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Material: Plaster
Plaster Library Bust Of The Emperor Augustus
Located in Kent, Dover
An English painted plaster library bust of the Emperor Augustus. With a good patina resembling polished marble.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Houdin Busts of Happy Baby and Crying Baby, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute pair of mini busts of babies with crying and laughing faces by Houdin. These are small in scale and made with plaster. Very rare to have the pair.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Belzoni, a Racing Car Sculpture, "Reverso"
By Belzoni
Located in Paris, FR
Reverso
A gilt plaster model of a racing car.
On a Cheyenne marble or rectangular wood base.
Belzoni finds inspiration in the legendary racing cars of the 1950s and the 1960s....
Category
2010s French Sporting Art Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Gaston Lachaise (attributed) Georgia O'Keefe Plaster Study
Located in Sharon, CT
A rare (if mot unique)cast of the clay study for the portrait of Georgia O'Keeffe, commissioned by Alfred Stieglitz in 1926. The alabaster in the Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC, is ...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
"A Frolic at the Old Homestead" by John Rogers, 1881 – Antique Painted Plaster
Located in Worcester, GB
"A Frolic at the Old Homestead" by John Rogers, 1881 – Antique Painted Plaster Sculpture
Origin: United States
Date of Design: 1881
Estimated Production Date: Late 19th – Early 20th ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Table Lamp, Off-White Lacquer Finish, In Stock
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, 2022.
Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form.
Dimensions:
Height: 17-1/2”
Width: 13-1/4”
Depth: 6-1/2”
The Biomorphic series of organic light...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Paper
American Golden Eagle Sculpture Large Painted Plaster Figure Signed
Located in Wilton, CT
Large painted plaster eagle sculpture, circa mid-20th century. Excellent rendering of the majestic bird perched on a rock outcrop with crisp detail. Sign...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
early 20th C. Belgium Cast Plaster Woman's Hand, Musées Royaux du Cinquantenaire
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very elegant Musées Royaux du Cinquantenaire Bruxelles atelier de moulage plaster cast of a woman's left hand, early 20th century.
Decorative piece ready for 'hanging out' or just '...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
1950's Marwal Group Figural Plaster Statue W./ Maiden and 2 Girls with Books
Located in Germantown, MD
Marwal Ind. Inc plaster figural plaster sculpture depicting a maiden with her two children holding books. An inspirational piece for children and mothers. Very clean vintage condition in antique white color.
Measures 12 inches in base diameter and stands 24.5" tall.
Marwal Ind. Inc., Miami Florida 1940’s-1960’s
Marwal Ind. Inc. was a commercial producer of classic reproductions statues...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$525 Sale Price
30% Off
French Gypsum Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970 s tree statue , Vintage artist school work .
Small Man H: 24 W:6 D:5,5
WOMEN H: 22.5 W:6 D:6
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$1,800 / set
Vintage Plaster Bust of Marc Anthony
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this plaster composite bust of Marc Anthony dates from the 1970s. Built in pedestal display stand. Unknown maker. Very good vintage condition with minor scattered s...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Other
ORIGiNAL FULLY STAMPED DIOR ADVERTISING STATUE IN PERIOD PLASTER & PAINT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original fully signed and stamped circa 1950's Dior Advertising...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
$872 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Framed Relief Sculpture, Inspired by the style of Clodion
Located in NICE, FR
This large plaster relief was inspired by Claude Michel Clodion's fresco and was crafted in the workshops of the Louvre Museum in Paris in the lat...
Category
19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$1,890 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful Art Deco Plaster Bust of Christ by A. Gille
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Art Deco plaster bust of Christ by A. Gille, 1928.
This impressive, large plaster sculpture of Christ is a true masterpiece of the Art Deco period. Created by Belgian arti...
Category
20th Century Belgian Art Deco Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$3,244 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Set of Study Hands Saint Sculptures 'Set 2'
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1900. We offer this fantastic Set of Study Hands Saint Sculptures. This set of pieces belonged to a sculptor of religious figures who used these models to create the christian ...
