Italian Terra Cotta Bust of Dante Alighieri on Wooden Stand, Early 20th Century

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An antique bronzed terracotta bust of Dante. In Renaissance style and a desirable scale, this bust would make a striking decorative piece for any period property, particularly for those looking to appreciate Italian history. At over 140 years old, the bronzed terracotta gives this bust a characterful time worn look accompanied by its integral socle. The bust is marked ‘Dan’ to its left shoulder, ’Tes’ on the right, and '727 R’ to the back. Dante Dante, or Dantes as the bust reads, was an Italian writer and very important figure in the Renaissance. Though he died in 1321, Dante’s works have lived on throughout the centuries, his epic poem ‘La Commedia’ (also known as ‘The Divine Comedy’) considered one of the world’s greatest works of literature. It was the first that influenced the Renaissance and the first work with a personal interpretation since the fall of Rome...

Striking bust, mounted to a steel support.

A late 19th Century Italian bronze bust of the poet Dante. Measurements: Length: 19.5" Depth: 10" Height: 15.5"

Bust made of terracotta and featuring beautifully chiseled and hand-painted polychrome details throughout in tones of burgundy, blue, and browns. This sculpture depicts the bust of a...