Vintage Shell Encrusted Bust Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional vintage shell-encrusted bust sculpture masterfully combines classical form with coastal artistry, creating a captivating decorative statement.
Plaster, Shell
Seashell Encrusted Neoclassical Bust
By Tony Duquette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This chic neoclassical bust of a Greek goddess has been encrusted with seashells and is very much in the taste of pieces coveted by the iconic designer Tony Duquette. The piece h...
Concrete
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal bust of man. A chic resin figure encrusted with a beautiful selection of curated shells.
Shell, Resin
Shell-Encrusted Composition Bust
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This composition bust of a demur young girl has been beautifully enhanced by a variety of shells creating a fanciful romantic image, circa 20th century.
Composition
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Skull
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage coastal hand placed shell encrusted skull. A fabulous selection of brightly colored shells in the most clever design. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Shell
Vintage Seashell Encrusted Grotto Style Bust and Pedestal
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical Italian seashell encrusted bust with an eccentric composition depicting an 18th century dashing figure of a man complete with mustache and goatee. Presented on a custom woo...
Shell
Sold
H 27.75 in W 8 in D 17 in
Neo-Classical Style Shell Encrusted Cast Plaster Bust W/ Coral, Clam & Crown
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Greco-Roman cast plaster bust that has been encrusted in an array of amazing shells.
Shell, Plaster
Turquoise Lacquered Shell Encrusted Bust of Venus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A turquoise lacquered shell encrusted bust of venus, A variation of the Roman antique, beautifully modeled of plaster with turquoise lacquer, wearing a headdress of countless real sh...
Shell, Plaster, Wood
Shell Encrusted Bust of a Lady
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Custom shell encrusted bust of a lady.
Acrylic, Shell
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Bust of Woman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A truly captivating and unique statement piece, this vintage shell-encrusted bust is a masterpiece of coastal artistry.
Shell, Plaster
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H 18.5 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in
Neo-Classical Style Nautical Coastal Shell Encrusted Cast Plaster Bust - Child
Located in Kennesaw, GA
It is a Neo-classical style shell encrusted cast plaster bust of a female child.
Shell, Plaster
Shell encrusted bust
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dramatic shell encrusted bust of a female figure - wonderful as a planter or decorative object.
Resin
Vintage Boho Artisan Shell Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage plaster bust. A chic Shell encrusted man with all large and interesting shells. Sure to be the focal point of any space. With a plinth for extra drama.
Shell, Plaster
19th Century Italian Classical Marble Bust of Venus Chiurazzi
Located in New York, NY
Psyche of Capua. White marble bust of Venus, after antique. Italy, late 19th century. Inscribed, 'Chiurazzi.' Measures: 21 in. (53.3 cm) height.
Carrara Marble
$360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 17 in W 9 in D 8 in
Natures Beauty Sea Conch shell with Coral Branch on Gilded Wood Italian Pricket
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Simple elegant natural history specimens assemblage of large conch shell with birds nest white coral branch on an Italian gilded carved wood pricey stand.
Shell, Wood
Vintage Shell Covered Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Showcasing intricate coastal folk artistry, this vintage mid-century urn-form sculpture is densely encrusted with thousands of small, natural pointed sea shells. Constructed over a l...
Shell, Foam
$1,340Sale Price|44% Off
H 20 in W 15 in D 9 in
Art Nouveau Bust Sculpture, Hand-Carved White Marble, Italian, 1890
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Hand curved Art Nouveau white marble bust of a young woman. Her elaborate hat framing a beautiful face. The style of clothing of the late 19th century Art Nouveau period. The bust r...
Alabaster
Vintage Coastal Plaster Shell Bust of Woman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Coastal bust of woman. A beautiful profile of a serene woman. A beautiful collection of shells wrap around her head and neck. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Shell, Plaster
Antique Sea Shell Sculpture by Joseph Malekan with Coral Base
By Joseph Malekan
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Fantastic Atlantic trumpet sea shell professionally mounted on a natural coral base ,artistically hand embedded with amethyst quartz crystal pieces ,Thant make a beautiful art object...
Coral, Crystal
Futuro Del Tempo Shell Fossil Quartz Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
One-of-a-kind sculpture created from a 19th-century Italian alabaster base encrusted with collected shell fossils and mineral specimens. This is a beautiful antique artifact that has...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Alabaster
Vintage Boho Ceramic Bust of Goddess of Peace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant ceramic bust is a masterful interpretation of the classical Goddess of Peace, bringing a sense of timeless serenity to the modern home. Featuring a graceful, downward ga...
Ceramic
Sculpture with Seashell Assemblage and antique wood Base
Located in Marbella, ES
Sculpture with Seashell Assemblage and antique wood Base
Shell, Wood
Sea Shell and Quartz Crystal Sculpture by Joseph Malekan
By Joseph Malekan
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Fantastic Atlantic sea shell professionally mounted on a natural coral base, artistically hand embedded with small rocks crystal pieces that make beautiful one of a kind object of ar...
