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Ocean Library, Stack 1
By Joan Hall
Located in Boston, MA
Signed on 2nd book. The Ocean Library stacks incorporate physical and emotional reminders of Hall’s
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
Sculpture "Knowledge" Carved Oak Library Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
Carved oak library sculpture "Knowledge" by American modernist William Ehrich. An early
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Wood
Untitled (Darkened Library)
By Erika Dueck
Located in Montreal, Quebec
squished and extended. Exits at the end of long hallways evoke a dream-like illusion of distance. Library
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paper, LED Light, Foam Board
Antique Library Bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte 19th Century
By Émile Guillemin
Located in London, GB
This is a finely cast brown patinated bronze and ormolu library sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte
Category
Antique 1890s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Neoclassical Brass Resin Capital Column Plant Stand Sculpture Display Pedestal
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage architectural / Neoclassical style plant stand / book / library / sculpture / display
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Brass
Library Bust of a Cardinal, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Library bust of a Cardinal, circa 1900
Large Victorian plaster bust, in original condition.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Library Bust of a Cardinal, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Library bust of a Cardinal, circa 1900
Large Victorian plaster bust, in original condition.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Large 19th Century Plaster Library Bust of Plato
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very large scale, 19th century Italian plaster library bust of Plato, Stamped 'G Balatri Faceva
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Busts
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Antique Library Alabaster and Marble Busts
Located in London, GB
A pair of very late Grand Tour Mid-19th Century Library Busts in carved Alabaster with marble
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Grand Tour Busts
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Antique Library Bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive brown patinated library bronze sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte, mid-19th
Category
Antique 1850s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Ineluctable Dream - rustic, gothic, figurative, head, patinated bronze sculpture
By Dale Dunning
Located in Bloomfield, ON
, McIntosh Gallery at Western University, Carleton University Art Collection, and the National Library of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
An Early 19th Century Carved Plaster Library Bust of Pinder
Located in London, GB
on waisted stepped soccle
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Busts
Materials
Plaster
19th Century Grand Tour Bronze
Noir Belge Library Column Mercury Hermes
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique Grand Tour bronze and Belge Noir black marble library column
Category
Antique 1870s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Skyscraper (1/1)" (2024), Steel and Bronze Sculpture by Bill Starke
By Bill Starke
Located in Denver, CO
and the Auraria Campus Library in Colorado.
Bill Starke sculptures exhibited in galleries across the
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th C Country House Library Plaster Bust of Composer Pianist Felix Mendelssohn
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good 19th century library plaster bust of the German composer, pianist and conductor Felix
Category
Antique 19th Century European Busts
Materials
Plaster
Bronze Sculpture "Bacchante and Infant Faun" by Frederick MacMonnies
American
By Frederick Macmonnes
Located in Shippensburg, PA
intended for installation at the Boston Public Library. The sculpture was MacMonnies' most significant
Category
20th Century American Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Figural Gold Painted Female Plaster Sculpture Statue Bust Head 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage plaster library bust statue or sculpture depicting a female face with beaded hair, painting
Category
20th Century Busts
Materials
Plaster, Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint
Aureole
By Dale Dunning
Located in Bloomfield, ON
ends. The title of this wall mounted sculpture Aureole refers specifically to this circle of light yet
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
$13,500
Third Eye Ripples
By Dale Dunning
Located in Bloomfield, ON
a glass stone at the forehead. The title of this contemplative bronze and steel wall sculpture
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Soritical Silver
By Dale Dunning
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Collection, and the National Library of Canada.
"My sculptures are objects of reflection and contemplation
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal
Absalom
By Dale Dunning
Located in Bloomfield, ON
University, Carleton University Art Collection, and the National Library of Canada.
"My sculptures are
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
$11,500
Solitary Climber
By Bill Starke
Located in Denver, CO
"Solitary Climber" is an open edition sculpture created by Bill Starke depicting a figure climbing
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Other Medium
19th Century French Carved Grey and White Marble Eagle
Located in Dallas, TX
sits on a rock with his head turned. Use the avian figure to decorate a mantel, library or study. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Large 19th Century French Carved Grey and White Marble Eagle on Stone Base
Located in Dallas, TX
, library or study. The sculpture is in great condition with a beautiful patina and detailed work (small
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Petite French Bronze Bust of Napoleon on Rouge Marble
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
sculpture embodies the precision and elegance of French neoclassical artistry. The bust, cast in rich bronze
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Ancient Roman Coin 2nd cent.AD Silver and Rubies Ring depicting Emperor Hadrian
Located in Roma, IT
splendor. A true garden city, it boasts baths, libraries, sculpture gardens, theaters, alfresco dining
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings
Materials
Ruby, Silver
Emperor Hadrian Roman Coin
2nd Cent. AD
Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in Roma, IT
, libraries, sculpture gardens, theaters, alfresco dining halls, pavilions, and private suites, portions of
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Chain Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Emperor Hadrian Roman Coin 2nd Cent. AD Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in Roma, IT
, libraries, sculpture gardens, theaters, alfresco dining halls, pavilions, and private suites, portions of
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Chain Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Authentic Roman Coin
2nd century AD
18 Kt Gold Pendant with Emperor Hadrian
Located in Roma, IT
a garden city than a villa, including baths, libraries, sculpture gardens, theaters, alfresco dining
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
2 Authentic Ancient Roman Coins and 3 Imperial Marbles Silver Bracelet
Located in Roma, IT
Roman world. This sprawling estate covered seven square miles and featured baths, libraries, sculpture
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Chain Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
