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1931 Rene Lalique Original Car Mascot Hood Ornament Chrysis Frosted Glass
1931 Rene Lalique Original Car Mascot Hood Ornament Chrysis Frosted Glass

1931 Rene Lalique Original Car Mascot Hood Ornament Chrysis Frosted Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Car Mascot "Chrysis" made in glass by René Lalique in 1931. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. height: 13 cm length: 17 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné de...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Busts

Materials

Blown Glass

Marco Aurelio Plaster Sculpture
Marco Aurelio Plaster Sculpture

Marco Aurelio Plaster Sculpture

By Raffaello Romanelli

Located in Milan, IT

This plaster sculpture is a reproduction inspired by different Roman originals depicting the renowned Roman Emperor Marco Aurelio. The Emperor is dressed...

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2010s Italian Busts

Materials

Plaster

Demetre Chiparus French Art Deco Terracotta Lady Bust Sculpture, 1920
Demetre Chiparus French Art Deco Terracotta Lady Bust Sculpture, 1920

Demetre Chiparus French Art Deco Terracotta Lady Bust Sculpture, 1920

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947), France, ca.1920. This exquisite terracotta sculpture, created by renowned artist Demetre Chiparus, showcases the...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Busts

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Female Brass Bust
19th Century Female Brass Bust

19th Century Female Brass Bust

$2,149Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Female Brass Bust

By Jef Lambeaux

Located in Casteren, NL

Beautiful detailed female bust made in brass on a Carrara marble base. This bust is made by Jef Lambeaux, a Belgian artist (1852-1908).

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19th Century Belgian Antique Busts

Materials

Brass

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

Life Size Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture Children on Crib, A. Tantardini
Life Size Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture Children on Crib, A. Tantardini

Life Size Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture Children on Crib, A. Tantardini

By Antonio Tantardini 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antonio Tantardini (Italian, 1829-1879) An extraordinary Italian 19th century life size carved Carrara white marble sculpture of "A Young Child and a baby in a wicker crib...

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1860s Italian Beaux Arts Antique Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

French Louis XVI Porcelain Bust
French Louis XVI Porcelain Bust

French Louis XVI Porcelain Bust

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI style life sized Sevres biscuit porcelain bust of Marie-Therese Louise Di Savoia-Carignano on a gilt decorated blue glazed so...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Busts

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bust Apollon
Bust Apollon

Bust Apollon

$669Sale Price|20% Off

Bust Apollon

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful glazed terracotta bust of Apollon. This beautiful and elegant off-white bust made in Spain around the 50’s will be a prominent element of your dec...

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20th Century Spanish Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Plaster

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

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

By Antonio Canova

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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19th Century French Antique Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pair Bronze Female Bust Sculptures After Pierre Louis Detrier (1822-1897)
Pair Bronze Female Bust Sculptures After Pierre Louis Detrier (1822-1897)

Pair Bronze Female Bust Sculptures After Pierre Louis Detrier (1822-1897)

By Etienne-Henri Dumaige

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional pair of large antique (late 19th century) patinated bronze busts mounted on rouge marble bases depicting lovely female maidens after the original models by the French mas...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Busts

Materials

Bronze

10" Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust
10" Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust

10" Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust

Located in Pasadena, TX

This bronze is a bust that depicts a pious Buddhist . Its wonderfully made and cast in a thick, heavy bronze. The piece has a very nice patina.

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20th Century Chinese Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

TERRACOTTA HEAD OF ATHENA LEMNIA BY PHIDIAS, Italy 20th Century
TERRACOTTA HEAD OF ATHENA LEMNIA BY PHIDIAS, Italy 20th Century

TERRACOTTA HEAD OF ATHENA LEMNIA BY PHIDIAS, Italy 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

TERRACOTTA HEAD OF ATHENA LEMNIA BY PHIDIAS, Italy 20th Century The bronze original by Phidias, made between 451 and 448 BC for the Athenians who had come as cleruchi, or colonists,...

