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Early C20th Plaster Bust of a Young Lady
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Early C20th Plaster Bust of a Young Lady

1900 - 1920
Sold 8 May 2025 · I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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A heavy 20th century white painted bust of young lady with head cover. ' Maquel ' faded signature to back. Raised on plinth base.

Measures approx.

Height 53cm

Width 30cm

Depth 16cm.

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Antique Plaster Bust to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1127596
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Description
A heavy 20th century white painted bust of young lady with head cover. ' Maquel ' faded signature to back. Raised on plinth base.

Measures approx.

Height 53cm

Width 30cm

Depth 16cm.

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Antique Plaster Bust to the 1920s.

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1127596
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Archive I An early 20th-century white plaster bust of a young lady wearing a draped head covering and classical garment. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early C20th Plaster Bust of a Young Lady

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I M Chaney Antique Furniture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Telephone 07739 084300
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Westbury Park
Bristol
BS6 7PT
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2009
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An early 20th-century white plaster bust of a young lady wearing a draped head covering and classical garment.
Early C20th plaster bust of a young lady
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An early 20th-century white plaster bust of a young lady wearing a draped head covering and classical garment.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Carvings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialPlaster
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsDraped headscarf, Curled fringe, Pedestal base, Classical drapery
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Plaster bust sculptures gained significant popularity during the Neoclassical revival and the Edwardian era, often serving as affordable yet sophisticated reproductions of classical antiquity or contemporary portraiture.

These pieces are typically cast using plaster of Paris poured into intricately carved moulds, sometimes reinforced with internal wire frameworks, and finished with a matte white or tinted surface treatment.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit natural ageing characteristics such as fine surface crazing, minor chips revealing older layers of plaster, patination from dust accumulation, and sometimes maker marks or foundry stamps on the underside.

Plaster busts work effectively when placed on mantelpieces, bookshelves, or side tables to introduce classical proportion, textural contrast, and architectural interest into modern minimalist or maximalist schemes.

Plaster is porous and water-soluble; therefore, items should only be dusted gently with a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding any liquid cleaners or excessive moisture.
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