Ceramic Busts

A large hand-sculpted bust of a man. Created from white clay, this piece is life-size and depicts a man who stares off into the distance. Measures: 14.75" tall 8.5" deep 7.5" w...

From the 1912 Vanderbilt Hotel in New York City, Manhattan, located on Park Ave. In the 20th century, the hotel business declined, and the Vanderbilt Hotel suffered foreclosure in 1935 during the Great Depression. In 1966, an investment group purchased the 54-year old structure with intentions of renovating it into a dual function office and apartment building. The top 18 floors would become studio and one-bedroom apartments while the lower floors would be offices and commercial space. “New aluminum-and-glass curtain walls are being erected to sheath the office floors, while the masonry façade of the hotel will be retained on the upper stories,” said one article. But that was just the beginning of the brutality. Penthouse apartments were being constructed on the roof, but the view was obstructed by the terracotta parapet and its massive sculptures. In June 1966 eighteen of the heads were removed, resulting in a gash in the roofline. “The heavy pieces were removed over a period of several days by a 10-man crew of the Drachman Demolition Company,” said The New York Times, “which used jack...

A beautiful vintage terracotta wall mask depicting a lady made by Gmundner Keramik in Austria. It is marked on the back. It would make a lovely decoration on any wall. Made in the 19...

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...

An important, extremely rare, and rather large 18th century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child, By Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler, Circa: 1744. This is an incredible and extremely rare 18th century Meissen Porcelain piece modeled by the greatest Meissen modeler ever in the Company, Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler. Thalia can be seen seated on a gorgeous hand-carved and hand-painted flowered and vined porcelain pedestal. Her right arm is raised holding a Phantom of the Opera Black and White Mask, while in her other arm is a young Harlequin dancing and singing holding a hat. Thalia is wearing a gilt-edged dark blue bodice with white floral decorations over a black corset draped in a red-over-yellow robe...

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha Rimini Blu, Italy, 1970s Gorgeous female Buddha made of shiny glazed ceramic pottery in a vibrant Rimini blue color. According to one legend, ...

The piece is a unique representation of a woman's head in a modern way. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.   

Ceramic bust of an African American, strong imagery done in the Modernist ethos of the Abstractionists, WPA artists of the day. The ceramic bust is mounted on a black painted wooden ...

This hand-made vase is a contemporary interpretation of the Sicilian Moore woman, an iconic artistic production of the island. Entirely handmade in clay, this anthropomorphic vase ha...

Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha, Ceramic, Caramel Brown, Paisley. Beautiful and soothing Kwan Yin bust glazed in caramel brown with a hint of green in...

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. ...

20th Century Terracotta Bust Sculpture Of A Classical Greek. Offered is a handsome 20th century terra cotta bust of a classical Greek male. Expertly executed however it is unsigned.

This hand-sculpted ceramic bust is a striking example of Southwestern studio art, finished in a rich verde blue green glaze with beautiful tonal variations and a subtly mottled surfa...

An Art Deco sculpture depicts Cleopatra. Beautiful polychrome green patina. On a Black Belgian marble pedestal. In a good and original condition. Made in Belgium, circa 1920-1930. By the Italian sculptor Giuseppe Carli. The Carli family is originally from Italy, Lucca, around 1910 they moved to Brussels and established the “CARLI Atelier”. When established in Belgium he also signed under his synonym Gustave Van Vaerenbergh. Many sculptors such as Dommisse, Aurili, Melani, Toogneri, Guelfi worked for Carli. They were present at all major fairs from 1910 to 1970 with sculptures in terracotta, bronze and plaster depicting subjects such as women in Art...

A Very Large 19th century Meissen porcelain Group of Russian Calvary General, believed to be Mikhail Kutuzov, the hero of Borodino, with aide de camp, marked with the Meissen underglaze blue crossed swords, and incised and impressed with numbers. While Russia endured great hardships during Napoleon's invasion, it was the skill of her general's and a terrible Russian winter...

Vintage "Mrs. D. Somson" Ceramic Pottery Bust Sculpture by Jacobsen (Peppi) of Cokeville, WY on Mahogany Base. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 15" H x 8" W x 8" D.

Julien Dillens (Belgian 1849-1904), 'Bacchus', 1881, patinated terracotta, bust depicting the Greek god of wine, also known as Dionysus, signed to right of figure, on a peach marble ...

