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Early 20th Century Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Beautiful Lady by Affortunato Gory
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Early 20th Century Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Beautiful Lady by Affortunato Gory

1900 - 1920
Description

The head and shoulder bust beautifully carved in marble, portrays a young bare shouldered maiden with a downward gaze and rose details on her bodice. The bust rests upon a trapezium sienna marble base.

Signed A. Gory, circa 1910.

Affortunato Gori (also known as Fortunato Gory) (active c.1895–1925) was an Italian sculptor renowned for his elegant decorative bronzes and mixed-media sculptures. Born in Florence, he studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti under the celebrated sculptor Augusto Rivalta before relocating to Paris at the beginning of the twentieth century, where he further developed his artistic career under Victorien-Antoine Bastet.

From 1902 onwards, Gori regularly exhibited at the prestigious Salon des Artistes Français, with works shown in 1902, 1904, 1905, 1912, 1914 and 1923. His reputation grew through his refined sculptures of female figures and busts, characterised by their graceful modelling and sophisticated use of contrasting materials.

Gori's early works reflect the influence of the Italian Neoclassical tradition, particularly in his finely executed small-scale nude figures. As artistic tastes evolved, he embraced the emerging Art Nouveau and later Art Deco styles, becoming particularly known for female busts that combined carved marble or alabaster heads with richly cast bronze drapery, elaborate headdresses and decorative detailing. His innovative use of mixed materials created sculptures of exceptional elegance and visual refinement.

Today, Gori's work is highly regarded by collectors for its craftsmanship, distinctive style and harmonious combination of marble, alabaster, ivory and bronze. Examples of his sculptures are held in private collections worldwide as well as in museum collections, including the Musée du Château Dufresne in Montreal and the Musée Louis Senlecq in France.

Affortunato Gori died in Paris in 1925, leaving behind a body of work that remains among the most sought-after examples of early twentieth-century decorative sculpture.

Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Italian Marble Bust Sculpture to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1241025
Dealers Internal Reference
10454
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Description
The head and shoulder bust beautifully carved in marble, portrays a young bare shouldered maiden with a downward gaze and rose details on her bodice. The bust rests upon a trapezium sienna marble base.
fig 1. An early twentieth-century carved Carrara marble bust depicting a young female subject with a carved floral corsage, mounted on a wooden pedestal base.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Beautiful Lady by Affortunato Gory

Signed A. Gory, circa 1910.

Affortunato Gori (also known as Fortunato Gory) (active c.

“
1895–1925) was an Italian sculptor renowned for his elegant decorative bronzes and mixed-media sculptures.
The Real Wood Furniture Company

Born in Florence, he studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti under the celebrated sculptor Augusto Rivalta before relocating to Paris at the beginning of the twentieth century, where he further developed his artistic career under Victorien-Antoine Bastet.

fig 2. An early twentieth-century carved Carrara marble bust depicting a young female subject with a carved floral corsage, mounted on a wooden pedestal base.
fig 2. Early 20th Century Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Beautiful Lady by Affortunato Gory

From 1902 onwards, Gori regularly exhibited at the prestigious Salon des Artistes Français, with works shown in 1902, 1904, 1905, 1912, 1914 and 1923. His reputation grew through his refined sculptures of female figures and busts, characterised by their graceful modelling and sophisticated use of contrasting materials.

fig 3. An early twentieth-century carved Carrara marble bust depicting a young female subject with a carved floral corsage, mounted on a wooden pedestal base.
fig 3. Early 20th Century Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Beautiful Lady by Affortunato Gory

Gori's early works reflect the influence of the Italian Neoclassical tradition, particularly in his finely executed small-scale nude figures. As artistic tastes evolved, he embraced the emerging Art Nouveau and later Art Deco styles, becoming particularly known for female busts that combined carved marble or alabaster heads with richly cast bronze drapery, elaborate headdresses and decorative detailing. His innovative use of mixed materials created sculptures of exceptional elegance and visual refinement.

fig 4. An early twentieth-century carved Carrara marble bust depicting a young female subject with a carved floral corsage, mounted on a wooden pedestal base.
fig 4. Early 20th Century Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Beautiful Lady by Affortunato Gory

Today, Gori's work is highly regarded by collectors for its craftsmanship, distinctive style and harmonious combination of marble, alabaster, ivory and bronze. Examples of his sculptures are held in private collections worldwide as well as in museum collections, including the Musée du Château Dufresne in Montreal and the Musée Louis Senlecq in France.

