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Alabaster Sculpture of ‘Hestia’ Goddess of the Hearth, French, C. 1890
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Alabaster Sculpture of ‘Hestia’ Goddess of the Hearth, French, C. 1890

19th century
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Impressive Alabaster sculpture of the Greek Goddess ‘Hestia’, she leans over the fire bowl semi-naked, with a finely carved robe draped around her lower body. Very fine features

Hestia: In Ancient Greek religion Hestia is a virgin goddess of the hearth, home, architecture, and the right ordering of domesticity, the family and the state. Daughter of Cronus and Rhea, and one of the 12 Olympian deities. As the goddess of the hearth, she personified the fire burning in the hearth of every home in Greece. Hestia received the first offering at every sacrifice in the household. In the public domain, the hearth of the prytaneum functioned as her official sanctuary. With the establishment of a new colony, flame from Hestia's public hearth in the mother city would be carried to the new settlement. She sat on a plain wooden throne with a white woollen cushion and did not trouble to choose an emblem for herself.

French, Circa 1890

Condition: Excellent condition

Dimensions: 25 Cms Width x 36 Cms Depth x 70 Cms Height

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
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Judy Fox Antiques has dated this Antique Alabaster Goddess Sculpture to the 1890s.

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SA1060314
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JF 312
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Impressive Alabaster sculpture of the Greek Goddess ‘Hestia’, she leans over the fire bowl semi-naked, with a finely carved robe draped around her lower body. Very fine features
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Hestia: In Ancient Greek religion Hestia is a virgin goddess of the hearth, home, architecture, and the right ordering of domesticity, the family and the state.
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Daughter of Cronus and Rhea, and one of the 12 Olympian deities. As the goddess of the hearth, she personified the fire burning in the hearth of every home in Greece. Hestia received the first offering at every sacrifice in the household. In the public domain, the hearth of the prytaneum functioned as her official sanctuary. With the establishment of a new colony, flame from Hestia's public hearth in the mother city would be carried to the new settlement. She sat on a plain wooden throne with a white woollen cushion and did not trouble to choose an emblem for herself.

French, Circa 1890

Condition: Excellent condition

Dimensions: 25 Cms Width x 36 Cms Depth x 70 Cms Height

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Judy Fox Antiques has dated this Antique Alabaster Goddess Sculpture to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1060314
Dealers Internal Ref
JF 312
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Archive I A carved off-white alabaster sculpture depicting a classically draped female figure leaning over a basin on a pedestal.

Alabaster Sculpture of ‘Hestia’ Goddess of the Hearth, French, C. 1890

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A carved off-white alabaster sculpture depicting a classically draped female figure leaning over a basin on a pedestal.
Alabaster Sculpture of ‘Hestia’ Goddess of the Hearth, French, C. 1890
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Late 19th-century French Neoclassical sculpture features realistic human anatomy, classical drapery, and themes inspired by ancient Greek and Roman mythology. Artists focused on balanced compositions and smooth, hand-carved surface finishes in natural stone or bronze.

Craftsmen predominantly utilised natural stones such as Carrara marble, fine alabaster, and limestone, alongside cast bronze and terracotta. Alabaster was especially favoured for interior figurative works due to its translucent, soft texture that allows intricate detailing.

Authentic period alabaster sculptures display hand-carving tool marks on unpolished areas, natural mineral veining, and age-consistent surface patina. Original pieces often feature crisp anatomical details in classical garments and authentic carved signatures or foundry marks near the base.

Position the sculpture on a dark wooden sideboard, mantelpiece, or plinth to create visual contrast against neutral walls. Complement the object with understated contemporary lighting or minimalist architectural elements to highlight its classical silhouette.

Keep alabaster away from water and high humidity, as moisture can dull or dissolve unsealed stone surfaces. Use a soft, dry microfibre brush or feather duster for dust removal, and apply specialized neutral microcrystalline wax to protect the carved surface from environmental factors.
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