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Paolo Marioni Roman Soldier Bust & Pedestal
Paolo Marioni Roman Soldier Bust & Pedestal

Paolo Marioni Roman Soldier Bust & Pedestal

By Paolo Marioni

Located in Houston, TX

Paolo Marioni Roman soldier bust & pedestal composed of terracotta and featuring a bronze and faux marble glazed finish. The maker's mark is located behind the base of the bust (see ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Dorothy Thorpe Rose Pink Resin Sculpture of Female Bust c. 1965
Dorothy Thorpe Rose Pink Resin Sculpture of Female Bust c. 1965

Dorothy Thorpe Rose Pink Resin Sculpture of Female Bust c. 1965

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in Saint Louis, MO

The love and everlasting romance Artists have with the human body and form dates back several thousand years and continues to inspire sculptures like this rose pink hued classic tors...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Busts

Materials

Resin

Winston Churchill Character Jug by Royal Doulton
Winston Churchill Character Jug by Royal Doulton

Winston Churchill Character Jug by Royal Doulton

By Royal Doulton

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome Winston Churchill character jug or decorative mug by the English pottery firm, Royal Doulton.  

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20th Century English Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

European Carved Limestone Celtic Votive Head of a Male Warrior
European Carved Limestone Celtic Votive Head of a Male Warrior

European Carved Limestone Celtic Votive Head of a Male Warrior

Located in London, GB

A Large European Carved Limestone Celtic Votive Head of a Male Warrior Wearing a Typical Flowing Moustache Small Beard and Curling Locks of Hair Stiffened with Lime Wash the Slit Mouth Open as if in Command Circa 1st Century BC - 1st Century AD Size: 31cm high, 22cm wide, 25cm deep - 12¼ ins high, 8¾ ins wide, 9¾ ins deep / 42cm high - 16½ ins high (with base) From about 500 BC, first Greek and later Roman historians mention peoples living in a large area of non-mediterranean Europe as Celts. These classical chroniclers seem to have recognised these communities as having sufficient shared cultural traditions to justify their being given a common name, ‘Keltoi’ by the Greeks, and ‘Celtae’ or ‘Galli’ by the Romans. The earliest allusions to Celts by such Greek historians as Herodotus (485 - 425 BC) were followed by Polybius (200 - 118 BC) and Livy (59 BC - AD 17) who discuss the expansion of the Celts from their central European homelands during the 4th and 3rd centuries BC. They document the presence of Celts in Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Asia Minor, specifically central Turkey. They testify to the successful Roman resistance to the Celts in Italy, after the ignominy of the sacking of Rome by them in 387 BC, and describe the huge defeat suffered by the Celts at the battle of Telemon in northern Italy in 225 BC. The Celts in Greece who sacked the sacred site of Delphi in 279 BC were defeated by King Antigonos Gonatas of Macedon in 278 - 277 BC and in Turkey by Altalus of Pergamon in 240 BC. The Celts in Spain fell under the shadow of Rome from 2nd Century BC and the Celtic heartland known by the Romans as ‘Gaul’ was conquered by the Romans under Julius Caesar in the mid 1st Century BC. Britain was not referred to as Celtic by the ancient historians, but Caesar recognised the close similarities between Britain and Gaul especially in their political organisation. Tacitus (55 - 120 AD) and others chronicled the conquest of Britain between 43 and 84 AD some mentioning the fierce nature of the Celts who went into battle naked. Celtic art therefore belongs to an artistic tradition in the early history of Europe which is no less important than that of the classical world. Art was central to Celtic identity and was closely related to the objects which it decorated. The Celts were used to seeing art as an integral part of their everyday lives. Provenance: Ex Finch and Co...

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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Busts

Materials

Limestone

Art Deco Sculpture - Bust of Jesus Christ - Johannes Dommisse - Terracotta
Art Deco Sculpture - Bust of Jesus Christ - Johannes Dommisse - Terracotta

Art Deco Sculpture - Bust of Jesus Christ - Johannes Dommisse - Terracotta

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautifully expressive sculpture of Jesus Christ with a thorn crown from the Art Deco period. The bust is made of terracotta with a bronze colored green patina with gilt accents. On ...

