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Italian Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Boy, Signed
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for sale €1,053     $1,143
£900
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Italian Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Boy, Signed

1900 - 1920
Description

A superb early 20th century Italian carved white Carrara marble head and shoulders of a young boy on a marble plinth. Signed Fritz Heinrichs, Florenz and dated 07.

In excellent overall condition, only minor loss to one ear and repaired crack to base as illustrated.

A fine example, lightly cleaned and ready to be placed into the home.

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Carrara Marble Child Bust to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1163166
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A superb early 20th century Italian carved white Carrara marble head and shoulders of a young boy on a marble plinth. Signed Fritz Heinrichs, Florenz and dated 07.
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In excellent overall condition, only minor loss to one ear and repaired crack to base as illustrated.
William Rand Antiques

A fine example, lightly cleaned and ready to be placed into the home.

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Carrara Marble Child Bust to the 1910s.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1163166
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
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The isle of man's premier antique shop

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A white Carrara marble sculpture depicting the bust of a young boy, mounted on a yellow variegated marble base.
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Archive I A white Carrara marble sculpture depicting the bust of a young boy, mounted on a yellow variegated marble base.

Italian Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Boy, Signed

Archive II A white Carrara marble sculpture depicting the bust of a young boy, mounted on a yellow variegated marble base. View II
Archive III A white Carrara marble sculpture depicting the bust of a young boy, mounted on a yellow variegated marble base. View III
Archive IV A white Carrara marble sculpture depicting the bust of a young boy, mounted on a yellow variegated marble base. View IV
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William Rand Antiques

William Rand Antiques
Telephone 07624 207 843
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3 Water Street
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM8 1JP
United Kingdom
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William Rand Antiques
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A white Carrara marble sculpture depicting the bust of a young boy, mounted on a yellow variegated marble base.
Italian Carrara Marble Bust Of A Young Boy, Signed
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A white Carrara marble sculpture depicting the bust of a young boy, mounted on a yellow variegated marble base.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialCarrara Marble, Onyx
  • ColourWhite, Yellow
  • MotifsHand-carved facial features, Short swept hair, Smooth finished stone, Rectangular plinth base
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This early twentieth century Neoclassical Italian sculpture depicts the head and shoulders of a young boy, hand-carved from white Carrara marble with smooth finished stone, short swept hair, and detailed facial features. The white marble bust is signed Fritz Heinrichs, Florenz, dated 07, and is mounted upon a yellow variegated marble rectangular plinth base with a minor repaired crack visible in the stone and a minor loss to one ear. The overall composition displays warm golden tones in the pedestal contrasting with the pale figure, alongside a smooth, polished finish to the marble surfaces and soft, rounded contours at the shoulders. Measuring 1 cm high by 1 cm wide by 1 cm deep, the sculpture is suited for display upon a sideboard top in a hallway, living room, or study within a contemporary interior.

FAQs

Carrara marble from Tuscany, Italy, has been prized since Roman times for its white quality and fine grain. Sculptors throughout the Renaissance and Neoclassical periods favoured Carrara stone for detailed portraiture and classical figurative works.

Classical busts are typically carved from high-grade white marble and are frequently mounted on contrasting marble or onyx plinths. Hand tools, including chisels and rasps, are employed to achieve varied textures from polished skin to detailed hair.

Authentic hand-carved pieces feature subtle variations in chisel marks, soft carving contours, and natural stone veining. Sculptor signatures are often incised directly into the reverse or base of the marble.

A marble bust serves as a focal point when positioned on a dark wood sideboard, mantelpiece, or within a minimalist bookshelf. Pairing white natural stone with darker backgrounds creates structural contrast and balance.

Dust marble regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush. Avoid acidic or abrasive cleaning agents, and keep the stone away from standing liquids to prevent staining.
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