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20th Century Bronze Bust of Dante

About the Item

An interesting Bust of the poet Dante, the bust has been made in plaster but then covered in a Bronze wrap. We have never come across a bust in this manor before.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Bagshot, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2559328195162

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