Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 7

Early Carved Folk Art Wood Bust on Music Cabinet

$3,200
£2,429.39
€2,778.70
CA$4,470.86
A$4,972.58
CHF 2,596.53
MX$60,510.97
NOK 33,161.59
SEK 31,099.72
DKK 20,738.49
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

At the turn of the century this type of "corporate head" portrait was very popular. They were often displayed on or in the lobby of the company headquarters. This striking wooden example has a unique character that borders on Folk Art. and sits on a 21 draw music cabinet. This is the type of unique quality object I love to find.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 56 in (142.24 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890s
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. Note that there is a strip of veneer missing on the top back. This can only be seen when the bust is removed.
  • Seller Location:
    Peekskill, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU883827612362

More From This Seller

View All
1700s Religious Figure with Heavy Patina
Located in Peekskill, NY
The patina and age of this well done carving make a striking display. I'm guessing its 18th century and Italian. It has just the right look.   
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

1890s Arts and Crafts Advertising Grandfather Clock and Cabinet
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very rare and unusual Arts and Crafts advertising clock display cabinet. It reads.. Time to Use Cedarine Furniture Polish. This example is as clean and fresh as it gets and...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Grandfather Clocks an...

Materials

Wood

Early Terracotta Bust of Young Boy
Located in Peekskill, NY
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 ...
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Weathered Two Sided Saloon Sign Topper
Located in Peekskill, NY
This life-sized character of a period bar tender was mounted outside on top of the saloons main sign. It's two sided with heads facing both ways. It's spent many years outside and ha...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Cardboard Cubist Study of Womans Head
Located in Peekskill, NY
I found this interesting cardboard study in a New York Flea Market almost 50 years ago. It been on the shelf all that time and never gave it a 2nd thought. Its unsigned and I have no idea if its important or not... It is what it is...
Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Rare and All Original English Oak Revolving Dental Cabinet
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an antique English dental cabinet. Made from English Oak, with a circular top and fully rotating case, consisting of multiple milk glass lined drawers, glass shelves and curved bevelled glass doors, all set on turned legs, with casters. A rare piece of furniture, with a made In England decal label. C1900. A beautiful piece of antique dental furniture...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

You May Also Like

Vintage Large Hand-Carved Wooden Male Bust Sculpture Wall Sculpture
By British Colonial, Craft and Folk Art Museum, wood art, Arts and Crafts Company
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Large Hand-Carved Wooden Male Bust Sculpture. This wooden sculpture is beautifully carved and versatile in use. You can hang it on the wall, display it on a table, or even u...
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Carved and Painted Figural Bust, England
Located in San Francisco, CA
Possibly from a ship, this rare antique late 19th Century English bust is carved and painted, representing a branch of the military. Portrayed in dress or formal uniform. Interesting...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mid-century Masculine Wooden Sculpture Testa
Located in Weesp, NL
One of a kind beautiful mid-century masculine sculpture cut from one piece of wood. A truly gorgeous piece, a diamond in kust about any interior. The Testa will be shipped overseas i...
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Abstract Folk Art Plywood Bust
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This stacked plywood Folk Art piece showcases the unique vision of its creator. An intriguing sculptural piece from every angle.
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plywood

Hand-Carved Walnut Bust, Mid-20th Century
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A finely hand-carved bust in walnut wood, likely created in the mid-20th century. The sculpture portrays a male figure with striking realism, showcasing detailed facial features, tex...
Category

Vintage 1970s European Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th or Early 20th Century Bust, Sculpture, Carved Wood
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptionally beautiful bust carved in the finest quality craftsmanship. Used is an extremely heavy and extremely hard wood. Presumably, the sculpture comes from the time when it c...
Category

Antique 19th Century Busts

Materials

Wood