2 Authentic Ancient Roman Coins and 3 Imperial Marbles Silver Bracelet
Located in Roma, IT
Roman world. This sprawling estate covered seven square miles and featured baths, libraries, sculpture
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Chain Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Roman Coin
2nd Cent.Ad
Bracelet Depicting Emperor Hadrian and Solomon
s Knot
Located in Roma, IT
city than a villa, including baths, libraries, sculpture gardens, theaters, alfresco dining halls
Category
2010s Classical Roman Retro Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Bracelet with 5 Authentic Roman Coins Depicting Roman Emperors
Located in Roma, IT
, libraries, sculpture gardens, theaters, alfresco dining halls, pavilions, and private suites, portions of
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Retro Bracelets
"Water Nymph" Black Basalt Sculpture 8" x 6" x 4" inch by Alfons Louis
By Alfons Louis
Located in Culver City, CA
2005, Alexandria International wood sculpture symposium at library of Alexandria 2008, and salon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Mixed Media
Materials
Stone
"The Hare" Black Basalt Sculpture 8" x 6" x 4" inch by Alfons Louis
By Alfons Louis
Located in Culver City, CA
2005, Alexandria International wood sculpture symposium at library of Alexandria 2008, and salon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Mixed Media
Materials
Stone
Nautical Antique Bronze Ship
s Antenna
Located in Nantucket, MA
. This is bronze mounted on a teak base with metal connectors at the top. Great in a library or as a
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Industrial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
"The Knight" Mixed media work on wood 20" x 51" inch by Alfons Louis
By Alfons Louis
Located in Culver City, CA
Alexandria In 2005, Alexandria International wood sculpture symposium at library of Alexandria 2008, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Mixed Media
Materials
Bronze, Copper
"Alexandrian Icon" Mixed media Wooden work 33"x30"in. by Alfons Louis
By Alfons Louis
Located in Culver City, CA
Alexandria In 2005, Alexandria International wood sculpture symposium at library of Alexandria 2008, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Mixed Media
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Library - Bronze Wall Sculpture Floats in Front of Mirrored Stainless Steel
By Jesus Curia Perez
Located in Chicago, IL
This bronze wall sculpture is mounted on a polished stainless steel surface. The sculpture appears
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Large Library Bust of Hercules
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English library bust of Hercules. Crisply cast in painted plaster and horsehair.
Category
Vintage 1930s English Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Plaster
"At Last, " Sculpture
By Bill Starke
Located in Denver, CO
, the Foothills Arts Center and the Auraria Campus Library in Colorado.
Bill Starke sculptures exhibited
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1970s Brutalist Welded Steel Sculpture George Kafka Chicago Modernist Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
cubes.
The Grande Prairie Library has displayed his metal sculptures since it opened in 1982.
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Bookends in Form of Renaissance Monk Library Natural Alabaster and Marble
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Expectacular Antique Library, Bookends, Throne, medieval, revival
Alabaster and marble bookends in
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
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
"Climbers: The Ladder II" (2024), Original Bronze Sculpture by Bill Starke
By Bill Starke
Located in Denver, CO
, colliding, cooperating, striving, & achieving are the themes I wish to portray in my sculptures. My
Category
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
"Catch of the Day (3/6)" (2023), Bronze Sculpture by Bill Starke
By Bill Starke
Located in Denver, CO
and the Auraria Campus Library in Colorado.
Bill Starke sculptures exhibited in galleries across the
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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.
20th century, with age related discolouration and wear
80cm in height
62cm...
Category
20th Century European Busts
Materials
Plaster
Antique Art Deco Cast Metal Circus Elephant Library Bookends Bronzed Lucky Book
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Art Deco metal bookends in the shape of elephants with raised trunks, front feet balanced on a large ball and triangular base.
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Pair Bronze Grand Tour Library Busts of Bacchus and Ariadne, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Of generous scale and imposing, these beautifully carved patinated bronze antique busts of Bacchus and Ariadne are mounted on black marble socles banded by scenes of antiquity in bro...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Stunning
Impressive Faux Stag Head with Long Antlers Wall Mounted Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
library, this sculpture is comprised of wood, metal and composite.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Solitary Climber
By Bill Starke
Located in Denver, CO
"Solitary Climber" is an open edition sculpture created by Bill Starke depicting a figure climbing
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Other Medium
Climbers I
By Bill Starke
Located in Denver, CO
Library in Colorado.
Bill Starke sculptures exhibited in galleries across the US and are now in
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Other Medium
Climbers I
By Bill Starke
Located in Denver, CO
Library in Colorado.
Bill Starke sculptures exhibited in galleries across the US and are now in
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Other Medium
Reaching (bronze hand)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
the work displayed at the Enoch Pratt Free Library. He produced his first sculpture at age 17 out of
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sterling Silver Bracelet with Authentic Roman Coin Depicting Emperor Hadrian
Located in Roma, IT
world. Covering seven square miles, it was more a garden city than a villa, including baths, libraries
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Bangles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Practical Size Hand Carved Antique Elm Library Stairs / Steps w. Lion Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, original and sculptural library stairs.
These rare and highly decorative library stairs are
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Ladders
Materials
Wood, Elm
Authentic Roman Silver Coin 18 Kt Gold Pendant with Emp. Hadrian
2nd cent. AD
Located in Roma, IT
baths, libraries, sculpture gardens, and alfresco dining halls. Today, Villa Adriana stands as a
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
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Library Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of library sculptures is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct library sculptures — often made from plaster, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of library sculptures available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Art Deco and Georgian library sculptures are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made library sculptures over the years, but those made by John Gregory, Mathieu Matégot and William Ehrich are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Library Sculptures?
Prices for library sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, library sculptures begin at $235 and can go as high as $22,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,436.