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Italian 19th century Carrara marble bust of Cleopatra, signed C. Lapini 1888

$24,500
£18,473.11
€21,287.68
CA$33,988.12
A$38,083.51
CHF 19,823.92
MX$465,893.17
NOK 251,627.93
SEK 237,659.57
DKK 158,916.91
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A stunning and extremely high quality Italian 19th century white Carrara marble bust of Cleopatra, signed C. Lapini 1888. This exceptional bust is raised by a square base with an elegant mottled socle shaped support draped with charming finely detailed berried laurel branches. Above two most decorative scrolled elements is the beautiful Cleopatra draped in wonderfully executed flowing garments with tassels and a richly sculpted head wrap with the winged sun at the front and a lovely coin necklace around her neck. Cesare Lapini (1848 - 1893) - Born in Florence. Lapini was a famous and acclaimed Italian sculptor of the 19th century who sculpted both small marble and larger works. Many of his subjects were female and among his most recognized works are Sorpresa, a young woman surprised while disrobing, Il primo bacio, Quanto ti voglio bene, Non Ci Credo, Fior del pensiero; La serenata, and Amore del mare.
  • Creator:
    Cesare Lapini (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Carrara Marble
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1888
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 148901stDibs: LU949945361382

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