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Large Plaster Bust of David
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

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Large Plaster Bust of David

1900 - 1920
Description

A very nice bronzed plaster bust of 'David' on plaster plinth, in overall excellent condition.

Overall height

65"

Bust 26" high

Plinth 14" square

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse showroom in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Plaster Bust of David to the 1920s.

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SA939665
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All measurements are taken at the widest points.

Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

Appointments can be made 7 days a week, daytime or evening appointments offered subject to availability.

Please take time to visit our website WWW.FERNYHOUGHANTIQUES.CO.UK to view more images and stock, Seven showrooms open for viewing by appointment.

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If by any chance you find an item not suitable, you will receive a full refund if the item is in the same condition as it left us, minus carriage costs.

Description
A very nice bronzed plaster bust of 'David' on plaster plinth, in overall excellent condition.

Overall height

65"

Bust 26" high

Plinth 14" square

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse showroom in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Plaster Bust of David to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA939665
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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A bronze-patinated plaster bust depicting Michelangelos David mounted on a matching fluted Ionic column pedestal.
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Archive I A bronze-patinated plaster bust depicting Michelangelos David mounted on a matching fluted Ionic column pedestal.

Large Plaster Bust of David

Archive II A bronze-patinated plaster bust depicting Michelangelos David mounted on a matching fluted Ionic column pedestal. View II
Archive III A bronze-patinated plaster bust depicting Michelangelos David mounted on a matching fluted Ionic column pedestal. View III
Archive IV A bronze-patinated plaster bust depicting Michelangelos David mounted on a matching fluted Ionic column pedestal. View IV
Archive V A bronze-patinated plaster bust depicting Michelangelos David mounted on a matching fluted Ionic column pedestal. View V
Archive VI A bronze-patinated plaster bust depicting Michelangelos David mounted on a matching fluted Ionic column pedestal. View VI
Archive VII A bronze-patinated plaster bust depicting Michelangelos David mounted on a matching fluted Ionic column pedestal. View VII
Archive VIII A bronze-patinated plaster bust depicting Michelangelos David mounted on a matching fluted Ionic column pedestal. View VIII
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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
Location
Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fernyhough
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 570
Items Sold 4,175
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Location: Unit 5 , The Elms Business Park, Appleby Magna, Derbyshire, DE12 7AP, United Kingdom
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A bronze-patinated plaster bust depicting Michelangelos David mounted on a matching fluted Ionic column pedestal.
Large Plaster Bust of David
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A bronze-patinated plaster bust depicting Michelangelos David mounted on a matching fluted Ionic column pedestal.
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Neoclassical busts draw direct inspiration from Greco-Roman antiquity, emphasizing realistic facial structure, idealized proportions, and symmetrical arrangement. Popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries, these figures were frequently created to bring architectural classical grandeur into academic and private spaces.

Plaster sculptures were traditionally created using liquid plaster poured into piece-moulds derived from original clay or marble masterworks. Once hardened, the plaster cast was turned out, hand-chased to remove seam lines, and finished with pigments or bronze patinas to mimic metallic or stone surfaces.

Older plaster casts often feature heavier overall weight due to dense plaster mixtures, visible hand-finished mould seams, and multi-layered hand-painted patinas. Original plaster casts also display subtle surface wear, paint flaking, and light oxidisation tone changes near edges and recessed carved lines.

A tall bust on a fluted pedestal works effectively as a focal feature in structural corners, foyers, or alcoves. Positioning the sculpture alongside minimalist modern furniture creates high-contrast visual interest, balancing historical classical forms with clean contemporary lines.

Dust the surface gently using a clean, soft-bristled brush or dry microfiber cloth to avoid removing delicate applied patinas. Water, chemical cleaners, and abrasive cloths must be avoided, as plaster is porous and vulnerable to moisture absorption and finish erosion.
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