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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
1950s Virginia Metalcrafters Imperial Tarro Leaf Sculpture Tray
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
interiors, from Traditional to Mid Century Modern, Organic Modern, Hollywood Regency, Glam, Scandinavian
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Walking stick with carved ivory depicting a female bust Germany mid-18th century
Located in Milan, IT
wrist strap. Metal ferrule. Germany, mid-18th century. See: Catherine Dike and Guy Bezzaz, La Canne
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Antiquities
Materials
Metal
French Classical Revival Limestone Planter, Finely Carved Limestone Jardiniere
By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in Miami, FL
goddess planter, Daphne head sculpture, mid-century French garden décor, is truly French garden art
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Limestone
1950s Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Lemon Leaf Sculpture Tray
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
shelf or a table, and make a perfect addition to a wide range of interiors, from Traditional to Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Fonseca Bust
Located in Rome, IT
Sculpture of a Noblewoman in marble, from the model of the "Fonseca Bust". ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$5,344
Vintage George Washington Bronze Bust Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Washington with detailed facial features and formal attire. The bookends were made in the mid 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Bust of Hercules
Located in Rome, IT
Bust of Hercules in ancient yellow marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$7,719
Bust Ludovisi Hera
Located in Rome, IT
Description:
Era Ludovisi bust in white marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$13,064
Bust Of Diana
Located in Rome, IT
Description:
Bust of Diana in Carrara marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
$5,938
Vintage Patinated Metal Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho sculpture of man. A chic patinated metal with lots of tactile detail. Rests on a double stack wood plinth with gorgeous grain detail. Acquired from a Palm Be...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Bust Of Emperor
Located in Rome, IT
Sculpture of a Rare and Enormous Bust of a Roman Emperor in polychrome marble, sculpture in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$7,957
Bust of Emperor Caracalla
Located in Rome, IT
Bust of Emperor Caracalla in gilded bronze, ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble, Bronze
Signed Vintage Primitive Bust
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly one of a kind. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Box H5
Dimensions. 4” W ; 5” D ; 5.75” H
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Small Terracotta Indian bust 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Small Old Indian Bust . Terracotta on a Wooden stand .
Unknown Maker
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Terracotta
"Bust of a Woman" Bronze Scuplture by Victor Salmones
By Victor Salmones
Located in Wiscasset, ME
"Bust of a Woman", is a bronze sculpture by the Mexican artist, Victor Salmones. This sophisticated
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Hand Carved Wood Bust of Child Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage sculpted bust of young man. Beautiful wood grain detail with lots of carving
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Italian Pewter Owl Bust Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very well cast Italian pewter owl bust paperweight from retailer Buffums, circa 1970s. The piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Pewter
Vintage Painted Terra Cotta Bust of Bearded Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning plaster bust of long haired man. Dramatic long flowing hair and beard. Acquired from a
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Female Face Bust Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage black ceramic pottery female face bust sculpture, circa 20th century. A great
Category
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Boho Ebony Hand Carved Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho carved ebony wood sculpture. A chic bust of man with stylized braids
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Face or Bust Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glazed ceramic sculpture of a face, rendered as a collection of bodies. A unique and philosophical piece for any room. Sits on a base of 3-tier pedestals and measures 20.5" tall.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Marble Bust Signed Houdon
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique marble bust signed Houdon. A white statutory marble bust of a gentleman, after Jean Antoine
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Statues
Materials
Marble
Vintage Boho Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of classical elegance to your decor with this Vintage Boho Bust of a man. This
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Marble bust of Roman Emperor
Located in Rome, IT
Europe: 240€.
Tags: Imperatore Romano. Emperador romano. Empereur romain. Römischer Kaiser.
XX century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Italian Grand Tour Augustus Caesar Carrara Marble Bust 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Carved Carrara marble bust of Augustus Caesar. Italian grand tour. Mid 19th century
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Modernist figurative sculpture bust in sandstone
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Modernist sandstone bust sculpture of a male
Artist unknown.