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1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Busts

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Figural Brass Trinket Tray, c1930
Art Deco Figural Brass Trinket Tray, c1930

Art Deco Figural Brass Trinket Tray, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Art Deco Small bronze coloured, believed to be brass, figure of a woman resting on an alabaster circular base. She has an bakelite/celluloid face, some of the original paint work for...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Onyx, Brass

LE RHONE Art Deco bronze sculpture of a man signed by André César Vermare
LE RHONE Art Deco bronze sculpture of a man signed by André César Vermare

LE RHONE Art Deco bronze sculpture of a man signed by André César Vermare

By André César Vermare

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco Bronze Bust of a man LE RHONE by André César Vermare (1920) An impressive Art Deco bronze bust of a man, titled Le Rhône, created by renowned French sculptor André César Ver...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

Sculpture, 1920, Art Deco, Sign Lorenzl
Sculpture, 1920, Art Deco, Sign Lorenzl

Sculpture, 1920, Art Deco, Sign Lorenzl

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Sign: Lorenz Josef (Austria, 1892-1950). Sculptor, known for its dancers. Worked along with Goldscheider in Vienna. Materials: Bronxe and onyx with the original patina We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Josef Lorenzl (1 September 1892 – 15 August 1950) was an Austrian sculptor and ceramicist of the Art Deco period, the same era as Ferdinand Preiss (1882–1943) and Demetre Chiparus (1886–1947). Lorenzl was born on 1 September 1882 in Vienna, Austria and died there on 15 August 1950. Little is known about his early years, but more is known about his later life. Lorenzl started his career working at a foundry at the Vienna Arsenal where he learned the techniques of bronze casting. The Vienna Arsenal was a military storage...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Busts

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Franz Liszt Marble Bust, 19th Century
Franz Liszt Marble Bust, 19th Century

Franz Liszt Marble Bust, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Carved marble portrait bust depicting Franz Liszt (1811–1886), late 19th century. Classic Romantic era sculptural portrait of the Hungarian virtuoso pianist and composer, realized...

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19th Century Antique Busts

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Bust of Ajax
Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Bust of Ajax

Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Bust of Ajax

Located in Kittery Point, ME

After the antique, his helmet decorated with centaurs and panthers. In Homer’s Illiad, he is described as a hero of colossal frame who was trained by the...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Busts

Materials

Bronze

Grand Tour Bust of Augustus
Grand Tour Bust of Augustus

Grand Tour Bust of Augustus

Located in Greenwich, CT

Italian 19th century bronze bust of Augustus Ceasar, finely detailed and well patinated, standing on turned ebonized wood and marble socle plinth base.

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Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Merciful Jesus Bust, Northern Europe
Merciful Jesus Bust, Northern Europe

Merciful Jesus Bust, Northern Europe

Located in Chorzów, PL

Merciful Jesus Bust, Northern Europe. Very good condition. dimensions: height 32 cm, width 36 cm, depth 16 cm.

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1940s Belgian Other Vintage Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Emile Louis Picault (Fr. 1833-1915) Bust Of Italian Painter Salvator Rosa
Emile Louis Picault (Fr. 1833-1915) Bust Of Italian Painter Salvator Rosa

Emile Louis Picault (Fr. 1833-1915) Bust Of Italian Painter Salvator Rosa

By Émile Louis Picault

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Bronze bust of Salvator Rosa, an Italian Baroque painter, poet and printmaker, known for romanticized landscapes and historical paintings. The well cast bronze bust with a fine deep ...

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20th Century French Baroque Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early Pewter Figurine by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Early Pewter Figurine by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Early Pewter Figurine by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Early-work Pewter Figurine of Woman with Mirror designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Pewter bust of a woman with a mirror * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D31 (stamped 'Just ...

