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Italian Mid 19th century White Carrara Marble bust. Portrait of young male.

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Italian Portrait White Marble Bust in a Heroic Attitude. Carrara statuary Marble. Tuscan school. Circa 1850.  Bust depicting a young man with bare shoulders. This model draws inspiration from the neoclassical era, with idealizations and heroic elements, but details such as mustache, beard, and soft curly hair clearly place it in the mid-19th century. Currently lacking a base. Sculpted in high-quality medium-grain marble, with a beautiful patina. Condition: rust stains on the neck and other small spots, less visible on the chest. Height: 52 cm; Width: 42 cm; Depth: 24 cm. For shipments outside of Italy, we will take care of and cover the preparation of mandatory documents for the export of artworks outside of Italy.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.48 in (52 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Firenze, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2464214187062

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