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20th Century Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Neoclassical postmodern art glass bust of a Greek male, late 20th century
Neoclassical postmodern art glass bust of a Greek male, late 20th century

Neoclassical postmodern art glass bust of a Greek male, late 20th century

Located in View Park, CA

The neoclassical bust of a masculine Greek youth, late 20th century. Translucent resin - not dissimilar from alexandrite glass, which changes color depending on the light exposure - ...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Resin, Wood

Naturalistic Ceramic Centerpiece, Flowers, Cactus Handmade in Italy Without Mold
Naturalistic Ceramic Centerpiece, Flowers, Cactus Handmade in Italy Without Mold

Naturalistic Ceramic Centerpiece, Flowers, Cactus Handmade in Italy Without Mold

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

The piece is a unique representation of a man in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold. ...

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2010s Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

collection of antique wig heads from late 18th - 19th century
collection of antique wig heads from late 18th - 19th century

collection of antique wig heads from late 18th - 19th century

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

- rare collection of 3 wide heads from 18th century to 19th century - antiques from the period 1980-1910 - beautiful patina with traces of old craftsmanship

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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Busts

Materials

Wood

Painted Plaster Beethoven Bust
Painted Plaster Beethoven Bust

Painted Plaster Beethoven Bust

Located in Queens, NY

Small painted plaster bust of Beethoven (as is)

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19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Busts

Materials

Paint

Female Sculpture Carved Stone Bust of a Woman Signed by Artist Charles Cutler
Female Sculpture Carved Stone Bust of a Woman Signed by Artist Charles Cutler

Female Sculpture Carved Stone Bust of a Woman Signed by Artist Charles Cutler

Located in Cookeville, TN

Medusa's gaze meets timeless elegance in this massive and beautiful statement piece of art. This Female Sculpture is an intricately Carved Stone masterpiece a large Bust of a Woman, Signed by Artist Charles Cutler. Charles Gordon Cutler...

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Mid-20th Century American Busts

Materials

Stone

1950s Neoclassical White Crackled Ceramic Italian Bust of Antinoo
1950s Neoclassical White Crackled Ceramic Italian Bust of Antinoo

1950s Neoclassical White Crackled Ceramic Italian Bust of Antinoo

Located in Catania, Sicilia

The image shows a Neoclassical ceramic bust of Antinoo (Antinous), a celebrated figure from classical antiquity. This particular bust, dating from the 1950s, is crafted in a white ce...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Wood Sculpture, by French Designer 1950
Wood Sculpture, by French Designer 1950

Wood Sculpture, by French Designer 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This sculpture is in solid wood. Hand carved by a french artist in the 1950's It is signed P.Leclerc.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Busts

Materials

Wood

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. Dimensions : H: 23cm, W: 13cm, D: 9cm Contact us before orde...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Bronze

1920 René Lalique Car Mascot Statuette Sirene Mermaid Glass Blue Patina
1920 René Lalique Car Mascot Statuette Sirene Mermaid Glass Blue Patina

1920 René Lalique Car Mascot Statuette Sirene Mermaid Glass Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Car Mascot Statuette "Sirene" made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1920. Molded signature into the decor and engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition He...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Busts

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique French Victorian  Hand Crafted Hat Or Wig Stand - Real Hair
Antique French Victorian  Hand Crafted Hat Or Wig Stand - Real Hair

Antique French Victorian Hand Crafted Hat Or Wig Stand - Real Hair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an antique hand crafted French hatstand or wig stand. It has a lovely painted face and real hair twisted in side buns with a felt hat. It is in very good antique condition.

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Busts

Materials

Felt, Wood

Bronze Male Torso Sculpture with Verdigris Patina Mounted on Black Stand
Bronze Male Torso Sculpture with Verdigris Patina Mounted on Black Stand

Bronze Male Torso Sculpture with Verdigris Patina Mounted on Black Stand

Located in Yonkers, NY

A bronze male torso sculpture presented on a custom stand, its fragmented classical form evoking the timeless beauty of antiquity. The figure, modeled with well-defined musculature a...

