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Plaster Bust of a Gentleman C.1850
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Plaster Bust of a Gentleman C.1850

19th century
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Mid 19th.c. French plaster bust of a gentleman c.1850. Head and shoulders length portrait bust of a striking looking gentleman, unclothed but with hair styled in the fashion of the period. Inscribed 'Gaunois' and dated 1850 on the right hand side. Presented on the original shallow plinth (15" x 13") in green velvet with brass studs. Repair to the left hand ear, otherwise very good condition.

Width: 14" (35.5 cm)

Height: 24" (61 cm)

Depth: 9" (23 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Victorian Plaster Portrait Bust to the 1850s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09554889
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 165-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Inscription 'GAUNOIS. 1850' along the base: marks the year of creation.
Velvet plinth faded around the bust footprint: proves long exposure in place.
Hollow interior with rough hand-paring: traditional nineteenth-century plaster casting.
Dark oxidised grime settled into the hair mouldings: gradual accumulation over time.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1222127
Dealers Internal Reference
38420
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Mid 19th.c. French plaster bust of a gentleman c.1850.
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Head and shoulders length portrait bust of a striking looking gentleman, unclothed but with hair styled in the fashion of the period.
Collinge Antiques

Inscribed 'Gaunois' and dated 1850 on the right hand side. Presented on the original shallow plinth (15" x 13") in green velvet with brass studs. Repair to the left hand ear, otherwise very good condition.

Width: 14" (35.5 cm)

Height: 24" (61 cm)

Depth: 9" (23 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Victorian Plaster Portrait Bust to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 09554889
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 165-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Inscription 'GAUNOIS. 1850' along the base: marks the year of creation.
Velvet plinth faded around the bust footprint: proves long exposure in place.
Hollow interior with rough hand-paring: traditional nineteenth-century plaster casting.
Dark oxidised grime settled into the hair mouldings: gradual accumulation over time.

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
61cm (24.02")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1222127
Dealers Internal Ref
38420
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An off-white mid-nineteenth-century plaster bust depicting a gentleman with short wavy hair and bare shoulders.
Plaster Bust of a Gentleman c.1850
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPlaster
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsWavy hair moulding, Truncated shoulder base, Incised facial features
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 35.5 cm (14 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This mid-nineteenth-century French portrait bust depicts a gentleman with unclothed shoulders, rendered in plaster with an off-white finish. The sculpture exhibits incised facial features, wavy hair moulding, and a truncated shoulder base, and bears an inscription and date on the right-hand side alongside a repair to the left ear. It rests upon a shallow green velvet plinth finished with a row of brass stud hardware along the base. The piece measures 61 cm high, 35.5 cm wide, and 23 cm deep. Placed within a gentleman's library or study, this sculpture suits placement upon a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or desk. The Victorian style integrates well with traditional interior schemes, adding classical character to a room.

FAQs

During the nineteenth century, plaster portrait busts served as both private family mementos and public honours for prominent figures. Plaster was frequently employed by sculptors as a workable medium to create precise preparatory studies prior to carving in marble or casting in bronze.

These sculptures were created using plaster of Paris (gypsum plaster), often cast in multi-piece mouldings over an internal iron or timber support armature. The outer surface was frequently sealed with shellac, wax, or gesso to provide a uniform finish and simulate stone.

Authentic period pieces usually show visible seam lines from the original piece-mould process, minor surface pitting from trapped air bubbles, and natural discolouration or patination. The weight of the plaster and signs of historical hand-finishing also help verify age.

A plaster bust functions effectively as a focal point when placed atop a dark wood bookcase, console table, or fireplace mantel. Pairing modern minimalist furniture with classical figurative forms provides balanced architectural contrast.

Dust the sculpture regularly using a clean, soft-bristled brush or a dry microfibre cloth. Water, chemical solvents, and high humidity must be avoided, as unsealed plaster absorbs moisture readily, which can lead to structural decay.
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