How do I clean a stone bust?

Dust alabaster and marble gently with a soft, dry brush to prevent dirt settling into porous surfaces. Avoid using water or chemical cleaners on softer stones like alabaster, which dissolves easily in moisture. Heavier marble pieces tolerate a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry buffing, but unsealed porous stones require professional conservation if stained.

What is Grand Tour marble?

Grand Tour sculptures are miniature or reduced-scale copies of famous ancient statues, carved in Italy during the nineteenth century for foreign travellers. These pieces typically utilise local stones such as serpentine, alabaster or Carrara marble to replicate museum antiquities for private home display.

How can I tell alabaster from marble?

Alabaster feels noticeably softer than marble and can often be scratched with a fingernail or metal edge, whereas marble resists scratching entirely. Alabaster also possesses a distinct waxy translucency when held near a light source, while marble appears more opaque with crystalline grain structures.

Where should I place a stone figure?

Position heavier marble and stone sculptures on sturdy pedestals, heavy wooden sideboards or library shelves capable of supporting dense materials. Keep delicate soapstone and alabaster figures away from direct sunlight, high humidity and sudden temperature shifts to prevent surface cracking or fading.

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A carved stone figure brings classical myth, historic portraiture and animal studies into a room through the enduring weight of marble, alabaster and soapstone.

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Antique Carrara Marble Portrait Bust by Auguste Moreau Circa 1890

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