Rock Crystal
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 the hunt, wilderness, and moon, often identified with the Roman Diana. This exquisi...
Stone
$9,142
H 18.51 in W 11.03 in D 5.91 in
Prof. Giuseppe Bessi, Bust of Crowned Woman, Italy 19th Century
By Giuseppe Bessi
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb patinated marble and alabaster bust of a veiled woman crowned with laurel by Professore Giuseppe Bessi, Italy 19th century. Signed "Prof. G. Bessi". Excellent condition. Dim...
Alabaster, Marble
Sculpture with Seashell Assemblage and Antique brass Base
Located in Marbella, ES
Sculpture with Seashell Assemblage and Antique brass Base
Shell, Wood
Mid-Century Anthony Redmile Neptune Bust
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fantastic 1970s bust of Neptune by Anthony Redmile. Decorated with shells and rock quartz.
Crystal
Vintage Coastal Shell Embellished Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage coastal decorative bust reimagines the classical reproduction form — a serene, idealized face rendered in smooth, sand-toned plaster — as a canvas for an elaborate shell...
Shell, Resin, Plaster
$5,750
H 18 in W 17 in D 12 in
French Belle Époque Patinated and Gilt Bronze & Metal Hovering Cherub Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Belle Époque three light patinated, gilt bronze and gilt-metal figural chandelier pendant. The dark patinated bronze figure of a hovering cherub enwra...
Metal, Bronze
Tulipiere Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Tulipiere whimsical vase from Germany Vintage Details offer dogs and bun feet.
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$65,000
H 84.5 in W 108 in D 1.5 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Hardwood, Lacquer and Jade Six-Panel Screen
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine mid-Qing Dynasty Chinese hardwood and lacquer six-panel screen, Jailing Period, circa 1800. The hardwood frame inset with black lacquer panels. One side features an over...
Coral, Jade
19th Century, French Renaissance Walnut Cabinet
Located in Hixson, TN
An astounding French Renaissance walnut cabinet with superb detailed carvings. This piece is not only striking but its large. The top has a very elaborate carved pediment (removable ...
Walnut
$10,970Sale Price|20% Off
H 53.55 in W 44.89 in D 16.54 in
Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is an exceptional Spanish Renaissance bargueño, crafted in the mid 19th century, from solid chestnut wood. This masterpiece, with its warm brown color, exudes timeless ...
Brass
Huge Ceramic Column Flower Stand with Asian Motifs
Located in Vienna, AT
Huge column, pedestal or flower stand with Asian motifs. Made in the 1950s in Asia (Japan?) Measures: Height: 92 cm. Diameter: 40 cm. about 30 kg.
Ceramic
$10,231 / set
H 41.34 in W 20.48 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Egyptian Revival carved and gilt wooden pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of Egyptian Revival carved and gilt wooden pedestals French, early 20th Century Height 105cm, width 52cm, depth 51cm This eccentric pair of pedestals is crafted in the Egyptian...
Walnut
$8,867
H 70 in W 70 in D 36 in
E A Taylor Wylie & Lochhead. An Exhibition Quality Glasgow School Oak Sideboard
By Archibald Taylor
Located in London, GB
E A Taylor Made by Wylie & Lochhead. A rare exhibition quality Glasgow School oak side board with stylised hand painted painted floral panels. The central pointed detail typical of T...
Oak
$6,945
H 54.13 in W 51.25 in D 15.25 in
A Rare Venetian Rococo Style Gilt-Wood Carved Étagère, Wall-Shelf or Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Italian Venetian Rococo style 4-shelved gilt-wood carved étagère book or wall display stand. The bowed front shelves, each surmounted with "S" scrolled carved supports and top...
Wood
$37,500
H 50 in Dm 36 in
An Interesting Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal “Grotesque” Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Interesting Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Twenty Six Light “Grotesque” Chandelier A unique Gothic Style, drop crystal, basket chandelier with different “Grotesque” f...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1950 vintage cat brass ashtray or bowl. This can be used as a sculpture too.
Brass
19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand-carved humidor in the form of a dog's head. The dog is very whimsical with a hat, which lifts to reveal a compartment for storage and finished with a cigar and a bo...
Fruitwood
19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor
Located in High Point, NC
19th century black forest humidor hand-carved in the shape of a dog's head. His hat lifts to reveal storage for tobacco or cigars. The carving on this piece is wonderfully detailed a...
Fruitwood
Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A superbly carved figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with great detail and retaining two large glass eyes. The hinged lid opens to reveal an inner ink chamber...
19th Century Rustic Black Forest Easel Stand with Floral Carvings
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut floral carved easel stand.
Walnut
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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