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Creator: Unknown
Large Mid Century Brass Deer Bust
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant mid century deer head made of solid brass. Very good vintage condition with nice patina to brass.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts

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Metal, Brass

Italian White Marble Portrait Bust of a Lady
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Italian white marble portrait bust of a Lady, late 19th century, her hair gathered on the top of her head and plated, measure: height 28 in. (71.12 cm).
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20th Century Unknown Busts

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Marble

Small Italian Signed Terracotta Bust
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/5804 - Small signed terracotta female bust by a famous Italian artist: Celestino Fumagalli , born in Turin 1864, died in Milan 1941. It's a sm...
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Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Unknown Busts

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Terracotta

Vintage 20th Century Terracotta Girl Bust France 1920s JP.MD marked
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is an impressive bust made of Plaster and colored like seen in pictures. This beautiful sculpture is hand formed, 20th century. Signed by Artist but can not identify the maker. ...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Unknown Busts

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Plaster

Italian Marble Sculpture Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Marble Sculpture Early 20th Century Marble 70cm x 50cm good original condition
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Unknown Busts

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Marble

Beautiful Italian Terracotta Sculpture 19th Century "The Girl with the Flowers"
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Italian Terracotta Sculpture 19th Century " The Girl with the Flowers " Terracotta 175cm x 65cm with base: 200cm good original condition
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19th Century Italian Modern Antique Unknown Busts

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Terracotta

French Patinated Bronze Bust of Napoleon, atop a Wood Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Patinated Bronze Bust of Napoleon, atop a Wood Pedestal 19th Century. Height overall 20.5 in., Height of bust 10.5 in., Width 5.25 in., Depth 4.75 in. Provenance: From the Es...
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20th Century Unknown Busts

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Wood

Terracotta Bust Of Young Girl Signed Fernand Cian
Located in BARSAC, FR
Fernand Cian (1889-1954) Bust of an elegant young woman wearing a bun, in the style of the 18th century. Patinated terracotta on a sea green marble pied...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Unknown Busts

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Terracotta

20th Century Terracotta Bust of an old Gentleman, Germany 1936
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is an impressive bust formed with terracotta of an old man. This beautiful sculpture is hand formed, 20th century. Signed by Artist and dated 1936. It makes a nice addition to a...
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Late 20th Century German Folk Art Unknown Busts

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Terracotta

Early 20th Century Porcelain Girl Bust signed Georges Rogron Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau white bisque porcelain girl bust with bronze fittings base. Bust of a girl with averted gaze and her hair tied up. Signed "Georges...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Unknown Busts

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Bronze

20th Century Terracotta Bust of Italian Nobility, Italy Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is an impressive bust formed with terracotta of a Italian noble woman or girl. This beautiful sculpture is hand formed, 20th century. It makes a nice ad...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Unknown Busts

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Terracotta

Clear Glass Mannequin Head Sculpture, 1970s German Decorative Design
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This life-size clear glass head sculpture offers a timeless and versatile design, handcrafted in Germany during the 1970s. Featuring a slightly textured surface, it reflects light be...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

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Glass, Blown Glass

Italian Marble Figure of a Torso, 19th/20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Italian marble figure of a torso, 19th/20th century wearing a tunic falling from her right shoulder and leaving the breast bare, both ends of...
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20th Century Unknown Busts

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Marble

Mid-Century Hand-Carved Wooden Male Bust Sculpture — Jonathan Parks Estate
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking mid-20th-century hand-carved wooden bust, depicting the head and upper torso of a man rendered in a raw, expressionist style. This piece was sourced from the estate of Jon...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Brass Statue of a Greek Woman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
In all of our years of collecting, we've never come across anything like this beautiful brass goddess statue. The piece is created from brass and is quite heavy. It depicts a Greek a...
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Mid-20th Century American Classical Greek Unknown Busts

