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Art Nouveau Carved Italian Marble and Bronze Sculpture of a Female Set on a Portoro Marble Base, Signed Gory/paris
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
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Art Nouveau Carved Italian Marble and Bronze Sculpture of a Female Set on a Portoro Marble Base, Signed Gory/paris

1900 - 1920
Description

Beautifully carved Italian marble and bronze sculpture of a female set on a Portoro marble base. This sculpture is in very good condition, beautifully carved and with fine detail. She is signed in the bronze GORY/ PARIS.

Italian artist Affortunato Gory, Italian sculptor born in Florence . He worked mainly in bronze and marble. He was a highly regarded sculptor who created beautiful pieces

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Marble Bust to the 1910s.

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SA526532
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Description
Beautifully carved Italian marble and bronze sculpture of a female set on a Portoro marble base. This sculpture is in very good condition, beautifully carved and with fine detail. She is signed in the bronze GORY/ PARIS.

Italian artist Affortunato Gory, Italian sculptor born in Florence . He worked mainly in bronze and marble. He was a highly regarded sculptor who created beautiful pieces

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Marble Bust to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA526532
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialising in art deco and art nouveau sculpture, french and english mirrors and french decorative furniture

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Art Nouveau carved white marble bust of a woman wearing a decorative gilded bronze bodice and headband, raised on a dark Portoro marble pedestal.
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Archive I Art Nouveau carved white marble bust of a woman wearing a decorative gilded bronze bodice and headband, raised on a dark Portoro marble pedestal.

Art Nouveau Carved Italian Marble and Bronze Sculpture of a Female Set on a Portoro Marble Base, Signed Gory/paris

Archive II Art Nouveau carved white marble bust of a woman wearing a decorative gilded bronze bodice and headband, raised on a dark Portoro marble pedestal. View II
Archive III Art Nouveau carved white marble bust of a woman wearing a decorative gilded bronze bodice and headband, raised on a dark Portoro marble pedestal. View III
Archive IV Art Nouveau carved white marble bust of a woman wearing a decorative gilded bronze bodice and headband, raised on a dark Portoro marble pedestal. View IV
Archive V Art Nouveau carved white marble bust of a woman wearing a decorative gilded bronze bodice and headband, raised on a dark Portoro marble pedestal. View V
Archive VI Art Nouveau carved white marble bust of a woman wearing a decorative gilded bronze bodice and headband, raised on a dark Portoro marble pedestal. View VI
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Art Nouveau carved white marble bust of a woman wearing a decorative gilded bronze bodice and headband, raised on a dark Portoro marble pedestal.
Art Nouveau Carved Italian Marble And Bronze Sculpture Of A Female Set On A Portoro Marble Base, Signed GORY/PARIS
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Art Nouveau carved white marble bust of a woman wearing a decorative gilded bronze bodice and headband, raised on a dark Portoro marble pedestal.
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Art Nouveau sculptures produced between 1890 and 1910 are characterised by flowing organic lines, natural forms, and frequent depictions of stylized female figures. Sculptors during this period often experimented with mixed materials, combining carved marble, bronze, and ivory to create intricate contrasts in color and texture.

Artisan sculptors often utilized fine white Carrara or Italian marble for features such as face and hair, paired with lost-wax cast bronze for garments and headpieces. Bases were frequently fashioned from contrasting figured marbles, such as dark gold-veined Portoro marble, to ground the composition.

Authentic period sculptures display high-level casting definition in metal elements, precise hand-carving in the stone, and period inscriptions or foundry stamps near the base. Natural age wear to original gilding, subtle surface oxidisation, and hand-chased decorative detail in the bronze drapery also point to genuine early twentieth-century construction.

A mixed-material bust serves as an effective focal point when placed atop a wooden console table, a marble mantelpiece, or within a glass display cabinet. Grouping the sculpture alongside textured ceramics or architectural books highlights its classical profile and metallic accents without overwhelming the space.

Dust marble and bronze surfaces gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or horsehair brush, avoiding water or chemical cleaners that can strip original gilding. Keep marble free from acidic substances and avoid abrasive polishes that might alter the natural patina of aged bronze.
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