Category
Early 1900s Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Stucco, Wood
European Plaster Horse Head with Wavy Mane & Lovely Aged Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European plaster sculptural horse head bust, from the 20th century. This fabulous plaster art piece from Europe, standing just shy of 3 feet in height, features a three-dimensional...
Category
20th Century European Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Plaster Study for Bear Fountain by Mogens Bøggild, 1939
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Bøggild, 1901-1987
Mogens Bøggild was a Danish sculptor renowned for his lifelike and detailed sculptures. This plaster study for the Bear Fountain (Bjørnebrønden) was created...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Space Invader Line by Studio Chora, Table Lamp, White Limestone, In Stock
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, Space Invader Mini, 2021.
Amorphous, nonconforming, the Space Invader is expressive of the human form.
The Space Invader series of organic light sculpture...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Pair Vintage Painted Plaster Model Dogs Sculpture By Frederick Thomas Daws
By Thomas Frederick Daws
Located in Sale, GB
- An incredible pair of painted plaster model dogs by Frederick Thomas Daws (1878-1956), England, Mid-Twentieth Century.
- The models have a wonderful lifelike quality in regards to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Handmade Light Fixture, Stone, Made-to-order
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Custom Design by Studio Chora, Biomorphic Series, current production.
Sample shown. Message seller before ordering.
Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form.
...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Paper
Sculpture by Yves Bodiou, France -1982
Located in Örebro, SE
Very cool sculpture by Yves Bodiou, France -1982, possibly original model for a bronze sculpture.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent wi...
Category
1980s French Vintage Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Martini Rossi advertising sculpture or bust, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Cool advertising sculpture or bust for Martini & Rossi to display a bottle in shops.
Great to use in our bar or as a decorative piece in your ho...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Plaster Sculpture of the Pied de Diane.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Plaster sculpture of the Pied de Diane.
A magnificent fragment of the Pied de Diane, originally used as a model for the Beaux Arts sculptors' workshops in 19th century Paris.
Mate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$646 / item
Large Roman Neoclassical Plaster Foot of Hercules
Located in Houston, TX
Unusually large and well detailed neoclassical Roman plaster foot sculpture of Hercules. This vintage Italian academic plaster foot sculpture wo...
Category
1960s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Sculpture in Patinated Plaster by the Artist Capovani, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in Patinated Plaster by the Artist Capovani, Early 20th Century.
Animal sculpture representing a Lion striking down a snake by Capovani in plaster with a bronze patina, ea...
Category
Early 20th Century European Napoleon III Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Maxime Fillon (1920-2003) zoomorphic patinated plaster sculpture
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Beautiful zoomorphic sculpture in patinated plaster by Maxime Fillon, circa 1970, from the artist's studio.
In good condition, some traces of age, incised signature on base.
Category
1970s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Amazing Pair of 19th Century French "Personnages"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Amazing pair of 19th century French "Personnages", fisherman and his companion.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Biomorphic Xl Line by Studio Chora, Tall Table Lamp, White Limestone, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, Biomorphic XL Series, 2024.
Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form.
The Biomorphic series of organic light sculptures are one-of-a-kind ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Paper
Antique H. Lemaire General Hoche Napoleon Plaster Paint Bust Sculpture
Located in Munich, DE
Bust of general Hoche, one of the most important generals under Napoléon the 1st. Signed and dated on the left: H. Lemaire and dated 1830. The plaster with polychrome painting has be...
Category
1830s French Charles X Antique Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Plaster
Antique Plaster Figure Signed Etienne Maurice Falconet
Located in Ongar, GB
A nice antique plaster figure of Psyche signed Falconet, for Etienne Maurice Falconet. With nice distressed paint adding to the decorative look.
Please contact us directly for a wor...
Category
19th Century French Antique Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Artist Plaster Sculpture Bronze Patina on a Wooden Base, Abstract Art
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Hand-formed sculpture made of plaster of paris with patinated bronze on a wooden base. The plaster figure is from the German artist TADÄUS from the series formless body shapes from 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Art Deco Plaster Bust, Painted Mannequin
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco plaster bust. Painted mannequin.
