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19th Century Serpentine Bust of Michelangelo
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19th Century Serpentine Bust of Michelangelo

19th century
Sold 5 July 2026 · Harrington Antiques
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Description

A 19th century Grand Tour serpentine bust of Michelangelo (1475 - 1564).

The serpentine bust sits atop a serpentine socle base. There looks to be a historic reattachment of the bust to the base but the whole is secure without movement.

An attractive piece.

Dimensions:-

Height: 22cm

Width: 12cm

Diameter of base: 7.5cm

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Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Serpentine Bust to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1219811
Dealers Internal Reference
7984
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Description
A 19th century Grand Tour serpentine bust of Michelangelo (1475 - 1564).

The serpentine bust sits atop a serpentine socle base.

“
There looks to be a historic reattachment of the bust to the base but the whole is secure without movement.
Harrington Antiques

An attractive piece.

Dimensions:-

Height: 22cm

Width: 12cm

Diameter of base: 7.5cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Serpentine Bust to the 19th Century.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219811
Dealers Internal Ref
7984
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

Antiques & decorative interior pieces.

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A dark green serpentine stone bust of Michelangelo on a turned pedestal against a dark background. SOLD5 JUL 26
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Archive I A dark green serpentine stone bust of Michelangelo on a turned pedestal against a dark background. SOLD5 JUL 26

19th Century Serpentine Bust of Michelangelo

Archive II A dark green serpentine stone bust of Michelangelo on a turned pedestal against a dark background. View II
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Archive XIV A dark green serpentine stone bust of Michelangelo on a turned pedestal against a dark background. View XIV
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A dark green serpentine stone bust of Michelangelo on a turned pedestal against a dark background.
19th Century Serpentine Bust of Michelangelo
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A dark green serpentine stone bust of Michelangelo on a turned pedestal against a dark background.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Carvings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialSerpentine
  • ColourDark Green
  • MotifsCarved beard, Turned pedestal base, Draped drapery
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 12 cm (5 in)

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Portrait busts gained prominence during the classical era and experienced major revivals during the Renaissance and the 19th century Grand Tour period, where collectors acquired miniature or full-scale likenesses of historical figures.

Sculptors historically utilised a range of hardstones and marbles, including white Carrara marble, alabaster, bronze, and dense magnesium-silicate minerals such as serpentine, which offers a distinctive mottled green appearance.

Authentication relies on examining tool marks, mineral oxidisation, natural wear patterns on the underside, and the consistency of the patina accumulated over decades or centuries of handling.

Placing a stone sculpture on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or executive desk adds architectural weight, historical contrast, and intellectual depth to modern minimalist or eclectic spaces.

Dusting should be performed gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding any chemical solvents, abrasive cleaners, or excess moisture that could damage the porous surface or historical patina.
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