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Mid-19th Century White Marble Bust of a Young Woman. Signed R. Bulens
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A beautiful mid-19th century white marble bust of a young woman with her head turned slightly to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Busts
Materials
Marble
Wooden woman bust
Located in NANTES, FR
Large bust of a woman, carved out of a single piece of pine, signed Morino.
Do not hesitate to ask
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Busts
Materials
Pine
$1,364
Fantoni Style Neoclassical Bust
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Bronx, NY
Neo classical bust sculpture after Fantoni, in metallic like acid wash finish.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Large Midcentury Sculptured Bust
Located in Tarleton, GB
Hand crafted this is an original and unique sculptured piece.
The bust is finished in solid
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Porcelain
Glazed Metallic Ceramic Bust
Located in Chicago, IL
An interesting midcentury tabletop glazed metallic ceramic bust. This decorative object
in not
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Marble Bust, 18th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Purchased from estate in Toulouse, France.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Neoclassical Busts
Plaster Bust of a Man
By M. Foster
Located in Fitzroy, Victoria
Cast plaster bust of a man, slightly larger than lifesize. Signed 'M Foster' to base but undated.
Category
Mid-20th Century Busts
Materials
Plaster
Porcelain Mao Tse Tung Bust
Located in Chicago, IL
Porcelain cultural revolution bust of Mao Tse Tung.
Fantastic historic political decorative object.
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Porcelain
Parian Bust of Mme, Adelaide
Located in Woodbury, CT
and leaves adorn her highly coiffed hair. A similar garland across her breast to her mid back
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Busts
Materials
Porcelain
Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France
By Pierre Lucas
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France, mid-18th century
Pierre Lucas
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France
By Pierre Lucas
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France, mid-18th century
Pierre LUCAS
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Terracotta Bust Signed Lavergne, 19th Century
By Adolphe-Jean Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
Terracotta bust by the French artist Adolphe-Jean Lavergne (1852-1901), signed.
19th century.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Female Bust Attributed to Anthony Redmile
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Female bust adorned with coral and sea shells attributed to Anthony Redmile.
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Coral
Female Bust Attributed to Anthony Redmile
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Female bust adorned with sea shells and coral attributed to Anthony Redmile.
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Coral
Male Bronze Bust of a Contemporary Man
Located in Canaan, CT
this bust came out of the Colgate Mansion in Sharron CT.
interesting piece.'
not sure of
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Bronze
White Marble Bust of David after Michelangelo
Located in Woodbury, CT
A well executed marble bust of King David as a youth, copied from the original at the Galleria
Category
Mid-20th Century Busts
Materials
Marble
Carved Hardwood Bust of a Male Figure
Located in New York, NY
Depicting a male figure with closed eyes mounted to an acrylic base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood
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
"Bobby Stein" by Harry Rosen Plaster Bust
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plaster bust by Harry Rosen titled "Bobby Stein", with bronze painted finish in the Art Deco
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Busts
Materials
Plaster
1953 Bronze Sculptural Bust, Curt Hansson, Sweden
By Curt Hansson
Located in Hudson, NY
A wonderful gold painted bronze bust of a young woman, demure in aspect - calming and transcendent
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Bronze
Bust of "Greek Slave" by Hiram Powers
By Hiram Powers
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
"It appears to me difficult to imagine a more beautiful and faultless representation of the "human form divine". But for the chain which binds her wrists the figure might be taken fo...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century North American Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Marble
1970s Elvis Presley Bust Head Statue Figure
Located in Warsaw, PL
Original figure of the head of King Rock N Roll Elvis Presley made in U.S.A. in the 1970s.
Life-size, made of plaster, hand painted. Material and varnish losses visible in the photo...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Plaster
18th Century Italian Bust of Angel in Armor
Located in Corona del Mar, CA
Italian Bust of an Angel in Armor clothing. Wonderful hair and detail in this stunning 18th Century
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Busts
Materials
Wood
20th Century Marble Sculpture Bust of Roman Senator
Located in Liverpool, GB
Massive, over half a meter high,
marble, unsigned sculpture,
depicting the bust of a Roman
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Busts
Materials
Marble
Antique 19th C Roman Emperor Augustus AVGVSTVS CAESAR Marble Bust
Located in London, GB
repairs. Unsigned mid 19th century.
Overall Size: Height is 32 cms. Width is 20 cms.
A finely carved
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Busts
Materials
Marble
Bronze Bust Ballet Dancer Anthony Doelll by Enzo Plazzotta
By Enzo Plazzotta
Located in Houston, TX
Bronze bust of Anthony Dowell as a young dancer on a marble base. It is signed Enzo Plazzotta (1921
Category
Mid-20th Century English Busts
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Terracotta Bust of a Man by Joyce Pines
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful rustic unglazed terracotta bust of a man by Joyce Pines a graduate of the Art Institute
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Large 19th Century French Carrara Marble Bust of a Gentleman
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Fabulous scale to this solid 19th century Carrara marble bust of a very well presented gentleman
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Marble bust of a Gentleman by William Behnes, 1842
By William Behnes
Located in Buffalo, NY
well known and celebrated sculptor of the mid-19th century England. He was named Sculptor-in-Ordinary
Category
Antique 1840s English William IV Busts
Materials
Marble
Sculpture "Bust Of Ancient Warrior ", Natural Dimensions, 5 Types of Marble
Located in Liverpool, GB
.