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Late 20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Cement Italian Sculpture Bust of Emperor Caracalla, 1960s
20th Century Cement Italian Sculpture Bust of Emperor Caracalla, 1960s

20th Century Cement Italian Sculpture Bust of Emperor Caracalla, 1960s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Large Italian bust of the Roman Emperor Caracalla, cement sculpture from the second half of the 20th century. Copy of the famous Caracalla Farnese bust dated 3rd century AD and kept ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Busts

Materials

Cement

Medusa Vase
Medusa Vase

Medusa Vase

$2,060 / item

Medusa Vase

By Stefania Boemi

Located in Milan, IT

This entirely handmade vase is inspired by the Greek myth of the most famous among the three Gorgons. The vase has a matte finish, with a particularly intense tint between a very dar...

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2010s Italian Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 16th Century Carved Wooden Terms or Beam Supports from Northern Europe
Pair of 16th Century Carved Wooden Terms or Beam Supports from Northern Europe

Pair of 16th Century Carved Wooden Terms or Beam Supports from Northern Europe

Located in Dallas, TX

A fascinating bit of history, this pair of carved wooden terms dates to the High Renaissance during the 1500s. A term is a beam support in the form of a human head where the bust con...

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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Busts

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pendant by Miguel Berrocal
Pendant by Miguel Berrocal

Pendant by Miguel Berrocal

Located in Brussels, BE

Pendant by Miguel Berrocal (1933-2006).

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1970s Vintage Busts

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Carved Alabaster Female Bust on Integral Shaped Base
19th Century French Carved Alabaster Female Bust on Integral Shaped Base

19th Century French Carved Alabaster Female Bust on Integral Shaped Base

Located in Dallas, TX

This refined antique carved alabaster bust depicts a young woman rendered with the quiet elegance and naturalistic sensitivity associated with late 19th-century French decorative scu...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Busts

Materials

Alabaster

Large 19th Century York Stone Bust of a Roman Emperor
Large 19th Century York Stone Bust of a Roman Emperor

Large 19th Century York Stone Bust of a Roman Emperor

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An over-lifesize late 18th/early 19th century York stone bust of a Roman Emperor inscribed ‘Au. Caesar’ to the socle, possibly in reference to Augustus Caesar. Naturally weathered, ...

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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Busts

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of 18th Century Venetian Rococo Polychromed Nubian Heads
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Rococo Polychromed Nubian Heads

Pair of 18th Century Venetian Rococo Polychromed Nubian Heads

Located in Bradenton, FL

Rare pair Of 18th century Venetian Rococo period polychromed antique carved wood sculptures in the form of nubian heads. Each with substantial traces of original polychrome, portray...

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Busts

Materials

Wood

Large Classic Polychrome Marble Bust Representing Bearded Male Figure
Large Classic Polychrome Marble Bust Representing Bearded Male Figure

Large Classic Polychrome Marble Bust Representing Bearded Male Figure

Located in Marbella, ES

A magnificent, classically inspired bust crafted from polychrome marble, depicting a bearded male figure with a noble bearing and contemplative expression. The sculpture is distingui...

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Late 20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

A Midcentury Crackle Glazed Terracotta French Bondage Bust
A Midcentury Crackle Glazed Terracotta French Bondage Bust

A Midcentury Crackle Glazed Terracotta French Bondage Bust

Located in London, GB

A midcentury French crackle glazed terracotta female bust circa 1950. In The Bondage French taste of the time, blindfolded and position of figure alluding to hands being tied. Very g...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Torn Human Head Sculpture in Brutalist Style Signed E.D. 71
Torn Human Head Sculpture in Brutalist Style Signed E.D. 71

Torn Human Head Sculpture in Brutalist Style Signed E.D. 71

Located in Rome, IT

This sculpture is made of pottery and represents a human head torn by an ax stroke, which makes the wound bleed. The blood flows into the right side of the face and reaches the eye.

