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Antique Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Homer
By Wedgwood
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Wedgwood black basalt bust of Homer.
This Grand Tour style sculpture is a very stylish
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Grand Tour Busts
Materials
Stone
Glass Bust by Livio Seguso, 1976
By Livio Seguso
Located in Richmond, VA
Glass bust sculpture titled Testa di Donna by Livio Seguso. Signed on bottom, dated 22-3-1976.
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Bust of Child Sculptures- A Pair
Located in Denton, TX
Bust of Child Sculptures- A Pair. Unknown signature on the back.
Boy sculpture measures 9.25 H X 8
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Plaster
$1,800 / set
Vintage Postmodern Plaster Bust of Freud
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the allure of this Vintage Postmodern Plaster Bust of Freud, a striking piece that blends
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Busts
Materials
Plaster
Italian Male Bust Sculptures Grand Tour
By A. Santini
Located in New York, NY
design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. This set of busts could be used for a library, office, etc
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts
Materials
Composition
$675 / set
Two 18th Century Italian Marble Emperor Busts
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of mid 18th century Italian marble busts depicting the Roman Emperors Augustus and Nero
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Marble
Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Woman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage boho plaster bust of a woman exudes timeless beauty with its delicate craftsmanship
Category
Mid-20th Century American Busts
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Vintage Plaster Composite Bust of Shakespeare
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this plaster composite bust of William Shakespeare dates from the 1970s. Built in
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Other
Vintage Plaster Bust of Marc Anthony
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this plaster composite bust of Marc Anthony dates from the 1970s. Built in
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Other
Vintage terracotta bust Boy, COIMBRA, Portugal 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage large terracotta bust Boy by COIMBRA made in Portugal in the 1960s. The tradition of making
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Boho Plaster bust of man. A handsome composition of a stylish young man. A great patina
Category
Mid-20th Century American Busts
Materials
Plaster
1940s Patinated Plaster Bust Greek Head
Located in Madrid, ES
An 1940s academy bust in plaster, patinated imitating terracotta, representing a head from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Busts
Materials
Plaster
Antique Carved Bust of Euripides Tragedian
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Carved Head of Euripides Tragedian
The bust is from
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hellenistic Busts
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Boho Distressed Plaster Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the artful imperfection of this captivating vintage plaster bust, a remarkable piece that
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Busts
Materials
Plaster
1980s French Glazed White Ceramic Bust
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s French glazed white ceramic bust.
Highly realistic white glazed ceramic bust of person with
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Hand Painted Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce an artistic flair to your space with this Vintage Boho Hand Painted Bust of a Man
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Stone
Art Deco Ceramic Bust Figurine, C1930
Located in Devon, England
underneath foreign . Measuring just 8 cm in height this is a delicate little free standing bust that is in
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture attention with our Vintage Boho Hand Carved Bust of a Man. This American-style piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Wood
Vintage Plaster Hand Painted Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of classic charm to your decor with this Vintage Plaster Hand Painted Bust of a Man
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Vintage Boho Original Patinated Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, contributing significantly to its antique aesthetic. This emotive bust is an exceptional find for collectors
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Busts
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Antique Marble Bust of Young Caesar
Located in New York, NY
An early 19th century Italian carved marble bust of a young Caesar, sitting on an antique marble
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Plaster Bust, Painted Mannequin
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco plaster bust. Painted mannequin.
The item is on our Europe storage.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Busts
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Boho Patinated Plaster Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke the timeless allure of classical antiquity with this commanding vintage bust, reminiscent of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Busts
Materials
Stone, Brass
Vintage Classical Style Marble Bust of Apollo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage marble bust of Apollo designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 19th century. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Marble
Vintage Boho Patinated Bronze Bust of Woman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite small bronze sculpture features a beautifully stylized female bust, capturing the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Busts
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Bronze
Vintage Boho Patinated Bronze Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exuding a profound sense of character and history, this vintage portrait bust is a masterful work
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Busts
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Glazed Stoneware Bust
Mathilda
c1980
Located in Melbourne, AU
The bust has been sculpted from earthenware clay and fired with a Bronze glaze. It is sculpted in a
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Metal
$1,040 Sale Price
58% Off
Vintage Boho Patinated Plaster Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
patinated plaster bust of a man. The figure's strong, stylized features and rich, dark patina evoke a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Busts
Materials
Marble
Marwal Industries Plaster
Resin Statuary Busts Family of 3 Father Mother
Son
By Marwal Ind. Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Composition
17th Century Stoneware Bust of James II
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A rare 17th century glazed stoneware bust of King James II. James ruled as King James II of England
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century English Busts
Materials
Stoneware
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
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Plaster
Gilt Bronze Bust of George Washington
Located in Montreal, QC
Although the first American President has been much portrayed in paint and bronze; I have not been successful in locating another bronze on which this is based. He is dressed as Gene...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Busts
Materials
Bronze
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Glazed Plaster Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Boho plaster bust. Beautiful composition of a fine gentleman. Acquired from a Palm Beach
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Busts
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Boho Sculpted Clay Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the artistic legacy of American craftsmanship with this Vintage Boho Sculpted Clay Bust of
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Clay, Wood
Holkham Hall Portrait Bust of Marcus Claudius Marcellus
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid 19th century plaster portrait bust of 3rd century BC Roman general and politician, Marcus
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Boho Carved Marble Bust of a Lincoln
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
carved marble bust of Abraham Lincoln. Rendered in snowy white stone with a smooth, honed finish, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian American Classical Busts
Materials
Marble
Bust of Edvard Beneš, President of Czechoslovakia, 1946
Located in Praha, CZ
Edvard Beneš was the President of Czechoslovakia in the years 1935-1938 and 1945-1948
The bust has
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Clay
A Midcentury Crackle Glazed Terracotta French Bondage Bust
Located in London, GB
A midcentury French crackle glazed terracotta female bust circa 1950.
