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Pair of Bronze and White Marble Busts of a North African Man and Woman
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Pair of bronze and marble busts of a North African man and woman
by C. Caccia, Italian, 1883, the base by H. Dasson, 1885
Measures: Height 44cm, width 35cm, depth 21cm
Provenance: from the collection of the late Sir Arthur Gilbert
This fantastic pair of busts of a North African man and woman were created in Italy in the late 19th century, combining the work of two artists, Caccia and Dasson. They formed part of the prestigious collection of the late Sir Arthur Gilbert, who donated many pieces to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Both of the busts are unusual in that they combine a variety of materials, predominantly bronze and marble, to outstanding effect. Each sculpture is formed of a finely-cast patinated bronze face, set against a white marble surround. The bronze work is of the finest quality: the bead necklace to the lady and the hair of the man being especially finely portrayed. Traditional garments which the busts are wearing are beautifully rendered in white marble, giving the impression of the softness of real fabric. Such magnificent detailing is a testament to the artist's skill and precise craftsmanship.
The busts are set on square shaped Campan Grand Melange marble bases, featuring fine ormolu mounts. The busts are inscribed on the reverse 'Ch. Caccia 1883', whilst the bases are each inscribed 'henry Dasson, 1885'.
The two busts can be displayed together, proposing a sign of familiarity between the figures created by C. Caccia, or separately, allowing for the formation of their individual stories.
- Creator:Henry Dasson (Metalworker)
- Dimensions:Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 13.78 in (35 cm)Depth: 8.27 in (21 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Belle Époque (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1883
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
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