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 and visible seam lines at the segment joints.
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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