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Rare 17th Century Marble Head of Juno, Italian Sculpture
Spitalfields House
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Rare 17th Century Marble Head of Juno, Italian Sculpture

17th century
Description

A rare 17th or 18th century Italian statuary marble head of the Goddess Juno. Of large scale and finely carved, raised on a later moulded slate plinth. Characteristically represented with a headdress carved with bellflowers. A real statement piece.

Measures - 47cm H (including stand) x 18cm W x 18cm D.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Spitalfields House has dated this Italian Carved Marble Bust to the 17th Century.

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SA966365
Description
A rare 17th or 18th century Italian statuary marble head of the Goddess Juno. Of large scale and finely carved, raised on a later moulded slate plinth. Characteristically represented with a headdress carved with bellflowers. A real statement piece.

Measures - 47cm H (including stand) x 18cm W x 18cm D.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Spitalfields House has dated this Italian Carved Marble Bust to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA966365
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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A carved marble classical bust depicting the head of Juno with wavy hair under a diadem crown, mounted on a square black pedestal.
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Archive I A carved marble classical bust depicting the head of Juno with wavy hair under a diadem crown, mounted on a square black pedestal.

Rare 17th Century Marble Head of Juno, Italian Sculpture

Archive II A carved marble classical bust depicting the head of Juno with wavy hair under a diadem crown, mounted on a square black pedestal. View II
Archive III A carved marble classical bust depicting the head of Juno with wavy hair under a diadem crown, mounted on a square black pedestal. View III
Archive IV A carved marble classical bust depicting the head of Juno with wavy hair under a diadem crown, mounted on a square black pedestal. View IV
Archive V A carved marble classical bust depicting the head of Juno with wavy hair under a diadem crown, mounted on a square black pedestal. View V
Archive VI A carved marble classical bust depicting the head of Juno with wavy hair under a diadem crown, mounted on a square black pedestal. View VI
Archive VII A carved marble classical bust depicting the head of Juno with wavy hair under a diadem crown, mounted on a square black pedestal. View VII
Archive VIII A carved marble classical bust depicting the head of Juno with wavy hair under a diadem crown, mounted on a square black pedestal. View VIII
Archive IX A carved marble classical bust depicting the head of Juno with wavy hair under a diadem crown, mounted on a square black pedestal. View IX
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A carved marble classical bust depicting the head of Juno with wavy hair under a diadem crown, mounted on a square black pedestal.
Rare 17th century marble head of Juno, Italian sculpture
Ref: SA966365
A carved marble classical bust depicting the head of Juno with wavy hair under a diadem crown, mounted on a square black pedestal.
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Seventeenth-century Italian sculpture often integrated classical Roman iconography with dynamic carving techniques, idealised facial features, detailed drapery or hair arrangement, and high relief execution inspired by classical antiquity.

Sculptors primarily utilised fine-grained white marble, such as Carrara marble, alongside limestone and terracotta, often mounting the finished heads onto contrasting slate, marble, or timber pedestals.

Authentic period sculptures exhibit hand-chiselled tool marks, uneven surface weathering, subtle surface pitting, historical patina, and evidence of traditional mounting methods on the underside of the base.

Designers position classical busts on mantelpieces, pedestals, or sideboards against minimalist or painted backdrops to create an architectural focal point that balances historic stone with contemporary decor.

Marble should be dusted regularly with a soft dry brush or microfiber cloth, kept away from acidic liquids or harsh chemical cleaners, and maintained in a stable indoor environment.
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