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19th Century Sculpture of Diana the Huntress Circa 1870
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19th Century Sculpture of Diana the Huntress Circa 1870

19th century
Description

This large and decorative example dates to the mid 19th century. It is cast in plaster with good detail and has an old painted marble surface that incorporates interesting, soft tones and patina. It is impressive in scale and would look stunning in any home or interior.

The original sculpture from which this reduction was taken is in the Louvre in Paris. It was excavated in 1792 on Prince Borghese's property, Gabil, outside Rome. The statue is attributed to the Greek artist, Praxiteles and is since referred to as Dianna De Gabies, also known as Dianna Robing, the goddess of the hunt, the moon and birthing. This interesting figure is in good condition and has great eye appeal.

Italian circa 1870

Height 82cm x width 23cm x depth 19cm

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Diana the Huntress Statue to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09439739
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Painted faux-terracotta scumble finish over plaster: typical Victorian Grand Tour cast treatment.
Gentle rubbing through the paintwork on high points: handling over many decades.
Fine mould definition in the hair and drapery: nineteenth-century workshop cast.
Integrated cast plinth: standard for classical library reductions of the period.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1205677
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
This large and decorative example dates to the mid 19th century.
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It is cast in plaster with good detail and has an old painted marble surface that incorporates interesting, soft tones and patina.
Robert Belcher Antiques

It is impressive in scale and would look stunning in any home or interior.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century Neoclassical sculpture depicting Diana the Huntress draped in classical robes standing on a square base with a warm beige patinated finish.
fig 1. 19th Century Sculpture of Diana the Huntress Circa 1870

The original sculpture from which this reduction was taken is in the Louvre in Paris. It was excavated in 1792 on Prince Borghese's property, Gabil, outside Rome. The statue is attributed to the Greek artist, Praxiteles and is since referred to as Dianna De Gabies, also known as Dianna Robing, the goddess of the hunt, the moon and birthing. This interesting figure is in good condition and has great eye appeal.

Italian circa 1870

Height 82cm x width 23cm x depth 19cm

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Diana the Huntress Statue to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09439739
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Painted faux-terracotta scumble finish over plaster: typical Victorian Grand Tour cast treatment.
Gentle rubbing through the paintwork on high points: handling over many decades.
Fine mould definition in the hair and drapery: nineteenth-century workshop cast.
Integrated cast plinth: standard for classical library reductions of the period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
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SA1205677
Robert Belcher Antiques
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Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I A nineteenth-century Neoclassical sculpture depicting Diana the Huntress draped in classical robes standing on a square base with a warm beige patinated finish.

19th Century Sculpture of Diana the Huntress Circa 1870

Archive II A nineteenth-century Neoclassical sculpture depicting Diana the Huntress draped in classical robes standing on a square base with a warm beige patinated finish. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century Neoclassical sculpture depicting Diana the Huntress draped in classical robes standing on a square base with a warm beige patinated finish. View III
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Archive XXI A nineteenth-century Neoclassical sculpture depicting Diana the Huntress draped in classical robes standing on a square base with a warm beige patinated finish. View XXI
Archive XXII A nineteenth-century Neoclassical sculpture depicting Diana the Huntress draped in classical robes standing on a square base with a warm beige patinated finish. View XXII
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Robert Belcher Antiques

Robert Belcher Antiques
Telephone 07929 011224 or 01905 622468
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Worcestershire
United Kingdom

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A nineteenth-century Neoclassical sculpture depicting Diana the Huntress draped in classical robes standing on a square base with a warm beige patinated finish.
19th century sculpture of Diana the Huntress circa 1870
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialPlaster, Terracotta
  • ColourWarm Beige
  • MotifsClassical drapery, Integral plinth base, Contrapposto pose, Sandalled feet
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

This nineteenth-century Neoclassical sculpture depicts Diana the Huntress, the goddess of the hunt, the moon and birthing. Cast from plaster with an old painted marble surface, the figure presents a warm beige patinated finish incorporating soft tones. The piece is styled in a grand Regency manner, showing the subject standing in a contrapposto pose draped in classical robes, with intricately carved sandalled feet and a raised right arm adjusting her garment. The entire composition rests upon an integral square plinth base with visible texture and surface wear. Measuring 82 cm high, 23 cm wide, and 19 cm deep, this sculpture sits well on a sideboard top in a living room, hallway, or study. The form offers a classical aesthetic suitable for placement within traditional or eclectic interior spaces.

FAQs

Neoclassical sculpture emerged in the mid-eighteenth century as a revival of classical Greco-Roman artistic principles, emphasizing symmetry, restrained emotion, and idealised human figures.

Statues from this period were frequently rendered in bronze, marble, terracotta, or cast plaster, often finished with polychrome paint or patinas to simulate weathered stone or metal.

Authentic period sculptures often display faint casting seams, original surface patination, age-appropriate wear to the base, and potential foundry marks or sculptor signatures near the plinth.

Classical statues can be elevated on sideboards, pedestals, or mantelpieces to create an architectural focal point, creating a visual contrast when paired with modern artwork or clean-lined furniture.

Maintain the surface by dusting gently with a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth, keeping the object away from moisture, direct heat sources, and chemical cleaning solutions.
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