Search 0
27,447  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 248 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTSNEW
248 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA631471
FOR SALE
£750
Email Phone Buy
Save
Terracotta or Plaster Head
For sale by Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
for sale €878     $953
£750
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jun 2019
Browse dealers 273 items
  • About Us
    Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.
Relevant Links
Id #SA631471
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Terracotta or Plaster Head

19th century
Description

Well Modelled Terracotta or Plaster Grotesque Head Interesting Image. There is a £20 charge for postage and packing

1880 to 1940 Europe

Very good condition. International Shipping A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
35.6cm (14.02")
Width
20.3cm (7.99")
Depth
20.3cm (7.99")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Modernist Plaster Head Sculpture to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA631471
Dealers Internal Reference
938
Dealers Notes

You are most welcome to call or email us with your enquiry.

Please call 07956 448876 (0044 7956 448876 if you are outside the UK) or email us to

Description
Well Modelled Terracotta or Plaster Grotesque Head Interesting Image. There is a £20 charge for postage and packing

1880 to 1940 Europe

Very good condition.

“
International Shipping A shipping quote is available on request.
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Height
35.6cm (14.02")
Width
20.3cm (7.99")
Depth
20.3cm (7.99")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Modernist Plaster Head Sculpture to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA631471
Dealers Internal Ref
938
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A dark patinated modernist sculpture of a head with stylised facial features mounted on a square wooden plinth.
1 / 5
Archive I A dark patinated modernist sculpture of a head with stylised facial features mounted on a square wooden plinth.

Terracotta or Plaster Head

Archive II A dark patinated modernist sculpture of a head with stylised facial features mounted on a square wooden plinth. View II
Archive III A dark patinated modernist sculpture of a head with stylised facial features mounted on a square wooden plinth. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated modernist sculpture of a head with stylised facial features mounted on a square wooden plinth. View IV
Archive V A dark patinated modernist sculpture of a head with stylised facial features mounted on a square wooden plinth. View V
Enlarged Archival View
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
Location
London
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gerardrobinsonfineartanda
Verified Since Jun 2019
Items For Sale 273
Items Sold 300
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2019
View Dealer Info
Location: London, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/gerardrobinsonfineartanda
Verified
Jun 2019
For Sale
273
Sold
300
A dark patinated modernist sculpture of a head with stylised facial features mounted on a square wooden plinth.
Terracotta or Plaster Head
Ref: SA631471
A dark patinated modernist sculpture of a head with stylised facial features mounted on a square wooden plinth.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleModernist
  • MaterialPlaster, Terracotta, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsElongated facial features, closed eyes, square plinth base, dark patinated surface
  • SizeH 35.6 cm (14 in) x W 20.3 cm (8 in) x D 20.3 cm (8 in)

This modernist sculpture, dating from the period around 1880, depicts a grotesque head with stylised, elongated facial features and closed eyes. The dark brown patinated surface shows visible surface texture and subtle indentations across the cranium, mounted securely upon a simple square wooden plinth base. Measuring 35.6 cm high by 20.3 cm wide and 20.3 cm deep, the piece is substantial yet compact in scale. Ideal for display within a gentleman's library or study, the bust suits placement directly onto a bookshelf, desk top, or accent table. The deep monochrome tones and modernist modelling bring a striking sculptural quality to interior settings, integrating seamlessly with traditional or contemporary decorative arrangements.

FAQs

Modernist head sculptures focus on stylized forms, simplified contours, and emotional expression rather than exact literal representation. Emerging in the early 20th century, these works often draw inspiration from African, Cycladic, or Expressionist art traditions.

Sculptors commonly worked with earthenware terracotta clay or gypsum plaster cast from clay originals. These pieces were often finished with hand-painted patinas, waxes, or metallic bronzing powders to mimic heavier materials like cast bronze.

Authentic period busts typically display organic surface wear, hand-applied patinas, original foundry or studio marks, and mounting details consistent with historic joining methods, such as original wooden bases or square-cut fixings.

A sculptural head functions as a prominent focal point when set against neutral backgrounds, situated on a dark wood sideboard, within a curated bookshelf, or alongside architectural lighting to highlight its physical contours.

Dust gently using a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush. Avoid using water, liquid chemical cleaners, or solvents, as these can strip delicate surface patinas, alter painted finishes, or damage porous plaster bases.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories