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Creator: Giuseppe Bessi
"Flight, " Beautifully Carved Stone Paperweight with Dove and Clouds
By Brenda Putnam, Giuseppe Bessi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highly distinctive and unique, this cylindrical paperweight is decorated on its upper surface with exquisitely detailed sculptural relief: a dove in flight, shown flying over a cluster of clouds and the word "FLIGHT." Although it shows a beautiful bird, storied in mythology and literature, this sculpture also hints at the flight of man, and the curving sides of the piece are decorated with Art Deco geometric forms, sharply incised into the stone. The artist was Brenda Putnam, who used this same image for one side of her well-known bronze medal, also entitled "Flight", issued in 1941 by the Society of Medalists...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Giuseppe Bessi Sculptures

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Stone

Prof. Giuseppe Bessi, Bust of Crowned Woman, Italy 19th Century
By Giuseppe Bessi
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb patinated marble and alabaster bust of a veiled woman crowned with laurel by Professore Giuseppe Bessi, Italy 19th century. Signed "Prof. G. Bessi". Excellent condition. Dim...
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19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Giuseppe Bessi Sculptures

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Alabaster, Marble

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Giuseppe Bessi sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Giuseppe Bessi sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stone and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Giuseppe Bessi sculptures, although white editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Giuseppe Bessi were created in the Art Deco style in italy during the 1920s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Ferdinando Vichi, Ercole Barovier, and Lenci. Prices for Giuseppe Bessi sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,900 and can go as high as $13,850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,375.

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