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Brass

White Plaster Cast Native American Bust Sculpture of an Indian Warrior Chief
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Cast in pure white plaster, this bust sculpture depicts the face of a Native American warrior. His long hair is pulled to the side and tied with trompe l'oeil leather strips. He wears an ornate necklace...
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20th Century American Native American Unknown Busts

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Plaster

Art Nouveau Couple Man Woman Bust Antique German, 1890s - 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau plaster Couple bust. Hand painted in bronze color to make it look like a real bronze figure, this bust has a lot of patina. A nice addition in every living room...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Unknown Busts

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Plaster

Early 20th Century Terracotta Buste Portrait of a Child Signed Mary
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant terracotta bust, portrait of a young child. The statue is made of terracotta. The head is untreated terracotta, the foot is glazed. This contract gives a nice effect. The sta...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Unknown Busts

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Terracotta

Hand Carved Antique Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Saint Clare of Assisi ca. 1915
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality carved, practical size and used condition sculpture of a serene Saint Clare. If you are a collector of antique and beautiful materials works o...
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Unknown Busts

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Alabaster

Bust of a Lady in Lost Wax Bronze Sculpture by Giuseppe Motti, 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Bronze female bust made with the lost wax technique, created by Giuseppe Motti (1908 - 1988) in the 1950s Ø 24 cmØ 12 cm h 31 cm
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

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Bronze

Pair Cherub Decorative Bronze Metal Head Bust Statues Sculptures, Belgium, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of classic decorative Bust statues. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think its gilded bronze. Very decorative and nice to display...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Unknown Busts

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Metal

Vintage Bronze Buddah Bust Head Sculpture Verdigris Patina Tete de Femme
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, vintage bronze Buddah head sculpture with beautiful verdigris patina. Unmarked, no information available about the maker or country of origin. Dimensions: 1...
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1960s Unknown Anglo-Indian Vintage Unknown Busts

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Bronze

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 an unprofessionally glued ear (see photo) Original condition
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

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Clay

Pair Noble Man Decorative Metal Head Bust Statues Sculptures, Belgium 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of classic decorative Bust statues. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's brass, socket nickel plated. Very decorative and ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Unknown Busts

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Metal

Bust of Octavian Augustus in Breccia Pernice and white Carrara end 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bust of Octavian Augustus in Breccia Pernice and white Carrara Marble placed on a turned base in white Carrara marble height 73 cm base included, weight 80 kg Italy 73x55x28cm Go...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Unknown Busts

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Carrara Marble

Bryant Barker Signed Patinated Bronze Bust Entitled "Alicia" Maddox Dupont
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This extremely well executed antique bronze bust was done by world renowned sculptor Percy Bryant Barker of the United States and dates to 1922 and done in the period Art Deco style. The bust is composed of cast bronze with a 'verdigris' patination, and is a lifelike rendering of his subject "Alicia". The sculpture has an inscription on the back that reads "Modeled from life of her 20th Yr. at London 1922" and "Bryant Barker signed in script. We believe the subject to be Alicia Maddox duPont, daughter of Alfred duPont...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Unknown Busts

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Bronze

Antique Terracotta Bust Sculpture of G. Gabrieli Italian Composer of O Jesu Mi
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stunning Italian sculpture of a composer of famous religious music. With pride we offer you this antique and incredibly well crafted bust of 16th century, Venetian composer...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Unknown Busts

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Terracotta

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 bust is part of a series of eight sculptures by Pourbaix. Several others are to be found in the collection of museum Schloss Moyland. Nelly Pourbaix (1892) was a trained artist and teacher at the Ghent...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Other Unknown Busts

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Plaster

Stylized Art Deco, , W P A Bronze, , Woman bust, signed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylized Art Deco,,W P A Bronze,,Woman bust, signed but wasn't able to identify? Powerful image! Extremely well executed.. I believe it is German..
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Unknown Busts

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Modernist Art Deco Statue of a Child Made of Carrara Marble
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful marble bust of a young child. This statue is hand cut from Carrara marble. This statue dates from circa 1930, from the modernist Art Deco period. The beautiful, smooth fa...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Unknown Busts

