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Elegant Marble Head 1750-1850
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for sale €5,265     $5,715
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Elegant Marble Head 1750-1850

18th century
For Sale by BN Art
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Immerse yourself in the beauty of Neoclassic Art with this Venus marble head. This sculpture is an object of great value, that expresses all the elegance and grace, typically found in the Neoclassic era. Marble in excellent conditions with a few graceful signs of its age. placed on a beautiful 40cm colored marble base, ready to be exposed and enjoyed. For collectors of neoclassic art and classic sculptures.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

BN Art has dated this Neoclassical White Marble Head to the 1750s.

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SA1131515
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Venus Neoclassic head
Description
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Neoclassic Art with this Venus marble head.
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This sculpture is an object of great value, that expresses all the elegance and grace, typically found in the Neoclassic era.
BN Art

Marble in excellent conditions with a few graceful signs of its age. placed on a beautiful 40cm colored marble base, ready to be exposed and enjoyed. For collectors of neoclassic art and classic sculptures.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

BN Art has dated this Neoclassical White Marble Head to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1131515
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Venus Neoclassic head
BN Art
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A carved white marble head of a classical female figure shown in profile, mounted on a dark metal stand.
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Archive I A carved white marble head of a classical female figure shown in profile, mounted on a dark metal stand.

Elegant Marble Head 1750-1850

Archive II A carved white marble head of a classical female figure shown in profile, mounted on a dark metal stand. View II
Archive III A carved white marble head of a classical female figure shown in profile, mounted on a dark metal stand. View III
Archive IV A carved white marble head of a classical female figure shown in profile, mounted on a dark metal stand. View IV
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Brighton & Hove
United Kingdom
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A carved white marble head of a classical female figure shown in profile, mounted on a dark metal stand.
Elegant Marble head 1750-1850
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A carved white marble head of a classical female figure shown in profile, mounted on a dark metal stand.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period18th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialMarble, Iron
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsWavy classical hair, Idealised female profile, Hand-carved marble surface
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This Neoclassical marble head depicts an idealised female profile with wavy classical hair and a hand-carved white marble surface showing a few graceful signs of age. The sculpture is mounted on a twisted dark metal stand attached to a round base, and the entire assembly presents a grand Regency design vibe suitable for display in an interior setting. Measuring 25 cm high, 18 cm wide, and 15 cm deep, this solid stone artwork follows classical sculptural traditions of the 1750 to 1850 period. Placed upon a mantelpiece, the object serves as a focal point for collectors of historic art and classical antiquities within a modern home. The smooth white finish of the stone contrasts with the dark support, creating a museum-quality display piece that fits seamlessly into traditional and transitional interior decorating schemes.

FAQs

Neoclassical marble sculpture emerged during the 18th century, inspired by classical Greco-Roman antiquity, characteristically depicting idealised human profiles with calm expressions and stylized classical hair.

Sculptors carved these works from solid crystalline white marble using hand chisels, drills, and rasps before smoothing the surface, often mounting fragments on iron or stone bases.

Authentic historical marble pieces exhibit hand-tooling marks in unpolished areas, gentle surface patination, fine crystalline grain structure, and subtle erosion consistent with age.

Positioning the mounted marble head against a contrasting dark wall on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or console table creates a structured focal point within both contemporary and historic interiors.

Dust the marble regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and avoid liquid cleaners or acidic chemicals that break down the natural calcium carbonate structure of the stone.
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