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Arts & Crafts Alabaster Bust of a Young Lady
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Arts & Crafts Alabaster Bust of a Young Lady

19th century
Description

An elegant and beautifully carved antique alabaster bust depicting a young lady with a serene, contemplative expression. Crafted in the Arts & Crafts taste, this charming sculpture captures the simplicity and grace of the period, featuring soft facial modelling, flowing lines, and a bonneted head that lends a timeless appeal.

Hand-carved from finely veined alabaster and presented on its original shaped marble plinth, the piece displays the natural translucency and subtle colour variations prized in quality stone carvings. The delicate craftsmanship and understated beauty make it an attractive decorative object for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

A wonderful example of period decorative sculpture.

Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Carved Alabaster Female Bust to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09543276
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Softly modelled face and bonnet: typical decorative carving from around 1900.
Natural veining and translucency: hand-finished alabaster.
Shaped plinth with canted corners: mounting style favoured in late Victorian parlour sculpture.
Dust and mellow discolouration in the stone recesses: decades of natural exposure.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1220468
Dealers Internal Reference
IM00090
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Description
An elegant and beautifully carved antique alabaster bust depicting a young lady with a serene, contemplative expression. Crafted in the Arts & Crafts taste, this charming sculpture captures the simplicity and grace of the period, featuring soft facial modelling, flowing lines, and a bonneted head that lends a timeless appeal.
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Hand-carved from finely veined alabaster and presented on its original shaped marble plinth, the piece displays the natural translucency and subtle colour variations prized in quality stone carvings.
Beech and Springs Antiques

The delicate craftsmanship and understated beauty make it an attractive decorative object for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

A wonderful example of period decorative sculpture.

Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Carved Alabaster Female Bust to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09543276
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Softly modelled face and bonnet: typical decorative carving from around 1900.
Natural veining and translucency: hand-finished alabaster.
Shaped plinth with canted corners: mounting style favoured in late Victorian parlour sculpture.
Dust and mellow discolouration in the stone recesses: decades of natural exposure.

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
20cm (7.87")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220468
Dealers Internal Ref
IM00090
Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

English and french furniture, upholstery, mirrors & decorative objects; 20+ years experience. Happy to help, please call.

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An off-white carved alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a bonnet, resting on an integral octagonal stone base.
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Archive I An off-white carved alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a bonnet, resting on an integral octagonal stone base.

Arts & Crafts Alabaster Bust of a Young Lady

Archive II An off-white carved alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a bonnet, resting on an integral octagonal stone base. View II
Archive III An off-white carved alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a bonnet, resting on an integral octagonal stone base. View III
Archive IV An off-white carved alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a bonnet, resting on an integral octagonal stone base. View IV
Archive V An off-white carved alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a bonnet, resting on an integral octagonal stone base. View V
Archive VI An off-white carved alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a bonnet, resting on an integral octagonal stone base. View VI
Archive VII An off-white carved alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a bonnet, resting on an integral octagonal stone base. View VII
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Meopham Bank Farm
Leigh Road
Hildenborough
Kent
TN11 9AQ
United Kingdom

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Beech and Springs Antiques
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An off-white carved alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a bonnet, resting on an integral octagonal stone base.
Arts & Crafts Alabaster Bust of a Young Lady
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An off-white carved alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a bonnet, resting on an integral octagonal stone base.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialAlabaster
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsCarved bonnet, Faceted octagonal base, Sculpted drapery, Downcast gaze
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

This nineteenth-century Arts and Crafts sculpture is a hand-carved alabaster bust of a young lady wearing a bonnet, presented on an integral faceted octagonal base. The off-white stone displays natural translucent qualities and subtle darker veining across the surface. The carving portrays the subject with soft facial modelling, downcast eyes, and a serene, contemplative expression beneath the brim of her headwear. Sculpted drapery falls neatly across her shoulders, completing the traditional English Country House aesthetic of the piece. The sculpture stands 20 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 11 cm deep overall. Pieces of this scale sit comfortably on a mantelpiece, a console table, or a bookcase shelf within both traditional and contemporary interiors. It provides a tactile decorative accent that brings understated historical character to domestic living spaces.

FAQs

During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, sculptor craftsmen favoured alabaster for its translucency and softness, which allowed for intricate detail. The Arts and Crafts movement emphasized artisanal carving techniques, often depicting idealized classical figures, romantic portraits, or everyday rustic subjects.

Busts from this period were primarily carved from natural alabaster, marble, or terra cotta. Alabaster, a fine-grained form of gypsum, was prized by sculptors because it could be easily worked with hand chisels and polished to a smooth, translucent finish.

Authentic period alabaster pieces typically show slight hand-tooling marks, natural mineral veining, and a soft sheen from original wax polishes. Unlike synthetic resin reproductions, genuine stone feels cool to the touch and often exhibits minor surface wear or atmospheric patination commensurate with age.

Sculptural stone busts are frequently placed on fireplace mantelpieces, dark wood sideboards, or bookshelf alcoves to create a focal point. Their subtle neutral tones contrast effectively against painted backdrop walls, stone hearths, or rich timber panelling.

Alabaster is a porous, water-soluble mineral and should never be washed with water or liquid cleaners. Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft-bristled brush, and preserve the surface finish by applying a thin coat of pure microcrystalline wax occasionally.
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