Parian bust of Apollo. After the antique Greek Roman original. 19th Century. grand tour

Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte by Sitzendorf, in porcelain, hand-painted. Detailed example of the Emperor, dressed with bicorn hat, green uniform with medals, draped with a coat. On the...

The piece is a unique representation created by our designer. The creations are completely made by hand. Ceramic and paint are water resistant.  

Ceramic Chess, Complete Set of 32 Pieces, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A luxurious chess set designed for the most sophisticated an...

A good quality French 19th patinated terracotta bust of a classical lady, mounted on a Rouge marble sockel.

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...

These two busts, monumental in both their size and artistry, come from the renowned Italian majolica workshop of the famed Angelo Minghetti. Depicted are the Renaissance political an...

A stylish antique Austro/Bohemian terracotta bust of a gypsy lady dating from around 1890. The waist length bust stands raised on a round integral pedestal base and is modelled as la...

19th-century French School terracotta bust on a red marble base. Dimensions: 25"H ( Overall ) 19"H x 17"W x 9"D Period: 20th Century Condition: Good condition. Wear consistent wit...

Manifattura Minghetti Bologna Madonna In Ceramic Early 1900s The Virgin is depicted in a half-length pose with her cloak decorated with small flowers in shades of blue, pink and gree...

An Amedeo Modigliani-inspired terra cotta bust featuring two Minimalist figures. Wonderful rust finish over entire surface; illegibly signed to base. Large-scale piece that stands 15...

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...

Terracotta sculpture signed. Measures: Height 24 cm. Width 23 cm. Depth 12 cm.

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...

Pair of 19th Century French Busts

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....

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...

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

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,...

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...

Danish mid-century handcrafted ceramic bust in gray-blue color. The bust depicts a smaller male head looking straight ahead. The bust has an expressive, asymmetrical expression. Th...

A 19th Century set of orientalist busts vividly hand crafted in terra cotta clay, in good condition. These detailed antique French busts are execut...

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...

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.

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...

A fine French 19th century terracotta bust of "Madame Récamier (French, 1777-1849)" The coyly gazing downward beauty, holding a veil across her chest r...

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...

Stately Continental Terracotta Bust Depicting A Classical Female Bust. Depicting a classical female bust with laurel leaves around the head, the sec...

Albert-Ernest CARRIER-BELLEUSE (Anizy-le-Château, 1824 - Sèvres, 1887). Very beautiful bust of a young woman, terracotta with attractive patina. Perfect condition without base. Very ...

The piece is a unique representation of a woman's head in a modern way. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.    

An enchanting antique bust statue of a young boy dating from the early 1900s. I am guessing on the date but it may be much earlier. The figure has ...

An incredibly rare and museum calibre monumental scale English Staffordshire bust of Queen Caroline, wife of King George IV, made in commemoration of his coronation in 1820 or her de...

Sculpture by Swedish artist David Wretling. Executed in Sweden 1967. Made by hand in terracotta clay. Signed with full name and signature. Very good condition with light age related ...

The piece is a unique representation created by our designer. The creations are completely made by hand. Ceramic and paint are water resistant.    

Beautiful bust of man in earthenware by Philippe Conficcioni in the midcentury style. Signed. In good condition. Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : 26 x 16 x 16 Secure shipping.

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...

In Greek mythology, Medusa, was one of the three monstrous Gorgons, generally described as winged human females with living venomous snakes in place of hair. Those who gazed into her eyes would turn to stone. Medusa was beheaded by the Greek hero...

This fabulous French Art Deco patinated terracotta sculpture of a nude male athlete is signed Henri Bargas. This well executed scul...

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...

Pair of late 19th century Terracotta Busts featuring Orientalist figures, both busts wearing a headscarf and a necklace.

A commanding terracotta bust inspired by K’inich Janaab Pakal, the legendary 7th-century ruler of Palenque—one of the most sophisticated Maya city-states. Pakal, often called “Pakal ...

ANTINOUS TERRACOTTA HEAD, 20th Century Terracotta head with marble base. Antinous (Bitnia 130 - Alexandria, Egypt 150 AD). The favorite of Publius Aelius Hadrianus. The cast depic...

A French Terracotta bust of a young boy stood on an Italian bardiglio marble square soccle. The full head of curly hair cascading over face and shoulders. Original untouched conditio...