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Victorian Marble Bust of a Young Woman, C.1850–1870
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Victorian Marble Bust of a Young Woman, C.1850–1870

19th century
Description

A finely carved small Victorian marble bust depicting a young woman with softly modelled features and gently waved hair drawn back from the face. The head is subtly turned, lending a sense of movement and quiet expression characteristic of mid-19th-century academic sculpture.

The figure wears classical drapery, delicately carved with flowing folds across the shoulders and chest. Executed in pale marble with attractive natural veining, the bust retains a pleasing surface and good definition despite its modest scale. Raised on an integral socle base.

This is a decorative yet well-modelled example, ideal for display on a bookshelf, console, or cabinet rather than as a grand statement piece.

circa 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Marble Female Bust to the 1860s.

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SA1185909
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C2631
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Description
A finely carved small Victorian marble bust depicting a young woman with softly modelled features and gently waved hair drawn back from the face.
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The head is subtly turned, lending a sense of movement and quiet expression characteristic of mid-19th-century academic sculpture.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. A carved off-white and grey marble bust depicting a young woman with wavy hair looking slightly to the left, mounted on a molded socle base.
fig 1. Victorian Marble Bust of a Young Woman, C.1850–1870

The figure wears classical drapery, delicately carved with flowing folds across the shoulders and chest. Executed in pale marble with attractive natural veining, the bust retains a pleasing surface and good definition despite its modest scale. Raised on an integral socle base.

This is a decorative yet well-modelled example, ideal for display on a bookshelf, console, or cabinet rather than as a grand statement piece.

circa 1860

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Marble Female Bust to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185909
Dealers Internal Ref
C2631
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Archive I A carved off-white and grey marble bust depicting a young woman with wavy hair looking slightly to the left, mounted on a molded socle base.

Victorian Marble Bust of a Young Woman, c.1850–1870

Archive II A carved off-white and grey marble bust depicting a young woman with wavy hair looking slightly to the left, mounted on a molded socle base. View II
Archive III A carved off-white and grey marble bust depicting a young woman with wavy hair looking slightly to the left, mounted on a molded socle base. View III
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Wiltshire
SP2 7JJ
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A carved off-white and grey marble bust depicting a young woman with wavy hair looking slightly to the left, mounted on a molded socle base.
Victorian Marble Bust of a Young Woman, c.1850–1870
Ref: SA1185909
A carved off-white and grey marble bust depicting a young woman with wavy hair looking slightly to the left, mounted on a molded socle base.
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FAQs

Victorian marble portrait busts often drew inspiration from Classical and Neoclassical styles, featuring idealised facial features, draped garments, and detailed hair styling. Produced predominantly during the nineteenth century, these sculptures served as decorative representations of classical ideals or prominent figures within domestic interiors.

Sculptors typically carved these pieces from white Carrara marble, alabaster, or multi-toned variegated marbles. Pedestal bases and drapery were sometimes executed in contrasting grey or cream marble to accentuate the smooth finish of the face and neck.

Authentic nineteenth-century marble busts display hand-carving marks, soft surface patination, and minute differential weathering. Look for fine chisel work around the hair and drapery folds, alongside historical wear and proper weight distribution at the underside of the base.

A marble bust adds architectural interest when displayed on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or integrated within a curated bookshelf arrangement. Juxtaposing stone textures against natural wood grain or dark painted surfaces creates a distinct focal point.

Clean marble busts using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush or microfiber cloth to gently remove dust. Avoid chemical sprays, acidic cleaning solvents, or harsh soaps, as marble is a porous stone that easily absorbs liquids and suffers surface etching.
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