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19th Cent. Alabaster Sculpture of a Boy by Mieczyslaw Leon Zawiejski, Polish, Circa 1890
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19th Cent. Alabaster Sculpture of a Boy by Mieczyslaw Leon Zawiejski, Polish, Circa 1890

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19th Cent. Alabaster Sculpture of a Boy by Mieczyslaw Leon Zawiejski, (Poland 1856 – 1933) – Bust of a Boy with a Fly on His Nose, Florence, 1893,

the smiling boy with a big cap looking at a fly on his nose. This beautiful well-proportioned sculpture is signed by the artist and has a rich golden coloured patina. He certainly would make an excellent focal point for a variety of rooms and settings.

Polish, Circa 1890s

Condition: Good Antique condition

Dimensions: Overall: 56 Cms High x 32 Cms Width x 31 Cms Depth

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
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Judy Fox Antiques has dated this Antique Alabaster Boy Bust to the 1890s.

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SA1167550
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JF 425
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19th Cent. Alabaster Sculpture of a Boy by Mieczyslaw Leon Zawiejski, (Poland 1856 – 1933) – Bust of a Boy with a Fly on His Nose, Florence, 1893,

the smiling boy with a big cap looking at a fly on his nose.

“
This beautiful well-proportioned sculpture is signed by the artist and has a rich golden coloured patina.
Judy Fox Antiques

He certainly would make an excellent focal point for a variety of rooms and settings.

Polish, Circa 1890s

Condition: Good Antique condition

Dimensions: Overall: 56 Cms High x 32 Cms Width x 31 Cms Depth

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Judy Fox Antiques has dated this Antique Alabaster Boy Bust to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1167550
Dealers Internal Ref
JF 425
Judy Fox Antiques
Judy Fox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2018

We deal in top quality victorian and edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.

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A carved 19th-century alabaster portrait bust depicting a smiling boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, set on a turned pedestal base.
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Archive I A carved 19th-century alabaster portrait bust depicting a smiling boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, set on a turned pedestal base.

19th Cent. Alabaster Sculpture of a Boy by Mieczyslaw Leon Zawiejski, Polish, Circa 1890

Archive II A carved 19th-century alabaster portrait bust depicting a smiling boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, set on a turned pedestal base. View II
Archive III A carved 19th-century alabaster portrait bust depicting a smiling boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, set on a turned pedestal base. View III
Archive IV A carved 19th-century alabaster portrait bust depicting a smiling boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, set on a turned pedestal base. View IV
Archive V A carved 19th-century alabaster portrait bust depicting a smiling boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, set on a turned pedestal base. View V
Archive VI A carved 19th-century alabaster portrait bust depicting a smiling boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, set on a turned pedestal base. View VI
Archive VII A carved 19th-century alabaster portrait bust depicting a smiling boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, set on a turned pedestal base. View VII
Archive VIII A carved 19th-century alabaster portrait bust depicting a smiling boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, set on a turned pedestal base. View VIII
Archive IX A carved 19th-century alabaster portrait bust depicting a smiling boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, set on a turned pedestal base. View IX
Archive X A carved 19th-century alabaster portrait bust depicting a smiling boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, set on a turned pedestal base. View X
Archive XI A carved 19th-century alabaster portrait bust depicting a smiling boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, set on a turned pedestal base. View XI
Archive XII A carved 19th-century alabaster portrait bust depicting a smiling boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, set on a turned pedestal base. View XII
Archive XIII A carved 19th-century alabaster portrait bust depicting a smiling boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, set on a turned pedestal base. View XIII
Archive XIV A carved 19th-century alabaster portrait bust depicting a smiling boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, set on a turned pedestal base. View XIV
Archive XV A carved 19th-century alabaster portrait bust depicting a smiling boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, set on a turned pedestal base. View XV
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A carved 19th-century alabaster portrait bust depicting a smiling boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, set on a turned pedestal base.
19th Cent. Alabaster Sculpture of a Boy by Mieczyslaw Leon Zawiejski, Polish, Circa 1890
Ref: SA1167550
A carved 19th-century alabaster portrait bust depicting a smiling boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, set on a turned pedestal base.
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Alabaster portrait busts from the late 19th century are three-dimensional carved stone sculptures depicting the head and upper torso of a person, executed in fine mineral stone favoured by European academies for its soft, translucent quality.

Sculptors worked fine-grained calcite or gypsum alabaster using hand chisels, rasps, and fine abrasive pastes to achieve soft facial contours and textured clothing details before mounting the completed bust on a turned pedestal base.

Authentic period pieces exhibit precise hand-carving tool marks in hidden areas, natural veining within the stone, characteristic translucency under direct light, anatomical proportions accurate to academic standards, and occasionally artist signatures near the base.

Place an alabaster bust on a dark wood mantelpiece, credenza, or lit bookshelf alcove to contrast the pale stone against deeper wall tones and draw focus to the translucent carving.

Clean alabaster gently with a soft, dry dusting brush or microfibre cloth. Avoid water, harsh solvents, or high humidity, as alabaster is a water-soluble stone susceptible to surface dissolving and staining.
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