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Terracotta Bust Portrait of a Lady Italy 18th century

circa 1780

$4,073.69
£3,032.03
€3,400
CA$5,579.93
A$6,206.11
CHF 3,240.64
MX$75,521.70
NOK 41,387.86
SEK 38,814.51
DKK 25,883.01
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About the Item

Terracotta bust, portrait of young lady, Italy, Tuscany, second half of the 18th century. The bust, entirely hand-molded, depicts a young woman with an intricate hairstyle wearing a medallion with the face of her beloved around her neck. The bust comes from a noble Sienese family, and represents one of the ancestors whose name can still be read in the inscription at the base of the bust, "Signiora Giulietta Bianchi." Originally, before the noble palace was put up for sale, the bust was placed with others in the gallery of family portraits. Good condition, beautiful original patina, old restorations and minor signs of time. Measurements H cm 65 L max cm 41 D max cm 21 Base 17 x 13 cm
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1780
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.6 in (65 cm)Width: 16.15 in (41 cm)Depth: 8.27 in (21 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The bust has some old restorations and some signs of time, such as small gaps and infamous chipping on the corners of the base.
  • Gallery Location:
    Pistoia, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2746216230312

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