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Marble Portrait Bust of a Gentleman
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Marble Portrait Bust of a Gentleman

19th century
Description

Carved marble portrait bust depicting a formally dressed gentleman with closely cropped hair, prominent moustache, and short beard. The subject is shown wearing a tailored jacket with lapels, waistcoat, and bow tie, executed with restrained realism and careful facial modelling. The shoulders are broadly carved, terminating above a shaped, integral socle base.

The marble exhibits a warm cream colouration with natural veining and areas of golden patina throughout, consistent with age and material. The surface retains a soft polish, with visible hand-finishing in recessed areas, particularly to the reverse. The initials C.D.

A dignified and well-executed sculptural work, suitable for decorative or collection display.

Dimensions

Height 14 Inches

Width 11 Inches

Depth 7 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Marble Gentleman Portrait Bust to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186941
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Description
Carved marble portrait bust depicting a formally dressed gentleman with closely cropped hair, prominent moustache, and short beard.
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The subject is shown wearing a tailored jacket with lapels, waistcoat, and bow tie, executed with restrained realism and careful facial modelling.
Shackladys Antiques

The shoulders are broadly carved, terminating above a shaped, integral socle base.

fig 1. A carved cream and off-white marble portrait bust of a bearded gentleman wearing a suit jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie on a integral base.
fig 1. Marble Portrait Bust of a Gentleman

The marble exhibits a warm cream colouration with natural veining and areas of golden patina throughout, consistent with age and material. The surface retains a soft polish, with visible hand-finishing in recessed areas, particularly to the reverse. The initials C.D.

A dignified and well-executed sculptural work, suitable for decorative or collection display.

Dimensions

Height 14 Inches

Width 11 Inches

Depth 7 Inches

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Marble Gentleman Portrait Bust to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186941
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Archive I A carved cream and off-white marble portrait bust of a bearded gentleman wearing a suit jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie on a integral base.

Marble Portrait Bust of a Gentleman

Archive II A carved cream and off-white marble portrait bust of a bearded gentleman wearing a suit jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie on a integral base. View II
Archive III A carved cream and off-white marble portrait bust of a bearded gentleman wearing a suit jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie on a integral base. View III
Archive IV A carved cream and off-white marble portrait bust of a bearded gentleman wearing a suit jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie on a integral base. View IV
Archive V A carved cream and off-white marble portrait bust of a bearded gentleman wearing a suit jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie on a integral base. View V
Archive VI A carved cream and off-white marble portrait bust of a bearded gentleman wearing a suit jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie on a integral base. View VI
Archive VII A carved cream and off-white marble portrait bust of a bearded gentleman wearing a suit jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie on a integral base. View VII
Archive VIII A carved cream and off-white marble portrait bust of a bearded gentleman wearing a suit jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie on a integral base. View VIII
Archive IX A carved cream and off-white marble portrait bust of a bearded gentleman wearing a suit jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie on a integral base. View IX
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Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
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Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
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A carved cream and off-white marble portrait bust of a bearded gentleman wearing a suit jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie on a integral base.
Marble Portrait Bust of a Gentleman
Ref: SA1186941
A carved cream and off-white marble portrait bust of a bearded gentleman wearing a suit jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie on a integral base.
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  • ObjectPortrait Busts
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMarble
  • ColourCream & Off-White
  • MotifsPointed beard and moustache, Formal lapels and bow tie, Integral moulded base
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian portrait bust depicts a gentleman with closely cropped hair, a prominent moustache, and a short pointed beard. Carved from marble with a cream and off-white colour, the sculpture shows a subject wearing a formal suit jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie. The surface displays natural golden veining and patina across the shoulders and head, terminating above an integral moulded base. The stone is finished with a soft polish and visible hand-finishing in recessed areas. The bust measures 36 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 18 cm deep. Placed on a mantelpiece, this piece suits display within a gentleman's library or collection.

FAQs

During the Victorian era, carved marble portrait busts were commissioned to commemorate prominent figures, family members, or individuals of social standing. These works reflected classical Roman and Greek sculptural traditions while capturing contemporary 19th-century fashion and grooming styles.

Sculptors selected fine-grained white or cream metamorphic marble, working with chisels, rasps, and hand-polishing abrasives. Sculptures were typically carved from a single block of stone and often mounted upon an integral or separate stepped socle base.

Authenticity is evaluated through visible tool marks, hand-finished hair and facial details, natural surface oxidisation, and era-specific clothing details such as lapel styles and neckwear. Period pieces often exhibit gentle surface patination or subtle yellowing acquired over time.

A carved portrait bust provides visual anchor points when positioned on a mantelpiece, sturdy side table, or within bookshelf styling. Pairing classical stonework with minimalist background finishes creates an engaging juxtaposition of textures and eras.

Dust marble surfaces regularly using a clean, soft-bristled dry brush or microfiber cloth. Avoid acidic cleaning chemicals, household sprays, or excessive water, as marble is porous and prone to staining or surface erosion.
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