Bust Of Clytie
Early 20th Century French Grand Tour Busts
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Classical Roman Busts
Plaster
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Antique 19th Century French Busts
Plaster
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Mounted Objects
Marble
Antique 19th Century English Busts
Stone
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
20th Century American American Classical Busts
Plaster
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
18th Century Old Masters Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Vintage 1980s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
19th Century Academic Nude Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Busts
Plaster
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Grand Tour Busts
Siena Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Busts
Plaster
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Plaster
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts
Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble, Marble
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
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20th Century British Figurative Sculptures
Marble
20th Century British Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Busts
Copper, Lead
Early 20th Century British Busts
Ceramic
Antique 1870s English Busts
Majolica
19th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Chalk
Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Busts
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Busts
Plaster
20th Century Great Britain (UK) Neoclassical Busts
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century English Classical Roman Busts
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Busts
Plaster
Antique 19th Century English Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Busts
Porcelain
Finding the Right busts for You
The presence of vintage and antique bust sculptures can add a necessary decorative layer to any interior. And just because a statue looks classical doesn't mean it has to be conventional.
A touch of whimsy, a dose of drama — a single bust can alter a room. And when placed in just the right spot, these statues can almost feel alive.
“They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give,” says Los Angeles designer Timothy Corrigan, who loves pieces that beg to be touched. For a welcoming entry hall project in California, Corrigan selected an antique Persian rug and a bust that invites you to touch it. A collection of sculptures in wood, marble and brass complement the star of the show.
For Consort cofounder and creative director Mat Sanders, a bust doesn’t have to be pretty. “I most enjoy busts that are a little busted,” Sanders jokes — but choose something with a soul you can live with, as “sculpture representative of the human form carries with it an energy you will add to the space.”
The antique and vintage bust sculptures for sale on 1stDibs include Art Deco busts, mid-century modern busts and more.
- What is a Parian bust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Parian bust is a type of three-dimensional artwork made out of a certain material. Parian is a type of white porcelain, while a bust is a sculpture that depicts a human figure from the chest up. You'll find a range of bust sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an Apollo bust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The Apollo bust depicts the Greek god Apollo and is based on the Apollo Belvedere in the Vatican Museums. The presence of bust sculptures can add a necessary decorative layer to any interior. And just because a statue looks classical doesn't mean it has to be conventional. On 1stDibs you will find a wide variety of antique bust sculptures to choose from.
- What is a head bust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A head bust is a sculpted part of the human figure showing only the person’s head and neck. Sometimes sculptors may also include a portion of the chest and shoulders. It is considered by some to be the most intimate form of sculpture. On 1stDibs, you can find antique and vintage head busts.
- What's a bust down Rolex?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 29, 2024A bust down Rolex refers to a luxury Rolex watch that has been disassembled by a jeweler or other industry professional in order to adorn it with gemstones. A bust down Rolex, which is also referred to as “iced out” or “fully flooded,” is a Rolex that has been heavily modified so that its dial, bracelet and bezel are set with diamonds or other stones. Find a collection of vintage Rolex watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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