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Period: Mid-20th Century
Terracotta Portrait Bust of Caracalla Roman Emperor
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A terracotta portrait bust of Caracalla, Roman Emperor from 198 to 217 AD. The Emperor is depicted in expressive detail and wears a swathed toga which is glazed in white for a striking colour contrast. Similar portrait busts, showing Caracalla with cropped hair, stubble beard and a menacing glare, are found on display in museums across the globe including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and The St. Louis Art...
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Italian Neoclassical Mid-20th Century Busts

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Terracotta

Ida Fuà 1950s Italian Modern Plaster Sculpture
By Ida Fuá
Located in Roma, IT
1950s Italian Modern Plaster Sculpture “Head of a young boy” by Ida Fuà Very important plaster sculpture depicting a young boy by the great italian artist Ida Fuà The boy, caught...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

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Plaster

Sculpture of Antinoo in marble
Located in Rome, IT
Sculpture of Antinoo in marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COST CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL, ULTERIORI FOTO, INFORMAZIONI SUL LOTTO E PRE...
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Classical Greek Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

1974 v. Kendrick Modernist Sculpture Bust African American Mother Child
By Vaughn Kendrick
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful depiction of Mother and Child. Signed V. Kendrick 1974 for Universal Statuary Corp. Chicago. Home photo is the true color.
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Other Mid-20th Century Busts

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Ceramic

Asian Burmese Gandhara Style Patinated Bronze Seated Buddha
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Asian patinated brass or bronze seated Gandhara Style Buddha with both hands raised in the vitarka mudra or teaching hand position.
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Burmese Mid-20th Century Busts

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Bronze, Brass

Midcentury French Plaster Statue
Located in London, GB
A French plaster statue, circa 1950s. Likely a reduction of a roman statue. Some losses to the fingers but nothing substantial (see phot...
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French Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

1942 René Lalique, Pair of Bookends Hirondelles B Frosted Glass
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Pair of bookends "Hirondelles B" made in frosted glass by René Lalique in 1942. Acid-stamped signature on each piece. Measures: Height: 16 cm Base: 8.5 cm x 8 cm Perfect condit...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Modernist clay sculpture by Doris Wahlberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Bust made by Doris Wahlberg in Sweden in the middle of the 20th century. Sculpture is made of clay with great details.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Clay

Vintage French Advertising Statue, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Plaster bust/mannequin which served an advertising purpose for new lingerie collections. It is in very good condition for its age. The hairstyle of the lady is also in the 'a...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

Good Aged Bust of Ludwig van Beethoven
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A good aged bust of Ludwig van Beethoven A Good Bust of Beethoven, the bust is made on Gesso over plaster it set on a turned black socle base...
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Arts and Crafts Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

Vide Poche Roger Capron en céramique Francaise Vallauris French Riviera 1950
Located in London, England
Vide poche ou cendrier de Roger Capron en céramique blanche Francaise décor floral à l'intérieur en émaux multicolores. De très belle taille il comporte quelques petites marques d'us...
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French French Provincial Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Art Deco Buste Mother and Child by Belgium Artist G.Wasterlain
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco large sculpture in ceramic of a Mother and Child by Belgian sculpture, Georges Wasterlain. Glazed reddish-brown stoneware with no chips or d...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass, around 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass was made around 1960 and would be a great Statement piece for your interior. A unique piece which is a great eye-catch...
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Italian Classical Roman Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

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Fiberglass, Plaster

Mid 20th Century Plaster Bust
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Great mid century piece from the estate of modern architect John Mooney, NY. Pencil signed. Appears to be unfinished as it shows some pencil mark...
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

Art Deco Spelter Figural Lady on Alabaster Base, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
A very elegant and original 1930s Art Deco figurine of a lady in cold painted Spelter. She stands on an alabaster base which is circular and stepped. Wearing fashion of the day (1930s) body stocking...
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French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Busts

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Belgian Black Marble, Spelter

20th century French Plaster Bust For Dior Advertisement, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice vintage 20th century Plaster made in the 1950s as an advertisement for the lingerie Liane for DIOR. Good condition for its age.
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

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Plaster

Pair of Mid Century African Busts
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1950's African Busts made by Fred Press.
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

Apollo and Diana Plaster Busts
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of modern grand tour plaster busts depicting Apollo and Diana, circa 1940s. 5 ½ inches wide by 4 ¼ inches deep by 10 ½ inches tall Good overall with some discoloration and ...
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Unknown Grand Tour Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