Affortunato Gori died in Paris in 1925, leaving behind a body of work that remains among the most sought-after examples of early twentieth-century decorative sculpture.

Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Italian Marble Bust Sculpture to the 1910s.

Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241025
Dealers Internal Ref
10454
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Archive I An early twentieth-century carved Carrara marble bust depicting a young female subject with a carved floral corsage, mounted on a wooden pedestal base.

Early 20th Century Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Beautiful Lady by Affortunato Gory

Archive II An early twentieth-century carved Carrara marble bust depicting a young female subject with a carved floral corsage, mounted on a wooden pedestal base. View II
Archive III An early twentieth-century carved Carrara marble bust depicting a young female subject with a carved floral corsage, mounted on a wooden pedestal base. View III
Archive IV An early twentieth-century carved Carrara marble bust depicting a young female subject with a carved floral corsage, mounted on a wooden pedestal base. View IV
Archive V An early twentieth-century carved Carrara marble bust depicting a young female subject with a carved floral corsage, mounted on a wooden pedestal base. View V
Archive VI An early twentieth-century carved Carrara marble bust depicting a young female subject with a carved floral corsage, mounted on a wooden pedestal base. View VI
Archive VII An early twentieth-century carved Carrara marble bust depicting a young female subject with a carved floral corsage, mounted on a wooden pedestal base. View VII
Archive VIII An early twentieth-century carved Carrara marble bust depicting a young female subject with a carved floral corsage, mounted on a wooden pedestal base. View VIII
Archive IX An early twentieth-century carved Carrara marble bust depicting a young female subject with a carved floral corsage, mounted on a wooden pedestal base. View IX
Archive X An early twentieth-century carved Carrara marble bust depicting a young female subject with a carved floral corsage, mounted on a wooden pedestal base. View X
Archive XI An early twentieth-century carved Carrara marble bust depicting a young female subject with a carved floral corsage, mounted on a wooden pedestal base. View XI
Archive XII An early twentieth-century carved Carrara marble bust depicting a young female subject with a carved floral corsage, mounted on a wooden pedestal base. View XII
Archive XIII An early twentieth-century carved Carrara marble bust depicting a young female subject with a carved floral corsage, mounted on a wooden pedestal base. View XIII
Archive XIV An early twentieth-century carved Carrara marble bust depicting a young female subject with a carved floral corsage, mounted on a wooden pedestal base. View XIV
Archive XV An early twentieth-century carved Carrara marble bust depicting a young female subject with a carved floral corsage, mounted on a wooden pedestal base. View XV
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An early twentieth-century carved Carrara marble bust depicting a young female subject with a carved floral corsage, mounted on a wooden pedestal base.
Early 20th Century Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Beautiful Lady by Affortunato Gory
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialCarrara Marble, Wood
  • ColourOff-White, Cream
  • MotifsFloral corsage detail, Carved draped bodice, Trapezoidal wooden pedestal, Wavy parted hairstyle
  • SizeH 62 cm (24 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Art Nouveau marble sculptures feature organic lines, naturalistic human forms, and stylized botanical details, departing from rigid classical symmetry in favour of fluid, decorative movement.

Sculptors traditionally carved fine-grained metamorphic rocks, such as Carrara marble, using chisels and rasps before polishing the surface and mounting the work on stone or wooden plinths.

Authentic period pieces exhibit subtle hand-chiselling marks, incised sculptor signatures, original surface patination, and proportional wear where the stone meets its base.

Placing a carved marble bust on a sideboard top, mantelpiece, or dedicated pedestal against a modern backdrop provides architectural interest and textural contrast.

Marble should be dusted regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and cleaned using only pH-neutral distilled water, avoiding acidic chemicals or abrasive materials that erode natural stone.
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