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Superb Quality Antique Victorian Alabaster Bust
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Superb Quality Antique Victorian Alabaster Bust

19th century
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Superb quality antique Victorian alabaster bust of a young lady on the original marble base

A charming decorative piece in lovely original condition

H 32 x W 28.5 x D 16.5cm

Date 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
28.5cm (11.22")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Alabaster Bust Sculpture to the 1860s.

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SA1238425
Dealers Internal Reference
1745
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Description
Superb quality antique Victorian alabaster bust of a young lady on the original marble base

A charming decorative piece in lovely original condition

H 32 x W 28.5 x D 16.5cm

Date 1860

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
28.5cm (11.22")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Alabaster Bust Sculpture to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238425
Dealers Internal Ref
1745
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Carved Victorian alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a traditional bonnet, mounted on an octagonal marble base.
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Archive I Carved Victorian alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a traditional bonnet, mounted on an octagonal marble base.

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Alabaster Bust

Archive II Carved Victorian alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a traditional bonnet, mounted on an octagonal marble base. View II
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Carved Victorian alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a traditional bonnet, mounted on an octagonal marble base.
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Alabaster Bust
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  • ObjectBusts
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialAlabaster, Marble
  • ColourCream, Tan
  • MotifsDraped bonnet, Veined stone drapery, Octagonal marble plinth, Carved facial features
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 28.5 cm (11 in) x D 16.5 cm (6 in)

This Victorian alabaster bust portrays a young woman wearing a traditional bonnet, rendered in cream tones with tan and amber veining across her draped clothing. The sculpture rests upon an original octagonal marble plinth, exhibiting finely carved facial features and delicate folds in the headwear. Measuring 32 cm high, 28.5 cm wide, and 16.5 cm deep, the figure presents in lovely original condition. Positioned on a mantelpiece, this decorative sculpture brings nineteenth-century character to a living room, study, or hallway. The natural variations in the carved stone and the soft neutral palette allow it to integrate smoothly into traditional or classic interior schemes.

FAQs

Victorian alabaster busts from the late 19th century frequently featured romanticised portraiture, depicting maidens or classical figures wearing detailed headpieces and drapery. Sculptors favored alabaster for interior pieces due to its translucency, soft grain, and workability compared to statuary marble.

Carved portrait busts from this period were crafted using mineral materials such as alabaster, gypsum, or fine-grained Carrara marble. Multi-coloured pieces often incorporated variegated stone or contrasting marble for drapery, elevated on an octagonal or rounded marble plinth.

Authentic Victorian alabaster sculptures show precise hand-carving marks in the undercuts, faint natural veining throughout the stone, and subtle surface patination accumulated over time. Unlike composite or resin reproductions, genuine stone remains cold to the touch and is significantly heavier.

A carved alabaster bust serves as a focal point when positioned on a mantelpiece, dark wood console, or deep window sill. Placing the sculpture against a dark painted backdrop or alongside geometric modern ceramics creates a balanced visual contrast between classical and contemporary aesthetics.

Alabaster is a soft, porous stone sensitive to moisture and must never be washed with water or liquid detergents. Dust regularly with a dry, soft camel-hair brush, and consult a professional restorer for deep cleaning or stain removal.
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