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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Busts

Materials

Pewter

Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Bust of Diana by Del Nerro Foundry
Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Bust of Diana by Del Nerro Foundry

Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Bust of Diana by Del Nerro Foundry

Located in Shippensburg, PA

GRAND TOUR Italy, mid-19th century Bust of the goddess Diana Cast by Del Nero Foundry, Rome, crisp inscription to base of neck verso DEL NERO ROMA Patinated bronze raised on a mottled pink marble...

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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Male Bust Ugo Cipriani on marnel base France 1930
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Male Bust Ugo Cipriani on marnel base France 1930

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Male Bust Ugo Cipriani on marnel base France 1930

By Cipriani

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco bronze sculpture male bust by Ugo Cipriani. Patinated bronze. Belgian black marble base. France 1930. Literatuur: “Art Deco sculpture” Alastair Duncan.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

1920s Art Déco Bronze and Marble Bust of a Young Man by A. Gennarelli, France
1920s Art Déco Bronze and Marble Bust of a Young Man by A. Gennarelli, France

1920s Art Déco Bronze and Marble Bust of a Young Man by A. Gennarelli, France

By Amadeo Gennarelli

Located in North Miami, FL

1920s Art Déco patinated bronze bust of a young man with marble base by Italian sculptor Amadeo Gennarelli, France By: Amadeo Gennarelli Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal, marble...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Busts

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

George, Raku Fired Modern White Ceramic Bust of Male Head by Pavel Amromin
George, Raku Fired Modern White Ceramic Bust of Male Head by Pavel Amromin

George, Raku Fired Modern White Ceramic Bust of Male Head by Pavel Amromin

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a white glazed and black clay raku fired ceramic bust. Though modern, this sculpture references Classical Greek and Roman antiquities. A subtle red glaze is used on the lips and the artist has purposefully and mysteriously left a portion around the neck between the head and the chest free of glaze, exposing the black clay beneath. The cracking on the surface is a result of the raku firing process and intended to be there. Pavel Amromin George, 2017 raku fired ceramic 17H x 15W x 9D in 43.18H x 38.10W x 22.86D cm Pavel G. Amromin Exhibitions 2017 SOFA: Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Navy Pier, Chicago, IL 2009 Pavel Amromin: Adventure Bound, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA SOFA: Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art, New York, NY 2008 SOFA: Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art, New York, NY 38th Annual Ceramics Exhibition, Crossman Gallery, UW Whitewater, WI 2007 SOFA: Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art, Chicago, IL SOFA: Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art, New York, NY 2006 SOFA: Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art, Chicago, IL The Toy Soldier Collection – MFA Thesis Exhibition, University Gallery, University of Florida, Gainsville, FL 2005 SOFA: Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art, New York, NY 2004 SOFA: Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art, New York, NY SOFA: Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art, Chicago, IL 2003 SOFA...

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2010s American Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Gilt bronze and silver-plated bust of Diana, 20th century
Gilt bronze and silver-plated bust of Diana, 20th century

Gilt bronze and silver-plated bust of Diana, 20th century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Gilt bronze and silver plated bust of Diana, 20th century, Napoleon III style Early 20th century gilt bronze and silver-plated bust of Diana, Napoleon III style. h: 37cm, w: 20cm, ...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Busts

Materials

Bronze

Large 1920s Art Deco Porcelain Half Doll, Flapper with Exotic Metallic Bustier
Large 1920s Art Deco Porcelain Half Doll, Flapper with Exotic Metallic Bustier

Large 1920s Art Deco Porcelain Half Doll, Flapper with Exotic Metallic Bustier

Located in Red Lion, PA

Large 1920s Art Deco Porcelain Half Doll, Flapper with Exotic Metallic Bustier This rare and striking early 20th century porcelain half-doll embodies the glamour, boldness, and play...

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1920s Vintage Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Pareja de bustos mitológicos en mármol y bronce, siglo XIX
Pareja de bustos mitológicos en mármol y bronce, siglo XIX

Pareja de bustos mitológicos en mármol y bronce, siglo XIX

Located in MADRID, ES

Pareja de bustos, Francia, siglo XIX “Mercurio y Marte” Bronce pavonado y dorado, mármol negro belga y mármol rouge groitte Medidas: 40 x 12 x 12 cm (x2) Estos bustos franceses de l...

