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Bust of a Bearded Gentleman
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Bust of a Bearded Gentleman

19th century
Description

A delightful looking marble bust of a bearded gentleman dating to the mid 19th Century. It has been beautifully carved in an 18th Century manner and is believed to be European. There are signs of age, various small knocks and marks as can be expected for its age, but nothing detrimental. A truly great decorative piece.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Blue Boar Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Marble Bust to the 19th Century.

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SA1035600
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10078
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Description
A delightful looking marble bust of a bearded gentleman dating to the mid 19th Century. It has been beautifully carved in an 18th Century manner and is believed to be European.
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There are signs of age, various small knocks and marks as can be expected for its age, but nothing detrimental.
Blue Boar Antiques

A truly great decorative piece.

fig 1. A carved off-white marble bust representing a bearded man wearing a Victorian jacket and waistcoat, set on an integrated square plinth base.
fig 1. Bust of a Bearded Gentleman

All prices quoted exclude delivery costs. Delivery costs for the shipping of this item to anywhere mainland in the UK is £75. Certain postcode exclusions and surcharges apply - see the "Ordering & Delivery" tab on our website for more details. For any overseas deliveries, please contact us for a quote.

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Blue Boar Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Marble Bust to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1035600
Dealers Internal Ref
10078
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Archive I A carved off-white marble bust representing a bearded man wearing a Victorian jacket and waistcoat, set on an integrated square plinth base.

Bust of a Bearded Gentleman

Archive II A carved off-white marble bust representing a bearded man wearing a Victorian jacket and waistcoat, set on an integrated square plinth base. View II
Archive III A carved off-white marble bust representing a bearded man wearing a Victorian jacket and waistcoat, set on an integrated square plinth base. View III
Archive IV A carved off-white marble bust representing a bearded man wearing a Victorian jacket and waistcoat, set on an integrated square plinth base. View IV
Archive V A carved off-white marble bust representing a bearded man wearing a Victorian jacket and waistcoat, set on an integrated square plinth base. View V
Archive VI A carved off-white marble bust representing a bearded man wearing a Victorian jacket and waistcoat, set on an integrated square plinth base. View VI
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Archive VIII A carved off-white marble bust representing a bearded man wearing a Victorian jacket and waistcoat, set on an integrated square plinth base. View VIII
Archive IX A carved off-white marble bust representing a bearded man wearing a Victorian jacket and waistcoat, set on an integrated square plinth base. View IX
Archive X A carved off-white marble bust representing a bearded man wearing a Victorian jacket and waistcoat, set on an integrated square plinth base. View X
Archive XI A carved off-white marble bust representing a bearded man wearing a Victorian jacket and waistcoat, set on an integrated square plinth base. View XI
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A carved off-white marble bust representing a bearded man wearing a Victorian jacket and waistcoat, set on an integrated square plinth base.
Bust of a Bearded Gentleman
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A carved off-white marble bust representing a bearded man wearing a Victorian jacket and waistcoat, set on an integrated square plinth base.
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A Victorian portrait bust is a sculpted three-dimensional likeness of a specific individual, capturing the head, shoulders, and chest. During the 19th century, these works were commonly commissioned to commemorate prominent public figures, family patriarchs, or literary scholars.

Sculptors during this period primarily utilised white Carrara marble, fine alabaster, terracotta, or bronze, alongside plaster models produced for initial casting or display.

Authentic pieces generally display precise hand-chiselling marks, natural surface patination, uneven aging in recesses, and period-appropriate clothing details such as 19th-century lapels, waistcoats, or cravats.

A portrait bust creates an appealing historical contrast when set against minimalist backdrops, placed on a dark wood bookcase, or featured centrally on a mantelpiece flanked by contemporary artwork.

Dust regularly using a soft brush or microfiber cloth. Avoid applying harsh chemical cleaners or acidic substances, as these will erode the porous stone surface and damage original patination.
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