10-13-201810-13-2018
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3150BBoston
October 13, 2018 10:00 AMCalender
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Alabaster Bust of a Renaissance Maiden

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$800$650
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3150BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 13, 2018 10:00AM

Description:

Alabaster Bust of a Renaissance Maiden, probably Italy, late 19th/early 20th century, in the tradition of Desiderio da Settignano, the young woman's hair veiled and with a floral crown, her brocaded bodice with a floral bouquet, set on two books, circular socle atop a turned and fluted plinth, total ht. 63 in.
Estimate $400-600

Small chip to base of plinth. A repair to one flower pedal in the wreath, one pedal missing, small chip below the maiden's lip.


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Keywords

Italy