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Italian Bust of a Woman
David Robinson Antiques
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Italian Bust of a Woman

19th century
Description

A well modelled Italian Bisque porcelain bust of a peasant woman. A strong image, she is looking to her right with a haughty air and wearing a headscarf. She is mounted on the original gilt bronxe and marble plinth and signed to the back.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53.5cm (21.06")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

David Robinson Antiques has dated this Italian Marble Woman Bust to the 1870s.

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SA1230327
Description
A well modelled Italian Bisque porcelain bust of a peasant woman. A strong image, she is looking to her right with a haughty air and wearing a headscarf. She is mounted on the original gilt bronxe and marble plinth and signed to the back.
Height
53.5cm (21.06")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

David Robinson Antiques has dated this Italian Marble Woman Bust to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230327
David Robinson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2023
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A white carved bust of a woman with draped classical clothing, mounted on a turned gold-tone socle and a square speckled granite base.
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Archive I A white carved bust of a woman with draped classical clothing, mounted on a turned gold-tone socle and a square speckled granite base.

Italian Bust of a Woman

Archive II A white carved bust of a woman with draped classical clothing, mounted on a turned gold-tone socle and a square speckled granite base. View II
Archive III A white carved bust of a woman with draped classical clothing, mounted on a turned gold-tone socle and a square speckled granite base. View III
Archive IV A white carved bust of a woman with draped classical clothing, mounted on a turned gold-tone socle and a square speckled granite base. View IV
Archive V A white carved bust of a woman with draped classical clothing, mounted on a turned gold-tone socle and a square speckled granite base. View V
Archive VI A white carved bust of a woman with draped classical clothing, mounted on a turned gold-tone socle and a square speckled granite base. View VI
Archive VII A white carved bust of a woman with draped classical clothing, mounted on a turned gold-tone socle and a square speckled granite base. View VII
Archive VIII A white carved bust of a woman with draped classical clothing, mounted on a turned gold-tone socle and a square speckled granite base. View VIII
Archive IX A white carved bust of a woman with draped classical clothing, mounted on a turned gold-tone socle and a square speckled granite base. View IX
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David Robinson Antiques
Telephone 07860 307887
Location
Stand 26
The Admiral Vernon Arcade
Portobello Road
London
United Kingdom

Or by appointment.
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David Robinson Antiques
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Location: Stand 26, The Admiral Vernon Arcade, Portobello Road, London, United Kingdom, , Or by appointment.
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A white carved bust of a woman with draped classical clothing, mounted on a turned gold-tone socle and a square speckled granite base.
Italian Bust of a Woman
Ref: SA1230327
A white carved bust of a woman with draped classical clothing, mounted on a turned gold-tone socle and a square speckled granite base.
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Neoclassical busts drawing inspiration from classical Greco-Roman art emerged prominently during the 18th and 19th centuries. They feature refined profiles, idealized facial features, and draped classical garments, reflecting the eras fascination with antiquity.

Classical busts were primarily carved from white statuary marble or alabaster, and sculpted in terracotta or plaster. These figures were often mounted onto turned metal or marble socles and set upon contrasting granite or marble bases.

Authentic period sculptures often display soft surface wear, subtle hand-carving marks around fine details like hair and drapery, and natural patination or slight oxidisation on metal joinery and base components.

Displaying a classical bust on a modern sideboard, fireplace mantel, or pedestal creates a focused focal point. Pairing structured classical form with clean, minimalist lines adds architectural contrast to contemporary spaces.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfiber brush. Avoid liquid detergents, acids, or harsh cleaning agents on carved stone and marble, as these cause permanent chemical etching and discoloration.
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