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Large Plaster Bust of David
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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

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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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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.

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SA939665
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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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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Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
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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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  • ObjectSculptures & Busts
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNeoclassical Revival
  • MaterialPlaster, Paint
  • ColourBronze Brown
  • MotifsFluted column shaft, Ionic scroll capital, Square pedestal base, Sculpted hair detail

This Neoclassical Revival sculpture from 1920 takes the form of a bronze-patinated plaster bust depicting Michelangelo's David mounted on a matching fluted Ionic column pedestal. The sculpture is rendered in a bronze brown colour with a painted finish over plaster, incorporating sculpted hair detail, an Ionic scroll capital, and a square pedestal base. The piece stands 165 cm in overall height, with the bust measuring 66 cm high and the plinth 36 cm square. It suits a gentleman's library or study, positioned in an empty corner to provide classical character to the room. The sculptural work displays crisp moulded details including the fluted column shaft and the characteristic curls of the head. The painted metallic patina provides an aged bronze appearance while maintaining an overall clean surface finish. This decorative artwork functions as a striking standalone architectural accent within domestic interiors, drawing on traditional classical motifs. It combines figural sculpture with classical architectural support to create a substantial decorative display piece.

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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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