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Spectacular Pair of Large Antique Quality Orientalist Polychromed Plaster Arabesque or Moorish Figures
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Spectacular Pair of Large Antique Quality Orientalist Polychromed Plaster Arabesque or Moorish Figures

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 May 2025 · London City Antiques
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Spectacular pair of large antique quality orientalist polychromed plaster Arabesque or Moorish figures

depicting two males in traditional moorish robes and headdress with artfully shaped hands. These amazing plaster figures with a polychromed surface are very eye-catching and were made with great attention to detail which is very evident in their faces and throughout the entirety of these figures. They were produced as merchandising products for tobacconists in Austria during the early 20th century

The craftsmanship and design of these figures is breathtaking making them fabulous decorative pieces

H 100.3cm

W 39.3cm

D 29.2cm

Date 1900

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Polychrome Orientalist Figures to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100.3cm (39.49")
Width
39.3cm (15.47")
Depth
29.2cm (11.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1117931
Dealers Internal Reference
427C
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Spectacular pair of large antique quality orientalist polychromed plaster Arabesque or Moorish figures

depicting two males in traditional moorish robes and headdress with artfully shaped hands. These amazing plaster figures with a polychromed surface are very eye-catching and were made with great attention to detail which is very evident in their faces and throughout the entirety of these figures.

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They were produced as merchandising products for tobacconists in Austria during the early 20th century.
London City Antiques

The craftsmanship and design of these figures is breathtaking making them fabulous decorative pieces

H 100.3cm

W 39.3cm

D 29.2cm

Date 1900

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Polychrome Orientalist Figures to the 1900s.

Height
100.3cm (39.49")
Width
39.3cm (15.47")
Depth
29.2cm (11.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1117931
Dealers Internal Ref
427C
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A pair of antique polychromed plaster figures depicting Moorish men in traditional robes and turbans, mounted on square bases.
Spectacular Pair of Large Antique Quality Orientalist Polychromed Plaster Arabesque or Moorish Figures
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleOrientalist
  • MaterialPlaster
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsTurbans, Flowing robes, Sashes with daggers, Rockwork bases
  • SizeH 100.3 cm (39 in) x W 39.3 cm (15 in) x D 29.2 cm (11 in)

FAQs

Orientalist art refers to works produced by Western artists during the 19th and early 20th centuries, heavily inspired by the cultures of the Middle East, North Africa, and the Near East, often romanticising exotic themes.

Such figures were typically crafted from plaster, composition material, or terracotta, and were subsequently hand-painted with polychrome finishes to simulate rich textiles, metals, and skin tones.

Authenticity is usually determined by the weight and density of the plaster, the natural ageing and craquelure of the polychrome paint surface, hand-finished detailing, and historical casting marks.

These statement pieces work well as focal points in eclectic, maximalist, or traditionally styled rooms, positioned on sturdy pedestals, console tables, or within architectural niches to highlight their sculptural depth.

Polychrome plaster requires a stable indoor environment away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Dust gently with a soft, dry brush and avoid liquid cleaners or harsh solvents which can strip the hand-painted finish.
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