Marble busts of this size were extremely rare in the 20th century,
only for individual orders,
due to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Busts
Materials
Marble
Bust of the Roman Emperor Caracalla, Signed "Gianbologna", 20 th Century
Located in Liverpool, GB
Impressive, impressive and presentable bronze,
depicting the bust of the Roman emperor Caracalli
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Busts
Materials
Bronze
1841, Portrait Bust of James Dunlop, Glaswegian Tobacco Millionaire by Chantrey
By Francis Leggatt Chantrey
Located in Chudleigh, Tasmania
A fine and important Carrara marble portrait bust by the leading sculptor of the day Sir Francis
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Busts
Materials
Marble
French Bust Tutankhamon in Brass, Hand-Painted with Marble Base, 1950s
Located in Verona, IT
Decorative bust that represents the pharaoh Tutankhamon. Made in brass with a marble base, hand
Category
Mid-20th Century French Busts
Materials
Marble, Brass
Life Sized Cast Bronze Bust of Expressive Young Boy on Oval Base
Located in Houston, TX
. Believed to be early to mid-20th century.
Dimensions: 21 H x 15 W x 11 D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Busts
Materials
Bronze
Marble Classical Head, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
A very good late 20th century marble head, possibly Alexandra The Great mounted on a white marble
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts
Materials
Marble
Monumental 19th Century French Rouen Faience Bust of "Winter"
Located in San Francisco, CA
, commissioned in the mid-19th century, perfectly duplicates the size and vibrant colors of the Louvre original
Category
Antique 19th Century French Busts
Large Carved White
Rouge Marble Bust of Roman Emperor
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Mid/late 20th century.
Impressive size, really nice quality, crisply carved.
Category
20th Century Busts
Materials
Marble
Bronze Bust of a Young Boy, Signed by O’Brian, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine detailed bronze, 20th century bust of a child, signed by O'Brian. This bronze has a
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Affortunato Gory Marble and Bronze Clad Bust of a Maiden
Located in Southampton, NY
This beautiful marble and bronze bust of a lady clad in bronze draped dress with Greek key design
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Marble Portrait Bust of George Boole, F.R.S. by Thomas Earle
By Thomas Earle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thomas Earle (1810-1876) was a distinguished 19th century English sculptor who regularly exhibited
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Marble
CONSTANTIN BRANCUSI, Artistic Murano Blown Glass Bust by Dino Rosin, circa 1970s
By Loredano Rosin
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Artistic Murano blown glass bust of a woman, Venice, made by Dino Rosin, circa 1970. Inspired by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Murano Glass
Marble Bust of a Woman- Head of Renee-, Attributed to Chaim Gross
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Contemporary Marble Bust of a Woman, attr. to Chaim Gross - The head of Renee.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Marble
Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of hand-carved wooden busts are truly a special find and a magnificent example of folk
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Busts
Materials
Wood
French Dress Form Bust from Paris Opera Costuming in Light Blue Denim Color
Located in Madison, WI
French dress form bust from Paris Opera costuming department. Tabletop model in light blue denim
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts
Materials
Linen, Wood
Egyptian Faux Porphyry Stone Bust on a Sienna Plinth, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a really lovely mid-19th century Egyptian faux porphyry stone bust on a sienna marble
Category
Antique 1860s Egyptian Busts
Materials
Porphyry
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
Rare La Rosa Child Boy Desk or Shop Window Mannequin Bust, Italy, 1950s
By La Rosa Milano
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
The history of La Rosa begins in 1922 when replicating features of famous divas of silent cinema gave an emotive power to fashion display mannequins, which, at that time, were consid...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Plaster
19th Century White Marble France Napoleon III Bust of a Woman with Column, 1800s
Located in Torino, Torino
19th century marble sculpture, depicting the bust of a woman resting on a two-piece stone column
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Busts
Materials
Marble
Bookends in the Style of Hagenauer Bust of an African Woman and Man
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Hamburg, DE
Beautiful bookends patinated brass on marble base.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Busts
Fine French Terracotta Bust of a Young 18th Century Noble Woman, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a rather beautiful French mid-19th century terracotta bust of a young 18th century noble
Category
Antique 1860s French Busts
Materials
Marble
Fine Almost Life Size 1940
s Plaster Comedy and Tragedy Theater Masks Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
An almost antique pair of plaster comedy and tragedy theater masks. With incredible details, ultra-expressive countenances and wonderful scale, this duo evokes all the emotions. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Plaster
Modern Madonna and Child Marble
Located in Woodbury, CT
Smooth and rough white marble
Modernist design
Unsigned
Another face (eyes only) looking over the top of the baby, with arm over the head of the Madonna
A hand around the child.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Marble
1950s French Cardboard Dress Makers Mannequin
Located in Antwerp, BE
This unusual French 1950s mannequin form screams :John Paul Gaultier!
So chic on a table, it is really more of a modern art sculpture than a mannequin.
Excellent condition, and can b...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Busts
Studio Ceramic Nude Male Torso
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a fantastic mid-20th century studio ceramic sculpture of a nude male torso signed "JM
Category
Mid-20th Century American Busts
Materials
Ceramic
A French Patinated Plaster Sculpture of a Young Man
s Head
Located in New York, NY
expression and incised, upright hair. Inscribed on the neck: S. Bertran On a later pillow base. Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Busts
Materials
Plaster
Phrenology by L.N Fowler,
Large
Located in Billerica, MA
Phrenology by L.N Fowler. Later reproduction. Very good condition. Makes a great mantle piece or a place to store hats and headphones.
Measures: 14" H x 7" W x 4" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Pottery
Giltwood Head Sculpture after Constantin Brancusi
By Brancusi
Located in Stamford, CT
Substantial and elegant gilt solid wood modernist sculpture of a streamlined and minimal presentation of a head and neck, after the manner and contemporary of Constantin Brancusi by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Giltwood
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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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