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Pair of Late 19th Century Marble Busts Featuring Orientalist Figures
H & H Gallery
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Pair of Late 19th Century Marble Busts Featuring Orientalist Figures

19th century
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A Fine Pair of Late 19th Century marble Busts Featuring Orientalist Figures. The female wears a headscarf and a necklace, The male wears a keffiyeh and necklace.

Condition: Very Good

Dimensions: H: 38cm, W:24cm, D: 12.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

H & H Gallery has dated these Pair Orientalist Marble Busts to the 19th Century.

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SA813296
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H1173
Description
A Fine Pair of Late 19th Century marble Busts Featuring Orientalist Figures. The female wears a headscarf and a necklace, The male wears a keffiyeh and necklace.

Condition: Very Good

Dimensions: H: 38cm, W:24cm, D: 12.5cm

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

H & H Gallery has dated these Pair Orientalist Marble Busts to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA813296
Dealers Internal Ref
H1173
H & H Gallery
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Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2020

European and islamic art

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A pair of carved off-white marble busts depicting a man and woman in detailed Orientalist dress and headwear on integral square bases.
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A pair of carved off-white marble busts depicting a man and woman in detailed Orientalist dress and headwear on integral square bases.
Pair of Late 19th Century marble Busts Featuring Orientalist Figures
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Orientalist sculpture emerged in Western Europe during the 19th century, driven by an interest in North African, Middle Eastern, and Ottoman cultures. Sculptors focused on detailed depictions of traditional dress, headwear, and ornate jewellery, capturing portraiture through a romanticised Western lens.

Sculptors primarily worked with natural white marble, alabaster, bronze, and terracotta. High-end pieces often utilized fine Italian Carrara marble, hand-carved using chisels and rasps before being polished with fine abrasives to produce smooth skin tones and detailed textiles.

Authentic period marble pieces typically feature subtle hand-tool marks in less visible areas, natural stone veining, and uneven surface patination from age and handling. Later reproductions often show precise machine tooling, uniform resin textures, or synthetic mould seams.

Sculptural busts serve as focal points when arranged symmetrically on a dark wood sideboard, marble mantelpiece, or inside architectural alcoves. Pairing antique stone pieces against clean minimalist walls or modern art creates an engaging juxtaposition of textures and eras.

Marble should be dusted regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfiber cloth. Avoid acidic or abrasive commercial cleaners, as they etch the calcium surface; mild, pH-neutral soap diluted in distilled water should be used sparingly for surface marks.
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