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Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Life-Size Statue of Madonna and Child

$139,000
£105,863.58
€122,023.24
CA$194,460.06
A$218,560.25
CHF 113,820.42
MX$2,658,233.22
NOK 1,456,471.63
SEK 1,381,164.33
DKK 910,701.15
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A stunning and most impressive Italian 19th century white Carrara marble life-size statue of Madonna and child. The statue signed Gria Flli Lapini 1895, is raised by a beautiful dome shape base with lovely scrolled flowing cloud like designs. Above is the beautiful Madonna wearing a superb flowing veil and exceptional masterfully sculpted flowing garment while holding the handsome richly sculpted baby boy in her arms. Exquisite execution and wonderful attention to detail throughout. Galleria Fratelli 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: 67 in (170.18 cm)Width: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Depth: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 110141stDibs: LU949930058032

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