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Vintage White Ceramic Elephant Bust Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
A Hollywood Regency white ceramic elephant bust table lamp on Lucite base with custom gold lined
Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Lucite

Gilded Carved Smokey Quartz Horse Bust
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome and chic hand carved smokey quartz horse head bust with gilded mount on acrylic base.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Large Bronze Bust Sculpture, Signed Hedy MIller 92
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
base, the base measures 10 1/4'' wide by 9 1/8'' deep by 2'' tall. Unknown subject of the bust, very
Category

1990s American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Bronze Bust of Venus, 18th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
An Italian bronze bust of Venus on a marble base, 18th century. Venus is the Roman goddess
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century Bronze Bust of Cicero - 1Y178
Located in Bordeaux, FR
, and writer (106 B.C.-43 B.C.). The bust is mounted on a sturdy base and features a golden patina. It
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Marilyn Weinstein Medicine Wolf Modern Carved Alabaster Bust Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Marilyn Weinstein (NY, 1946-2020) 'Medicine Wolf' carved alabaster and mixed-media bust on a
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Bronze Bust of Buddha, Thailand Ayutthaya, circa 18th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
pronounced nipples. The bust sits on a fitted wood base. This could be a breathtaking focal point in any
Category

Antique 18th Century Thai Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Thomas Ridgeway Gould (Boston/Florence, 1818–1881) Victorian marble bust of a wo
Located in Long Island City, NY
, carrara marble, rests on iron peg on separate plinth. Signed "T R Gould Sc. Florence 1870" on base. Bust
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Porcelain Bust of Emperor Napoleon I with Imperial Eagle -1Y95
Located in Bordeaux, FR
power. While the bust exhibits chips on the base, a slight chip on the nose, a firing crack on the neck
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Copeland Parian Ware Bust of “Love” by Raffaelle Monti, Dated 1871
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
bust based on this work, cast in Parian porcelain by Copeland titled "The Bride", but often known as
Category

Antique 1850s English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antonio Rossellino (Settignano 1427 - Firenze 1479) - Bust of a young boy
Located in Bruxelles, BE
cheeks, and a small and expressionless mouth. The bust rests on a hexagonal contemporary base partially
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stucco

Heifetz Style Hand Carved Abstract Nude Female Table Lamp with Shade
By Heifetz
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Heifetz style hand carved table lamp featuring an abstract nude female bust resting on a black base
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Hardwood

Grand Tour French Bronze Arc de Triomphe Egyptian Figure Sundial Sienna Marble
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Sundial superbly mounted on a Sienna Marble base. A black basalt ceramic Egyptian Bust on its original
Category

Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture "Perspicacity"
By Taisske Kinoshita
Located in Firenze, IT
Italy, 2008 Bronze sculpture depicting a woman bust titled "Perspicacity" on wood base. Original
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Cast Iron George Washington Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a set of vintage cast iron bookends, featuring the bust of George Washington. The head
Category

Late 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Selection of Petite Modernist Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
" W x 3.25" D. 2) Gilt bronze bust sculpture on marble base, by for Forum Gallery of NYC, circa 1974
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze

Egyptian Revival Antique Bronze Sculpture Clock of "Isis" by Pierre Emile Hebert
By Pierre-Eugène-Émile Hébert , Georges Emile Henri Servant
Located in Shippensburg, PA
markings of his work. For the same model by Hebert retailed as a bust on a base, see Christies, New York
Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Slate, Bronze

Terracotta Bust on Base
Located in Essex, MA
Classical male on bronze and limestone base.
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Bust, Venetian Style, Marble, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Male portrait of bust on base made with colored marble. This type of work is based on a type of
Category

20th Century European Other Busts

Materials

Marble

Bust in Limestone on Base, 1950
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Bust hand carved in limestone Base in Oregon pine (new) Measures: Height of the bust: 57 cm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Limestone

Buddha Head / Bust on Lucite Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool ceramic Buddha head or bust on a Lucite base, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Lucite, Ceramic

Grecian Style Plaster Bust on Marble Base
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1960s plaster bust in the Grecian tradition is mounted on a black
Category

Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble

Classic Male Bust Sculpture on Black Base
Located in New York, NY
A classical male bust sculpture piece on a black base. Excellent condition. Piece measures: 3.25
Category

2010s Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Resin

Bronze Bust Sculpture on Black Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
A small but substantial bronze male bust sculpture on a black marble base. Excellent condition
Category

Late 20th Century Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Marble, Granite, Bronze

Antique Classical French Bronze Bust on a Marble Base
Located in Houston, TX
Antique classical French bronze bust on a marble base. This gorgeous well executed French
Category

Vintage 1920s French Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Italian Terracotta Classical Bust on a Wood Base
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Italian terracotta classical bust on a wood base. Italian patinated terra cotta bust or
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Napoleon on Marble Base
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely detailed bronze bust of Napoleon features gilt bronze mounts on a verde antique marble
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Carved Bust Mounted on Lucite Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Italian carved painted reliquary bust newly mounted on a 2" thick piece of square
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Busts

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Paint

20th Century Historicism Bronze Bust on Marble Base Dante Alighieri
Located in Berlin, DE
Known bronze bust Dante Alighieri, circa 1900 marble base. Bronze bust of the famous philosopher
Category

Early 20th Century German Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Bust of Lord Byron on Marble Base
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This bronze bust of Lord Byron is finely detailed and has a rich brown patina. It is mounted on
Category

Antique 19th Century English Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Bronze

