A PAIR OF AMERICAN MARBLE BUSTS C. 1850
A PAIR OF AMERICAN MARBLE BUSTS C. 1850. Comprising a pair of finely carved life-sized marble busts presumably of a husband and wife by American sculpture Joseph Mozier (American 1812-1870). Both realistically carved in full round of good proportions and anatomy, with realistically modeled features, and deep folds. The man signed and dated on verso "J. MOZIER SR. FLORENCE 1850". Height 23.5 inches. The woman signed and dated on verso "J. MOZIER ROME 1856". Height 22 inches.
A successful merchant in New York City, Joseph Mozier gave that up to become a sculptor and then spent most of his career in Rome where he first traveled in 1845. His work is mostly idealized or romantic, and is based on classical, biblical, and literary themes. His most famous work is "Undine" for which he won a grand prize in Rome in 1867 and according to Matthew Baigell "is a good example of the controlled eroticism seen in many mid-century pieces." The work is now at Dayton University in Ohio.
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A PAIR OF AMERICAN MARBLE BUSTS C. 1850. Comprising a pair of finely carved life-sized marble busts presumably of a husband and wife by American sculpture Joseph Mozier (American 1812-1870). Both realistically carved in full round of good proportions and anatomy, with realistically modeled features, and deep folds. The man signed and dated on verso "J. MOZIER SR. FLORENCE 1850". Height 23.5 inches. The woman signed and dated on verso "J. MOZIER ROME 1856". Height 22 inches.
A successful merchant in New York City, Joseph Mozier gave that up to become a sculptor and then spent most of his career in Rome where he first traveled in 1845. His work is mostly idealized or romantic, and is based on classical, biblical, and literary themes. His most famous work is "Undine" for which he won a grand prize in Rome in 1867 and according to Matthew Baigell "is a good example of the controlled eroticism seen in many mid-century pieces." The work is now at Dayton University in Ohio.
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Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: shipping@jacksonsauction.com or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.
Condition Report: Important Notice: The absence of condition information in the description does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition, a condition report is available by request.
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