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After Antique Vintage composite Marble bust Anthony Redmile
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in Seaford, GB
, elevating this piece from mere decoration to a true work of art. The bust rests on a stately socle base
Category

Vintage 1980s British Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

A Modern Stylised Bronzed Resin Bust of Venus
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
sculpture depicting the Greek Goddess of love Aphrodite. The bust sits on an ebonized wooden base.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Bronze Bighorn Ram Bust Sculpture Entitled "Majesty" by Steve Retzlaff
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful bronze bighorn ram bust sculpture on black marble base entitled "Majesty" by Steve
Category

Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Large Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust Table Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful pair of chinese bronze Buddha bust table lamps on wooden base. Measures 15"W X 8"D X
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

21st Century Grey European Lead Bust of a Horse Head
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bust is mounted on a rectangular base with multiple bevel. The horse head has always represented the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Lead

Elisabetta Mayo d’Aloisio, L’Eterno Padre, Bronze Bust, Italian, c. 1930s
By Elisabetta Mayo D’Aloisio
Located in Morristown, NJ
Elisabetta Mayo d’Aloisio, L’Eterno Padre, Bronze Bust, Italian, c. 1930s, on Marble Base
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Expressionist Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid-20th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Monk Bust in Cassock
Located in Dallas, TX
vintage bust sits on a swivel base and features the face of a pensive monk wearing his cassock. The figure
Category

Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Rare Frosted Glass Beethoven Bust Table Lamp by Lucien Lafaye for Perzel
By Lucien Lafaye
Located in Montreal, QC
Frosted, cast glass, Art Deco Beethoven bust table lamp, resting on bronze base. Base stamped "MADE
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

French 19th Century Terracotta Bust of Madame Récamier, After Jean-Antoine Houdo
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
submitted a "Diana" which was refused without drapery. Bust of Washington based on a life mask cast in
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Bronze Sculpture 20th C. Modern Spirit of Life After Robert Russin Marble Base
By Robert Russin 2
Located in West Hollywood, CA
not signed on the bronze. Mounted Sculpture Bust in Bronze on Base Bibelot Decorative Object Center
Category

20th Century North American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Marble, Bronze

pair of Italian 18th century Grand Tour Period Ormolu and marble statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rouge Griotte marble busts. Each wonderful bust is raised on square Ormolu base plate below a Black
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

20th Century English Regency Style Tilt Top Table
Located in London, GB
busts sitting on a quatrefoil base raised on sabre legs terminating in gilt brass lion paw feet and
Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Center Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century English Regency Style Tilt Top Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
busts sitting on a quatrefoil base raised on sabre legs terminating in gilt brass lion paw feet and
Category

20th Century Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Portrait of Alphonse de Lamartine – Stipple Engraving after David d’Angers, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Lamartine in left-facing profile as a sculptural bust, set against a horizontally lined background. His name
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Rare Fine Hand-Carved Wooden Buddha Head Sculpture – Serene Expression – India
Located in Lisse, NL
point for any interior, from minimalist to eclectic. This bust is mounted on a flat base and can be
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Tang Antiquities

Materials

Wood

English Staffordshire Treacle Glazed Wellington Commemorative Jug Dated 1852
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
forming the pouring spout. The bust sits on a raised base with the inscription WELLINGTON DIED SEP 14 1852
Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Brass Horse Head Sculpture / Bookend
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Brass Horse Bust on a marble base
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Classical French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
classical Roman bust plaques raised on a marble base and gilded claw feet. We have a team of restorers to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Late 19th Century Austrian Bronze of a Bearded Jew
Located in New York, NY
. The bust is screwed on a marble base, and measures 3.25 inches high, 2.5 inches wide, 2.25 inches deep
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Important Barbedienne Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French, cast and patinated bronze table lamps with neoclassic scenes on body. Bust detail
Category

Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Pharaoh Toetanchamon Golden Coated Brass Bust Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality and condition sculpture. If you are a collector of anything to do with ancient Egypt or if you are decorating a room or business with an Egyptian theme then this rare P...
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Egyptian Busts

Materials

Marble, Brass

Italian Stone Bust of Augustus Caesar, on Acrylic Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Very decorative bust of Augustus Caesar. Bust is cast stone (concrete), not carved stone and raised
Category

20th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Cast Stone

19th Century Bronze Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte Mounted on Marble Base
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a 19th century bronze bust of Napoleon Bonaparte mounted on a beautiful yellow colored
Category

Antique 19th Century European Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Lovely Diminutive Art Nouveau Bronze Bust on a Red Stone Base
Located in Papaikou, HI
may be a signature on the front of the bronze base, but it is not legible. I have listed this as
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Bust of an Officer on a Black Base
Located in Nashville, TN
19th century French bronze bust of a decorated officer on a black base.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Life Sized Cast Bronze Bust of Expressive Young Boy on Oval Base
Located in Houston, TX
Large and impressive cast bronze bust of a soulful young man. Hair and facial features have been
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Busts