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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Busts

Materials

Pottery

Hermes - Rose - Design Sculpture Paolo Giordano Concrete Cement Cast
Hermes - Rose - Design Sculpture Paolo Giordano Concrete Cement Cast

Hermes - Rose - Design Sculpture Paolo Giordano Concrete Cement Cast

By Paolo Giordano

Located in MILANO, ML

Contemporary Paolo Giordano Hermes abstract sculpture concrete cement cast grey Hermes is concrete sculpture. It's part of a large work that is also photographic: 'Digital Journey i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Concrete, Cement

African colors Sculpture
African colors Sculpture

African colors Sculpture

By Lladro

Located in New York City, NY

Made in matte black porcelain, this bust of a woman borrows its inspiration from the symbolism and intense coloring of African culture. The serene facial features, masterfully sculpt...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Memento or Vanitas carved on white Carrara and Emperador spain
Memento or Vanitas carved on white Carrara and Emperador spain

Memento or Vanitas carved on white Carrara and Emperador spain

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

memento marble, vanitas marble, vanitas bust, ancient Roman, Roman art, classical art, Greek art, bust, white Carrara marble, emperador bust, classical sculpture, ancient sculpture, ...

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Early 2000s Italian Baroque Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Early Diskometal Figurine made by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Early Diskometal Figurine made by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Early Diskometal Figurine made by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

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

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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Busts

Materials

Metal

D. Brucciani (1815 – 1880) Antique 19th Century Plaster Horse
D. Brucciani (1815 – 1880) Antique 19th Century Plaster Horse

D. Brucciani (1815 – 1880) Antique 19th Century Plaster Horse

By D. Brucciani and Company

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A D. Brucciani (1815 – 1880) antique 19th century plaster horse. This cast figure is signed ‘D. Brucciani & Co, London’ along the side of the base. Brucciani’s firm was influent...

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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Busts

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Emmanuel Villanis "Cendrillon" Bronze Bust
Emmanuel Villanis "Cendrillon" Bronze Bust

Emmanuel Villanis "Cendrillon" Bronze Bust

By Emmanuel Villanis

Located in Astoria, NY

Emmanuel Villanis (French, 1858-1914) "Cendrillon" Patinated Bronze Bust, signed to proper left shoulder and titled on rectangular socle base. 21" H x 13.5" W x 8" D. Provenance: Fro...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bust in the Grand Tour Style of Greek God Dionysus
Bust in the Grand Tour Style of Greek God Dionysus

Bust in the Grand Tour Style of Greek God Dionysus

Located in Memphis, TN

An Exceptional Large grand Tour Style Hellenistic Bust Of Greek God Dionysus. Highly detailed classical bust made of cast marble aka “marble dust.” Replica of Greek classical sculpt...

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Mid-20th Century European Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble

Larger-Than-Life Patinated Bronze Bust of President William H. Taft
Larger-Than-Life Patinated Bronze Bust of President William H. Taft

Larger-Than-Life Patinated Bronze Bust of President William H. Taft

By Frederick Ernst Triebel 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and larger-than-life and very realistic museum quality patinated bronze bust of President William H. Taft (1857–1930) by Frederick Ernst Triebel (American, 1865-1944) cast by Nelli Foundry in Rome, Italy. William H. Taft, the 27th President of the United States and Jurist, is depicted with his renown thick mustache and wearing a bow tie, vest and coat. Inscribed on the back: F.E. Triebel. Sculp and Fond. Nelli, Roma, circa first quarter 20th century. Due to its size, subject and high quality, this bust was probably commissioned for a Museum or public exhibition, such as an embassy or government building, the same way as other similar works by the sculptor. The Roman foundry operated by the Nelli family during the last quarter of the 19th century cast works for many leading sculptors of the day, including Alfred Gilbert and Anton van Wouw...

