A beautifully sculpted antique Italian Carrara marble bust of a Nobleman in armour, mid-20th century in date.
The subject facing dexter, wearing a long perruque, chest armour, and a sash.
This bust is very heavy and is raised on an elegant socle stand.
The attention to detail throughout the piece is second to none, and the figure is extremely lifelike.
Condition:
In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 72 cm x Width 60 cm x Depth 19 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 4 inches x Width 2 feet x Depth 7 inches
Carrara marble is a white or blue-grey marble popular for use in sculpture and building decor. It is quarried in the city of Carrara in the province of Massa-Carrara (Tuscany, Italy).
Carrara marble has been used since Ancient Rome; the Pantheon and Trajan''s Column in Rome are constructed of it. Many sculptures of the Renaissance, such as Michelangelo''s David, were carved from Carrara marble.
... For Michelangelo at least, Carrara marble was valued above all other stone, except perhaps that of his own quarry in Pietrasanta. The Marble Arch in London and the Duomo di Siena are also made from this stone, as are the interiors of Manila Cathedral, the cold-white marbles of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and the campus of Harvard Medical School.
Our reference: A5346
Internal Reference: A5346
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1225676
Dateline of this antique is 1950
Height is 72cm (28.3inches)Width is 60cm (23.6inches)Depth is 19cm (7.5inches)
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