The item is on our Europe storage.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Selection of Sirmos Plaster Lamps
By Diego Giacometti, Sirmos
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of modernist plaster lamps, made by Sirmos, American, circa 1960s. From left to right, they are:
1) Plaster lamp, in the manner of Diego Giacometti. It has been SOLD.
2) P...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$1,400 / item
Plaster Model of Male Bust with Markings, France, 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Plaster bust on base. Preliminary study for marble carving with markings for the stonemason.
France, 1850-1880.
A very decorative piece.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Beautiful Art Deco, French Bust of a Young Woman
Located in Devon, England
A really lovely French, Art Deco bust of very high quality. She's lifesize and shows the profile of a young Parisian woman with a victory roll hairstyle she excludes glamour. She's m...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
French Patinated Bust Sculpture Of A Classical Male
Located in Houston, TX
French Patinated Plaster Bust Sculpture Of A Classical Male.
Our handsome French classical Greek plaster sculpture is the perfect table accessory, bookca...
Category
1920s European Classical Greek Vintage Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Biomorphic Lighting by Studio Chora, Table Lamp, Gray Concrete Finish, in Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, Biomorphic 2 Series, 2023.
Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form.
The Biomorphic series of organic light sculptures are one-of-a-kin...
Category
2010s American Brutalist Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Paper
Elie Nadelman Plaster Cast "Recherche des Formes"
By Elie Nadelman
Located in Sharon, CT
A plaster cast of Elie Nadelman's important early proto-cubist Draped Standing Female Figure "Recherche des Formes" c.1908. Height 23", Base 11.50 x 8".
Category
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Whimsical Chalkware French or Italian Falling Chef Figurine or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage whimsical figurine or sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1970 in a Modern cartoon style. The sculpture depicts a Europea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Abstract plaster sculpture from the 1950s with a French origin.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
his plaster sculpture from the 1950s hails from a workshop located in the southern region of France.
Despite bearing a few minor imperfections, it stands as a quintessential example...
Category
1950s European Vintage Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$1,166 Sale Price
44% Off
An academic cast of a sculpture depicting a discus thrower, Italy 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Over the plaster round base is set the cast of a sculpture of a Discus thrower. Cast for drawing teaching in Academy. Italy 1890 ca.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Antique Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso ca. 1900
By Somso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso ca. 1900
A folding model of an ear. It was used as teaching material in German schools ca. 1900. It is made of wood and paper mache by ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Decorative Sculpture of Putti's Head Plaster on Wooden Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Plaster sculpture of putti's or Childs head on wooden stand
The sculpture is dated in the plaster with "1960" and signature of "Delflasse".
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Richard Russell Jr. Plaster Maquette by Rosario R. Fiore
Located in Savannah, GA
Rosario Russell Fiore
(American, 1908-1994)
A full length portrait plaster maquette of Georgia Governor and United States Senator Richard Russell Jr., circa 1975.
8 ½ inches wide by 8 inches deep by 29 inches tall
Rosario R. Fiore was a prominent American sculptor and member of the National Sculpture Society. Fiore studied at the Mechanics Institute, the National Academy of Design, and the Beaux Arts Academy. Protege of Robert Aitken, he assisted with the creation of the figures in the pediment of the Supreme Court Building, the front of the Archives, and in the Samuel Gompers Memorial.
Other notable achievements include serving as a sculptor for the National Park Service and WPA, the Smithsonian, the Department of the Interior, receiving awards for service provided to the US Army, and undertaking commissions for the White House during the Truman and Kennedy administrations. Born in New York, he was active there, in Washington and in Jekyll Island...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Regency Gilt Greyhound
Located in west palm beach, FL
This Vintage Regency Gilt Greyhound exudes luxury and elegance, featuring a sleek greyhound figure finished in a rich, gilded tone. The exquisite detailing and regal posture capture ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass, Plaster
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Art Deco Polychrome Decorated Plaster Statue of December, 1931
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian Art Deco polychrome decorated plaster statue, age signed XII 31 IX° (December 1931, 9th year fascist age).
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Biomorphic Standing Floor Lamp N.3, Studio Chora, White Plaster Stone, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
N.003 Floor Lamp from the Biomorphic Series by Studio Chora is inspired by the nature of human experience. This is a second-generation light sculpture that is hand crafted from a com...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Bear Sculpture Limited Edition 60/100 by J.B Vandame 2015
By J.B. Vandame
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture bear in plaster. Limited and numerated edition 60/100.
