ca. 1870

Located in Shippensburg, PA

JOHN WARRINGTON WOOD British, 1839-1886 Bust of a Woman, almost certainly depicting Lady Layard (1870) Carrara marble signed to the reverse "WARRINGTON WOOD SCULPT ROMA 1870" Item # 405UGP17Q A very finely carved marble bust that almost certainly depicts Lady Layard (British, 1843-1912) at 27 years of age. While the bust is not titled, John Warrington Wood had a relationship with the family, first sculpting Lady Mary Enid Evelyn Layard's husband and cousin Henry Austin Layard the year before in London in 1869. Wood exhibited that bust at the Royal Academy in 1870 and the same year Lady Layard would have sat down with him in Rome for the completion of this bust. Interestingly, Henry Layard decided he did not like the bust that was completed of him and eventually re-commissioned Wood to complete the bust again 12 years later in 1881, that example held in the permanent collection of The National Gallery in London. The same year, John Warrington Wood executed a second bust of Lady Layard that is held in the permanent collection of the British Museum of Art (acc. no. OA.10557). It is interesting to view the painting completed by Vicente Palmaroli y González...

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Terracotta Bust Of Young Girl Signed Fernand Cian
Terracotta Bust Of Young Girl Signed Fernand Cian

Terracotta Bust Of Young Girl Signed Fernand Cian

Located in BARSAC, FR

Fernand Cian (1889-1954) Bust of an elegant young woman wearing a bun, in the style of the 18th century. Patinated terracotta on a sea green marble pied...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Art Nouveau Spelter Bust of a Belle Époque Woman on Onyx Base, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Spelter Bust of a Belle Époque Woman on Onyx Base, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Spelter Bust of a Belle Époque Woman on Onyx Base, circa 1900

Located in Honolulu, HI

An exquisite turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau period metal bust of an elegant Belle Époque woman, circa 1900. Masterfully cast in spelter (régule) with a refined silversmithing-style ...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Busts

Materials

Onyx, Silver Plate

Indian 19th Century Ceremonial Wooden Mask
Indian 19th Century Ceremonial Wooden Mask

Indian 19th Century Ceremonial Wooden Mask

Located in Yonkers, NY

Our 19th century antique ceremonial wooden mask is from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan in India. The bust form mask features the woman from chest up with large earrings and necklace while her ears protrude from the sides of the antique wooden mask...

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19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Busts

Materials

Wood

Set of Four 20th C. Mahogany Busts of Schiller, Shakespeare & Sir Walter Scott
Set of Four 20th C. Mahogany Busts of Schiller, Shakespeare & Sir Walter Scott

Set of Four 20th C. Mahogany Busts of Schiller, Shakespeare & Sir Walter Scott

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined set of four 20th-century carved Mahogany busts representing influential literary and historical figures (From left to Right): Friedrich Schiller, William Shakespeare x2 wit...

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20th Century American Busts

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Hand-Carved Marble Bust of Woman, Roman Style, Italy
19th Century Hand-Carved Marble Bust of Woman, Roman Style, Italy

19th Century Hand-Carved Marble Bust of Woman, Roman Style, Italy

Located in Basildon, GB

19th Century Carved Marble Portrait of a Woman. Carved of reddish-brown coloured marble, shown in classical style, inserted into a bust of alabaster and fitted with a socle of dark g...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Busts

Materials

Marble

Asian Marble Bust Sculpture
Asian Marble Bust Sculpture

Asian Marble Bust Sculpture

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Asian marble bust sculpture on wood base.

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1970s Vintage Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bronze Bust by Alexandre Duchoiselle
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bronze Bust by Alexandre Duchoiselle

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bronze Bust by Alexandre Duchoiselle

By Duchoiselle

Located in Dallas, TX

Circa 1880, this elegant antique French bronze bust portrays a refined Renaissance gentleman with a contemplative expression. The figure is modeled wearing a soft period cap and rich...

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Busts

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Crafted Terra Cotta Bust of a Young Kid, American Classical, 1991
Hand-Crafted Terra Cotta Bust of a Young Kid, American Classical, 1991

Hand-Crafted Terra Cotta Bust of a Young Kid, American Classical, 1991

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Intriguing bust of a young kid made of rustic terra-cotta, great smile, innocent expression, looking forward. Beautiful object of art from any angle. Signed and dated MD 3/91 If anybody know anything about who is the artist...

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20th Century American American Classical Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Classic Italian Terracotta Bust of David
Classic Italian Terracotta Bust of David

Classic Italian Terracotta Bust of David

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Romantic sculptural bust in earthy terracotta of the classically handsome David.

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1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Reclaimed Bronzed & Gilded Plaster Bust of Roman Emperor
Reclaimed Bronzed & Gilded Plaster Bust of Roman Emperor

Reclaimed Bronzed & Gilded Plaster Bust of Roman Emperor

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large scale reclaimed bronzed and gilded plaster bust of Roman emperor Tiberius. In Grand Tour style and an impressive large scale, this bust would make a striking decorative piec...

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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Busts

Materials

Bronze

Jan Masaryk Ceramic Bust, circa 1950's.
Jan Masaryk Ceramic Bust, circa 1950's.

Jan Masaryk Ceramic Bust, circa 1950's.

