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Late 19th Century Alabaster Figure of a ‘Sleeping Child’, Signed P E Fiaschi
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Late 19th Century Alabaster Figure of a ‘Sleeping Child’, Signed P E Fiaschi

19th century
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A late 19th century (circa 1890) alabaster figure of a ‘Sleeping child’ resting on a bench, signed P E Fiaschi (1858-1941).

The child is depicted asleep seated on the bench wearing draped clothing, their head resting on their arm which rests on a book of ‘ABCD’.

The backrest of the bench having an engraved scene of a Religious figure, possibly the Virgin Mary, all surrounded by trees, signature to back of base, P E Fiaschi, Italy.

Emiliano Fiaschi (1858-1941) was an Italian sculptor born in Volterra, Italy in 1858 who studied at Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze from 1883 to 1885, he spent most of his working life in Florence and died there in 1941.

Fiaschi was particularly known for his skill in sculpting alabaster and marble figures often of female nudes and children.

This figure is in very good condition for age and can go straight into a home or collection, it has just some very small losses which is to be expected with alabaster stone.

Size:

Height: 15.5’’ / 39.5cm

Width: 13’’ / 33cm

Depth: 9.5’’ / 24cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Alabaster Sleeping Child Sculpture to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241302
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS1518
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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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A late 19th century (circa 1890) alabaster figure of a ‘Sleeping child’ resting on a bench, signed P E Fiaschi (1858-1941).
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The child is depicted asleep seated on the bench wearing draped clothing, their head resting on their arm which rests on a book of ‘ABCD’.
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fig 1. A late 19th-century carved alabaster sculpture depicting a sleeping child seated on a bench and resting against a book.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Alabaster Figure of a ‘Sleeping Child’, Signed P E Fiaschi

The backrest of the bench having an engraved scene of a Religious figure, possibly the Virgin Mary, all surrounded by trees, signature to back of base, P E Fiaschi, Italy.

Emiliano Fiaschi (1858-1941) was an Italian sculptor born in Volterra, Italy in 1858 who studied at Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze from 1883 to 1885, he spent most of his working life in Florence and died there in 1941.

fig 2. A late 19th-century carved alabaster sculpture depicting a sleeping child seated on a bench and resting against a book.
fig 2. Late 19th Century Alabaster Figure of a ‘Sleeping Child’, Signed P E Fiaschi

Fiaschi was particularly known for his skill in sculpting alabaster and marble figures often of female nudes and children.

This figure is in very good condition for age and can go straight into a home or collection, it has just some very small losses which is to be expected with alabaster stone.

Size:

Height: 15.5’’ / 39.5cm

Width: 13’’ / 33cm

Depth: 9.5’’ / 24cm

Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Alabaster Sleeping Child Sculpture to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241302
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS1518
LVS Decorative Arts
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Late 19th Century Alabaster Figure of a ‘Sleeping Child’, Signed P E Fiaschi

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A late 19th-century carved alabaster sculpture depicting a sleeping child seated on a bench and resting against a book.
Late 19th century alabaster figure of a ‘Sleeping child’, signed P E Fiaschi
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialAlabaster
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsSleeping child figure, Carved stone bench, Relief backrest
  • SizeH 39.5 cm (16 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

This late 19th-century Victorian sculpture is carved from cream-coloured alabaster and depicts a sleeping child seated on a bench with draped clothing and bare feet. The child rests their head on an arm supported by a book labelled with letters, while the bench backrest features an engraved relief scene of a religious figure surrounded by trees and a signature on the back of the base by the Italian sculptor P E Fiaschi. The stone shows natural tonal variations and veining throughout the smooth surfaces, along with minor losses typical of age. Measuring 39.5 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 24 cm deep, the figure is sized for display on a mantelpiece, side table, or within a dedicated display cabinet in a living room, study, or hallway interior.

FAQs

During the late nineteenth century, Italian workshops, particularly in Florence and Volterra, specialized in carving fine alabaster figures for the European export market. Master sculptors created romantic, classical, and genre scenes, capturing soft anatomical details and draped fabrics in translucent stone.

Alabaster is a fine-grained form of gypsum or calcite stone, softer and more workable than marble. Artisans carved the stone using hand chisels, rasps, and fine abrasives before polishing the surface to highlight its natural translucency and subtle veining.

Authentic period pieces display crisp hand-carved detail, subtle variation in stone translucency, and incised signatures or workshop marks near the base. Natural age-related patination, micro-scratching on the base, and soft translucency distinguish genuine alabaster from later resin cast reproductions.

An alabaster sculpture functions well as a focal accent on a dark wood mantelpiece, a marble console table, or nestled within a styled bookcase. Highlighting the piece with soft ambient lighting brings out the stones natural depth and translucent quality.

Alabaster is a porous, water-soluble material that should never be washed with water or liquid cleaners. Dusting with a soft, dry microfibre brush or feather duster maintains the surface, while keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and humidity prevents discoloration.
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