A superb bust in patinated marble and alabaster by Professor Giuseppe Bessi, Italy, 19th century. The subject — a veiled woman crowned with laurel — requires exceptional technical mastery: the veil rendered in carved marble must simultaneously conceal and reveal the face beneath, and the contrast between the transparency implied and the solidity of the material is the work's central achievement.
Bessi was a professor at an Italian academy and his work reflects the highest standards of 19th-century Italian academic sculpture.
Excellent condition.
Signed 'Prof. G. Bessi'.
Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : 47 x 28 x 15.
This item is a work of art or an antique over 100 years old. Shipping restrictions and import regulations may apply depending on your country. Please contact us before placing your order so we can confirm carrier eligibility, customs requirements and any documentation needed for import.
Offered by RDS Gallery, Paris. Worldwide shipping with specialist packaging.
A superb bust in patinated marble and alabaster by Professor Giuseppe Bessi, Italy, 19th century. The subject — a veiled woman crowned with laurel — requires exceptional technical mastery: the veil rendered in carved marble must simultaneously conceal and reveal the face beneath, and the contrast between the transparency implied and the solidity of the material is the work's central achievement.
Bessi was a professor at an Italian academy and his work reflects the highest standards of 19th-century Italian academic sculpture.
Excellent condition.
Signed 'Prof. G. Bessi'.
Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : 47 x 28 x 15.
This item is a work of art or an antique over 100 years old. Shipping restrictions and import regulations may apply depending on your country. Please contact us before placing your order so we can confirm carrier eligibility, customs requirements and any documentation needed for import.
Offered by RDS Gallery, Paris. Worldwide shipping with specialist packaging.
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