Carved Marble Bust of a Gentleman

Description:

Carved Marble Bust of a Gentleman, late 19th century, the man with long backswept hair, wearing an ascot, signed indistinctly "A.G----" on the reverse, on a marble socle, (repaired),overall ht. 21 in.
Estimate $600-800

evidence of old cracks and repair around neck, jacket, and base.


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