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Carrara Marble

Life-Size Raku Ceramic Female Sculpture by Eva Stettner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s life-size Raku-fired ceramic female nude sculpture by American sculptor Eva Stettner. Constructed of ceramic that is low fired glazed, the stool is...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

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Chrome

Marble Sculpture Depicting "Saint Cristofer" 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Marble sculpture depicting "Saint Cristofer" 18th century Marble base. Some defects Good condition for the age Measures: 36 x 14 x 7 cm.
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Unknown Busts

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Carrara Marble

Large White Ceramic Bust Sculpture of a Bald Man
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large hand-sculpted bust of a man. Created from white clay, this piece is life-size and depicts a man who stares off into the distance. Measures: 14.75" tall 8.5" deep 7.5" w...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Busts

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Ceramic

Important Italian Bust "Roman Emperor" 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Italian bust "Roman Emperor" 20th Century Marmo di Carrara Measure: H: 63cm perfect conditions
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20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts

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Carrara Marble

Large Antique Italian Artist Signed Hand-Carved Marble Bust of a Female Musician
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large, substantial and very well executed bust is signed by an unknown artist, and presumed to have originated from Italy and date to approximately 1900 and done in a period Victorial realistic style. The sculpture is done in marble and depicts a young female musician...
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Unknown Busts

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Marble

Mid-century Ceramic Statue/Bust Alois Jirásek, Signed Karel Pokorný, circa 1950
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Ceramic Signed Pokorny Karel Pokorny Czech sculptor and national artist living in the years 1891-1962 Good Original Condition
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

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Ceramic

Doctor Edvard Beneš Ceramic Bust, circa 1950 s.
Located in Praha, CZ
The President of Czechoslovakia was the head of Czechoslovakia in the years 1918–1939 and 1945–1992. Original Condition
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

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Ceramic

Figurative Unglazed Ceramic Female Sculpture, Ref. B_A
Located in San Diego, CA
Figurative unglazed ceramic female sculpture. The natural color of the clay, paired with the robust physique is what called us to this piece. Signed a...
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20th Century Unknown Unknown Busts

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Ceramic

Italian bust of a woman from the 20th century, 1930s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Italian Bust of a Woman, 20th Century, 1930s Italian sculpture from the first half of the 20th century, dating to around the 1930s. This marble work features a bust of a young woman,...
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20th Century Italian Other Unknown Busts

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Marble

Plaster bust from the Belle Époque period by Jindřich Říha, 1890s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Jindřich Říha born 1862 during the Austrian Empire, died in 1920 Signed The statuette has visible abrasions on the surface (see photo) Original condition
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1890s Czech Belle Époque Antique Unknown Busts

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Plaster

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
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

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Ceramic

Large Italian 19th Century Carved Carrara Marble Figure of a Fisherman Boy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large Italian 19th century carved Carrara marble figure of a fisherman boy with a straw-hat titled "THO PRESO!... (The catch) dep...
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Late 19th Century Italian Bohemian Antique Unknown Busts

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Beautiful Italian "Goethe" Bust Early 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Italian " Goethe " Bust early 20th century Carrara marble Measures: H: 41 cm Perfect condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts

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Carrara Marble

Head Bust of Indian, Lapis Lazuli Silvered Metal Sculpture, Mexico, ca. 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Head Bust of Indian Lapis Lazuli, Silvered Metal & Granite Mexico, ca. 1980s DIMENSIONS Height: 13.75 inches Width: 4.5 inches ...
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1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

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Lapis Lazuli, Metal

Art Deco Ceramic Bust, in 1938
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Ceramic Re-polished Labeled Original condition
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Unknown Busts

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Ceramic

Carved Black Stone Bust of a Tribal Bearded Elder
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Powerful black stone bust of a tribal elder evidenced by his white bead and hair, wearing a necklace with a textured nugget. Well done and in very go...
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20th Century Tribal Unknown Busts

