About

Part of The Acclaimed Label Portfolio

Our Brand

Acclaimed Figures presents an exquisite collection of timeless busts commemorating individuals from the records of history who have left lasting marks on our world. We meticulously select figures whose lives and achievements merit exploration and celebration. Our mission is to spread knowledge, one bust at a time.

We acknowledge that historical figures are products of their times, whose actions might have been considered acceptable in their era but may not align with contemporary values. We embrace this complexity, striving to present these figures in the full context of their contributions and their times.

Founding Story

Thank you so much for your interest in Acclaimed Figures! I’m the founder, and I’m a huge history and biography enthusiast. Some of my favorite reads are The Singapore Story: Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew, Elon Musk, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, The Snowball about Warren Buffett, and Poor Charlie’s Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger. I can spend hours glued to history podcasts, watching Netflix series about historical events, or digging through YouTube for every possible video about a person or moment in history. The idea for Acclaimed Figures started after I finished reading Lee Kuan Yew’s biography. I was so inspired that I went searching for a bust that actually looked like him—but I came up empty-handed. That’s when I decided to create my own, and Acclaimed Figures was born.

My goal with this brand is to craft busts of people I admire—individuals whose stories and impact resonate with me and, hopefully, with you too. I want these pieces to feel lifelike, like they capture the essence of the person. It’s not easy—every bust takes hours of meticulous work, zooming in on tiny details like a wrinkle on an eyelid, the curve of a lip, or the exact placement of an eyebrow. No two photos or angles are ever quite the same, so it’s a challenge to get it just right. But that’s the point: I want every bust to feel like a little piece of history you can proudly display on your bookshelf, in your home, or at your office. I hope when you see one, you feel that connection to the person and their story, just like I do.

Sincerely,
Kimberley W.
Signed by a proud Montreal, Canadian living abroad.