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C. 1900, Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri on Marble Base (Italian)
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C. 1900, Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri on Marble Base (Italian)

1900 - 1920
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C. 1900, Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri on Marble Base (Italian).

This characterful bust depicts Dante as he is often portrayed in artistic works, wearing a cloak to his shoulders and cap to his head decorated with a laurel wreath, symbolising his prominent status as a poet. Elevated by a rustic marble base, this antique bust is a spectacular decorative piece for an interior, making a striking statement in any setting.

Inscribed: DANTES

CONDITION:

Wear commensurate with age. Stunning patina. Slight dent on rear (as shown).

PROVENANCE:

Purchased from a second generation Italian family, living in Amsterdam.

ABOUT DANTE ALIGHIERI:

Dante Alighieri (1265 - 1321) (Italian: ['dante ali'gj??ri]; most likely baptized Durante di Alighiero degli Alighieri;, widely known mononymously as Dante, was an Italian poet, writer, and philosopher. His Divine Comedy, originally called Comedìa (modern Italian: Commedia) and later christened Divina by Giovanni Boccaccio, is widely considered one of the most important poems of the Middle Ages and the greatest literary work in the Italian language.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
37cm (14.57")
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White Space Antiques has dated this Dante Alighieri Bronze Bust to the 1900s.

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C. 1900, Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri on Marble Base (Italian).

This characterful bust depicts Dante as he is often portrayed in artistic works, wearing a cloak to his shoulders and cap to his head decorated with a laurel wreath, symbolising his prominent status as a poet.

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Elevated by a rustic marble base, this antique bust is a spectacular decorative piece for an interior, making a striking statement in any setting.
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fig 1. A cast bronze portrait bust depicting Dante Alighieri wearing a traditional chaperon cap, mounted on a black marble base.
fig 1. C. 1900, Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri on Marble Base (Italian)

Inscribed: DANTES

CONDITION:

Wear commensurate with age. Stunning patina. Slight dent on rear (as shown).

PROVENANCE:

Purchased from a second generation Italian family, living in Amsterdam.

ABOUT DANTE ALIGHIERI:

fig 2. A cast bronze portrait bust depicting Dante Alighieri wearing a traditional chaperon cap, mounted on a black marble base.
fig 2. C. 1900, Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri on Marble Base (Italian)

Dante Alighieri (1265 - 1321) (Italian: ['dante ali'gj??ri]; most likely baptized Durante di Alighiero degli Alighieri;, widely known mononymously as Dante, was an Italian poet, writer, and philosopher. His Divine Comedy, originally called Comedìa (modern Italian: Commedia) and later christened Divina by Giovanni Boccaccio, is widely considered one of the most important poems of the Middle Ages and the greatest literary work in the Italian language.

WEBSITE:

For more information or more detailed images, please, visit our website:

https://www.WhiteSpaceAntiques.com

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this Dante Alighieri Bronze Bust to the 1900s.

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Archive I A cast bronze portrait bust depicting Dante Alighieri wearing a traditional chaperon cap, mounted on a black marble base.

C. 1900, Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri on Marble Base (Italian)

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A cast bronze portrait bust depicting Dante Alighieri wearing a traditional chaperon cap, mounted on a black marble base.
C. 1900, Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri on Marble Base (Italian)
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A cast bronze portrait bust depicting Dante Alighieri wearing a traditional chaperon cap, mounted on a black marble base.
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Sculptural representations of Italian poet Dante Alighieri became widely popular across Europe from the Renaissance through the 19th and early 20th centuries. These classical portrait busts were created to honour literary heritage and academic study, frequently displayed in private libraries, universities, and scholarly collections.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, bronze busts were generally produced using either the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand casting methods. Once cast, artisans refined the metal cold-work detailing by hand-chasing and applied patination solutions before mounting the piece onto a solid marble or stone base.

Authentic period cast bronzes typically exhibit natural patina wear along raised highlights, visible hand-chasing marks around facial features or drapery, and a solid weight proportionate to their size. Examining the joinery where the bronze secures to the marble base and checking for cast signatures or inscriptions also provides evidence of original production.

A small bronze bust creates a striking visual focal point when integrated into contemporary shelving, positioned alongside leather-bound books, or placed atop an office desk. Combining warm metallic bronzes with natural timber, stone surfaces, or minimalist backdrop plaster helps balance historical character with modern design.

Dust the bronze surface gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or camel-hair brush. Avoid chemical cleaners, water, or abrasive polishes, as these strip original patination; a thin layer of clear microcrystalline wax applied annually will protect the metal finish and seal the marble substrate.
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