Gothic Revival Busts
Gothic Revival Style
The Gothic Revival movement (also called Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic) emerged in Britain in the 1740s, and reached its height in the late-19th century. Gothic Revival furniture's characteristics include such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving.
The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Gothic Revival's proponents, who included Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, the architects of London’s Houses of Parliament (designed in 1840), believed that the art and architecture of the Middle Ages were authentically spiritual and inherently moral.
In the United States, the Gothic Revival movement shaped both public buildings and private houses. Numerous American schools were built in the early-19th century in a style now called Collegiate Gothic. Many builders and craftsmen were inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing’s widely read 1850 book Architecture for Country Houses, which posited that a family’s home should exemplify their values — and that the Gothic Revival style was particularly well-suited to scholars and clergymen. Furniture with detailing that mirrored that of Gothic Revival buildings appeared in the same period. Such pieces typically feature dark, intricately carved wood, and upholstery in velvet or leather.
Much like the castles or cathedrals that inspired them, Gothic Revival chairs, bookcases and beds make a bold design statement. And while you probably don’t have to cross a moat or raise a portcullis to get through your front door, a Gothic Revival piece will declare that your home is indeed your castle.
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Style: Gothic Revival
Italian Alabaster Bust of a Young Woman, Possibly Saint Catherine of Siena c1890
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality sculpture of a serene possibly Saint Catherine of Siena.
This exquisite Italian alabaster bust, carved circa 1890 and set upon a dark, polished marble base, emanates ...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Busts
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Beautiful Pair of Antique Bronze
Marble Sacred Heart Busts of Jesus and Mary
Located in Lisse, NL
A Pair of Early 1900s fine bronze & marble Sacred Heart busts.
Jesus & Mary, A devotional duo in gilded bronze.
This graceful pair of antique busts, crafted around the early 1900s, ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Busts
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Marble, Bronze
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