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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Busts

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Collection of Three Indian Sandstone Carved Heads of Deities
Collection of Three Indian Sandstone Carved Heads of Deities

Collection of Three Indian Sandstone Carved Heads of Deities

Located in Atlanta, GA

A collection of three carved sandstone heads on wood display stands from Northern India Rajasthan or Madhya Pradesh, circa 11-12th century. Fragmented from large whole-body statue, these red sandstone heads exhibit very fine carving, typical of Northern Indian Art during the medieval time. Two males and one female, they represent heavenly deities Yakshas and Yakshini. Their facial features were detailed with large almond-shape eyes under thin arched eyebrows. The males have characteristic facial hairs including curvy moustaches and tightly combed beard, both finely carved, and the female wears large spoke loop earrings. They all don fantastical hairstyles with serpent-like spiral locks and some with elaborate knots on top and above the sideburns. These deities are likely celestial musicians. A pair of full-body statues (lot 70) were offered for sale in Christie's Indian and Southeast Asian Art...

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15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antique Busts

Materials

Sandstone

Italian Roman Sculpture of the David
Italian Roman Sculpture of the David

Italian Roman Sculpture of the David

Located in New York, NY

A classic Italian Roman statue of the 'David' on a black marble base by sculptor G. Ruggeri, Italy, circa mid-20th century, Italy. White resin statue is on a black marble base with t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Classical Male Torso Sculpture, Italy
Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Classical Male Torso Sculpture, Italy

Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Classical Male Torso Sculpture, Italy

Located in Madrid, ES

Impressive classical male torso sculpture, hand-carved from fine white Carrara marble in Italy. Inspired by ancient Greek statuary, the piece is finely chiseled to emphasize anatomic...

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1980s Vintage Busts

Materials

Marble

French Napoléon III 1860s Carved Walnut Sculpture of a Putto Carrying a Vessel
French Napoléon III 1860s Carved Walnut Sculpture of a Putto Carrying a Vessel

French Napoléon III 1860s Carved Walnut Sculpture of a Putto Carrying a Vessel

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Napoléon III period walnut carved putto sculpture from the mid 19th century, with grapes, flowers and the double flute. Created in France during the third quarter of the 19t...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Busts

Materials

Walnut

Life-Size Bronze Busts on Granite Steles, Student of Georg Kolbe, 1925
Life-Size Bronze Busts on Granite Steles, Student of Georg Kolbe, 1925

Life-Size Bronze Busts on Granite Steles, Student of Georg Kolbe, 1925

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

These two life-size bronze heads feature a fantastic patina and are mounted on two granite steles measuring 114 cm and 109 cm in height. Both the sculptures and the steles are in und...

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Busts

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Large Antique Bronze Bust of a Venetian Nobleman Signed De Gallatin
Large Antique Bronze Bust of a Venetian Nobleman Signed De Gallatin

Large Antique Bronze Bust of a Venetian Nobleman Signed De Gallatin

Located in Stamford, CT

A large patinated bronze bust of a Venetian nobleman signed De Gallatin/ L. Meissner. fudit. Venetian nobleman were men who live in the foreground of Venetian society, wield their po...

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Early 20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Bronze

Antique Italian Neoclassical Torso Sculpture, Hand-Carved Marble, 1880
Antique Italian Neoclassical Torso Sculpture, Hand-Carved Marble, 1880

Antique Italian Neoclassical Torso Sculpture, Hand-Carved Marble, 1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Italian torso of a Roman male in hand carved Carrara marble and mounted onto a black marble base, in good condition. The Italian décor represe...

