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Plaster Bust

1900 - 1920
Sold by Repton Co
Sold 15 December 2025 · Repton Co
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Description

A plaster copy bust of a young John the Baptist. After Settignano. An indistinct stamp to the bottom suggests a French museum copy C.1900

Dimensions:

H 36cm

W 32cm

D 22cm

Date of Manufacture

Repton Co has dated this Antique Plaster Bust to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1158126
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000537
Description
A plaster copy bust of a young John the Baptist. After Settignano. An indistinct stamp to the bottom suggests a French museum copy C.1900

Dimensions:

H 36cm

W 32cm

D 22cm

Date of Manufacture

Repton Co has dated this Antique Plaster Bust to the Edwardian era.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1158126
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000537
Repton Co
Repton Co
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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A weathered off-white plaster bust of a youth with short curly hair and draped clothing. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A weathered off-white plaster bust of a youth with short curly hair and draped clothing. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Plaster Bust

Archive II A weathered off-white plaster bust of a youth with short curly hair and draped clothing. View II
Archive III A weathered off-white plaster bust of a youth with short curly hair and draped clothing. View III
Archive IV A weathered off-white plaster bust of a youth with short curly hair and draped clothing. View IV
Archive V A weathered off-white plaster bust of a youth with short curly hair and draped clothing. View V
Archive VI A weathered off-white plaster bust of a youth with short curly hair and draped clothing. View VI
Archive VII A weathered off-white plaster bust of a youth with short curly hair and draped clothing. View VII
Archive VIII A weathered off-white plaster bust of a youth with short curly hair and draped clothing. View VIII
Archive IX A weathered off-white plaster bust of a youth with short curly hair and draped clothing. View IX
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Repton Co

Repton Co
Telephone 07493 120423
Location
Kent
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/reptonco
Verified Since Feb 2022
Items For Sale 44
Items Sold 160
Repton Co
Repton Co
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A weathered off-white plaster bust of a youth with short curly hair and draped clothing.
Plaster bust
Ref: SA1158126
A weathered off-white plaster bust of a youth with short curly hair and draped clothing.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialPlaster
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsCurly hair, Draped shoulders, Serene facial expression
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Plaster busts gained immense popularity during the neoclassical revival of the 18th and 19th centuries, when artisans cast replicas of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures for academic study and domestic display.

Traditional pieces were typically cast using gypsum plaster poured into multi-part gelatine or mould systems, often reinforced with internal wire or hemp frames, then finished with patination to mimic marble or stone.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural ageing such as surface micro-cracking, handling wear, yellowing of protective wax layers, and distinct mould seams rather than the uniform perfection of modern resin reproductions.

Positioning the sculpture on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or console table introduces classical form and architectural weight, creating a sophisticated focal point when paired with modern minimalism or maximalist collections.

Plaster is porous and water-soluble; cleaning should be performed strictly with a soft dry brush or a gentle microfibre cloth to remove dust, avoiding all moisture, chemical solvents, and abrasive cleaners.
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