The sculpture is beautiful from all
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Arthur Court Aluminum Torso Bust
By Arthur Court
Located in Westport, CT
Arthur court aluminum men's torso bust.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Statues
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Hiawatha Native American Chalkware Cigar Store 20" Sculpture Bust Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hiawatha Native American Chalkware Cigar Store 20" Sculpture Bust Figure. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Native American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Angel Cherub Head Bust Gilded Plaster Wall Decoration 20cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful vintage head, bust of an angel or cherub in relief, made of gilded plaster, circa mid
Category
Mid-20th Century European Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
German Anatomical Muscular Bust Model
Located in Brooklyn, NY
German, anatomical, plaster model of a cross-section of a bust, depicting the muscular and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plaster
White Bust / Manssculpture - Plaster - Folke Andersson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A really cool sculpture of a mans head with a beard created in plaster by Folke Andersson probably in the 1940s or 1950s. The sculpture is 28 cm tall and in excellent condition excep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Antique Marble Busts
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An extremely well carved pair of Statuary Carrara marble busts on marble pedestals, by important
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
$61,689 / set
Good Large Bust of William Shakespeare
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Good Large Bust of William Shakespeare
A Good Large Bust of William Shakespeare, this is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Beaux Arts Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Sculpture, Bust of emperor in marble
Located in Rome, IT
Stone busts of Roman Emperors onyx with white Carrara marble head. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Italian Half Bust Woman Sculpture, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian marble sculpture which represents half woman bust with a transparent square base. Made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Vintage German Victorian Frosted Glass Painted Figural Woman Bust Vase - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage German Victorian Frosted Glass Painted Figural Woman Bust Vases - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Vases
Materials
Glass
Vintage Lrg Napoleon as Caesar Cast Plaster Bust Sculpture After Antonio Canova
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Large Napoleon as Caesar Cast Plaster Bust Sculpture After Antonio Canova. Circa Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Tibetan Or Asian Buddha Head Bust Mala Bead Rosary Buddhist Bracelet
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful piece and very eye catching. Perhaps Tibetan but could also be from South East Asian or India/Nepal.
The Buddha appears to be made of ceramic or carved from stone wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Hand Carved Wooden Balinese Busts Sculptures
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage midcentury hand carved ebony wooden Balinese busts sculptures.
Hand carved sculpture in
Category
Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Vintage Solid Brass Ramshead Bust
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a midcentury vintage solid brass bust of a Ramshead. This large Ramshead is hand Chased and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Patinated Cast Bronze Bust Statue Sculpture of Woman with Pinned Hair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wonderful desired patina, stunning detail, subject unknown. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 9
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian 1950s Wicker Half Bust Mannequin
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s wicker half bust mannequin.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wicker
Bronze Horse Bust with Verdigris Patina by Phillips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome decorative art object with wonderful verdigris patina.
Limited.
Deco style.
Original vintage condition showing a nice patina / wear consistent with age and use.
Marked on th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture bust in terracotta - Åke Holm - Höganäs
By Höganäs Keramik, Ake Holm
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning bust in terracotta designed by Åke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Thanh Le Vietnam Verdigris Bronze Siamese Buddha Bust Head Table Lamp
By Thanhle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
an Ebonized Black Wooden Base, Signed to Rear. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 37" H (to finial
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Plaster Cast Male Bust Ex. Tucker Collection
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A fascinating 20th century painted plaster life face cast of an unidentified male actor from the
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Artist’s Model Bust of a Very Young Smiling Boy
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Artist’s Model Bust of a Very Young Smiling Boy
This very attractive Artist’s Model Bust of a
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
Neoclassical Table Lamp Featuring a Bronze-Style Bust
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Neoclassical table lamp featuring a finely cast bust of a gentleman in period
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Exotic Artisan Sculpted Wood Ibex Bust Table Lamps
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stylized Ibex bust table lamps. Artisan hand carved of an exotic grained wood.
1960's Asia
Busts
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Federigo Fabbrini Asymmetrical Ceramic Bowl, Italy 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
the contemporary Italian Mid Century Modern design and art and the historic elements, such as the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
French Midcentury Granite Bust on Wood Base, Signed
Located in Houston, TX
French Midcentury hand-sculpted granite bust on wood base, circa 1965. Signed by the artist G
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Vintage Grand Tour Plaster Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
-tone aesthetic reflects the high-end artisanal craftsmanship typical of mid-to-late 20th-century
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Statues
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Hands on Stomach Staff Top DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
), overall, on base 12 1/2"
Created mid 20th century or earlier.
From California collection, previously
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Young Boy, Green Patina Plaster Bust, About 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Young Boy, Green Patina Plaster Bust, About 1900
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Greek Garniture
Materials
Plaster
Plaster Bust of Peter Polycarpou Ex. Tucker Collection
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A fascinating 20th century painted plaster bust of Peter Polycarpou from the collection of British
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Madame Juliette Recamier Bronze Bust After Joseph Chinard
By Joseph Chinard
Located in New York, NY
Madame Juliette recamier bronze bust after the original model Joseph Chinard (1756-1813), mounted
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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Midcentury Busts For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of midcentury busts available for sale. The range of distinct midcentury busts — often made from metal, stone and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are 648 antique and vintage midcentury busts for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of midcentury busts available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Neoclassical midcentury busts are consistently popular styles. Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Austin Productions each produced beautiful midcentury busts that are worth considering.
How Much are Midcentury Busts?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,635, while they’re typically $60 on the low end and $62,760 highest priced.
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.
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