Scholars agree that the tradition of the king's "portrait statue" was begun in the late eighteenth century.

Some of these portrait statues and busts include ones of:

The central niche on each level held a statue of Zeus, surrounding by portrait statues on each side.

He was principally distinguished for his busts and portrait statues.

It was the first portrait statue that was unveiled in New Zealand, and for almost 20 years, it was the only one.

A portrait statue as part of the Pennsylvania Memorial at Gettysburg.

Houdon was famous for his busts and portrait statues of inventors, philosophers, and political figures of the Enlightenment.

Her portrait statue has lost detail; the two marble angels on either side are eroded and cracking.

He later also executed portrait statues.

As was customary for all monastic leaders at the time, a portrait statue was made of Nyodai with shaved head and monk's robes.