Wood Busts

Embrace the artistic legacy of American craftsmanship with this Vintage Boho Sculpted Clay Bust of Man. With its intricate detailing and Bohemian charm, this piece captures the essen...

This beautifully carved fruit wood sculpture was crafted in France, circa 1950. The realistic vintage bust sits on a swivel base and features the face of a pensive monk wearing his c...

A refined set of three 20th-century carved Mahogany busts representing influential literary and historical figures (From left to Right): Friedrich Schiller, William Shakespeare and S...

Palatial bust of Henri Robert-Marcel Duchamp by Ursula Meyer. The sculpture itself measures 47" in height, 27.5" in width, and 21.5" depth acquired from the home of the most prolific American conceptual artist. Signed and dated. Provenance: From the Estate of Ann Pollon Re: The Collection of Ursula Meyer. Descendant. Acquired from the artist. Henri-Robert-Marcel Duchamp French: (28 July 1887-2 October 1968) was a French-American painter, sculptor, chess player, and writer whose work is associated with Cubism, Dada, and conceptual art He was careful about his use of the term Dada and was not directly associated with Dada groups. Duchamp is commonly regarded, along with Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, as one of the three artists who helped to define the revolutionary developments in the plastic arts in the opening decades of the 20th century, responsible for significant developments in painting and sculpture. Duchamp has had an immense impact on twentieth-century and twenty first-century art, and he had a seminal influence on the development of conceptual art. By the time of World War I he had rejected the work of many of his fellow artists (such as Henri Matisse) as "retinal" art, intended only to please the eye. Instead, Duchamp wanted to use art to serve the mind. Ursula Meyer was a German-born American sculptor, art-focused academician, and fine art critic, who proved an influential player in the transmission of and appreciation for European born Modernism to the United States in the post-World War II era. At first a ceramicist beholden to the teachings of 1930s Germany’s Bauhaus and Italy’s Futurists, she eventually became a creator and exponent of a crisp, geometry-focused sculptural lexicon in ceramics, and later wood and metal sculpture. Her legacy includes a decades-long exploration of Minimalism, as well as experimentations in creating and deciphering Conceptual and Expressive genres. Born in Hanover, Germany in 1915 to Ernst Josef Meyer and Elsa Katzenstein, Ursula Meyer is recorded as having “studied with former Bauhaus masters after the Bauhaus itself had closed under threat of National Socialism” in 1933. Spanning the years 1934 through 1937, Ursula’s Bauhaus tutorial is not fully documented, but it may well have included at least brief study with the French-born Marguerite Friedlaender Wildenhain (1896-1985), the first woman to earn the Master Potter certification in Germany, and who worked with Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky, Max Kehan and Gerhard Marcks (1889-1981). Meyer is recorded as having directly worked with Marcks, as well as with Otto Lindig...

"Cavalier Sans Tête", carved antique carved wooden torso mounted on a black lacquered custom base. Behold a piece of enigmatic allure, the "Cavalier Sans ...

Pair of sculptures in Regule, wooden base, Art Nouveau, 1900. Pair of early 20th century sculptures in Regule with wooden base, Belle Époque, Art Nouveau, circa 1900. H: 26 cm, W: ...

An antique Indian sheesham wood temple statue of a woman wearing a tunic from the 19th century, with headdress, traces of polychromy and nicely weathere...

Ashanti female head, Ghana style Measures: Height 43 in (109.2 cm.), width 8.25 in. (20.95 cm.), base width 7.75 in. (19.68 cm.), base depth 9.18 in. (23....

An amazing pair of Italian busts depicting unknown Roman Senators. This pair of Italian busts from the 19th century are composed of repoussé copper (a te...

Bring timeless sophistication to your space with this beautifully sculpted terracotta bust of a man. Set atop a richly textured wooden base, this piece showcases an artisan's attenti...

George Henry Paulin was a distinguished artist and sculptor who produced fine and important bronzes and wood carvings, many of them portraits of the rich and famous. After the first...

An early 19th century, cast terracotta sculpture of a bodhisattva mounted later on a laminated wood base.

Anchor your décor with our Vintage Coastal 19th Century Ship's Mast Head. American-sourced and full of maritime charm, this mast head captures the sp...