Materials

Bronze

Antique Terracotta Religous Jesus Bust on Marble Base Signed by Belgian S Maton
By S. Maton
Located in Blackpool, Lancashire
A wonderful bronzed terracotta bust by the artist S Maton of Belgium. Belgian artists used white
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Terracotta

African Native Head Brass Bust on Marble Base in the Style of Hagenauer
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Frisco, TX
A very detailed lovely brass bust of an African Native sitting on a marble base. From the design
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Busts

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Deco Styled Bronze Bust of Young Boy Mounted on Marble Block Base
Located in Houston, TX
This charming bronze bust of a young boy is mounted on a marble block base. Created using the lost
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Bust of a Boy on a marble base, signed Donatello, Circa 1930
Located in GB
This superb bronze is full of character. It depicts a boy with his head slightly bowed, the eyes are cleverly uplifted which captures great expression. This piece is cast with good ...
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Renaissance Busts

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Bust of Napoleon I on Black Base with Eagle Mount
Located in Nashville, TN
Late 19th century French Empire gilt bronze bust of Napoleon I mounted on a black marble base with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Busts

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Bronze Busts of a Boy and a Girl on Black Marble Base
Located in Raalte, NL
Two bronze busts from the 20th century on a black marble base representing a boy and girl. The
Category

20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Nude Bronze Art Deco Statue on Sycamore Base
Located in Zaventem, Belgium
Nude bronze Art Deco statue on a sycamore veneered wooden base. French origin from 1930.
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Bronze

Terra Cotta Sculpture of Classical Face on Marble Base
Located in Round Top, TX
Terra cotta sculpture of classical bust on marble base. Great condition
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Museum Copy Porphyry Head on Stepped Cut Steel Base
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a really rather lovely contemporary museum copy porphyry head on a stepped cut steel base
Category

Mid-20th Century English Busts

Materials

Porphyry, Steel

Miniature Head Made of Ceramics on Wooden Base, Cambodia, 20th Century
Located in Basel, BS
Miniature head made of ceramics on wooden base,, Cambodia, 20th century. Provenance: Swiss
Category

20th Century Cambodian Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Grande Tour Bronze Bust of Seneca
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Striking Bronze bust on sienna base
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Arthur Court Kudu Antelope Skull Sculpture on Pyramid Base
By Arthur Court
Located in Houston, TX
Striking aluminium sculpture of a kudu antelope skull by the Arthur Court company. Marked "Arthur Court designs, 1982" on the back of the piece. Substantial in both size and impact. ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Busts

Materials

Aluminum

Alexandre Ouline Head of a Worker Bronze Sculpture on the Marble Base
By Alexandre Ouline
Located in Vilnius, LT
Art Deco bronze sculpture, on a marble base. Signed by the sculptor Alexandre Ouline, France, 1930
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Napoleon Bust
Located in Natchez, MS
French 19th century gilt Napoleon bust on St Ann gray marble base.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Middle of 18th Century, French Terracotta Bust
Located in Stockholm, SE
Middle of 18th century, French terracotta bust on a marble base with a slight damage to the base.
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Elegant Classical Style Marble Bust of Lady
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
. One or two marks to marble commensurate with age Elgant white and colored marble bust of
Category

20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Monumental Bronze Bust of Diana Goddess of the Hunt
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large, beautiful high quality bronze bust of Diana based on Jean Goujon's Diana and the Stag
Category

Antique 19th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

White Marble Bust of Young Lady Wearing a Hat, Signed Riccardo Galli, Milano
Located in Woodbury, CT
brim at the back. Below the bust, on the pedestal base, is a caved head of a bird. The back of the
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

Two Marble Statues Signed L. Gregoire
Located in Heukelum, NL
Two finely carved marble child busts. On grey marble base. Signed. L. Gregoire. France late
Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Busts

Materials

Marble

Marco Aurelio
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Detailed bust on an attached circular base
Category

20th Century Busts

Materials

Terracotta

French Bronze Bust of Dog on Marble Base
Located in Culver City, CA
A delightful dog statue in bronze sits on a stepped marble block base. The detail of the casting
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Hollywood Regency Brass Ram Bust on Green Marble Base
Located in Houston, TX
This substantial brass bust of a ram is mounted on a green marble base to make an attractive
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Bronze Bust on Marble Column with Gold Capital and Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classical bust on marble column with gold plated capital and base, marble plinth. Produced by the
Category

Antique 19th Century German Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold

Cast Bronze Bust of Buddha on Wooden Base, Late 18th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
Featured is a fabulous cast bronze Thai Buddha bust statue mounted on a wooden base. It has the
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Thai Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th century patinated bronze bust of Homer on a marble base.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century patinated bronze bust of Homer on a marble base. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE
Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Staffordshire Pearlware Bust of a Putto on a Socle Base, Early 19th Century
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
Staffordshire pearlware pottery bust of a putto with a socle base. The modeling is very expressive
Category

