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Italian Neoclassic Marble Bust of Woman signed Lawrence Macdonald Rome 1852
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This lovely sculpture is mounted on a pedestal and carved out of white Italian marble in the likeness of an idealized woman who is coiffed in an 1830-40s hair style, but wrapped in classicizing drapery. Beautifully detailed and signed on the back L. Macdonald. Fecit. Rome. 1852.
Lawrence Macdonald sometimes Laurence Macdonald (15 February 1799 – 4 March 1878) was a born in Scotland. "He began his career as an ornamental mason and entered the Trustees' Academy in 1822. After seven months he left for Rome to study sculpture. On his return to Edinburgh, he set up a studio and was elected a Royal Scottish Academician in 1829. The work he exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy launched him as a sculptor of heroic works, in the style of classical antique sculpture. In 1832 Macdonald returned to Rome to take up permanent residence."
- Dimensions:Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1852
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition consistent with age. a few tiny pits. *All natural stones have pitting to some extent, though most are barely visible.
- Seller Location:Savannah, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1071238954502
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