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Continental Bronze Bust by George Van Der Straeten
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Continental Bronze Bust by George Van Der Straeten

19th century
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George Van Der Straeten (1856-1928)

Bellman, Ivey & Carter 1892-1905

A late 19th century small bronze bust of a young woman wearing her hair up, head turned to Sinister, standing on an alabaster plinth. Original two tone brown patination.

Bronze seal to reverse ‘By Appointment To The Queen Bellman, Ivey & Carter New Bond Street’

Height 7" (18cm)

Width 4" (10cm)

Depth 3 1/8" (8cm)

Continental

Circa 1892- 1901

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Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
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Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Portrait Bust to the 19th Century.

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SA1167206
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3430
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George Van Der Straeten (1856-1928)

Bellman, Ivey & Carter 1892-1905

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A late 19th century small bronze bust of a young woman wearing her hair up, head turned to Sinister, standing on an alabaster plinth.
Tim Saltwell Antiques

Original two tone brown patination.

fig 1. A dark bronze bust depicting a smiling woman with an upswept hairstyle mounted on a pale alabaster plinth.
fig 1. Continental Bronze Bust by George Van Der Straeten

Bronze seal to reverse ‘By Appointment To The Queen Bellman, Ivey & Carter New Bond Street’

Height 7" (18cm)

Width 4" (10cm)

Depth 3 1/8" (8cm)

Continental

Circa 1892- 1901

Please email or phone for details regarding delivery/postage quotes.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Portrait Bust to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1167206
Dealers Internal Ref
3430
Tim Saltwell Antiques
Tim Saltwell Antiques
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Specialists in 19th century english & continental furniture

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Archive I A dark bronze bust depicting a smiling woman with an upswept hairstyle mounted on a pale alabaster plinth.

Continental Bronze Bust by George Van Der Straeten

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A dark bronze bust depicting a smiling woman with an upswept hairstyle mounted on a pale alabaster plinth.
Continental Bronze Bust by George Van Der Straeten
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A dark bronze bust depicting a smiling woman with an upswept hairstyle mounted on a pale alabaster plinth.
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Art Nouveau bronze sculptures, popular from the late nineteenth century to the early twentieth century, are characterized by organic forms, flowing drapery, and naturalistic figures. Artists frequently depicted idealized human forms with asymmetrical lines and expressive features, often mounted on contrasting mineral bases.

These sculptures were typically cast in bronze using either the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand casting method. Bases were frequently fashioned from carved alabaster, marble, or onyx to provide stability and visual contrast.

Authentic period bronzes usually feature an incised artist signature, foundry stamps or marks, fine cold-tooling detail in the metalwork, and a natural patina developed over time. The weight should feel substantial, and hand-chased details in hair and fabric drapery are typical indicators of quality casting.

A bronze bust serves as a strong focal point when displayed on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or within an illuminated bookshelf. Pairing dark bronze with lighter natural materials like oak or marble creates a balanced architectural display.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a natural bristle brush to clean recessed areas. Avoid water, liquid detergents, or chemical polishes, as these can strip the original patina; a thin layer of microcrystalline wax can be applied periodically to preserve the finish.
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