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'La Belle Italienne' a Large Carrara Marble Bust of a Veiled Lady, on a Vert De Mer Marble Base
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
for sale €15,795     $17,145
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'La Belle Italienne' a Large Carrara Marble Bust of a Veiled Lady, on a Vert De Mer Marble Base

19th century
Description

Signed & dated 1888 by renowned Italian sculptor Cesare Lapini (1848 - 1910) Firenze

73.5cm High including its serpentine marble socle (with old paper data label attached).

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Provenance: ex-Rozenfeld Collection Belgium.

Cesare Lapini: Born in Florence 1848, became one of the leading sculptors of his generation. His marble portrait busts, widely admired for the delicacy, refinement, technique, and the emotional quality with which he imbued in his figurative work, sold with great success in his gallery in Florence, to travelers on the Grand Tour, including the aristocracy and minor royalty.

He exhibited a number of sculptures at the ‘Esposizione Generale Italiana di Torino’ in 1884, also exhibiting in Rome in 1888.

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Note: The column used in the images is not included with the bust; this is separate item of stock. For more information see our reference 22098.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Declaration

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Carrara Marble Veiled Bust to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168063
Dealers Internal Reference
22155
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Description
Signed & dated 1888 by renowned Italian sculptor Cesare Lapini (1848 - 1910) Firenze

73.5cm High including its serpentine marble socle (with old paper data label attached).

Provenance: ex-Rozenfeld Collection Belgium.

fig 1. A carved white Carrara marble bust depicting a veiled woman, set on a dark green Vert de Mer marble socle and pedestal base.
fig 1. 'La Belle Italienne' a Large Carrara Marble Bust of a Veiled Lady, on a Vert De Mer Marble Base

Cesare Lapini: Born in Florence 1848, became one of the leading sculptors of his generation. His marble portrait busts, widely admired for the delicacy, refinement, technique, and the emotional quality with which he imbued in his figurative work, sold with great success in his gallery in Florence, to travelers on the Grand Tour, including the aristocracy and minor royalty.

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He exhibited a number of sculptures at the ‘Esposizione Generale Italiana di Torino’ in 1884, also exhibiting in Rome in 1888.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

Note: The column used in the images is not included with the bust; this is separate item of stock. For more information see our reference 22098.

Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Carrara Marble Veiled Bust to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1168063
Dealers Internal Ref
22155
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

Kendall house antiques a traditional shop in the north cotswold’s market town of chipping campden.

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Archive I A carved white Carrara marble bust depicting a veiled woman, set on a dark green Vert de Mer marble socle and pedestal base.

'La Belle Italienne' a Large Carrara Marble Bust of a Veiled Lady, on a Vert De Mer Marble Base

Archive II A carved white Carrara marble bust depicting a veiled woman, set on a dark green Vert de Mer marble socle and pedestal base. View II
Archive III A carved white Carrara marble bust depicting a veiled woman, set on a dark green Vert de Mer marble socle and pedestal base. View III
Archive IV A carved white Carrara marble bust depicting a veiled woman, set on a dark green Vert de Mer marble socle and pedestal base. View IV
Archive V A carved white Carrara marble bust depicting a veiled woman, set on a dark green Vert de Mer marble socle and pedestal base. View V
Archive VI A carved white Carrara marble bust depicting a veiled woman, set on a dark green Vert de Mer marble socle and pedestal base. View VI
Archive VII A carved white Carrara marble bust depicting a veiled woman, set on a dark green Vert de Mer marble socle and pedestal base. View VII
Archive VIII A carved white Carrara marble bust depicting a veiled woman, set on a dark green Vert de Mer marble socle and pedestal base. View VIII
Archive IX A carved white Carrara marble bust depicting a veiled woman, set on a dark green Vert de Mer marble socle and pedestal base. View IX
Archive X A carved white Carrara marble bust depicting a veiled woman, set on a dark green Vert de Mer marble socle and pedestal base. View X
Archive XI A carved white Carrara marble bust depicting a veiled woman, set on a dark green Vert de Mer marble socle and pedestal base. View XI
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Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07880 602715
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Kendall House
High Street
Chipping Campden
Gloucestershire
GL55 6AG 7
United Kingdom
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Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
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A carved white Carrara marble bust depicting a veiled woman, set on a dark green Vert de Mer marble socle and pedestal base.
'La belle Italienne' A large Carrara Marble Bust of a Veiled Lady, on a Vert de Mer Marble Base
Ref: SA1168063
A carved white Carrara marble bust depicting a veiled woman, set on a dark green Vert de Mer marble socle and pedestal base.
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Veiled marble sculptures gained immense popularity during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, particularly among Italian sculptors who sought to demonstrate virtuoso stone-carving skills. The technique creates an optical illusion where translucent cloth appears to drape softly over realistic human features, showcasing mastery over rigid stone.

Classical busts were predominantly carved from high-grade metamorphic rocks such as white Carrara marble from Tuscany, prized for its fine grain and subtle luminosity. Bases and socles often utilised contrasting coloured stones, including Vert de Mer or Nero Marquina marble, to provide structural stability and visual balance.

Authentic period works show evidence of hand tool marks, such as delicate drill holes in intricate hair curls or deep drapery folds, alongside gentle surface wear inconsistent with modern machine finishing. Examining the underside reveals hand-worked masonry marks and natural patination that develops over decades of display.

A marble bust acts as a sculptural focal point when placed atop a dark wood console table, floating shelf, or dedicated pedestal. Contrast the crisp white stone against rich, moody wall paint or minimalist architectural backdrop to highlight the contours and carving detail.

Dust marble regularly using a soft, clean microfibre cloth or a natural bristle brush to prevent build-up in carved recessed areas. Avoid acidic cleansers, household chemicals, or excessive water, using only neutral pH stone cleaners sparingly if surface dirt accumulates.
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