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A Classical Plaster Library Bust of Walter Scott on Bracket
Ebury Trading
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A Classical Plaster Library Bust of Walter Scott on Bracket

19th century
For Sale by Ebury Trading
Description

An English Classical plaster library bust of a gentleman in Roman clothing, with a wall bracket depicting a Roman eagle.

Sir Walter Scott after Chantrey.

c.1860-80

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Ebury Trading has dated this Walter Scott Plaster Bust to the 19th Century.

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SA1159456
Dealers Internal Reference
ET03697
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Description
An English Classical plaster library bust of a gentleman in Roman clothing, with a wall bracket depicting a Roman eagle.

Sir Walter Scott after Chantrey.

c.1860-80

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Ebury Trading has dated this Walter Scott Plaster Bust to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159456
Dealers Internal Ref
ET03697
Ebury Trading
Ebury Trading
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2018

Antiques, lighting & the interior

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Ebury Trading Profile Page

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Ebury Trading is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An off-white plaster classical portrait bust of Sir Walter Scott set atop a decorative wall bracket decorated with an eagle corbel.
A CLASSICAL PLASTER LIBRARY BUST OF WALTER SCOTT ON BRACKET
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An off-white plaster classical portrait bust of Sir Walter Scott set atop a decorative wall bracket decorated with an eagle corbel.
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Library busts are sculpted portrait representations, historically rendered in marble or plaster, depicting prominent literary, philosophical, or historic figures. Popular during the Neoclassical period, they were traditionally displayed in private studies and institutional libraries to evoke a scholarly atmosphere and intellectual heritage.

These decorative items were cast using plaster of Paris poured into multi-piece gel or moulding plaster matrices. Reinforced internally with natural fibres or metal armature for structural integrity, the surfaces were often finished with gesso or wax patinas to simulate carved stone or marble.

Authentic period plaster pieces typically exhibit subtle surface age, including fine craquelure in the painted finish, minor chipping at base edges, and visible seams from traditional multi-part moulds. They generally display crisp cast details alongside evidence of hand-tooling around facial features and drapery.

Mount the wall bracket to display the bust as a focal architectural feature within a narrow alcove, hallway, or above a sideboard. Pairing plasterwork with dark timber furniture, framed monochrome art, or neutral walls creates a grounded contrast between classicism and contemporary design.

Clean plaster sculptures exclusively with a dry, soft-bristled brush or clean microfibre cloth to remove accumulated dust. Avoid using liquid cleaners, water, or chemical solvents, as moisture can degrade untreated plaster and dissolve original patinas or gesso coatings.
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