Mid 20th Century Bronze Bust of The Greek Goddess of Music
Located in Stamford, CT
The Mousai (Muses) were the goddesses of music, song and dance, the source of inspirations to poets. They were also goddesses of knowledge who remembered all things that had come to ...
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Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

Stylized Art Deco, , W P A Bronze, , Woman bust, signed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylized Art Deco,,W P A Bronze,,Woman bust, signed but wasn't able to identify? Powerful image! Extremely well executed.. I believe it is German..
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German Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Bust
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Bust. Mid-Century Modern Carrara marble bust. This unusual marble bust sculpture depicts a male figure with an elongated head. Signed Tarr 1952 on t...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Large Brutalist Bust of a Man in the Style of Alberto Giacometti 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
This rare artistic and head of a man comes from the estate of a wealthy art collection. The execution of this masterpiece is extraordinary, as this life-sized work of art was put tog...
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Swiss Brutalist Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco Figural Girl and Swan, France, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Very charming and original 1930s French figural group, features a young nude lady sat down reaching out to a swan, she has a styled hair cut of her era. The ...
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French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Roger Capron - Ceramic Sculpture Cleopatra
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage double sided ceramic sculpture of Cleopatra by Roger Capron Signed by Capron at Vallauris, France. Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tab...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Ceramic

1943 Hand Carved Wood Bust Refined Bespectacled Gentleman Patinated Gold
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1943 Distinguished Hand Carved Wood Bust Elegant Bespectacled Gentleman Rich Gold Patina. Solid wood with original vintage unrestored finish. ...
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Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Wood, Paint

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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European Grand Tour Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Max Barneaud, white glazed ceramic vase in the shape of a head, Paris 1947
By Max Louis Jean Barneaud
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
The white glazed ceramic vase in the shape of a head by Max Barneaud was created in Paris in 1947. The simultaneous depiction of a head makes the object very decorative.
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Spelter Figure on Onyx Base, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this original Art Deco spelter figure depicting a young women in fashion of the day, wearing slacks and top and what ...
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European Art Deco Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Onyx, Spelter

A granite sculpture of a young woman's head - France - 1960
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A refined granite sculpture portraying the head of a young woman, believed to likely represent Saint Joan of Arc, crafted in France during the 1950s. It features a magnificent patina...
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European Gothic Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Granite

Plaster sculpture "Blanzeflor" by Swedish sculptor Stig Blomberg, Sweden, 1942
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture depicting "Blanzeflor" by Swedish sculptor Stig Blomberg. Made ca 1942-43 in Sweden. Plaster on a teak base. Signed by the artist on the back. Good vintage condition with a...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster, Teak

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha Rimini Blu, Italy, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
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, ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Set of Three Murano Glass Clowns
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three Murano glass clowns, Italy, 1970s. Left clown: Height 26 cm, width 15 cm, depth 10 cm. Middle clown: 23 cm, width 18 cm, depth 14 cm. Right clown: 27 cm, width 15 cm, depth ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Cast Bronze Brutalist Warrior Bust
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A wonderful stylized bust of a warrior. It appears that a dragon like creature sits on his helmet, rather is his helmet. You can't help but draw similarities to Game of Thrones. This...
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Italian Brutalist Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Hervé Guegueniat, (1903-1960) Wooden Sculpture, Signed
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Hervé Guegueniat, (1903-1960) Wooden Sculpture, Signed Good general condition, small cracks.
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European Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Wood

Huge Art Deco Male Figure Tennis Player, French, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
On first viewing of this fabulous original Art Deco figure you can't not be taken aback by the sheer size, very unusual and impressive, standing 55 cm high and 40 cm in length he's t...
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French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Spelter

Large Oversize Asian Round Decorative Figural Head with Chinese Calligraphy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Large oversize round Asian decorative head in red and gold. This piece is perfect for a bookshelf, or as a statement piece for a side table. Painting i...
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Hong Kong Folk Art Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plastic, Plaster

Modernist Carved Ebonized Wood Female Bust, ca. 1950
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable modernist carved ebonized wood female bust, ca. 1950s with a proudly set head on an exaggeratedly elongated neck and hair flowing over the shoulders, immediately conj...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Wood

