The Top 300! - Spring Classic Part 2
Lot 20:
Description
A spectacular exemplar of late 19th-century Italian Romanticism, this carved marble bust demonstrates the virtuoso “lace” technique, where solid stone is drilled and carved to mimic the airy texture of textile. The maiden, adorned with a cross pendant and an elaborate bonnet, casts a demure gaze downward, her smooth skin contrasting with the heavily reticulated attire—a hallmark of the Galleria workshops of Florence and Milan. She is presented on a substantial, multi-piece Solomonic (twisted) column pedestal, featuring an octagonal base. While the intricate lace carving appears largely intact, the item is in fair to good condition; there is a significant repair with visible yellow adhesive residue at the socle (the narrow stem connecting the bust to its round base), and the pedestal exhibits age-related discoloration, visible seam lines at the segment joints and some minor chips. The bust itself is in remarkably good shape with no breaks or repairs to the ‘lace” bonnet.
Bust Only: 19″ x 14″ 41lbs
With Pedestal: H 64″, W 20″, D 12″
Note: Pickup/ Transport required. Contacts available post auction.
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