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Cabinet-Sized 'Farfalla' Gilt Bronze Bust of a Woman after Emmanuel Villanis

$695
£533.73
€611.65
CA$978.39
A$1,096.01
CHF 570.06
MX$13,369.07
NOK 7,257.65
SEK 6,843.44
DKK 4,565.17

About the Item

A fine cabinet-sized bronze bust of a beauty. After Emmanuel Villanis, French (1858 - 1914). Entitled 'Farfalla' Depicting a beautiful woman with raised hair, bare shoulders, and drapery supported by a plinth with flowers. Bearing an embossed 'FARFALLA' to the front and impressed E. Villanis to the side. Mounted on a flat bronze plinth with curved sides. Simply a wonderful bronze! Date: Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There is a small area of slight flattening to the nose. There is some wear to the gilding. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches, and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: After Emmanuel Villanis. Measurements: Width: ca. 3 in. Height: ca. 5 1/4 in. Depth: ca. 1 3/4 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Similar to:
    Emmanuel Villdnis (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There is a small area of slight flattening to the nose. There is some wear to the gilding. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches, and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 6242024152049DSAINVX211stDibs: LU1610240745292

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