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Late 19th Century Fine Quality Life Size Terracotta Bust of the 'Banjo Player' After Pietro Calvi (1833-1884)
LVS Decorative Arts
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Late 19th Century Fine Quality Life Size Terracotta Bust of the 'Banjo Player' After Pietro Calvi (1833-1884)

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A highly decorative late 19th century fine quality life size polychrome terracotta bust of the 'Banjo Player' After Pietro Calvi (1833-1884).

This polychrome terracotta figure depicts a Minstrel happily playing his banjo dressed in a hat, jacket and waistcoat.

An original bronze of this figure by Pietro Calvi can be found in 'The Montauk Club' in Brooklyn, New York.

Pietro Calvi was born in Milan in Italy in 1833 and was an eminent ethnographic sculptor, many of his works reflecting his fascination with the Orient and beyond.

This figure is in very good condition for age with evidence of a couple of old repairs, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 30'' / 76.25cm

Width: 32'' / 81.25cm

Depth: 20'' / 51cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.2cm (30.00")
Width
81.2cm (31.97")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Terracotta Banjo Player Bust to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1042478
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS999
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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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Description
A highly decorative late 19th century fine quality life size polychrome terracotta bust of the 'Banjo Player' After Pietro Calvi (1833-1884).
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This polychrome terracotta figure depicts a Minstrel happily playing his banjo dressed in a hat, jacket and waistcoat.
LVS Decorative Arts
fig 1. A life-size nineteenth-century patinated terracotta bust depicting a male musician wearing a hat and jacket while playing a banjo.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Fine Quality Life Size Terracotta Bust of the 'Banjo Player' After Pietro Calvi (1833-1884)

An original bronze of this figure by Pietro Calvi can be found in 'The Montauk Club' in Brooklyn, New York.

Pietro Calvi was born in Milan in Italy in 1833 and was an eminent ethnographic sculptor, many of his works reflecting his fascination with the Orient and beyond.

fig 2. A life-size nineteenth-century patinated terracotta bust depicting a male musician wearing a hat and jacket while playing a banjo.
fig 2. Late 19th Century Fine Quality Life Size Terracotta Bust of the 'Banjo Player' After Pietro Calvi (1833-1884)

This figure is in very good condition for age with evidence of a couple of old repairs, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 30'' / 76.25cm

Width: 32'' / 81.25cm

Depth: 20'' / 51cm

Height
76.2cm (30.00")
Width
81.2cm (31.97")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Terracotta Banjo Player Bust to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1042478
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS999
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the LVS Decorative Arts Profile Page

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LVS Decorative Arts is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A life-size nineteenth-century patinated terracotta bust depicting a male musician wearing a hat and jacket while playing a banjo.

Late 19th Century Fine Quality Life Size Terracotta Bust of the 'Banjo Player' After Pietro Calvi (1833-1884)

Archive II A life-size nineteenth-century patinated terracotta bust depicting a male musician wearing a hat and jacket while playing a banjo. View II
Archive III A life-size nineteenth-century patinated terracotta bust depicting a male musician wearing a hat and jacket while playing a banjo. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A life-size nineteenth-century patinated terracotta bust depicting a male musician wearing a hat and jacket while playing a banjo.
Archive V A life-size nineteenth-century patinated terracotta bust depicting a male musician wearing a hat and jacket while playing a banjo. View V
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A life-size nineteenth-century patinated terracotta bust depicting a male musician wearing a hat and jacket while playing a banjo.
Late 19th century fine quality life size terracotta bust of the 'Banjo Player' After Pietro Calvi (1833-1884)
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A life-size nineteenth-century patinated terracotta bust depicting a male musician wearing a hat and jacket while playing a banjo.
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During the late nineteenth century, sculptors increasingly embraced realism and genre subjects, capturing everyday characters and musicians with detailed expression. Artists such as Pietro Calvi popularised polychrome and multi-material busts that emphasised texture and human character.

Sculptors frequently utilised terracotta, plaster, and bronze, often applying dark patination or polychrome paint finishes to simulate bronze or cast iron. Terracotta allowed for refined detail in facial features, garments, and accompanying accessories.

Authentic pieces from this period often display hand-finished details, impressed maker marks, or foundry signatures near the base. They typically exhibit natural age-related wear, gentle surface patination, and evidence of traditional casting methods.

A life-size bust functions effectively as a focal point on a dark wooden sideboard, mantelpiece, or dedicated pedestal. Placing the object alongside understated contemporary literature or minimal artwork balances its detailed classical presence.

Dust the surface regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or an artists brush to avoid abrading the patinated finish. Keep the sculpture away from damp environments and direct heat sources to prevent moisture damage or paint flaking.
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