Bronze Busts

For several years, bronze has been known as the ideal medium in the world of sculpture. It is preferred by many sculptors because of its rich coloration, and versatile nature. Some of the earliest bronze sculptures were executed in bronze. Bronze is a copper-tin alloy created by heating copper and tin together and then cooling them. Antique and vintage bronze busts for sale at auction are three-dimensional artwork created by pouring melted bronze in a mold and allowing it to harden.

Nearly 5,000 years ago, bronze was first utilized to make weapons. Humans started to build bronze items that served utilitarian purposes, but soon after, they began to create decorative items, such as bronze busts. In Greece, from c. 700 BCE to c. 100 BCE, several bronze busts were produced. The earliest bronze figures were carved by hammering layers of bronze, a technique known as relief. In the Archaic and Classical period, Greeks made a breakthrough with the medium, creating life-sized sculptures and standing statues. Interested buyers can find antique and vintage bronze busts for sale at online auction on Bidsquare.

 

Bronze Busts Quick facts:

  • Bronze was discovered about five thousand years ago, marking the era known as the Bronze Age. 

  • In the Archaic and Classical eras, Greek bronze busts were made by molding bronze parts and subsequently welding them. 

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  • Bronze Bust of a Girl, After Houdon.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Bronze Bust of a Girl, After Houdon.

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    $300 - $500
    Sarasota Estate Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Joan Wieder (1939-2023) American, Bronze Face Sculpture
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    $200 - $400

    Joan Wieder (1939-2023) American, Bronze Face Sculpture...

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    $200 - $400
    Sarasota Estate Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • 1970 Bronze Bust of a Woman, Signed
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    1970 Bronze Bust of a Woman, Signed

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    $200 - $400
    Circle Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Iona Costello (1964-) Bronze Bust of Paul Newman
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    $400 - $600

    Iona Costello (1964-) Bronze Bust of Paul Newman

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    $400 - $600
  • Enrique Celaya (attrib), bronze bust
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    $1,000 - $1,500

    Enrique Celaya (attrib), bronze bust

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Art Nouveau Bronze Bust Of A Young Woman, H 28", W 15"
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    $400 - $600

    Art Nouveau Bronze Bust Of A Young Woman, H 28", W 15"

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Sculpture bust of Mussolini by Renato Bertelli.
    Price$1,725

    Sculpture bust of Mussolini by Renato Bertelli.

  • Gualberto Rocchi (1914-2018) Bronze Portrait Bust
    Estimate
    $400 - $500

    Gualberto Rocchi (1914-2018) Bronze Portrait Bust

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    $400 - $500
  • Neoclassical Female Bronze Bust, F. Barbedienne Foundry
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    $300 - $350

    Neoclassical Female Bronze Bust, F. Barbedienne Foundry...

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    $300 - $350
  • Antique Cast Bronze Bust of a Woman C1890
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    $200 - $300

    Antique Cast Bronze Bust of a Woman C1890

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    $200 - $300
  • Henri Honoré Plé Bronze
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    $1,000 - $2,000

    Henri Honoré Plé Bronze

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Eugene Marioton Bronze
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Eugene Marioton Bronze

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Erte - Bronze "Elegance" LE # 61 /250
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $12,000

    Erte - Bronze "Elegance" LE # 61 /250

    Est.
    $5,000 - $12,000
  • Frederick Hart (American, 1946-1999) 'The Source: Bust' Bronze Sculpture
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    $4,000 - $6,000

    Frederick Hart (American, 1946-1999) 'The Source: Bust'...

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    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Otto Poertzel - Bronze "Aristocrats with Borzoi Dogs"
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $19,000

    Otto Poertzel - Bronze "Aristocrats with Borzoi Dogs"

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    $4,500 - $19,000
  • Rare and Fine Joseph Charles de Blezer Bronze Bust
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000

    Rare and Fine Joseph Charles de Blezer Bronze Bust

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    $8,000 - $10,000
  • Pair of Carved Marble Blackamoor Busts, Italian, 20th Century
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000

    Pair of Carved Marble Blackamoor Busts, Italian, 20th C...

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Erte - Bronze "Monaco" LE # 292/375
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $12,000

    Erte - Bronze "Monaco" LE # 292/375

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    $4,000 - $12,000
  • Bronze Bust (19th Century)
    Estimate
    $100 - $300

    Bronze Bust (19th Century)

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    $100 - $300
  • Erte -Bronze "The Three Graces" LE #30/375
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $12,000

    Erte -Bronze "The Three Graces" LE #30/375

    Est.
    $4,000 - $12,000
  • Erte - Patina on Bronze "Jullietta" LE #26/500
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $7,500

    Erte - Patina on Bronze "Jullietta" LE #26/500

    Est.
    $3,500 - $7,500
  • Erte - Bronze Candlestick "Angel" LE # 23/250
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000

    Erte - Bronze Candlestick "Angel" LE # 23/250

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Janet Scudder Bronze Sculpture, Frog Baby
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000

    Janet Scudder Bronze Sculpture, Frog Baby

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Erte - Bronze "Opening Night" LE # 292/375
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $12,000

    Erte - Bronze "Opening Night" LE # 292/375

    Est.
    $4,000 - $12,000
  •  Erte - Bronze Vase - "Celebration 93" LE #75/93
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $12,000

    Erte - Bronze Vase - "Celebration 93" LE #75/93

    Est.
    $4,000 - $12,000
  • Erte - Bronze "Madam Butterfly" LE #416/500
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $10,000

    Erte - Bronze "Madam Butterfly" LE #416/500

    Est.
    $4,000 - $10,000
  • Erte - Bronze "Amazon" LE #252/375
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $10,000

    Erte - Bronze "Amazon" LE #252/375

    Est.
    $3,000 - $10,000
  • Bronze After Andrea del Verrocchio
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000

    Bronze After Andrea del Verrocchio

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Erte - Bronze Bowl -Object d' art "Apollo" LE # 239/395
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $12,000

    Erte - Bronze Bowl -Object d' art "Apollo" LE # 239/395...

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    $4,000 - $12,000
  • Erte -Bronze "Dream Birds" LE #20/500
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $10,000

    Erte -Bronze "Dream Birds" LE #20/500

    Est.
    $3,000 - $10,000
  • Erte - Bronze "King's Favorite" LE # 292/375
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $12,000

    Erte - Bronze "King's Favorite" LE # 292/375

    Est.
    $4,000 - $12,000
  • Erte - Bronze/Patina - "Astra" LE # 26/500
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $12,000

    Erte - Bronze/Patina - "Astra" LE # 26/500

    Est.
    $4,000 - $12,000
  • Copeland Parian Ware Bust of Clytie
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Copeland Parian Ware Bust of Clytie

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Erte - Bronze "Vestal Candlestick" #203/395
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000

    Erte - Bronze "Vestal Candlestick" #203/395

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Bronze Sculpture Orb - Mother War 1960's American - Counter Culture
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Bronze Sculpture Orb - Mother War 1960's American - Cou...

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    $200 - $400
  • Boris Gilbertson, Group of Three Bronze Whimsy Figures
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Boris Gilbertson, Group of Three Bronze Whimsy Figures

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Erte - Bronze "Directoire" LE #81/350
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $10,000

    Erte - Bronze "Directoire" LE #81/350

    Est.
    $3,000 - $10,000
  • Erte - Bronze "The Hunting" LE # 37/375
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $12,000

    Erte - Bronze "The Hunting" LE # 37/375

    Est.
    $5,000 - $12,000