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Italian Alabaster Bust of Girl Reading on Floor Pedestal

$1,800
£1,384.68
€1,607.22
CA$2,538.43
A$2,843.47
CHF 1,493.49
MX$34,575.66
NOK 18,912.49
SEK 17,953.04
DKK 11,995.30

About the Item

Early 20th century Italian alabaster bust of a little girl reading a book standing on a period walnut pedestal column. Bust is apparently unsigned. Bust Height 14" Width 10" Depth 9" Round top of pedestal is 14" diameter. Pedestal height is 37-1/8".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51.5 in (130.81 cm)Diameter: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Edwardian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. No chips or cracks. Some age appropriate discoloration to the alabaster which we have not attempted to clean.
  • Seller Location:
    Hanover, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU886631688372

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