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Late C17th Marble Bust.
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Late C17th Marble Bust.

17th century
Description

A wonderfully serene marble bust of a lady, in the classical manner with flowing robes, with just the right amount of weathering to have softened the features.

English, Late 17th century

Height 25” (63.5cm)

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Height
63.5cm (25.00")
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Martin Murray Antiques has dated this 17th Century Marble Bust to the 17th Century.

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Description
A wonderfully serene marble bust of a lady, in the classical manner with flowing robes, with just the right amount of weathering to have softened the features.

English, Late 17th century

Height 25” (63.5cm)

Height
63.5cm (25.00")
Date of Manufacture

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this 17th Century Marble Bust to the 17th Century.

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SA1213134
Martin Murray Antiques
Martin Murray Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2024

Specialist in early furniture and works of art

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A carved off-white marble bust of a woman with classical draped clothing resting on a painted and gilded wooden pedestal.
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Archive I A carved off-white marble bust of a woman with classical draped clothing resting on a painted and gilded wooden pedestal.

Late C17th Marble Bust.

Archive II A carved off-white marble bust of a woman with classical draped clothing resting on a painted and gilded wooden pedestal. View II
Archive III A carved off-white marble bust of a woman with classical draped clothing resting on a painted and gilded wooden pedestal. View III
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Archive V A carved off-white marble bust of a woman with classical draped clothing resting on a painted and gilded wooden pedestal. View V
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A carved off-white marble bust of a woman with classical draped clothing resting on a painted and gilded wooden pedestal.
Late C17th marble bust.
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A carved off-white marble bust of a woman with classical draped clothing resting on a painted and gilded wooden pedestal.
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  • ObjectSculpture
  • Period17th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialMarble, Giltwood, Painted Wood
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsClassical drapery, Acanthus scrollwork, Bead moulding, Decorative plinth
  • SizeH 63.5 cm (25 in)

This seventeenth-century Baroque sculpture presents an off-white marble bust of a woman with classical drapery, mounted upon a painted and gilded wooden pedestal decorated with bead moulding and acanthus scrollwork. The weathered stone reveals softened facial features and aged textures, whilst the supporting plinth displays intricate gilt accents against a pale painted finish. Measuring 63.5 cm in height, the piece sits with substantial presence. Positioned atop a sideboard, this decorative work brings historical character into a reception room or hallway. The stone head contrasts with the ornate woodwork of the base, creating a structured composition suitable for traditional interior displays. Collectors of early sculpture will find it fits well within classical or period settings as a focal accent on a surface.

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17th-century Baroque busts feature dramatic drapery, textured hairstyles, and expressive pose details, drawing inspiration from classical antiquity while emphasizing movement and naturalism.

Pedestals were typically carved from hardwoods such as oak or beech, then finished with water gilding, painted tempera, or faux-marbling techniques to complement the stone sculpture.

Authentic period carvings exhibit fine hand-tool marks, subtle surface patination from age, hand-cut joinery on wooden bases, and natural wear along high-relief edges.

Place the sculpture atop a minimalist console, inside a library alcove, or on a sideboard where lighting can highlight the textured drapery and classical form.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or natural bristle brush. Avoid water, acidic solutions, or harsh chemical cleaners which erode marble and loosen delicate gilding.
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