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Early 20th Century Marble Library Bust of Dante Alighieiri
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Early 20th Century Marble Library Bust of Dante Alighieiri

1900 - 1920
Description

Here we have a superb quality early 20th Century marble library bust of the Florentinepoet Dante Alighieri (c1265 - 1321) it is in very good condition with no damage.

c1910

Size: 330mm

Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.

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33cm (12.99")
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Marble Dante Alighieri Bust to the 1900s.

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SA1216406
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8558
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Description
Here we have a superb quality early 20th Century marble library bust of the Florentinepoet Dante Alighieri (c1265 - 1321) it is in very good condition with no damage.

c1910

Size: 330mm

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Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Height
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Marble Dante Alighieri Bust to the 1900s.

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SA1216406
Dealers Internal Ref
8558
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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A carved white marble portrait bust depicting Dante Alighieri wearing a laurel wreath and traditional coif.
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Archive I A carved white marble portrait bust depicting Dante Alighieri wearing a laurel wreath and traditional coif.

Early 20th Century Marble Library Bust of Dante Alighieiri

Archive II A carved white marble portrait bust depicting Dante Alighieri wearing a laurel wreath and traditional coif. View II
Archive III A carved white marble portrait bust depicting Dante Alighieri wearing a laurel wreath and traditional coif. View III
Archive IV A carved white marble portrait bust depicting Dante Alighieri wearing a laurel wreath and traditional coif. View IV
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
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26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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A carved white marble portrait bust depicting Dante Alighieri wearing a laurel wreath and traditional coif.
Early 20th Century Marble Library Bust Of Dante Alighieiri
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A carved white marble portrait bust depicting Dante Alighieri wearing a laurel wreath and traditional coif.
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Classical library busts emerged prominently during the Grand Tour era and the 19th to early 20th centuries, depicting revered historical, literary, and philosophical figures to signify scholarly taste and intellect within private studies and libraries.

Portrait busts from this period were predominantly hand-carved from solid white statuary marble, such as Carrara, or cast in bronze, plaster, and terracotta before being hand-finished.

Authentic marble busts typically exhibit refined carving detail, natural patination, subtle surface wear, and substantial physical weight, often featuring chisel marks or sculpted artist signatures on the reverse or base.

A marble portrait bust can be styled as a focal accent on a dark wood mantelpiece, a minimalist bookshelf, or an executive desk, providing textural contrast against dark cabinetry or modern paint schemes.

Dust marble sculptures regularly using a dry microfibre cloth or soft-bristled brush, avoiding acidic chemicals, water immersion, or abrasive cleaners that can etch the polished stone surface.
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