Antique 1820s English Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pearlware, Pottery

Sculpture of a Bronze Bust of a Abbe on a Ormolu Base, signed, 18th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze Bust of A Abbe/Finely Modeled Caricature/Signed GMN on the plinth base/Collection of
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Perez, Welded Bronze Bust, 1970s
Located in Dorchester, MA
that have been welded together to form the strong features. The bust rests on a bronze base and the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Male bust by Alexandre Kelety
By Alexandre Kéléty
Located in Vancouver, BC
An impressive male bust by Art Deco period sculptor Alexandre Kelety Bronze signed on bust
Category

20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Stone Bust Depicting Louis XVI, 18th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Dating from the 18th century, stone bust depicting Louis XVI. It is a bust mounted on a square base
Category

Antique 19th Century French Statues

Materials

Stone

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Busts of Homer and Seneca
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
white marble base (on the Seneca bust base previous restoration and a small splinter on the base bottom
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Find many varieties of an authentic bust on base available at 1stDibs. Each bust on base for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, metal and marble. If you’re shopping for a bust on base, we have 111 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bust on base, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A bust on base made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bust on base over the years, but those crafted by Adriatico Froli, Demetre Chiparus and F. Barbedienne Foundry are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bust On Base?

Prices for a bust on base start at $350 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $1,800.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

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    A Parian bust is a type of three-dimensional artwork made out of a certain material. Parian is a type of white porcelain, while a bust is a sculpture that depicts a human figure from the chest up. You'll find a range of bust sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The Apollo bust depicts the Greek god Apollo and is based on the Apollo Belvedere in the Vatican Museums. The presence of 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. On 1stDibs you will find a wide variety of antique bust sculptures to choose from.
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    A head bust is a sculpted part of the human figure showing only the person’s head and neck. Sometimes sculptors may also include a portion of the chest and shoulders. It is considered by some to be the most intimate form of sculpture. On 1stDibs, you can find antique and vintage head busts.
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    A sled base, most commonly seen on chairs, is a type of base that provides better weight distribution than a four-legged chair. Modeled after sleds, sled base legs feature a connection between the front and back legs. Shop a selection of vintage and contemporary sled base chairs on 1stDibs.
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    A lamp base is the lighting element of the lamp which attaches to the lamp body. They are traditionally made up of nickel-plated brass.
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    A bust down Rolex refers to a luxury Rolex watch that has been disassembled by a jeweler or other industry professional in order to adorn it with gemstones. A bust down Rolex, which is also referred to as “iced out” or “fully flooded,” is a Rolex that has been heavily modified so that its dial, bracelet and bezel are set with diamonds or other stones. Find a collection of vintage Rolex watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A sink base cabinet is a cabinet designed to be used in combination with a sink. The type of sink installed will influence the cabinet's design. Because the cabinet has no back panel, there is plenty of room to reach the plumbing. There are no drawers in a sink base cabinet, as that might hinder water lines, but the exterior of the cabinet typically features false drawer fronts.
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    In the collections of most cabinetmakers, the narrowest base cabinet is 9 inches. However, manufacturers' offerings vary. Some may only design base cabinets as small as 10 or 11 inches, while others may have narrower options. Find a variety of cabinets on 1stDibs.
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    The base of a lamp is usually just called the lamp base. Manufacturers and artisans produce lamp bases out of a wide range of materials, including metal, wood, glass and pottery. Find a selection of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
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    Naeem Khan is a fashion designer who is based in the fashion district of New York City. Born in Mumbai, Khan learned about textiles from his father and grandfather who both designed clothing for Indian royal families. After moving to the United States as a teen, he began his foray into the fashion business. You’ll find a variety of Naeem Khan products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The Scream painting was based on artist Edvard Munch's own emotional experiences. Munch recalled his inspiration in a January 22, 1892, diary entry: “I was walking along the road with two friends — the sun went down — I felt a gust of melancholy — suddenly the sky turned a bloody red. I stopped, leaned against the railing, tired to death — as the flaming skies hung like blood and sword over the blue-black fjord and the city — my friends went on — I stood there trembling with anxiety — and I felt a vast infinite scream through nature.” Many people associate the image with a feeling of anxiety, interpreting it as representing how the world appears to someone experiencing this emotion. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Edvard Munch art.
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    The watch that the Cartier Crash may have been based on is the Cartier Maxi Oval, also known as the Baignoire Allongée. One theory is that the watch's creators, Jean-Jacques Cartier and Rupert Emmerson, became inspired to create the Crash after seeing a damaged Maxi Oval that a customer brought in after he was involved in a car accident. Another theory is that the designers drew inspiration from Salvador Dalí's famous work, The Persistence of Memory. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Cartier watches.
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    A table base should be roughly two-thirds of the size of the tabletop. So a top with a 60-inch diameter should be paired with a 40-inch base.
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