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Charming Late C19th Italian Carved Statuary Marble Bust Study of a Boy on a ‘Prato Verde’ Marble Socle.
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for sale €819     $889
£700
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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Charming Late C19th Italian Carved Statuary Marble Bust Study of a Boy on a ‘Prato Verde’ Marble Socle.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Charming late C19th Italian carved statuary marble bust study of a boy on a ‘prato verde’ marble socle .

Well carved marble bust study of a young boy , depicted with his head slightly lowered and with a gentle smile playing on his lips . The tousled hair and facial features skilfully carved and executed. Mounted upon a turned green ‘prato verde’ socle with a facetted octagonal edge base.

An evocative small-scale marble bust conveying the innocence of childhood.

In excellent original condition with no damage or repairs.

H 12”

W 7”

D 5”

Italy c.1880

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Carved Marble Boy Bust to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09516158
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Hand-carved hair with crisp undercut curls: late 19th-century Italian workshop practice.
Gentle mellowing and subtle toning in the recesses: natural age to the untreated marble.
Turned verde di prato socle with faceted edges: typical Tuscan mounting of the era.
Tiny nibbles to the base corners: normal wear from handling over many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1216594
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 266
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Charming late C19th Italian carved statuary marble bust study of a boy on a ‘prato verde’ marble socle .
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Well carved marble bust study of a young boy , depicted with his head slightly lowered and with a gentle smile playing on his lips.
M Lees and Sons

. The tousled hair and facial features skilfully carved and executed. Mounted upon a turned green ‘prato verde’ socle with a facetted octagonal edge base.

An evocative small-scale marble bust conveying the innocence of childhood.

In excellent original condition with no damage or repairs.

H 12”

W 7”

D 5”

Italy c.1880

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Carved Marble Boy Bust to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09516158
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Hand-carved hair with crisp undercut curls: late 19th-century Italian workshop practice.
Gentle mellowing and subtle toning in the recesses: natural age to the untreated marble.
Turned verde di prato socle with faceted edges: typical Tuscan mounting of the era.
Tiny nibbles to the base corners: normal wear from handling over many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1216594
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 266
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A late nineteenth-century white marble bust of a young boy set upon a dark green turned marble socle base.

Charming Late C19th Italian Carved Statuary Marble Bust Study of a Boy on a ‘Prato Verde’ Marble Socle.

Archive II A late nineteenth-century white marble bust of a young boy set upon a dark green turned marble socle base. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century white marble bust of a young boy set upon a dark green turned marble socle base. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century white marble bust of a young boy set upon a dark green turned marble socle base. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century white marble bust of a young boy set upon a dark green turned marble socle base. View V
Archive VI A late nineteenth-century white marble bust of a young boy set upon a dark green turned marble socle base. View VI
Archive VII A late nineteenth-century white marble bust of a young boy set upon a dark green turned marble socle base. View VII
Archive VIII A late nineteenth-century white marble bust of a young boy set upon a dark green turned marble socle base. View VIII
Archive IX A late nineteenth-century white marble bust of a young boy set upon a dark green turned marble socle base. View IX
Archive X A late nineteenth-century white marble bust of a young boy set upon a dark green turned marble socle base. View X
Archive XI A late nineteenth-century white marble bust of a young boy set upon a dark green turned marble socle base. View XI
Archive XII A late nineteenth-century white marble bust of a young boy set upon a dark green turned marble socle base. View XII
Archive XIII A late nineteenth-century white marble bust of a young boy set upon a dark green turned marble socle base. View XIII
Archive XIV A late nineteenth-century white marble bust of a young boy set upon a dark green turned marble socle base. View XIV
Archive XV A late nineteenth-century white marble bust of a young boy set upon a dark green turned marble socle base. View XV
Archive XVI A late nineteenth-century white marble bust of a young boy set upon a dark green turned marble socle base. View XVI
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
Items Sold 1,594
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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A late nineteenth-century white marble bust of a young boy set upon a dark green turned marble socle base.
Charming late C19th Italian carved statuary marble bust study of a boy on a ‘prato verde’ marble socle.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Italian
  • MaterialStatuary Marble, Green Marble
  • ColourWhite, Dark Green
  • MotifsCarved curly hair, Turned socle base, Downward gaze, Naturalistic chest truncation
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This nineteenth-century Italian sculpture is a carved statuary marble bust study of a young boy set upon a dark green turned marble socle. The white marble figure depicts a child with tousled, curly hair, a gentle smile, and a downward gaze, featuring a naturalistic chest truncation. The dark green prato verde marble base is turned with a faceted octagonal edge. The white marble displays smooth surfaces and soft modelling, while the green socle exhibits polished tones with natural veining patterns and subtle surface highlights. The piece measures 30 cm high, 17 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. It functions as a decorative sculpture suited for placement on a mantelpiece, a side table, or a desk in a traditional living room or study.

FAQs

During the nineteenth century, Italian sculptors drew heavily upon classical Greco-Roman and Renaissance traditions, producing refined figurative works in white statuary marble. These portrait busts often depicted naturalistic studies of children, classical figures, or historical personages, crafted with meticulous detail in facial expressions and hair movement.

High-grade statuary marble, such as Carrara, was predominantly used for carving the subject due to its fine grain and luminous translucency. Bases or socles were frequently fashioned from contrasting coloured marbles, such as dark green prato verde, nero marquina, or rouge languedoc, to create a stable and visually striking plinth.

Authentic pieces feature subtle hand-carving tool marks, soft wear around delicate areas like curls and edges, and natural patination within crevices. The join between the bust and its socle typically employs historical fixing techniques, such as an internal metal pin or traditional mortar.

A marble bust acts as a focal point when positioned on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or within an open bookshelf. Displaying stone sculpture against dark or textured backdrops creates structural contrast, bridging classical heritage with contemporary minimalist or eclectic decor.

Dust marble regularly using a dry, clean microfibre cloth or soft brush. Avoid using acidic cleaners, household chemicals, or abrasive sponges, as these can etch or stain the porous stone surface; deep cleaning should be conducted using pH-neutral marble cleaners or specialized stone conservation pastes.
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