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19thc Marble Bust
For sale by Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
for sale €2,048     $2,223
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19thc Marble Bust

19th century
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A incredible quality 19thc carved marble bust . Nicely weathered and in excellent condition, very minor wear as seen in photos . The quality to the carved mouth hair , ears etc is of the highest quality. Sat on its original socle .

English : 19thc

Approx measurements:

Height : 60cm

Width : 40cm

Depth : 25cm

UK £100 please message for international shipping quotes

Date of Manufacture

Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this 19th Century Marble Bust to the Victorian era.

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Description
A incredible quality 19thc carved marble bust . Nicely weathered and in excellent condition, very minor wear as seen in photos . The quality to the carved mouth hair , ears etc is of the highest quality. Sat on its original socle .

English : 19thc

Approx measurements:

Height : 60cm

Width : 40cm

Depth : 25cm

UK £100 please message for international shipping quotes

Date of Manufacture

Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this 19th Century Marble Bust to the Victorian era.

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2025
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A 19th-century carved marble portrait bust of a male figure presented in profile on a circular socle base with speckled surface patination.
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Archive I A 19th-century carved marble portrait bust of a male figure presented in profile on a circular socle base with speckled surface patination.

19thc Marble Bust

Archive II A 19th-century carved marble portrait bust of a male figure presented in profile on a circular socle base with speckled surface patination. View II
Archive III A 19th-century carved marble portrait bust of a male figure presented in profile on a circular socle base with speckled surface patination. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century carved marble portrait bust of a male figure presented in profile on a circular socle base with speckled surface patination. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century carved marble portrait bust of a male figure presented in profile on a circular socle base with speckled surface patination. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century carved marble portrait bust of a male figure presented in profile on a circular socle base with speckled surface patination. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century carved marble portrait bust of a male figure presented in profile on a circular socle base with speckled surface patination. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century carved marble portrait bust of a male figure presented in profile on a circular socle base with speckled surface patination. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century carved marble portrait bust of a male figure presented in profile on a circular socle base with speckled surface patination. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century carved marble portrait bust of a male figure presented in profile on a circular socle base with speckled surface patination. View X
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07719 082630
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Keyhaven
Lymington
Hampshire
United Kingdom

Viewings by appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/noahvalant
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A 19th-century carved marble portrait bust of a male figure presented in profile on a circular socle base with speckled surface patination.
19thc marble bust
Ref: SA1243838
A 19th-century carved marble portrait bust of a male figure presented in profile on a circular socle base with speckled surface patination.
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  • ObjectBusts & Sculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialMarble
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsCircular socle base, Cropped hairstyle, Classical male profile, Truncated shoulder line

This Victorian Neoclassical marble bust depicts a classical male profile with a cropped hairstyle and a truncated shoulder line. The off-white stone displays speckled surface patination, organic weathering marks across the head and chest, and fine sculptural detailing to the ear and mouth. Carved from a single block, the sculpture sits on its original turned circular socle base featuring traditional stepped mouldings. Positioned on a sideboard top, the piece functions as a decorative sculpture suited for a gentleman's library or study. Measuring 60 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 25 cm deep, the proportions allow placement within bookcase displays or on mantlepieces alongside traditional furnishings.

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Nineteenth-century Neoclassical portrait busts are defined by their adherence to classical Greek and Roman sculptural traditions, focusing on realistic facial features, naturalistic hair detailing, and placement on turned circular socles.

These sculptures were predominantly carved from single blocks of natural marble, limestone, or cast in bronze, often featuring hand-chiseled surface textures and integral turned stone bases.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-tool marks, subtle variations in asymmetry from manual carving, natural surface patination or mineral spotting, and signs of age-appropriate wear along the base and edges.

A stone bust is frequently positioned as a focal point on a mantelpiece, dark wood sideboard, or within a tailored bookcase, offering architectural contrast against smooth modern surfaces and minimalist backdrops.

Preservation requires dusting with a dry, soft-bristled brush and avoiding acidic or abrasive chemical solutions that etch natural stone. To protect the patination, keep the object in a climate-controlled indoor space.
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