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Painted Antique Plaster Bust
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Painted Antique Plaster Bust

19th century
For Sale by Repton Co
Description

A life size bust of a religious gentleman, possibly a pope or a cardinal of sort sort. Quite handsome, and a striking presence.

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Repton Co has dated this Painted Plaster Portrait Bust to the 19th Century.

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SA884898
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SKU00000086
Description
A life size bust of a religious gentleman, possibly a pope or a cardinal of sort sort. Quite handsome, and a striking presence.
Date of Manufacture

Repton Co has dated this Painted Plaster Portrait Bust to the 19th Century.

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SA884898
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Repton Co
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A dark brown painted plaster portrait bust depicting a gentleman in classical draped robes seen from a side profile.
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Archive I A dark brown painted plaster portrait bust depicting a gentleman in classical draped robes seen from a side profile.

Painted Antique Plaster Bust

Archive II A dark brown painted plaster portrait bust depicting a gentleman in classical draped robes seen from a side profile. View II
Archive III A dark brown painted plaster portrait bust depicting a gentleman in classical draped robes seen from a side profile. View III
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Repton Co

Repton Co
Telephone 07493 120423
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Kent
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/reptonco
Verified Since Feb 2022
Items For Sale 44
Items Sold 160
Repton Co
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A dark brown painted plaster portrait bust depicting a gentleman in classical draped robes seen from a side profile.
Painted antique plaster bust
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A dark brown painted plaster portrait bust depicting a gentleman in classical draped robes seen from a side profile.
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  • ObjectBusts
  • Period19th century
  • StyleClassical Revival
  • MaterialPlaster, Paint
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDraped classical robes, Short cropped hair, Patinated surface wear

This nineteenth-century classical revival bust depicts a gentleman in draped classical robes with short cropped hair. Modelled from plaster and finished with a dark brown painted and patinated surface, the piece shows visible wear and rubbing across the high points of the hair, nose, shoulders and drapery folds. The sculpture stands on a dark wood cabinet with rectangular panelled doors and a raised top moulding. In practical terms, the bust is life-size, measuring 60 cm in height, allowing it to command attention in a domestic interior. Ideal for placement atop a sideboard, bookcase or desk within a study or gentleman's library, the sculpture brings a scholarly presence to a room. The dark brown colour palette coordinates easily with traditional architectural wood panelling, leather upholstery and antique furnishings. The timeless classical style integrates seamlessly into both formal and eclectic interior schemes, adding historical character and architectural gravitas to living spaces, hallways or reading rooms without dominating the surrounding decor.

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Plaster portrait busts gained widespread popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries, often created as grand tour souvenirs or classical study models. They allowed collectors to acquire detailed likenesses of historic figures, classical deities, and prominent intellectuals for home display.

Artisans created these sculptures by pouring liquid gypsum plaster into multi-piece moulds, which were allowed to dry before hand-chasing the finer details. The outer surfaces were painted, tinted, or patinated with pigments, shellac, and wax to simulate terracotta, stone, or patinated bronze.

Authentic period plaster items typically display age-appropriate wear, showing small chips or the pale underlying plaster beneath worn painted layers. Examination of seam lines, interior hollows, and historic moulding techniques helps differentiate older casts from modern resin reproductions.

Position a plaster bust on a sideboard top, mantelpiece, or within a dark wood bookcase to create a strong focal point. Contrasting classical figurative forms against modern geometric backdrop elements accentuates both the silhouette and the patinated surface finish.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry natural-bristle brush, taking care around fragile edges or exposed plaster areas. Avoid using liquid cleaners, solvents, or damp cloths, as moisture can damage raw plaster and strip historical paint finishes.
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