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Early 20th Century Italian American Classical Busts

Materials

Bronze

American Bronze Native American Chief Bust
American Bronze Native American Chief Bust

American Bronze Native American Chief Bust

Located in Queens, NY

American (19/20th Cent) small bronze bust in relief of Native American Chief

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Busts

Materials

Bronze

ART SALE 60s Edward Schillaci Mid Century Modern Historic Art JFK Bust Sculpture
ART SALE 60s Edward Schillaci Mid Century Modern Historic Art JFK Bust Sculpture

ART SALE 60s Edward Schillaci Mid Century Modern Historic Art JFK Bust Sculpture

By Austin Productions, Austin Prod

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A Very stylized, Mid Century Modern, Historic bust, by sculptor Edward Schillaci, circa 1964, for Austin Productions. Edward Schillaci, sculpted for Austin Prods during the 1950s and...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Gautama Buddha Sitting on Lotus - Asian Wood Carving Statue
Gautama Buddha Sitting on Lotus - Asian Wood Carving Statue

Gautama Buddha Sitting on Lotus - Asian Wood Carving Statue

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Well crafted Asian hand carved wood statue of Gautama Buddha resting on a stylized lotus pedestal. Also known as Siddhartha Gautama and Lord Buddha. Gautama Buddha is also commonly r...

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Late 20th Century Asian Busts

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Gilt Spelter Small Bust Jesus Christ
Early 20th Century Gilt Spelter Small Bust Jesus Christ

Early 20th Century Gilt Spelter Small Bust Jesus Christ

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A small antique bust of Jesus Christ. Made of gilded spelter (zinc alloy). On a black marble plinth. No signature. Minor wear to the gilt patina. Dimensions: 14 (h) x 6 x 6 cm Free...

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1920s French Gothic Vintage Busts

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Antique Blanc De Chine Classical Pottery Bust of a Woman Signed C1890
Antique Blanc De Chine Classical Pottery Bust of a Woman Signed C1890

Antique Blanc De Chine Classical Pottery Bust of a Woman Signed C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Blanc De Chine Classical Pottery Bust of a Woman Signed C1890. . Measures - 13.25"H x 7"W x 5"D This exquisite antique bust, crafted in Blanc De Chine, represents a cl...

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19th Century Antique Busts

Materials

Pottery

Italian Sculpture "Lisippea Apoxiomenos" Head Begin 20th Century Marble
Italian Sculpture "Lisippea Apoxiomenos" Head Begin 20th Century Marble

Italian Sculpture "Lisippea Apoxiomenos" Head Begin 20th Century Marble

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian sculpture "Lisippea Apoxiomenos" Head Begin 20th century Marble Measure: H: 46cm including the base Perfect condition.

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Busts

Materials

Marble

Sculpture of Large Male Torso Classical Style- made in Italy
Sculpture of Large Male Torso Classical Style- made in Italy

Sculpture of Large Male Torso Classical Style- made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Torso maschile imponente, peso circa kg 800, scolpito su marmo bianco Carrara poggiante su base travertino Romano ispirato al Doriforo che si trova agli uffizi di Firenze. Original m...

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Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Sculpture of a Woman's Head in Patinated Bronze after Picasso, 21st Century.
Sculpture of a Woman's Head in Patinated Bronze after Picasso, 21st Century.

Sculpture of a Woman's Head in Patinated Bronze after Picasso, 21st Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sculpture of a woman's head in patinated bronze after Picasso, contemporary art, 21st century. Sculpture of a woman's head in patinated bronze after Picasso, contemporary art, 21st ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Hermes Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder Medium Statue
Hermes Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder Medium Statue

Hermes Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder Medium Statue

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

Hermes is the messenger god in Greek mythology. He is the quickest and most clever of the gods. The original is displayed in the Side Museum. Hermes, a descendant of the Titans, is ...

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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

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.