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19th Century Carrara Marble Bust of John Milton (Poet)
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19th Century Carrara Marble Bust of John Milton (Poet)

19th century
Sold 3 February 2025 · W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A Beautifully carrara white marble library bust of the English poet John Milton (1608-1674), author of Paradise Lost. After a model by John Michael Rysbrack (1694-1770). Sitting on its original socle. 410mm high, 290mm wide and 160mm deep. English Circa 1880

Milton lived through one of the most tumultuous periods of English history, he was a poet and intellectual who served as a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England under its Council of State and later under Oliver Cromwell. He wrote Paradise Lost, one of the most important works in history, after going blind.

Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Carrara Marble Bust to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1063317
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A Beautifully carrara white marble library bust of the English poet John Milton (1608-1674), author of Paradise Lost. After a model by John Michael Rysbrack (1694-1770). Sitting on its original socle. 410mm high, 290mm wide and 160mm deep. English Circa 1880
fig 1. A nineteenth century carved white Carrara marble bust depicting John Milton with flowing hair and period attire.
fig 1. 19th Century Carrara Marble Bust of John Milton (Poet)

Milton lived through one of the most tumultuous periods of English history, he was a poet and intellectual who served as a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England under its Council of State and later under Oliver Cromwell. He wrote Paradise Lost, one of the most important works in history, after going blind.

Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Carrara Marble Bust to the 1880s.

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1063317
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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Archive I A nineteenth century carved white Carrara marble bust depicting John Milton with flowing hair and period attire. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Carrara Marble Bust of John Milton (Poet)

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A nineteenth century carved white Carrara marble bust depicting John Milton with flowing hair and period attire.
19Th Century Carrara Marble Bust Of John Milton (Poet)
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A nineteenth century carved white Carrara marble bust depicting John Milton with flowing hair and period attire.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Carvings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialCarrara Marble
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsCarved drapery, Flowing hair, Classical socle base, Portrait likeness
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 29 cm (11 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Neoclassical marble busts from the nineteenth century were often created as tributes to historical figures, poets, and philosophers, reflecting a deep cultural revival of classical Greek and Roman artistic ideals in European society.

Sculptors traditionally employed high-grade quarried stone such as Carrara marble, utilizing chisels, rasps, and hand-drills to achieve precise anatomical details and smooth, polished surfaces.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit natural weathering, tool marks consistent with period craftsmanship, patination from age, and are carved from specific regional stones like Italian Carrara rather than cast in artificial resin or composite mixtures.

A marble bust can be positioned on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or console table to introduce an element of classical academic weight and sophisticated texture to modern living spaces.

Marble should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid acidic cleaners, harsh chemicals, or excessive water, which can etch the polished surface and damage the natural stone.
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