European Marble Busts of Children, 19th Century, Set of 2

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These busts depict a child in a style reminiscent of 19th-century European portrait sculpture, an era that favored Neoclassicism and … Read more These busts depict a child in a style reminiscent of 19th-century European portrait sculpture, an era that favored Neoclassicism and the early Romantic movements. The craftsmanship shows particular attention to detail in the hairstyle, characterized by wavy, flowing locks that frame the face. The clothing is typical of the late Georgian or Victorian era, with an emphasis on the ruffled collar and "youthful"-style buttons on the front. The black base, in stark contrast to the light color of the sculpture, was a common choice to enhance the luminosity of the material and convey a sense of formal elegance, often used for bronzes and alabaster works in private collections. The composed yet youthful expression is characteristic of sculptural portraits of the period, which aimed to celebrate childhood with an almost adult dignity.

Dimensions: 40 x 23 x 16 cm (H x W x D) See less