Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2589BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 31, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Thomas Ball (American, 1819-1911)Nude Bust of a Young Woman, white marble, accented with carved foliage and berries, impressed "T. BALL 1872" on the reverse, bust ht. 25, socle ht. 5 in.
Estimate $12,000-18,000
Good general condition. Several natural veins in the marble. Several small nicks to socle and under inscription. Rough patch of abrasion to section of hair. Areas of surface soiling.