In The Bondage French taste
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Grand Tour Resin Bust of Septimus Severus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke the classical grandeur of ancient Rome with this striking vintage bust of the Emperor
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Resin
Martini Rossi advertising sculpture or bust, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Cool advertising sculpture or bust for Martini & Rossi to display a bottle in shops.
Great to use
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Plaster
19th Century Ceramic Bust of a Man
Located in Ross, CA
A favored royal residence, Château d’Amboise was confiscated by the monarchy in the 15th century
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Busts
Materials
Ceramic
$3,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Cast Stone Bust of Artemis Diana
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a commanding vintage cast stone bust, elegantly depicting Artemis, the Greek goddess of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Greek Busts
Materials
Stone
Camille Tharaud for Limoges Little Girl Biscuit Bust
By Limoges
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous porcelain busts of Louise Brongniart in bisque porcelain on royal blue enameled base, by
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Gold
Nelly Pourbaix Bust of a Bearded Man
Located in Tilburg, NL
Plaster bust of a bearded male made by Belgian artist Nelly Pourbaix somewhere around 1940.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Other Busts
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Polished Cast Brass Duck Bookends, circa 1950
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
".
circa 1950.
Fabulous Mid Century Modern meets Art Deco style - sure to add some vintage charm to your
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Winston Churchill Ceramic Money Bank Bust, 1970s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Limited edition money box. Number 1665/3000 exsamples designed by Arne Finne and made by Søholm in Denmark for the Danish Bank Bikuben that seized to exist in 1989. This unusual Chur...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Carrara Marble Bust of a Roman Patrician
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely carved bust of a Roman patrician. a 19th century copy of an ancient Roman image. Socle base.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Jan Masaryk Ceramic Bust, circa 1950
s.
Located in Praha, CZ
He lived 1886-1948
He was a Czechoslovak diplomat and politician, the son of the first Czechoslovak president Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk.
Original Condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic
modernist bust sculture of a woman in sandstone
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Modernist sandstone buste sculpture of a woman, with a hard stone base.
Artist unknown.
The sculpture is beautiful from all directions and radiates simplicity and tranquility.
The f...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Sandstone
Greek or Roman Head Bust Sculpture, 1965
By Austin Productions
Located in New York, NY
A Greco-Roman sculpture head or bust, England, 1965. A reproduction piece made of chalkware or
Category
Mid-20th Century English Greco Roman Busts
Materials
Stone
$975 / set
1930s Terracotta Sicilian Bust of Seneca the Philosopher
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This sculpture reflects the artistic influences of neoclassical style, with a blend of traditional Sicilian craftsmanship. The terracotta medium allows for intricate detailing and a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Terracotta
1950s Modernist Abstract Bust of an African American
Located in Oakland, CA
Ceramic bust of an African American, strong imagery done in the Modernist ethos of the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Paint
Singularly Intriguing Clay Bust Of A Cloaked Woman
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A private, calming and quiet piece by an unknown artist
Beautifully crafted and subtly finished with dark green matt glaze
Circa 1980s
Unsigned
Height 9.5 inch, Width 5 inch, Depth 4...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Female Mannequin Bust, c1940
s
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous Art Deco display female shop mannequin. She's in good vintage condition with the usual bumps and bruises one would expect but no serious damage. She's a great size and would...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Busts
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts
Located in San Diego, CA
An impressive pair of hand-carved hardwood African busts, circa 1970s. The pair are made out of
Category
Mid-20th Century African Busts
Materials
Hardwood
Neoclassical 19th-Century Bronze Bust of Zar Alexander II
Located in Dresden, DE
Neoclassical bronze bust of Zar Alexander II, with yellow patina. Marked on the side: Giesserei
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Bronze
Jared French Portrait Bust of Chuck Howard, 1951
By Jared French
Located in Savannah, GA
Jared French
(American, 1905-1988)
Portrait bust of Chuck Howard, 1951
plaster on wood base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Plaster
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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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