Located in Praha, CZ

He lived 1886-1948 He was a Czechoslovak diplomat and politician, the son of the first Czechoslovak president Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk. Original Condition

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Busts

Materials

Ceramic

GIULIANO DE MEDICI MORTAR BAS-RELIEF end 20th Century
GIULIANO DE MEDICI MORTAR BAS-RELIEF end 20th Century

GIULIANO DE MEDICI MORTAR BAS-RELIEF end 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

GIULIANO DE MEDICI MORTAR BAS-RELIEF end 20th Century Giuliano de' Medici (Florence, October 28, 1453 – Florence, April 26, 1478) cement mortar. Brother of Lorenzo the Magnificent. ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Cement

Parian Porcelain Wagner Bust
Parian Porcelain Wagner Bust

Parian Porcelain Wagner Bust

Located in Queens, NY

Parian biscuit porcelain bust of Wagner wearing hat

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20th Century European Biedermeier Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Antique H. Lemaire General Hoche Napoleon Plaster Paint Bust Sculpture
Antique H. Lemaire General Hoche Napoleon Plaster Paint Bust Sculpture

Antique H. Lemaire General Hoche Napoleon Plaster Paint Bust Sculpture

Located in Munich, DE

Bust of general Hoche, one of the most important generals under Napoléon the 1st. Signed and dated on the left: H. Lemaire and dated 1830. The plaster with polychrome painting has be...

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1830s French Charles X Antique Busts

Materials

Paint, Plaster

Small 17th Century Oak Carved Bust from France
Small 17th Century Oak Carved Bust from France

Small 17th Century Oak Carved Bust from France

Located in Dallas, TX

A small oak bust, dating to the 1600s, this well-carved wooden statue hails from France. Depicting an unknown religious figure, the sculpture has a deep rich brown patina, enhancing ...

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17th Century French Antique Busts

Materials

Wood, Oak

Chinese Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head
Chinese Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head

Chinese Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head

Located in Chicago, IL

With closed eyes and a gentle expression, this large stone Buddha head brings calm and serenity to its surroundings. The hand-carved figure depicts the historic Buddha Shakyamuni, also known as Shaka, Gautama Buddha...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Busts

Materials

Stone

1960s Hand-Carved  Knight From Spain
1960s Hand-Carved  Knight From Spain

1960s Hand-Carved Knight From Spain

Located in Tarrytown, NY

One of a kind , bust of a knight, hand-carved, marked made in Spain.

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1960s Vintage Busts

Italian Bronze Bust of Woman by Fonderia Veraldi, Marble Base, 1900
Italian Bronze Bust of Woman by Fonderia Veraldi, Marble Base, 1900

Italian Bronze Bust of Woman by Fonderia Veraldi, Marble Base, 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

An Italian bronze bust of a woman in the classical manner by Fonderia Veraldi, Napoli.

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Italian 19th-20th Century Carved Two-Color Alabaster Bust of a Young Beauty
Fine Italian 19th-20th Century Carved Two-Color Alabaster Bust of a Young Beauty

Fine Italian 19th-20th Century Carved Two-Color Alabaster Bust of a Young Beauty

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An Italian 19th-20th century carved color-alabaster bust of a young beauty. The finely carved two-tone alabaster bust, depicting a young girl posing with a side gaze and wavy hair ti...

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Early 1900s Italian Country Antique Busts

Materials

Alabaster

Italian 19th Century Carrara Marble Sculpture of a Boy by Raffaele Belliazzi
Italian 19th Century Carrara Marble Sculpture of a Boy by Raffaele Belliazzi

Italian 19th Century Carrara Marble Sculpture of a Boy by Raffaele Belliazzi

By Raffaele Belliazzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine Italian 19th century carved carrara marble sculpture Group Titled "LA GIOIA NELL'INNOCENZA DOPO IL LAVORO" (The Joy of Innocence After Labour) by Professor Raffaele Belliazzi (Italian, 1835-1917). The slender figure of the young boy, seated and resting on a rock with his hanging legs crossed and joyfully eating a cluster of grapes picked from his hat that is resting on his lap. The intricate carving of his shirt, jacket, pants, hat and boots with fine attention details such at the stitching, buttons, the hem on his pants, the wear on the soles of his boots and the features on his face makes this one of Belliazzi's finest known works. The sculpure rests on a dark green serpentine marble pedestal with a rotating top. Signed: Profor. Belliazzi, Carrara. Florence, circa 1870-1880. It may be possible to identify the present marble sculpture of a boy eating grapes...

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19th Century Italian Expressionist Antique Busts

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

A Fine Orientalist Composition Bust of a Moor, Austria Circa 1920
A Fine Orientalist Composition Bust of a Moor, Austria Circa 1920

A Fine Orientalist Composition Bust of a Moor, Austria Circa 1920

By Friedrich Goldscheider

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A highly decorative portrait bust of a bearded Moor in profile, modelled wearing traditional garb, painted in polychrome detail in the manner of Friedrich Goldscheider, unsigned.  

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Composition

Large Marble Bust of a Modern Music Goddess
Large Marble Bust of a Modern Music Goddess

Large Marble Bust of a Modern Music Goddess

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This a large rose beige marble bust of a modern music goddess. She has abundant wavy hair arranged to the side. Her head is tilted to the same side of the hair while she is looking d...

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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble

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

Materials

Carrara Marble

French Orientalist Polychrome Plaster Bust, circa 1880
French Orientalist Polychrome Plaster Bust, circa 1880

French Orientalist Polychrome Plaster Bust, circa 1880

Located in Savannah, GA

Polychrome plaster bust of an Orientalist woman, circa 1880. Finely modeled and painted plaster bust in the French Orientalist taste, depicting a draped woman with beaded necklace, ...

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1880s Antique Busts

Materials

Plaster

Early 20th Century, V. Cinque Bronze Sculpture 'Scugnizzo'
Early 20th Century, V. Cinque Bronze Sculpture 'Scugnizzo'

Early 20th Century, V. Cinque Bronze Sculpture 'Scugnizzo'

Located in Firenze, FI

Beautiful lost wax cast bronze sculpture on a white marble base. It is signed by V. Cinque (1852-1929), part of the Neapolitan school of the early 1900s. It depicts the classic Ne...

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Early 20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble, 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.