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Six 19th Century Bronze Composer & Writer Portrait Busts
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Six 19th Century Bronze Composer & Writer Portrait Busts

19th century
Sold 4 January 2026 · Harrington Antiques
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Description

A handsome suite of six 19th century bronze cabinet busts of composers and writers. The suite includes:

- Franz Schubert

- Friedrich Schiller

- Franz Liszt

- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

- Vincenzo Bellini

- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Each bust has the name of its likeness in gilt to the base. Each bust is solid with good weight.The bust of 'Schubert' has felt to the base, seemingly due to a slightly uneven base.

The whole set is in an excellent condition throughout and display extremely well whether in a cabinet, on a fireplace or bookshelf.

Dimensions:-

Height: 15cm

Width: 10cm

Depth: 6cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated these Bronze Portrait Busts to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187126
Dealers Internal Reference
7906
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Description
A handsome suite of six 19th century bronze cabinet busts of composers and writers. The suite includes:

Franz Schubert

Friedrich Schiller

Franz Liszt

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Vincenzo Bellini

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

fig 1. A set of six dark bronze portrait busts depicting historical composers and writers mounted on circular pedestals.
fig 1. Six 19th Century Bronze Composer & Writer Portrait Busts

Each bust has the name of its likeness in gilt to the base. Each bust is solid with good weight.The bust of 'Schubert' has felt to the base, seemingly due to a slightly uneven base.

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The whole set is in an excellent condition throughout and display extremely well whether in a cabinet, on a fireplace or bookshelf.
Harrington Antiques

Dimensions:-

Height: 15cm

Width: 10cm

Depth: 6cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated these Bronze Portrait Busts to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187126
Dealers Internal Ref
7906
Harrington Antiques
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A set of six dark bronze portrait busts depicting historical composers and writers mounted on circular pedestals.
Six 19th Century Bronze Composer & Writer Portrait Busts
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCircular pedestal base, Detailed facial features, Period attire
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century portrait busts often depicted notable composers, writers, and philosophers, serving as both educational objects and decorative tributes popular among the intellectual elite.

These pieces were typically produced using the traditional lost-wax casting method or sand casting, utilising copper alloys such as bronze and brass, often finished with a dark chemical patination.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit age-appropriate patination, casting seams, tooling marks on the underside, and wear consistent with handling over generations rather than modern machine finishing.

They can be styled as focal points on bookshelves, mantels, or desks to introduce a sense of historical gravitas and intellectual depth into contemporary spaces.

Bronze should be dusted gently with a soft, dry brush and occasionally treated with microcrystalline wax to protect the patination, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive materials.
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