How do I clean a marble sculpture?

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth to prevent dirt accumulation in the carved crevices. Avoid using household detergents or water, which can penetrate porous stone and cause staining. For stubborn marks, consult a professional conservator rather than attempting chemical cleaning at home. Natural oils from human hands can also etch unsealed marble over time.

Were these figures made as copies?

Many nineteenth-century carvers produced reductions or interpretations of famous antique sculptures for European and British collectors. These pieces served as both educational ornaments and decorative artworks for domestic libraries and drawing rooms. Signatures or attribution marks often indicate the workshop or the specific ancient statue that inspired the composition.

What is the difference between marble and alabaster?

Marble is a metamorphic rock formed from recrystallised carbonate minerals, offering high durability and dense weight. Alabaster is a softer mineral composed of gypsum, which allows for translucent effects but scratches more easily. Sculptors utilised alabaster frequently for portrait busts and intimate figures during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

How can I date a marble bust?

Stylistic clues such as hairstyle, clothing details, and the cut of the shoulders help narrow down the period of creation. Neoclassical works from the mid-nineteenth century often display rigorous adherence to Greek and Roman proportions. Inscribed signatures, foundry stamps, or retailer plaques on the reverse or base provide further chronological markers.

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A white marble figure brings classical presence into a room, capturing mythological subjects, portrait busts, and allegorical forms carved with enduring skill.

French Turn of the Century Alabaster Reclining Nude, C. 1900

1900 - 1920

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French Turn of the Century Alabaster Reclining Nude, C. 1900

From Judy Fox Antiques

£3,750

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19th century

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19th Century Carved Marble Bust

From Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

£1,600

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1900 - 1920

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Marble Library Bust of a Young Boy

From Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

£425

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Berger, Paris Marble & Gilt Mantel Clock

19th century

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Berger, Paris Marble & Gilt Mantel Clock

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

£650

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19th century

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Sculpture of a Young Woman Bathing

From Rue des Fontenelles

£400

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19th century

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Large Antique Marble Statue "Discophoros* 58cm Tall Circa Mid 19th Century

From Bushells Antiques

£6,500

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Victorian Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure, England, 1850s

19th century

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Victorian Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure, England, 1850s

From Ritas Bazaar

£250

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19th century

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Marble Portrait Bust of a Gentleman

From Shackladys Antiques

£1,295

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Antique Bronze Figure / Sculpture of a Hunting Dog / Hound on Marble Base.

19th century

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Antique Bronze Figure / Sculpture of a Hunting Dog / Hound on Marble Base.

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£245

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Carved Alabaster Nude Figure by Fritz Kochendorfer. Circa 1900

1900 - 1920

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Carved Alabaster Nude Figure by Fritz Kochendorfer. Circa 1900

From Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

£1,100

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Listings demonstrate a strong presence of nineteenth-century Italian and French sculpture, featuring Carrara marble and alabaster alongside mixed media bronzes.

19th century

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Marble Sculpture of a Lady

From Rue des Fontenelles

£600

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19th century

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Antique Marble Eagle Statue in Veined Carrara Marble, 19th Century

From Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

£1,200

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A Copeland's Parian Group " Rebekah at the Well" C.1868

19th century

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A Copeland's Parian Group " Rebekah at the Well" C.1868

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£700

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19th century

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19th Century Marble Nude.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£12,000

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19th century

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Antique 65cm Bronze "The Water Carrier" Vincenzo Gemito 19th Century

From Regent Antiques

£1,750

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Antique Marble Sculpture of Two Siblings 20th Century

1900 - 1920

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Antique Marble Sculpture of Two Siblings 20th Century

From Regent Antiques

£775

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White Marble Figure

French Turn of the Century Alabaster Reclining Nude, C. 1900

19th Century Carved Marble Bust

Marble Library Bust of a Young Boy

Berger, Paris Marble & Gilt Mantel Clock

Sculpture of a Young Woman Bathing

Large Antique Marble Statue "Discophoros* 58cm Tall Circa Mid 19th Century

Victorian Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure, England, 1850s

Marble Portrait Bust of a Gentleman

Antique Bronze Figure / Sculpture of a Hunting Dog / Hound on Marble Base.

Carved Alabaster Nude Figure by Fritz Kochendorfer. Circa 1900

Marble Sculpture of a Lady

Antique Marble Eagle Statue in Veined Carrara Marble, 19th Century

A Copeland's Parian Group " Rebekah at the Well" C.1868

19th Century Marble Nude.

Antique 65cm Bronze "The Water Carrier" Vincenzo Gemito 19th Century

Antique Marble Sculpture of Two Siblings 20th Century

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