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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

"Fragment of Hermes" Bronze Bust Sculpture by Sabin Howard, 2005
"Fragment of Hermes" Bronze Bust Sculpture by Sabin Howard, 2005

"Fragment of Hermes" Bronze Bust Sculpture by Sabin Howard, 2005

Located in Pasadena, CA

Bronze bust mounted on travertine marble base by Sabin Howard, 2005. Signed, numbered 7/12. Sabin Howard is a classical figurative sculptor based in New York City with a studio in the Bronx. he is a board member of the national Sculpture Society. His work has been shown at numerous solo and group shows. he is the sculptor for a project entitled "The Weight of Sacrifice" that is one of five finalists for the World War I Memorial in Pershing Park, Washington D.C.. His notable works include the recent national WWI memorial sculpture. Howard is the creator of the large-scale pieces Hermes, Aphrodite, and Apollo, as well as many smaller pieces. His Works are owned by private collectors and museums including The Mount, Edith Wharton's home. Art critic James Cooper...

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Early 2000s American Busts

Materials

Bronze

J.C. Marin Bronze "Jeune Femme Couronnée De Fleurs " 19th-Century
J.C. Marin Bronze "Jeune Femme Couronnée De Fleurs " 19th-Century

J.C. Marin Bronze "Jeune Femme Couronnée De Fleurs " 19th-Century

By Joseph Charles Marin

Located in Linkebeek, BE

J.C. Marin Bronze "Jeune Femme Couronnée De Fleurs " 19th-Century Wear consistent with age and use Antique - Sculpture - decoration Beautiful patinated bronze test after Joseph Cha...

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Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Busts

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bust of Dante Alighieri
Antique Bust of Dante Alighieri

Antique Bust of Dante Alighieri

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th Century Italian bronze bust of the poet Dante. Measurements: Length: 19.5" Depth: 10" Height: 15.5"

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Busts

Materials

Bronze

Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Marianne, Early 20th Century.
Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Marianne, Early 20th Century.

Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Marianne, Early 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Patinated bronze sculpture of Marianne, early 20th century. Patinated bronze sculpture of Marianne, early 20th century. H: 23cm, W: 13cm, D: 9cm

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Terracotta Bust of an old Gentleman, Germany 1936
20th Century Terracotta Bust of an old Gentleman, Germany 1936

20th Century Terracotta Bust of an old Gentleman, Germany 1936

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This is an impressive bust formed with terracotta of an old man. This beautiful sculpture is hand formed, 20th century. Signed by Artist and dated 1936. It makes a nice addition to a...

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Late 20th Century German Folk Art Busts

Materials

Terracotta

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

Materials

Bronze

Large Majolica Ceramic Bust Planter or Vase of a Woman with Flowers, Italy
Large Majolica Ceramic Bust Planter or Vase of a Woman with Flowers, Italy

Large Majolica Ceramic Bust Planter or Vase of a Woman with Flowers, Italy

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A large colorful polychrome hand-made ceramic Italian Moorish bust vase or planter of a woman with a flower turban crown. Handmade and glazed in brilliant reds, greens, and yellows, this sculpture depicts the head of a lady wearing a glazed red crown topped with bright red bulbs. She wears circular yellow earrings, red lipstick, and a red necklace...

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20th Century Italian Moorish Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

German Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare by Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck 1890
German Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare by Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck 1890

German Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare by Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck 1890

Located in Long Island City, NY

A realistic German bronze bust of William Shakespeare by Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck and Sohn foundry, circa 1890 Very fine quality bust, nice patination. Would look great in a library or a gentlemans office. Signed on the back. Measures: 14" high x 10" wide x 5" deep Good condition. Ready to place. Minor wear consist with age and use. Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck was a foundry located in Berlin, Germany, that operated from 1851 until 1926. During the 75-year period when the foundry was in operation it was one of the most important foundries in Germany and was known for producing high quality bronze castings. The Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck foundry opened for business in 1851[2] in Berlin, Germany, under the leadership of its founder, Carl Gustav Hermann Gladenbeck. It was one of the most important foundries in Germany, known for high quality bronze castings. The foundry cast many of the best known bronze sculptures created by German artists in the mid-late 19th century and early 20th century. In addition to serving the usually modest casting requirements of German sculptors, the foundry was also capable of casting large-scale bronze statues. In 1913 the Gladenbeck foundry cast the monumental Confederate Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. In 1910, Gladenbeck cast theT hree Dancing Maidens Untermyer fountain by sculptor Walter Schott. The fountain is located in Conservatory Garden, Central Park, New York. The sculpture – situated on a limestone plinth...

