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Bronzed Terracotta Bust of a Classical Woman
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
for sale €462     $502
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I M Chaney Antique Furniture

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Bronzed Terracotta Bust of a Classical Woman

19th century
Description

A well patinated nineteenth century bronzed terracotta bust of a classical woman

Measuring

Height 52 cms

Width 32 cms

Depth 27 cms

Condition

Wear to the bronzed colouring and some small chips to the front section

Consistent with age

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Bronzed Terracotta Female Bust to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204787
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Delivery can easily be arranged for this item smaller items are generally sent free of charge to the uk, larger items can be sent via a courier, I keep this service as cheap as possible, the larger items are picked up and delivered to you within 7-10 days should you require a quicker delivery expect to pay at least double the normal cost.

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Description
A well patinated nineteenth century bronzed terracotta bust of a classical woman

Measuring

Height 52 cms

Width 32 cms

Depth 27 cms

Condition

Wear to the bronzed colouring and some small chips to the front section

Consistent with age

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Bronzed Terracotta Female Bust to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204787
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the I M Chaney Antique Furniture Profile Page

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A bronzed terracotta bust of a classical woman featuring a green patinated surface, wavy pinned hair, draped garments, and a dark circular base.
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Archive I A bronzed terracotta bust of a classical woman featuring a green patinated surface, wavy pinned hair, draped garments, and a dark circular base.

Bronzed Terracotta bust of a classical woman

Archive II A bronzed terracotta bust of a classical woman featuring a green patinated surface, wavy pinned hair, draped garments, and a dark circular base. View II
Archive III A bronzed terracotta bust of a classical woman featuring a green patinated surface, wavy pinned hair, draped garments, and a dark circular base. View III
Archive IV A bronzed terracotta bust of a classical woman featuring a green patinated surface, wavy pinned hair, draped garments, and a dark circular base. View IV
Archive V A bronzed terracotta bust of a classical woman featuring a green patinated surface, wavy pinned hair, draped garments, and a dark circular base. View V
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I M Chaney Antique Furniture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Telephone 07739 084300
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Westbury Park
Bristol
BS6 7PT
United Kingdom
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I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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A bronzed terracotta bust of a classical woman featuring a green patinated surface, wavy pinned hair, draped garments, and a dark circular base.
Bronzed Terracotta bust of a classical woman
Ref: SA1204787
A bronzed terracotta bust of a classical woman featuring a green patinated surface, wavy pinned hair, draped garments, and a dark circular base.
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FAQs

A classical terracotta bust is a sculpted three-dimensional portrait depicting the head, neck, and shoulders of a figure, rendered in baked clay and styled after ancient Greek or Roman aesthetic traditions. Popularised during the Neoclassical period and the Grand Tour era, these sculptures were produced to decorate grand residences and library interiors.

These sculptures were cast or modelled in fine terracotta clay before being kiln-fired for structural stability. Artisans subsequently applied cold-painted finishes, lacquers, or metallic pigments to imitate patinated bronze, providing the appearance of heavyweight metal sculpture at a lighter weight.

Authentic period examples often display seam lines from multi-part moulds or subtle hand-modelling details, along with genuine surface wear that reveals the reddish clay body beneath painted layers. Impressed foundry marks, model numbers, or sculptor signatures near the lower reverse edge or plinth also aid identification.

A classical portrait bust functions as a focal point when positioned on a sideboard, console table, or within a tall bookcase. Setting classical sculptural forms against clean contemporary backdrops creates a sophisticated visual contrast between historical ornament and modern architecture.

Dust the surface regularly using a dry microfibre cloth or a soft natural-hair brush to prevent dust accumulation in carved details. Avoid using water, detergents, or chemical solvents, as moisture can cause lifting or damage to cold-painted bronze patinas on porous clay.
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