Italian Baroque Painted and Lacquered Wooden Sculpture of a Kneeling Figure Circa 1650 A finely carved Italian Baroque wooden sculpture depicting a kneeling figure, dating to approx...

Immerse yourself in the allure of the past with this Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Wood Bust of a Woman. Crafted with meticulous detail, this striking piece captures the essence of ...

A Fine Pair of Mid 19th Century English Carved Carrara Marble Busts on Wooden Pedestals By John Denton Crittenden Depicting a well-to-do man and woman. Each signed J.D. CRITTENDEN....

A complementary pair of male and female Native American, wooden busts by Jose Pinal, made in Mexico. One form highlights a more subdued disposition with lon...

Add a dash of artistic flair to your décor with our Vintage Boho Plaster Bust of Man. This captivating piece captures the essence of American bohemian style, blending rustic charm wi...

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...

beautiful carved head in ebonized wood from the 1950's

Dated 1904, this stoneware bust was made by late 19th century Doulton sculptor John Broad. It depicts Lewis John Eric Hooper, descendant of John Doulton who was founder of the famous Doulton & Co. of Lambeth, London. A barrister at the time, Hooper became Managing Director of the ceramics company from 1919 and subsequently Chairman from 1925. Here he is depicted in his barrister dress by the talented hand of Broad, giving us a glimpse into the character of Hooper as well as Broad’s artistic talent for statuary. The bust is in good condition, made in stoneware and sits on a wooden plinth detailed with plaque. This bust is likely a one-off commission. Broad was one of the most prominent artists of Doulton & Co. during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Specialising in large works, he had a talent for producing vases, statuary and portrait medallions. This stone bust of Lewis John Eric Hooper...

Terracotta sculpture of Putto on a polished oak base.

Pende Illness Mbangu Mask on a wooden base.

A beautiful and very unusual antique sculpture, carved from solid wood. This looks like it is most likely Italian, it depicts an intimate scene from biblical times. It is hard to dat...

A pair of hand carved and parcel painted carved busts.

This portrait bust in relief of a French nobleman is mounted in the original gilt frame, though the subject’s identity and the artist remain a mystery. Beautifully sculpted, the bust...

A most decorative pair of French early 19th century 1st Empire period patinated wood, giltwood, and faux painted marble bookends/busts. Each bookend is raised by a square mottled bas...

Large carved wood and with original gilding of Pope Gregory with a mitre shaped like a crown. Circa 1820, Italian. The wood surround, 18th century Rocco highly carved with leaves is...

Late 18th c. Italian Scholar Silver Leaf Statue in Papier Mache and Wood. The base diameter measurement is 7.5 inches.

A Victorian carved walnut figure of Mark Tapley from the novel ‘The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit’ by Charles Dickens’, wearing a soft top hat, a tailcoat and a buttoned w...

17th Century (Baroque) pair of Italian carved and polychromed figures. Each statue is holding a torchere and are mounted on their original turned wooden faux marble column.  

A very appealing naturalistically portrayed bust of a young boy. Terracotta with a plaster finish. Signed on back. Sets on a mahogany wood pedestal. Dimensions of bust only: 6.75...

Hervé Guegueniat, (1903-1960) Wooden Sculpture, Signed Good general condition, small cracks.

Behold an extraordinary pair of 17th Century Spanish ebonized wood sculptures that stand as a mesmerizing fusion of cultures and artistic mastery. These striking sculptures depict Eu...

A beautiful stylized antelope head used as headdress on ceremonial dances. Retains the old painting and patina over the carved wood. Traded by a professor working in Africa in the 19...

Embrace the soulful beauty of organic materials and artisan craftsmanship with this vintage carved soapstone cow bust. Sculpted with a fluid, abstract realism, this piece captures th...

Mid-century Ethnic wooden mask depicting a face, 1960s Ethnic mask depicting a face, in hand-carved wood. Good conditions, some signs of aging. Measurem...

This vintage boho plaster bust of a woman exudes timeless beauty with its delicate craftsmanship and serene expression. The piece captures a bohemian spirit, making it a graceful add...

A pair of hand carved and parcel painted carved busts.

A Rare Pair of Italian Popes made of Carved Wood and Papier Mache.

A charming and finely detailed pair of early 19th century carved walnut and ebonized fruitwood busts of Turkish nobles. Each bust is raised by a square ebonized fruitwood base with a...