Made in France By J.B Vandame in 2015. Unique piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Art Deco Shop Counter Mannequin, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Wonderfully stylish and completely original rare 1930's Art Deco female advertising shop counter mannequin. She's made from hollowed plaster and has ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Figural Group of Fauns in a Naturalistic Setting, 19th Century French
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming figural group of Fauns sitting above a waterfall, in cast stucco with terracotta painted finish, all on a custom wood base. Mid 19th Century. Base bears an old label from ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Rococo Antique Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Stucco
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
White Plaster Set of 3 Sculptures, France 1980s
Located in Aspen, CO
Unique Plaster Sculptures 1980's France
Category
1980s French Vintage Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$1,700 / set
Ephraim Doner Plaster Bust by Florence Fiore
Located in Savannah, GA
Florence Fiore
(American, 1905-1999)
A plaster bust of Ephraim Doner by Florence Fiore, circa 1930s.
Ephraim Doner was a prominent figure and artist of the Big Sur and Carmel milieu in the mid 20th century. He was a friend to Henry Miller who mentions him extensively in Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch.
10 inches wide by 9 ½ inches deep by 18 inches tall
Florence Reeve Fiore was a portrait artist and sculptor who was active on the east coast in New York, Washington and Jekyll Island...
Category
1930s American Modern Vintage Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Florence Fiore - Rudolph Gruen Plaster Bust, c.1930s
Located in Savannah, GA
Florence Fiore
(American, 1905-1999)
A from-life plaster bust of American composer Rudolph Gruen, circa 1930s.
10 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 20 inches tall
Florence Reeve Fiore was a portrait artist and sculptor who was active on the east coast in New York, Washington and Jekyll Island...
Category
1930s American Modern Vintage Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Art Deco Large Signed G Carli with stylized Representation of Hunting Dogs
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco Large Signed G Carli with stylized Representation of Hunting Dogs
Originel Patina on all Parts
The piece is in Fair and original condition and a rea...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Italian Plaster of Paris Sculpt Head Bust Sculpture with Black Wood Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful restored Italian vintage aqualine plaster of Paris head bust sculpture is so reminiscent of what would be in a museum setting. She has beautiful surreal features with great detail to her very detailed back hair. She sits on a black wood base. Her face is so wonderfully sculpted to perfection of Italian classical beauty. From either the side or frontal view she is beautiful. Please note that we have just done some restorations and cleaning to the plaster of Paris and wood base as it had a crack in it. This is now reflected in the price alteration. It looks amazing now. This is from the 1960s. Sorry the old photos...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
1940s Plaster Sculpture from R. Espinasse, Woman Standing
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Plaster sculpture, woman standing, Raymond Espinasse (1897-1985) workshop, France.
Measure: height 33.4 inches.
Category
1940s French Vintage Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Interesting Plaster Sculpture, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful interesting sculpture is made of plaster. This is a French work, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$1,739 Sale Price
20% Off
Plaster Encoche Sculpture By Mary Syme Boyd (1910-1997) Manner of Antoine Houdon
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A 20th century plater sculpture by Mary Boyd signed and dated to the base 1931, very much in the manner of Jean Antoine Houdon and his L'Ecorché. Age related discolouration, staining...
Category
1930s Scottish Vintage Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Studio Plaster Sculpture – Antique-Style Figure by Charles Filleul – 20th Centur
Located in NANTES, FR
This studio plaster represents the head of an Antique-style male figure, possibly a satyr.
It is a preparatory work by Charles Filleul, likely created in anticipation of a larger scu...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Human Sculpture Home Décor Busts Antique Standing Male Figure, HanChristian Brix
Located in Wembley, GB
Like Asian Yin and Yang, this large sculpture merges masculine Renaissance and mythological feminine beauty. Besides its great balance of harmony, it portrays the beauty of the inner...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Deco Antique Plaster Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Plaster, Organic Material, Ceramic
$1,010 Sale Price
43% Off
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