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Large Plaster Bust of Cagliostro After Houdon
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Large Plaster Bust of Cagliostro After Houdon

19th century
Sold 1 February 2025 · Branching Out Antiques
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A large 19th Century museum plaster bust of Count Allesandro di Cagliostro, 1743-1795, an Italian occultist, from the marble by Jean Antoine Houdon circa 1786.

in good overall condition, few tiny insignificant chips.

Cagliostro was an Italian adventurer and self-styled magician. He became a glamorous figure associated with the Royal Courts of Europe where he pursued various occult arts, including psychic healing, alchemy, and scrying.

his reputation lingered for many decades after his death but continued to deteriorate, as he came to be regarded as a charlatan and imposter!

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Plaster Portrait Bust to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
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Description
A large 19th Century museum plaster bust of Count Allesandro di Cagliostro, 1743-1795, an Italian occultist, from the marble by Jean Antoine Houdon circa 1786.

in good overall condition, few tiny insignificant chips.

Cagliostro was an Italian adventurer and self-styled magician.

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He became a glamorous figure associated with the Royal Courts of Europe where he pursued various occult arts, including psychic healing, alchemy, and scrying.
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his reputation lingered for many decades after his death but continued to deteriorate, as he came to be regarded as a charlatan and imposter!

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Plaster Portrait Bust to the 19th Century.

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
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SA1096443
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Archive I A large off-white plaster portrait bust depicting a man with tied hair and a collared shirt, viewed from the chest up. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A large off-white plaster portrait bust depicting a man with tied hair and a collared shirt, viewed from the chest up.
LARGE PLASTER BUST OF CAGLIOSTRO AFTER HOUDON
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A large off-white plaster portrait bust depicting a man with tied hair and a collared shirt, viewed from the chest up.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialPlaster
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsDetailed facial features, Period hairstyle, Ruffled collar, Patinated surface
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

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Neoclassical portrait busts emerged in the 18th century, drawing inspiration from classical Greek and Roman sculpture to honour historical figures, philosophers, and nobility with realistic and dignified facial expressions.

These sculptures are typically produced by pouring liquid plaster of Paris into a mould derived from an original clay or terracotta model, followed by hand-finishing and patination to simulate aged stone or marble.

Authentic period pieces often exhibit characteristic surface wear, minor chips, layers of historic patination or distemper, and hollow interior casting methods rather than modern solid resin composition.

A plaster bust adds architectural weight and academic interest when placed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or console table, contrasting sharply against minimalist backdrops or paired with modern organic elements.

Plaster is extremely porous and moisture-sensitive; cleaning should be restricted to very gentle dusting with a soft, dry brush, avoiding water, chemical solvents, or abrasive cloths entirely.
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