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Parian Bust of John Milton
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century John Milton Parian ware bust raised on a circular pedestal base. Dimensions: Height
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Busts

Materials

Ceramic

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

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Lucite

English Sculpture Head or Bust
By Alva Studios
Located in New York, NY
A small vintage English sculpture head or bust on wood base. This replica sculpture piece was made
Category

Mid-20th Century English Busts

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Neoclassical Style Marble Bust Torso Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautifully carved neoclassical style marble bust torso figure on a wood base.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble

Grand Tour Style Female Bronze Bust
Located in Atlanta, GA
Grand Tour style female bronze bust on lacquered wood base, artist unknown, Italy, circa early 20th
Category

20th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Bronze

Hermes, Greek God Bronze Sculpture with Verde Patina on Custom Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A bronze sculpture of the Greek God Hermes in verde patina, on custom base. This exquisite bronze
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greco Roman Busts

Materials

Bronze

Lillian Katznelson Head of a Young Boy Bronze on Marble Base
Located in Montreal, QC
This study is clearly by one who knows and loves children and looks with a sensitive eye. It is not easy to cast in bronze the fugitive nature of childhood but she succeeds admirably...
Category

Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

1880s Small Dore Bronze Bust Of Shakespeare
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Small 1890s dore bronze bust of Shakespeare on a marble base.
Category

Antique 1890s Busts

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Grand Tour Neoclassical Bust of Apollo
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A wonderful polished bronze bust on a marble base, perfect for a curio cabinet, desk or bookshelf
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Bronze

Asian Early 20th Century Burnished Bronze Woman Head on Ebonized Wood Base
Located in Firenze, IT
facial expression, this sculpture of narrow proportion rests on a squared black wood base.
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Busts

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Frosted Glass Bust, Schlevogt-Hoffmann
By Henry Schlevogt, Heinrich Hoffmann
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is an Art Deco "Ingrid" frosted glass bust. Raised on a geometric base of 3.5" height, the
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Busts

Materials

Glass

19th Century Italian Marble Base Spelter of Napoleon on Horse Signed R. Nannini
By Raphaël Nannini
Located in Dallas, TX
in Italy circa 1890 and standing on a heavy rectangular base, the sculpture depicts the French
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Bronze Naked Lady on Marble Base Signed L Art Bronze Qualite, France, 1965s
By Le Art Bronze France
Located in Verviers, BE
Bronze naked lady very nicely made and signed. With very nice patina. A beautiful addition to any collector Measure: Weight 81 ounce.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Baroque Grey Sandstone Head of a Woman on Marble Base, Around 1780
Located in Berlin, DE
marble base, captures the essence of Baroque aesthetics with its expressive details and masterful carving
Category

Antique 1780s French Baroque Busts

Materials

Sandstone, Marble

Classic Roman Sculpture Bust of David by Ruggeri Italy
By G. Ruggeri
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic Roman Bust on black marble base after the Statue of David in ivorine (faux-ivory celluloid
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

Young Alabaster Woman Sculpted in Late 19th Century Bust
Located in Marseille, FR
Young woman sculpted in a late 19th century bust on a portor marble base measuring 26 cm high by 12
Category

Antique 19th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

Large Pair of Faux Marble Busts of Apollo and Diana
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of Faux Marble Busts of Apollo and Diana After the Antique, the plaster busts on a
Category

20th Century Busts

Materials

Coating

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Alabaster Girl Bust, 1890s, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau white marble (Alabaster) girl bust, on a black marble base. "Bust of a young
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Antique 1890s Italian Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble, Alabaster

Hand Carved Wooden Bust Sculpture of Dantes, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely carved solid mahogany (almost life-size) shoulder bust of Dantes on a plinth base. Origin
Category

Early 20th Century Busts

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Large Plaster Library Bust of Julius Caesar Grand Tour
Located in Lowestoft, GB
After the antique, an imposing and highly decorative plaster bust of Julius Caesar on socle base
Category

20th Century European Busts

Materials

Plaster

Antique Carved Alabaster Art Nouveau Bust of Carmen, Signed Villanis, c1900
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Big Flats, NY
portrait bust of carmen, sated on marble base, signed as photographed, c1900 Measures - 8.25''H x 4''W x
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Classical Greek Hard Stone Portrait Bust Sculpture, Elio Caesar, circa 1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage classical sculpture offers cast hard stone construction and depicts portrait bust of Elio
Category

Mid-20th Century European Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair or Set of French Grand Tour Terra Cotta Busts on Fluted Pine Bases
Located in Nashville, TN
. Female bust on base 26.5 inches tall due to wig Male bust on base 25 inches tall.  
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta, Pine

Classic Greek or Roman Bust on Black Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
Classic Greek or Roman Bust on Black Marble Base. Maybe after Statue of David which would be Roman
Category

20th Century Italian Classical Roman More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Bust Statue in Neon Green on Black Base
Located in New York, NY
A neoclassical female bust statue in neon green on a black glass base. This is a resin or composite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Alberto Giacometti Bronze Bust Sculpture on a Stone Base
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
An exquisite bronze bust sculpture crafted by the renowned artist Alberto Giacometti. This
Category

20th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Granite, Bronze

Late 19th Century Bust of Burmese Buddha on Acrylic Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bust of lacquered metal Burmese Buddha on an acrylic base.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Small Alabaster Bust on Marble Base by Fritz Kochendorfer, 1891
Located in Delft, NL
A small alabaster bust on marble base by Fritz Kochendorfer (1871-1942) A bust of a female with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Vintage Decorative Nefertiti Egyptian Queen Bust Statue on Marble Base
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative bust statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Polished Brass Kudu or Impala Sculpture Bust on Black Lucite Base
By Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Polished brass kudu or impala sculpture bust on black Lucite base.
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Small Alabaster Bust on Marble Base by German Daniel Greiner, 1900
Located in Delft, NL
A small alabaster bust on marble base by German Daniel Greiner (1872-1943), circa 1900, a bust of
Category

Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Vintage Decorative Roman or Greek Bust Statue on Marble Base, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Bust statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models

Materials

Stone

Bronze Sculpture / Bust on Marble Base "The Savage" by Frederic Remington
By Frederic Remington
Located in San Diego, CA
Bronze sculpture / bust on 8" D round marble base entitled "The Savage" by Frederic Remington
Category

Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Giuseppe Garibaldi Antique Italian Bronze Bust or Sculpture on a Wooden Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
famous Italian, Giuseppe Garibaldi in a military tunic and stands on a wooden base. The sculpture is
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 1900s Signed Alabaster Sculpture / Bust of Jesus Christ on a Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
ever attempted to create anything out of a hard material like marble understands that this rare bust
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Religious Items

Materials

Alabaster, Carrara Marble

Antique Alabaster Gilt Bronze Sculpture / Bust of Christ on a Marble Base 1920
By J. Parentani
Located in Lisse, NL
perfect condition, Flemish marble base. To have found this 1920s sculpture in such remarkable condition
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Bronze

Early 1900s Signed Marble Sculpture / Bust of Jesus Christ on an Art Deco Base
Located in Lisse, NL
attempted to create anything out of a hard material like marble understands that this rare bust can only be
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Religious Items

Materials

Carrara Marble

Early 1900s Patinated Terracotta or Plaster Bust of Christ on an Art Deco Base
Located in Lisse, NL
images 6&7). The perfect Art Deco base is made of ebonized birchwood and the contrasting colors make the
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items

Materials

Terracotta, Plaster, Birch

Great Antique and Signed Plaster Bust / Head on a Wooden Base Greek God Hermes
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stunning Roman or Greek sculpture on a wooden base. Unfortunately we don't know which of
Category

Early 20th Century European Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Small to Mid Size, Rare and Serene African Male Bronze Bust on Black Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
depth (incl. marble base): 10.2 x 4.9 x 5.1 inches. Height x width x depth of the marble base: 2.7 x
Category

Late 20th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Stag Head on Marble Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Brass Stag Deer Head with Antler on Marble Base MCM Stunning large stag bust sculpture on a marble
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Small Bronze Bust King Edward VII
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Small bronze bust mounted on marble base of His Royal Highness, King Edward VII, son of Queen
Category

Early 20th Century European Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Brass Kudu or Antelope Busts
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of brass kudu or antelope busts on black acrylic base.
Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

19th Century Classical Library Bust of Female Grand Tour Country House
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A finely cast 19th century plaster classical library bust, on socle base on a later period plaster
Category

Antique 19th Century English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Art Deco Bust by Goldscheider Vienna, Eve with Apple, Rudolph Knorlein, 1930s
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and rare Art Deco porcelain bust on a wooden base. Eve with apple, model #6774
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage French Portrait Sculpture of Young Woman, Plaster on Marble
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage French portrait sculpture depicts young woman with grapes and bow, cast plaster bust on
Category

20th Century French Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Marble bust on base
Located in Boston, MA
A wonderful marble bust on a black marble base.
Category

Early 20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Bronze Bust on original base.
Located in Hudson, NY
Bronze bust on original marble base. Very fine casting and lovely patina. Attributed to Jaroslav
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Bust of Girl on Marble Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Bronze Bust of Girl on Marble Base, Signed by E. Houssin Beautiful patina on marble
Category

20th Century French Busts

Bronze Bust Woman s Head On Wooden Base, Brown Patina.
Located in RUEIL-MALMAISON, FR
Beautiful2000 bronze bust with brown patina representing a woman, with expressive modeling
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bust of Frederic Remington on Marble Base, USA, 1990
Located in Hudson, NY
Bronze bust of Frederic Remington by Darrell Tyrone Coker on green marble base, USA, circa 1990
Category

1990s American Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A 19th Century Bronze bust of Napoleon on Rouge Marble base.
Located in Dublin, IE
A 19th Century Bronze bust of Napoleon on Rouge Marble base.
Category

Antique 19th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Classical Roman Bust in Plaster on Black Stone Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Classical Roman Bust in Plaster on Black Stone Base
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Stone

Bronze Bust of King George V on Marble Base, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Bronze bust of King George V on marble base, 19th century. Cast and patinated bronze with great
Category

Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Neoclassical Bust with Rouge Marble Base of Apollo
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic example of a 19th Century bronze bust on a rouge marble base, of Apollo.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bust of Hera
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
This plaster bust is based on a hand crafted mold made form the original housed at the Louvre
Category

20th Century Belgian Busts

Materials

Plaster

Terra Cotta Portrait Bust
Located in San Francisco, CA
complete bust on its base. It is about the same size as the other one (of a girl).
Category

Vintage 1930s French Busts

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

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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.

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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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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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    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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    Famed American photographer Edward Weston was based in California, where he moved when he was 21 from his native Illinois. From there, he developed his trailblazing career that has won him dedicated fans worldwide. Shop a collection of expertly-vetted Edward Weston photography 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    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.
  • 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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    Armin Hofmann based his design philosophy on the traditional elements of design. He built the compositions for his graphic designs on points, lines and shapes. He is well known for his theater posters. On 1stDibs, find a range of Armin Hofmann art.
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    The bases of Arne Jacobsen chairs are mounted in different ways. In some pieces, artisans bolt or screw the base into the seat. Other designs have a pedestal base driven into a hole on the seat bottom with a mallet. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Arne Jacobsen chairs.