1960s Terracotta Sculpture by Barbara Tribe from St Ives Cornwall UK
By Barbara Tribe
Located in London, GB
Terracotta sculpture call "TOTEM" signed and dated by Barbara Tribe, 1966. Barbara Tribe (1913-2000) was a Australian-born sculptor who spent much of her life living and working in St Ives (Cornwall UK). She was the first sculptor and the first woman artist to be awarded the coveted New South Wales Traveling...
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English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Earthenware

Mid Century Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture African Beauty A. Ramarson 1959
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid century hand carved wooden sculpture African beauty Signed by the artist A. Ramarson. Dated 1959.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Wood

1950s Carved Wood Bust of Man in Glasses and Suit
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Carved wood man in glasses and suit.
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Wood

Art Deco terracotta bust of a man , J Dommisse
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Beautifully expressive statue from the Art Deco period, bust of a young man, 'En Profil' The statue is made of terracotta with a black marble base. The statue is patinated in a green...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Art Deco Mannequin Head of a Young Lady from Brussels
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
The mannequin of a young lady from Brussels in Belgium circa dates back to the 1930s of the 20th century and is made of plaster. It is painted polychrome. The lady is wearing make-up...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Female Mannequin Bust
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful female mannequin hat stand made from plaster. It was used to be displayed at a shopcounter or vitrine. Comes from a lot acquired from ...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

Vintage mannquin head
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful female mannequin head made from plaster servings as an advertising bust in a shop. It was used to be displayed at a shopcounter or vitrine. Comes from a lot acquired from a clothes shop...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

Jared French Portrait Bust of Chuck Howard, 1951
Located in Savannah, GA
Jared French (American, 1905-1988) Portrait bust of Chuck Howard, 1951 plaster on wood base Titled and signed with “CH" mongram for Howard over the date...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Plaster

Art Deco Ceramic Bust, in 1938
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Ceramic Re-polished Labeled Original condition
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Czech Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Ceramic

1930s Neo Classical Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Bust of Apollo
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This 1930s Neo-Classical Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Bust of Apollo is a captivating piece that embodies artistic skill, cultural significance, and historical charm. Its life-si...
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Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Alabaster Bust of Judith with Marble Column After August Riedel Painting
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a heavy alabaster bust sculpture of Judith after the painting of August Riedel. It depicts the bust of a light brown wavy hair female who is wear...
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Unknown Neoclassical Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Mid-century vintage grand tour bronze sculpture of Dantes
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage grand tour bronze sculpture of Dantes This sculpture has a dark green age-appropriate patina to the surface and stands on a dark green marble base. This...
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Italian Medieval Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

Rare Carved Limestone.Art Deco. W P A, Cubist Sculpture by William Slattery
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Carved Limestone.Art Deco. W P A, cubist sculpture by William Slattery Included original printed brochure from exhibit,, see photo of sculptu...
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Limestone

Maxime Real del Sarte for Sevres, Art Deco Sculpture of Young Woman
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Julius Augustus Caesar
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Julius Augustus Caesar A beautiful bust raised on a marble plinth base with a brass crest to dress up any home. Realistically cast and mode...
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Italian Grand Tour Mid-20th Century Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Bust of Apollo in statuary white marble, 20th cent
Located in Rome, IT
Bust of Apollo in statuary white marble, 20th century, ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COST CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL, ULTERIORI FOTO, INFOR...
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Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Vintage Cordey Porcelain Bust
By Cordey
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Lovely vintage Cordey female bust. Porcelain bust of a beautiful woman in period clothes, adorned with capodimonte flowers. Stunning stare that draws you in.
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American Victorian Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Nefertiti Head Bust Wall Mask Decoration Vintage, Goebel Germany 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful vintage terracotta wall mask depicting Nefertiti made by the famous Goebel Company in Germany. It is marked on the back with the bee mark. It would make a lovely decorati...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

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Terracotta

Mid-Century French Gilt Bronze Bust of Napoleon on Marble Base Signed Ajaccio
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or study with this elegant antique bust. Created in France circa 1950, and built of bronze, the bust stands on a black granite base and depicts French emperor...
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French Mid-20th Century Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Head and Shoulder Bust of a Young Girl Garden Statue
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Head and Shoulder Bust of a Young Girl Garden Statue This is a charming detailed bust of a rather wistful young girl, note the folds of her dress a...
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Country Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Cast Stone

Head of a Jazzman, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, American, ca. 1940s
Located in New York, NY
About sculpture This remarkable portrait bust is in all likelihood a privately commissioned sculpture from around 1940s. Despite the fact that the sculpture is not signed, it is cer...
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American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

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