Patinated Cast Stone Bust of Hercules on Short Pedestal Base
By (after) Lysippos
Located in Dallas, TX
Based after the famed Farnese statue, this cast stone bust on a pedestal depicts the head of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Stone

Vintage Classic Roman Bust Sculpture on Black Marble Base, Italy
Located in New York, NY
A vintage reproduction of the classic Roman bust sculpture of the 'David' by Michelangelo during
Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Busts

Materials

Marble

Lenora Arye Large Bust of a Man on Plinth Base
By Lenora Arye
Located in Bridgeport, CT
" wide by 11" deep. The base is 15" wide and tapers back to 12"wide by 13"deep by 45.5" high.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Stone

Grand Tour Bronze Bust Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
A substantial bronze bust on marble base, Grand Tour style, circa early-20th century, Europe
Category

Mid-20th Century European Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Bronze

Austin Prod s Plaster Sculpture/Bust Based on Mademoiselle Pogany by Brâncuşi
By Constantin Brancusi 2, Austin Prod, Austin Productions
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Austin Prod's plaster sculpture/bust based on 'Mademoiselle Pogany' by C
Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Busts

Materials

Acrylic, Plaster, Resin, Paint, Wood

Brutalist Female Bust Sculpture on Lucite Base Signed D. Synder, 1963
Located in Toledo, OH
bust. Sculpture is 11" tall and 11" wide and is attached to a Lucite base which is 8.5"
Category

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Busts

19th Century Italian Classical Greek Bust in Bronze on a Wooden Base
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Italian classical Greek bust in bronze on a wooden base.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Bust of Classical Maiden on a Circular Marble Base
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Century Bronze Bust of Classical Maiden raised on a circular marble base; from the Estate of
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Grand Tour Bronze Bust Sculpture of Classical Woman on Marble Base
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Grand Tour bronze bust sculpture of Classical woman on marble and bronze pedestal, 20th
Category

Early 20th Century European Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Parian Bust of Confederate General Robert E. Lee on Carved Neoclassical Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sculpture Bust of Confederate General Robert E. Lee Porcelain (Parian), 14” high, on carved wood
Category

Antique 19th Century English Busts

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Late 20th Century Hand Carved Alabaster Napoleon Bust Statue on Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Good quality, handcrafted bust of Napoleon Bonaparte. If you are a collector of good quality
Category

Late 20th Century French Empire Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Classic Roman Bust on Black Marble Base Signed by Sculptor G. Ruggeri, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Classic Roman Bust on Black Marble Base after the Statue of David. Resin bust on black marble with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

Early-Mid 20th c. Hand Carved Italian Marble Bust on Cast Iron Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand carved Italian marble bust of a Roman soldier on cast iron base, circa 1920-1950.
Category

20th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble, Iron

19th Century Mounted Sculpture Bust in Bronze on Stone Base Biblot Decorative LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
"""""""""""""""Short Time Sale """""""""""""""""" 19th century mounted sculpture bust in bronze on
Category

Antique 19th Century European Busts

Materials

Stone, Bronze

19th Century Russian Bronze Bust of Tsar Alexander I on Marbleized Column Base
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This gilt bronze bust of Tsar Alexander I wearing a laurel wreath and Roman toga dating to the late
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Iron Bust of a Woman after the Antique on Rectangular Base
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique bust of a young beauty was carved in France, circa 1870. Placed on a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Busts

Materials

Iron

Oversized the Sun King Louis XIV 3/4 Bust Carved Alabaster on Marble Base
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage and large carved alabaster 3/4 bust sculpture of the sun king, Louis XIV, seated on marble
Category

20th Century French Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Head Bust Stone Replica of Rameses I Egypt 1292-1290 BC on Ebonized Base
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This head bust depicts the founder of the 19th Dynasty in ancient Egypt also known as Paramessu
Category

Late 20th Century American Egyptian Busts

Materials

Composition

19th Century French Marble Bust of a Young Beauty with Lace Hat on Swivel Base
Located in Dallas, TX
This tall, antique bust is the perfect addition to any elegant room. Sculpted in France, circa 1880
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

1980s Neo-Classical Greco-Roman Maitland-Smith Bronze Bust / Marble Base - David
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome piece. It is a Neo-classical style bronze male bust on a marble base by Maitland
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Skull Head on Square Wooden Base
Located in Marbella, ES
Bronze Skull Head on Square Wooden Base
Category

Late 20th Century European Busts

Materials

Bronze

Italian Roman David Sculpture on Black Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
, circa 1960s, Italy. Piece is a resin head/bust on a black marble base with slight white veining. A nice
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

Midcentury Bronze Bust Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful unique bronze bust sculpture on wooden base.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture Head or Bust
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Greek or Roman ancient replica sculpture head or bust on wood base, measuring 9.5
Category

20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Plaster, Wood

20th century Plaster Greek Head on Wooden Base, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Greek head of a man in plaster on wooden base dating from the 1950s in very good condition. Ideal
Category

Vintage 1950s French Busts

Materials

Plaster

Impressive Hand-Carved Wooden Buddha Head on Acrylic Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and impressive hand carved wooden Buddha head on a large solid acrylic base. There are
Category

Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

19th Century Italian Marble Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handsome white marble 19th century bust on black marble base, signed and dated by artist.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Busts

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Bust On Base For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Bust On Base
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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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    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 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 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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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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    The Blue Dog painting by George Rodrigue was inspired by the artist’s dog, a spaniel-terrier blend named Tiffany, as well as the legendary Cajun creature called the Loup-garou. Browse an array of artist George Rodrigue’s pieces and prints from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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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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