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19th Century Italian Marble Relief Sculpture Head and Shoulders
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19th Century Italian Marble Relief Sculpture Head and Shoulders

19th century
For Sale by Y Not Antiques
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19th Century Italian marble relief sculpture head and shoulders bust of a saint with oval Oak frame (ref 1268)

All measurements are Width x Depth x Height from longest part.

Inches 20 x 2 x 23

cm 51 x 5 x 58.5

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Y Not Antiques has dated this Italian Marble Relief Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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1268
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Description
19th Century Italian marble relief sculpture head and shoulders bust of a saint with oval Oak frame (ref 1268)

All measurements are Width x Depth x Height from longest part.

Inches 20 x 2 x 23

cm 51 x 5 x 58.5

Date of Manufacture

Y Not Antiques has dated this Italian Marble Relief Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA231664
Dealers Internal Ref
1268
Y Not Antiques
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A 19th-century oval Italian marble relief carving depicting a figure with long wavy hair, set within a moulded dark wooden frame.
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Archive I A 19th-century oval Italian marble relief carving depicting a figure with long wavy hair, set within a moulded dark wooden frame.

19th Century Italian Marble Relief Sculpture Head and Shoulders

Archive II A 19th-century oval Italian marble relief carving depicting a figure with long wavy hair, set within a moulded dark wooden frame. View II
Archive III A 19th-century oval Italian marble relief carving depicting a figure with long wavy hair, set within a moulded dark wooden frame. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century oval Italian marble relief carving depicting a figure with long wavy hair, set within a moulded dark wooden frame. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century oval Italian marble relief carving depicting a figure with long wavy hair, set within a moulded dark wooden frame. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century oval Italian marble relief carving depicting a figure with long wavy hair, set within a moulded dark wooden frame. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century oval Italian marble relief carving depicting a figure with long wavy hair, set within a moulded dark wooden frame. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century oval Italian marble relief carving depicting a figure with long wavy hair, set within a moulded dark wooden frame. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century oval Italian marble relief carving depicting a figure with long wavy hair, set within a moulded dark wooden frame. View IX
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Telephone 07976 530 596
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Campden Road
Clifford Chambers
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 8LW
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century oval Italian marble relief carving depicting a figure with long wavy hair, set within a moulded dark wooden frame.
19th Century Italian marble relief sculpture head and shoulders
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A 19th-century oval Italian marble relief carving depicting a figure with long wavy hair, set within a moulded dark wooden frame.
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  • ObjectRelief Sculpture
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialMarble, Wood
  • ColourOff-White and Dark Brown
  • MotifsHigh relief carving, Oval wooden frame, Wavy hair detail, Classical profile

This nineteenth-century Italian relief sculpture depicts a head and shoulders bust of a saint with wavy hair detail, created in a Neoclassical style. The piece comprises an off-white marble carving set within a dark brown oval wooden frame featuring concentric circular mouldings and vertical grain. Visible details include high relief carving of the facial features, a faint halo etched behind the head, and individual strands of cascading curls. Measuring 51 cm wide by 5 cm deep by 58.5 cm high, the sculpture fits well above the mantel in a gentleman's library or a study. The traditional palette and classical subject matter suit period interiors and offer a strong focal point when hung on a living room or hallway wall.

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A marble relief sculpture is a three-dimensional stone carving where the sculpted elements remain attached to a solid background plane. During the 19th century, Italian sculptors frequently created these reliefs in oval or rectangular formats, depicting classical, biblical, or idealised portrait subjects.

Artists primarily utilised fine white Italian marble, such as Carrara, carved using steel chisels and rasps to achieve detailed textures. These reliefs were often mounted in turned hardwood frames, such as walnut or mahogany, to protect the delicate edges and allow wall suspension.

Authentic 19th-century examples typically feature precise hand-chiselling marks on the reverse side, subtle natural patination, and minor surface oxidation. The quality of drapery and hair carving usually reflects classical proportions, and wood frames show signs of natural age and oxidation.

A carved stone relief can be mounted as a focal point above a mantelpiece or integrated into a gallery wall alongside framed drawings. Pairing white marble against dark or saturated wall paint highlights the crisp contours of the carving.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, clean brush to prevent dirt accumulation in carved recesses. Avoid acidic chemical cleaners or harsh water exposure, and consult a professional restorer for deep cleaning or repairing fragile wooden mounts.
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