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Wooden Bust
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Wooden Bust

19th century
For Sale by The Ark Stores
Description

An antique hand carved wooden bust

Roman or Greek soldier

Folk art

19th century

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

The Ark Stores has dated this Carved Wooden Classical Bust to the 19th Century.

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SA1236261
Description
An antique hand carved wooden bust

Roman or Greek soldier

Folk art

19th century

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Carved Wooden Classical Bust to the 19th Century.

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SA1236261
The Ark Stores
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
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A hand-carved dark wood bust depicting a bearded warrior wearing a crested classical helmet in profile.
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Archive I A hand-carved dark wood bust depicting a bearded warrior wearing a crested classical helmet in profile.

Wooden Bust

Archive II A hand-carved dark wood bust depicting a bearded warrior wearing a crested classical helmet in profile. View II
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Archive IV A hand-carved dark wood bust depicting a bearded warrior wearing a crested classical helmet in profile. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved dark wood bust depicting a bearded warrior wearing a crested classical helmet in profile. View V
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Archive X A hand-carved dark wood bust depicting a bearded warrior wearing a crested classical helmet in profile. View X
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The Ark Stores
Telephone 01428 641817
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Town Car Park
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2HG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ark
Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 53
Items Sold 698
The Ark Stores
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A hand-carved dark wood bust depicting a bearded warrior wearing a crested classical helmet in profile.
Wooden Bust
Ref: SA1236261
A hand-carved dark wood bust depicting a bearded warrior wearing a crested classical helmet in profile.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Busts
  • Period19th century
  • StyleClassical Revival
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Wax Polish
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCrested helmet, Classical profile, Carved beard, Shoulder drape
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth century carved wooden bust depicts a classical bearded warrior in profile, wearing a crested helmet and a shoulder drape. The folk art object displays a warm brown timber colour with a polished finish highlighting the hand-carved facial details, beard texture, and decorative ridges of the helmet. The compact sculpture measures 10 cm high, 4 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. Designed in a Classical Revival style, the piece fits naturally into a gentleman's library setting. It is intended for placement on a bookshelf among books and decorative collections, adding a traditional scholarly touch to a desktop shelving display or mantelpiece arrangement.

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A classical carved wooden bust is a three-dimensional sculpture representing the head and shoulders of a figure, often depicting mythological characters, military figures, or historical personages inspired by ancient Greek and Roman art. These carvings gained popularity during the Grand Tour period and Neoclassical revival movements.

These sculptures are typically hand-carved from dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, walnut, or fruitwood using chisels and gouges. The finished wood is traditionally treated with stain, wax polish, or varnish to highlight the grain structure and protect the timber.

Authentic carved wooden busts display hand-chiselled tool marks, subtle asymmetrical details, and natural age-related wear, such as fine shrinkage cracks along the timber grain. Over time, original wax finishes and patinas build up in the recessed areas of the carving.

A carved wooden bust functions as a decorative focal point on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or console table in traditional and eclectic interiors. Combining the organic texture of dark wood with materials like marble, brass, or contemporary artwork produces a balanced vignette.

Position the sculpture away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent timber splitting or warping. Dust regularly using a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth, and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to preserve the patina.
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