An Italian sculpted white marble bust of a maiden, probably an allegory of music, last quarter 19th century
An Italian sculpted white marble bust of a maiden, probably an allegory of music, last quarter 19th century, her head slightly inclined to dexter, the hair loosely tied with a lace veil, the drape around her truncated shoulders incised with a band of musical notes, on a stepped and waisted oval socle and rectangular plinth, inscribed NORIS MARIO GENOVA to the right shoulder, 79cm high, 51cm wide
Condition Report:
The sculpture bears the expected scuffs, nibbles and small chips commensurate with age and use. A small number of scratches and indentation to the face (see images for extent). The base bears some larger chips to its edges. Some dust and surface dirt, mainly deposited in the grooves and folds of the marble. Could benefit from a clean. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Plinth: 29cm wide, 21.5cm deep.
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An Italian sculpted white marble bust of a maiden, probably an allegory of music, last quarter 19th century, her head slightly inclined to dexter, the hair loosely tied with a lace veil, the drape around her truncated shoulders incised with a band of musical notes, on a stepped and waisted oval socle and rectangular plinth, inscribed NORIS MARIO GENOVA to the right shoulder, 79cm high, 51cm wide
Condition Report:
The sculpture bears the expected scuffs, nibbles and small chips commensurate with age and use. A small number of scratches and indentation to the face (see images for extent). The base bears some larger chips to its edges. Some dust and surface dirt, mainly deposited in the grooves and folds of the marble. Could benefit from a clean. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Plinth: 29cm wide, 21.5cm deep.
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