Are these figures solid stone?

The majority of pieces seen here are carved from solid blocks of natural alabaster or marble. A small subset utilise cast stone or plaster compositions designed to mimic carved stone. Examining the underside or base often reveals the crystalline structure of natural stone versus the uniform texture of cast materials.

Where were these sculptures made?

The evidence points primarily to Italian and French workshops operating throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Many pieces were created in artistic centres like Florence and Paris for the domestic and tourist markets. Italian carvers frequently specialised in alabaster figures, while French studios often produced patinated and mixed-material classical busts.

How can I date a marble bust?

Dating relies on stylistic clues, mounting methods, and signatures, moving from nineteenth-century Neoclassical severity to softer Art Nouveau lines around 1900. Examine the base and underside for tool marks, historical labels, or signature placement. Comparing the subject matter and dress to known periods like the Belle Epoque or Victorian era helps narrow the production decade.

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These stone female figurine carvings are classical representations and allegorical sculptures designed to bring timeless academic grace to domestic interiors.

Italian Carved Alabaster Sculpture, Signed A.cipriani

1900 - 1920

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Italian Carved Alabaster Sculpture, Signed A.cipriani

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Art Nouveau Statue in Alabaster of a Young Woman Standing in a Pool, C.1900.

1900 - 1920

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Beautiful French Carved Alabaster Sculpture of a Female, Signed Greuze

1900 - 1920

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Beautiful French Carved Alabaster Sculpture of a Female, Signed Greuze

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Italian Carved Alabaster Sculpture, Signed A.cipriani

Art Nouveau Statue in Alabaster of a Young Woman Standing in a Pool, C.1900.

Beautiful French Carved Alabaster Sculpture of a Female, Signed Greuze

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