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Superb Quality Antique Victorian Alabaster Bust
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Superb Quality Antique Victorian Alabaster Bust

19th century
Description

Superb quality antique Victorian alabaster bust of a young lady on the original marble base

A charming decorative piece in lovely original condition

H 32 x W 28.5 x D 16.5cm

Date 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
28.5cm (11.22")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Alabaster Bust Sculpture to the 1860s.

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SA1167737
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1745
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Description
Superb quality antique Victorian alabaster bust of a young lady on the original marble base

A charming decorative piece in lovely original condition

H 32 x W 28.5 x D 16.5cm

Date 1860

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
28.5cm (11.22")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Alabaster Bust Sculpture to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1167737
Dealers Internal Ref
1745
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A carved nineteenth-century alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a bonnet, set on a hexagonal marble base.

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A carved nineteenth-century alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a bonnet, set on a hexagonal marble base.
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Alabaster Bust
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A carved nineteenth-century alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a bonnet, set on a hexagonal marble base.
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A Victorian alabaster bust is a three-dimensional stone carving created during the reign of Queen Victoria, typically depicting romanticised classical figures, allegorical maidens, or notable historical personalities.

Sculptors during this period primarily utilised natural minerals such as alabaster and marble, often mounting soft-carved alabaster upper torsos onto solid marble bases or plinths for structural stability.

Authentic pieces feature fine hand-carved detailing, subtle natural translucent qualities inherent to alabaster, unique mineral veining, and age-consistent wear on the base.

Position the bust on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or dedicated pedestal against dark or textured backdrops to highlight the contrast and delicate contours of the stone.

Dust gently using a clean, soft dry brush or microfibre cloth. Avoid water, harsh chemical solvents, or damp cloths, as alabaster is a porous mineral that can absorb liquids and discolour.
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