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Rare 18th Century Marble Bust of a Philosopher
Spitalfields House
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Rare 18th Century Marble Bust of a Philosopher

18th century
Description

An 18th century or earlier marble portrait bust of a philosopher.

Provenance: The Peter Hone collection.

Measures - 52cm H x 32cm W x 22cm D.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Spitalfields House has dated this 18th Century Marble Bust to the 18th Century.

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SA961025
Description
An 18th century or earlier marble portrait bust of a philosopher.

Provenance: The Peter Hone collection.

Measures - 52cm H x 32cm W x 22cm D.

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Spitalfields House has dated this 18th Century Marble Bust to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA961025
Spitalfields House
Spitalfields House
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Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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An 18th-century carved white marble bust depicting a classical philosopher with draped toga attire, mounted atop a dark pedestal.
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During the 18th century, Neoclassical sculptors drew inspiration from classical antiquity, creating portrait busts of philosophers, statesmen, and intellectual figures to embody classical ideals of wisdom and democracy.

Sculptors primarily worked with natural white marble, hand-carving the stone using chisels, points, and rasps before smoothing the surface to shape fine anatomical and textile drapery details.

Authentic period sculptures display evidence of manual tool marks, subtle surface patination from age, drill points within carved hair curls, and traditional socle or pedestal joinery.

Positioning a classical marble bust atop a wooden sideboard, a mantelpiece, or within a bookshelf creates architectural contrast against contemporary walls and modern furnishings.

Dust the stone regularly using a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth, keeping the surface free from acidic liquid cleaners, waxes, or excessive moisture that might stain natural marble.
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