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Alabaster Bust of a Girl C.1900
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Alabaster Bust of a Girl C.1900

1900 - 1920
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Charming little carved bust of a girl c.1900. Very well carved in white alabaster as a young girl with a smiling face and apple cheeks framed with curling hair and the hood of a cape fixed tight below her chin. Mounted on an attractively figured and turned green marble plinth. Signed at the rear of the bust Prof P. Del Lunga. Very good condition.

Width: 8.5" (21.5 cm)

Height: 16" (40.5 cm)

Depth: 8" (20.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Antique Alabaster Child Bust to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40.5cm (15.94")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Reference Numbers
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SA1158590
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36195
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Charming little carved bust of a girl c.1900.
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Very well carved in white alabaster as a young girl with a smiling face and apple cheeks framed with curling hair and the hood of a cape fixed tight below her chin.
Collinge Antiques

Mounted on an attractively figured and turned green marble plinth. Signed at the rear of the bust Prof P. Del Lunga. Very good condition.

Width: 8.5" (21.5 cm)

Height: 16" (40.5 cm)

Depth: 8" (20.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Antique Alabaster Child Bust to the 1900s.

Height
40.5cm (15.94")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Reference Numbers
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SA1158590
Dealers Internal Ref
36195
Collinge Antiques
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Archive I A carved alabaster bust depicting a smiling young girl in a hooded cloak, mounted on a green variegated marble pedestal.

Alabaster Bust of a Girl C.1900

Archive II A carved alabaster bust depicting a smiling young girl in a hooded cloak, mounted on a green variegated marble pedestal. View II
Archive III A carved alabaster bust depicting a smiling young girl in a hooded cloak, mounted on a green variegated marble pedestal. View III
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Archive V A carved alabaster bust depicting a smiling young girl in a hooded cloak, mounted on a green variegated marble pedestal. View V
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Telephone 01492 580022
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Llandudno Junction
North Wales
LL31 9LU
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A carved alabaster bust depicting a smiling young girl in a hooded cloak, mounted on a green variegated marble pedestal.
Alabaster Bust of a Girl c.1900
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A carved alabaster bust depicting a smiling young girl in a hooded cloak, mounted on a green variegated marble pedestal.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialAlabaster, Marble
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsCarved draped hood, Child portrait, Veined marble socle, Hand-carved facial features
  • SizeH 40.5 cm (16 in) x W 21.5 cm (8 in) x D 20.5 cm (8 in)

This Art Nouveau sculpture is a carved alabaster bust of a young girl from c.1900, modelled in the French Chateau style. The figure has a smiling face, apple cheeks, curling hair, and wears a draped hood tied beneath the chin. The cream-coloured stone displays subtle natural veining across the surface, and the bust is mounted on a turned, variegated green marble socle featuring irregular dark green and pale grey patches. A signature reads Prof P. Del Lunga at the rear, and the sculpture is in very good condition with smooth polished contours throughout. The piece measures 40.5 cm high, 21.5 cm wide, and 20.5 cm deep. It suits placement on a mantelpiece, living room side table, or study desk to add a classic decorative accent to an interior.

FAQs

Around 1900, during the late Victorian and Art Nouveau periods, figurative alabaster carvings became highly popular across Europe. Sculptors used soft alabaster stone to create evocative portrait busts, frequently depicting children or allegorical figures with delicate facial details and flowing drapery.

Period sculptors primarily carved these pieces from fine-grained alabaster or Carrara marble. The main bust was often mounted onto a contrasting socle base made from coloured marbles, such as serpentine or verd antique, attached using a metal central rod.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved tool marks in less visible areas, natural veining within the stone, and subtle surface translucency when held to light. Over time, genuine antique alabaster develops a soft patination and slight surface wear, differing from modern cold-cast resin reproductions.

A carved stone bust provides texture and historical contrast when displayed on a wooden mantelpiece, bookshelf, or console table. Grouping the item with modern artwork or minimalist ceramic vessels highlights the classical form without overwhelming the surrounding space.

Alabaster is a porous, soluble mineral that should never be washed with water or liquid cleaners. Dust the surface using a dry, soft-bristled brush, and preserve the stone finish by applying a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax with a soft cloth.
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