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Plaster Bust of Shakespeare by Raffaelo Monti ( Italian 1818-1881)
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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Plaster Bust of Shakespeare by Raffaelo Monti ( Italian 1818-1881)

19th century
Description

After Raffaelo Monti (Italian, 1818-1881) - a 19th century marble finish plaster bust of Shakespeare. Raised on socle plinth base.

Measuring

Height 55 cms

Width 37 cms

Depth 20 cms

Condition

Good, there are some age related wear to sections refer to the pictures, also the sockle is missing a segment at the back

(Measures approx. 55cm x 37cm x 20cm.)

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Plaster Shakespeare Bust Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA1218441
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Description
After Raffaelo Monti (Italian, 1818-1881) - a 19th century marble finish plaster bust of Shakespeare. Raised on socle plinth base.

Measuring

Height 55 cms

Width 37 cms

Depth 20 cms

Condition

“
Good, there are some age related wear to sections refer to the pictures, also the sockle is missing a segment at the back.
I M Chaney Antique Furniture

(Measures approx. 55cm x 37cm x 20cm.)

Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Plaster Shakespeare Bust Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218441
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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An antique off-white plaster bust depicting William Shakespeare with a beard, ruffled collar, and draped shoulder, set upon a turned circular base.
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Archive I An antique off-white plaster bust depicting William Shakespeare with a beard, ruffled collar, and draped shoulder, set upon a turned circular base.

Plaster Bust of Shakespeare by Raffaelo Monti ( Italian 1818-1881)

Archive II An antique off-white plaster bust depicting William Shakespeare with a beard, ruffled collar, and draped shoulder, set upon a turned circular base. View II
Archive III An antique off-white plaster bust depicting William Shakespeare with a beard, ruffled collar, and draped shoulder, set upon a turned circular base. View III
Archive IV An antique off-white plaster bust depicting William Shakespeare with a beard, ruffled collar, and draped shoulder, set upon a turned circular base. View IV
Archive V An antique off-white plaster bust depicting William Shakespeare with a beard, ruffled collar, and draped shoulder, set upon a turned circular base. View V
Archive VI An antique off-white plaster bust depicting William Shakespeare with a beard, ruffled collar, and draped shoulder, set upon a turned circular base. View VI
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I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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An antique off-white plaster bust depicting William Shakespeare with a beard, ruffled collar, and draped shoulder, set upon a turned circular base.
Plaster bust of Shakespeare by Raffaelo Monti ( Italian 1818-1881)
Ref: SA1218441
An antique off-white plaster bust depicting William Shakespeare with a beard, ruffled collar, and draped shoulder, set upon a turned circular base.
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During the 19th century, plaster casting became a widespread method for reproducing classical sculptures and creating likenesses of prominent historical, literary, and cultural figures for display in private libraries and institutions.

These sculptures were made by pouring fine plaster of Paris into multi-piece plaster or rubber moulds, frequently built over a wire or timber armature for structural support, before being painted or patinated.

Authentic period pieces often feature faint casting seams, stamped or impressed maker marks near the lower rim, hollow interior bases, and age-related surface patination or minor micro-cracking.

Designers regularly position plaster busts on wooden bookshelves, sideboards, or mantelpieces to create historical contrast within modern or eclectic room schemes.

Dust the surface regularly using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush, avoiding water, liquid cleaners, or damp cloths that could soften or discolour unsealed plaster.
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