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Fine 19th Century Plaster Bust Dated 1875
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Fine 19th Century Plaster Bust Dated 1875

19th century
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19th Century plaster bust, stamped on reverse R.Jackson sculpture, 19 Maida Vale, London 1875.

Robert Jackson, sculpture (medalist and art dealer) began as chief assistant in the work on statues and decorative sculpture for the House of Parliament and art dealer to the British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Circa 1875.

30cms wide

15cms deep

43cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Malthouse has dated this Victorian Plaster Portrait Bust to the 1880s.

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SA1049837
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19th Century plaster bust, stamped on reverse R.Jackson sculpture, 19 Maida Vale, London 1875.

Robert Jackson, sculpture (medalist and art dealer) began as chief assistant in the work on statues and decorative sculpture for the House of Parliament and art dealer to the British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Circa 1875.

30cms wide

15cms deep

43cms high

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Malthouse has dated this Victorian Plaster Portrait Bust to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1049837
Malthouse
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An off-white plaster portrait bust depicting a male figure with draped classical fabric, set upon a square plinth base with carved motifs.
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Archive I An off-white plaster portrait bust depicting a male figure with draped classical fabric, set upon a square plinth base with carved motifs.

Fine 19th Century Plaster Bust Dated 1875

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An off-white plaster portrait bust depicting a male figure with draped classical fabric, set upon a square plinth base with carved motifs.
Fine 19th Century Plaster Bust Dated 1875
Ref: SA1049837
An off-white plaster portrait bust depicting a male figure with draped classical fabric, set upon a square plinth base with carved motifs.
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During the 19th century, plaster portrait busts were widely produced as private commissions, academic studies, or decorative reproductions. They frequently feature realistic facial features paired with classical draped garments and integrated plinth bases.

These sculptures were typically cast by pouring plaster of Paris into multi-piece moulds, often built around an internal support structure. Once set, the cast was hand-finished, carved to refine detail, and sealed.

Authentic period plaster sculptures display natural surface patination, fine casting lines, and minor wear around base edges. Incised dates, maker monograms, or studio stamps near the pedestal also indicate era.

A plaster bust provides architectural interest when placed against dark walls, atop a fireplace mantelpiece, or within a bookshelf arrangement. Setting classical figurative forms alongside modern furnishings adds visual contrast.

Plaster is porous and susceptible to water damage, meaning liquid cleaners should never be applied. Maintain the piece by dusting gently with a soft, dry natural-bristle brush and displaying it in a climate-controlled room.
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