Glazed Terracotta Bust of "Diana"
Glazed Terracotta Bust of "Diana"
20th century, probably Italian, with the distinctive crescent in her hair, the draped white bust sitting on a polychrome-sponged, cove-molded socle.
h. 36-1/2", w. 23", d. 9-1/2"
Condition Report: **In overall very good condition with no visible losses or repairs. The base is not related (different glaze) and likely a later addition. Bust has innate firing and glazing anomalies - glaze pops, pitting, fissures (one of which has been filled near the opening in the back). Height of pedestal is 6-1/4". Please note that the bust is cast after the goddess Diana, not Athena as stated in the printed catalogue description.
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Glazed Terracotta Bust of "Diana"
20th century, probably Italian, with the distinctive crescent in her hair, the draped white bust sitting on a polychrome-sponged, cove-molded socle.
h. 36-1/2", w. 23", d. 9-1/2"
Condition Report: **In overall very good condition with no visible losses or repairs. The base is not related (different glaze) and likely a later addition. Bust has innate firing and glazing anomalies - glaze pops, pitting, fissures (one of which has been filled near the opening in the back). Height of pedestal is 6-1/4". Please note that the bust is cast after the goddess Diana, not Athena as stated in the printed catalogue description.