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Stone

Mid Century Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture African Beauty A. Ramarson 1959
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid century hand carved wooden sculpture African beauty Signed by the artist A. Ramarson. Dated 1959.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Busts

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Wood

Lacquered Plaster Sculpture, Bust of a Young Girl
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Lacquered plaster sculpture, bust of a Young Girl". Delicate lacquered plaster sculpture representing the bust of a young girl, early 20th century, Art Nouveau. Measures: H: 3...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Unknown Busts

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Plaster

1934 s sculpture ceramic " Head of a lady " signed Koos van der Kaay
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1934's sculpture ceramic " Head of a lady " signed Koos van der Kaay Rare piece Typical woman head " Garçonne" Beautiful piece
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1930s Austrian Vintage Unknown Busts

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Ceramic

HEAD OF PLATO IN TERRACOTTA FROM THE GLYPTOTHEK IN MUNICH 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
HEAD OF PLATO IN TERRACOTTA FROM THE GLYPTOTHEK IN MUNICH 20th Century H: 44cm x 20cm Plato (Athens, 428/427 BC – Athens, 348/347 BC) A terracotta copy of the famous artifact prese...
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20th Century Italian Modern Unknown Busts

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Terracotta

Anatomical Sculpture in White Carrara Marble, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Anatomical Sculpture in White Carrara Marble early 20th century. Sculpture in white Carrara marble representing a human bust whose half is skeleton, the other half is flayed. Placed ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Unknown Busts

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Carrara Marble

Song to Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Daoist Buddhist Head
Located in Dallas, TX
Daoist sage, official, or possibly a Buddhist acolyte. A large, thick and heavy cast iron statue of a head. Custom vintage carved hardwood stand finishes off this outstanding and decorative bust, circa 10th...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Unknown Busts

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Iron

Pair of Italian Marble Carrara Sculpture "Horse Head" 20th Century H: 40cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Horse head sculpture on white Carrara marble horse in classic style placed on a turned base in Carrara marble. 20th century. Dimension: including base: H 40 x 30 x 13 cm. ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Unknown Busts

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Marble

19th Century French Terracotta Bust of a Lady
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Terracotta Bust of a Lady. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Unknown Busts

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Terracotta

Bust of a Child in Terra Cotta from the 20th Century, Signed Gobet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bust of a child in terra cotta from the 20th century. Signed Gobet.   
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Unknown Busts

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Terracotta

French Empire Gilt Bronze and Marble Standish
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Empire Gilt Bronze and Marble Standish 19th Century. The bust inscribed on the reverse Baril 1830. The rectangular green and white marble platform supporting a bust of Napole...
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19th Century Antique Unknown Busts

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Marble

Italian Stone Sculpture Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Stone Sculpture Early 20th Century stone 70cm x 50cm good original condition
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Unknown Busts

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Stone

19th Century (Mid) Terra Cotta Bust Bacchus
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century (Mid) Terra Cotta Bust Bacchus. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Unknown Busts

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Terracotta

Blue John Bust of a Roman Emperor Gilt and Blue John Stand
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Blue John bust of a Roman Emperor with gilt metal and Blue John Stand Date : 20th century Origin : Most likely carved in Cornwall Decoration : In the form of a Roman Empero...
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1920s British Neoclassical Vintage Unknown Busts

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Stone

Circa 1870-1880 Pair French Grand Tour Bronze Female Busts
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1870-1880 Pair French Grand Tour Bronze Female Busts Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Unknown Busts

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Bronze

Unknown busts for sale on 1stDibs.

Unknown busts are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown busts, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 126 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original busts by Unknown were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown busts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $160 and can go as high as $124,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,200.
Questions About Unknown Busts
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, paintings by unknown artists may be worth something in some cases. When a painting’s maker isn't a well-known artist or is completely anonymous, factors like the visual appeal, historical significance, previous ownership and condition will determine the value of a painting. A certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can evaluate your piece using these criteria and provide you with an estimated value for your art. Shop a wide range of paintings on 1stDibs.

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