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19th Century German Antique Busts

Materials

Bronze

Stucco head of a roman figure
Stucco head of a roman figure

Stucco head of a roman figure

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Stucco head of a Roman figure. Signed on the back (unknown). The head is separate from the base.

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1950s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Busts

Materials

Stucco

1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man
1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man

1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man

By Helge Holmskov

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man

Category

1940s Danish Vintage Busts

Materials

Wood

Vintage Classical Plaster Male Bust of Hermes Sculpture
Vintage Classical Plaster Male Bust of Hermes Sculpture

Vintage Classical Plaster Male Bust of Hermes Sculpture

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust of Hermes sculpture USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 8"W x 5"D x 13.25"H. Good original vintage condition.

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Plaster

Goddess of Fortune Bust
Goddess of Fortune Bust

Goddess of Fortune Bust

By Raffaello Romanelli

Located in Milan, IT

A splendid decorative object that will embellish any home or office, this magnificent work of art is handcrafted of plaster by sculptor Raffaello Romanelli in 2020. It depicts the bu...

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2010s Italian Busts

Materials

Other

Male Torso Sculpture
Male Torso Sculpture

Male Torso Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A substantial plaster/composition male torso sculpture, signed and dated by artist, circa 1990s. A male torso sculpture with muscular definition and bronze-like finish, artist initia...

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Late 20th Century American Busts

Materials

Composition

Fine Large Patinated Bronze Bust of a Roman or Greek Nobleman
Fine Large Patinated Bronze Bust of a Roman or Greek Nobleman

Fine Large Patinated Bronze Bust of a Roman or Greek Nobleman

Located in New York, NY

Fine and very detailed patinated bronze bust of a Roman or Greek nobleman.

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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Busts

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Bronze Buddha Statue on Wooden Base
Stunning Bronze Buddha Statue on Wooden Base

Stunning Bronze Buddha Statue on Wooden Base

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Striking Buddha head having meticulously detailed bronze bust and beautifully grained wooden base.

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1950s Chinese Vintage Busts

Materials

Bronze

Mercurio Bust
Mercurio Bust

Mercurio Bust

$1,175 / item

Mercurio Bust

By Raffaello Romanelli

Located in Milan, IT

An extraordinary, renowned oeuvre of the Mannerist period, this stupendous bust depicts Mercury, or Hermes, the son of Zeus and nymph Maia who served as the messenger of gods in Gree...

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2010s Italian Busts

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Plaster Bust Sculpture by Miquel Blay, Spain, circa 1930
Vintage Plaster Bust Sculpture by Miquel Blay, Spain, circa 1930

Vintage Plaster Bust Sculpture by Miquel Blay, Spain, circa 1930

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Vintage Plaster Bust Sculpture by Miquel Blay, Spain, circa 1930 – Original Condition Behold the captivating allure of this vintage plaster bust sculpture, attributed to the renowne...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

Tony Duquette Dawnridge Stars, Pair
Tony Duquette Dawnridge Stars, Pair

Tony Duquette Dawnridge Stars, Pair

By Tony Duquette

Located in Studio City, CA

Rare pair of steel stars from Tony Duquette's famous Beverly Hills estate, Dawnridge. Purchased at the Tony Duquette estate sale.

Category

1960s American Vintage Busts

Materials

Steel

20th Century Neo Classical Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Sculpture
20th Century Neo Classical Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Sculpture

20th Century Neo Classical Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Sculpture

Located in Catania, Sicilia

It’s a bust-style sculpture, capturing the head of a woman with soft, classical features. The face has serene, somewhat idealized features, with a closed or neutral mouth and heavy-l...

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Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Terracotta

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.