POLYCHROME PAINTED ALABASTER BUST OF BEATRICE
Italian, 19th/20th century after Giuseppe Bessi (1857-1922), signed on the back. With name plaque on the front, subject depicted is of Beatrice di Folco Portinari, 13th century Florentine woman commonly referred to as the inspiration forDante's Vita Nuova. She is shown with downwards gaze, mounted on a rectangular base. H. 38 cm (15 in)Condition noted.
Condition Report: Condition at time of cataloguing: Back right corner of the base is missing. Signs of wear and markings particularly around the edges of the base, chip to the tip of figure's nose, some markings on her face including 2 small
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Italian, 19th/20th century after Giuseppe Bessi (1857-1922), signed on the back. With name plaque on the front, subject depicted is of Beatrice di Folco Portinari, 13th century Florentine woman commonly referred to as the inspiration forDante's Vita Nuova. She is shown with downwards gaze, mounted on a rectangular base. H. 38 cm (15 in)Condition noted.
Condition Report: Condition at time of cataloguing: Back right corner of the base is missing. Signs of wear and markings particularly around the edges of the base, chip to the tip of figure's nose, some markings on her face including 2 small
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