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Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Portrait Bust of a Gentleman, by Insom Fece, 1839

$2,360
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CA$4,160.2020% Off
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CHF 1,958.13
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NOK 24,796.37
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SEK 23,538.43
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DKK 15,727.17
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About the Item

Italian neoclassical Alabaster portrait bust of a gentleman, by Insom Fece, 1839 Finely detailed portrait bust of young man with wavy hair. Inscribed signature on back right shoulder "Insom Fece, 1839". Raised on a later 3.5" diameter wood plinth base.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1839
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Ready to place.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 6339 / SDHU5T27451stDibs: LU2592317724741

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