- AN ITALIAN MARBLE BUST PORTRAIT SCULPTURE
AN ITALIAN MARBLE BUST PORTRAIT SCULPTURE SIGNED PIAZZAS. Piazza (1919)The SCULPTED Carrera marble portrait of mother and child is carved S. PIAZZA, Roma 1919.Measures 19 x 15 x 9 inches and weighs 124 pounds.Good condition throughout, no damage or repair. Scattered light soiling.
- ITALIAN MARBLE BUST OF SABINA WIFE OF
ITALIAN MARBLE BUST OF SABINA WIFE OF HADRIAN, ON A MARBLE AND SCAGLIOLA PEDESTAL, AFTER THE ANTIQUE29 1/2 x 18 1/4 x 10 1/2 in., the bust; 4 ft. 1/2 in. x 16 1/2 x 16 1/2 in., the pedestal.
Condition
The bust has restorations where her neck meets the mantle with numerous old repairs, nicks and cracks throughout. Filler in the neck area. The pedestal has staining and a drill hole on the top with nicks and minor losses throughout.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- LARGE SIGNED ITALIAN MARBLE BUST ON
LARGE SIGNED ITALIAN MARBLE BUST ON PEDESTAL. Nice quality of a girl in a bonnet. Signed on back. From a Beverly Rd, Great Neck, Long Island, NY estate. Dimensions: 23.5" h x 13" w x 10" d. Condition: Bust good with light staining and pedestal with repairs.
- JOAN OF ARC ITALIAN MARBLE BUST AFTER
JOAN OF ARC ITALIAN MARBLE BUST AFTER GIOVANNI BESSIAn early 20th century marble and alabaster carving of Joan of Arc, after Giovanni Bessi(Italian, 1857-1922). Incised "J. D'ARC" to the front base, and incised "N. 1588 M ITALY" to the back foot.
Measures 14" x 11 1/2" x 5".
Alternate spellings : Professor Giovanni Besli, Professor Giovanni Besji
Condition
Good condition, with some minor abrasions and chipping.
- VINTAGE ITALIAN MARBLE ANGEL BUSTDESCRIPTION:
VINTAGE ITALIAN MARBLE ANGEL BUSTDESCRIPTION: Vintage heavy Italian marble bust beautifully carved depicting an angel encompassed by its wing. CIRCA: Mid 20th Cent. ORIGIN: Italy DIMENSIONS: H: 21" W: 22" Depth: 15" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- FORTUNI ANTIQUE ITALIAN MARBLE BUST
FORTUNI ANTIQUE ITALIAN MARBLE BUST SCULPTUREDESCRIPTION: A signed Fortuni antique italian marble bust sculpture depicting a young girl wearing a draped dress with a large rose in her chest. It is signed "Fortuni". The bust is raised on an marble socle and sits atop a 21" baluster marble base. CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: Italy. DIMENSIONS: Bust: H: 22 1/2" W: 13 1/2" D: 8". Column: H: 21" W: 13 1/4". Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com. CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
- ITALIAN MARBLE BUST, SIGNED BARTOLETTIA
ITALIAN MARBLE BUST, SIGNED BARTOLETTIA 19th century Italian white marble bust depicting a young woman rising from center of a rose blossom, her head half-turned; her hair is half-plaited and adorned with a flower sprig and bow. Incised signature on base: "A. Bartoletti, Firenze 1892". 25 1/4" H x 13 1/2" W x 9 3/4 D. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection.
Condition:
Two small stains on front in petals, 1/4" and 1/2" W.
- 3 ITALIAN CLASSICAL MARBLE BUSTS, HOMER,
3 ITALIAN CLASSICAL MARBLE BUSTS, HOMER, HERMES, & NARC...Three (3) Italian marble bust sculptures depicting Greek figures. 1st item: Bust depicting the blind Greek poet Homer, titled OMERO along the lower front edge, mounted onto a circular pedestal base. 13 7/8" H x 7" W. 2nd item: Bust after the full-body portrait by Praxiteles, depicting the Greek god Hermes with the hand of the infant Dionysus resting on his left shoulder, titled HERMES to lower front edge and mounted onto a circular pedestal base. 14 1/4" H x 9 3/4" W x 5 1/8" D. 3rd item: Bust depicting the Greek figure Narcissus with downcast gaze wearing a floral headpiece and cloth affixed with a fibula at his shoulder, titled NARCISO to lower front edge and mounted onto a circular pedestal base. 8 3/8" H x 5 1/4" W x approx. 4" D. All items early 20th century.
The collection of a Tennessee institution.
Condition:
1st item: Some scattered abrasions/minute losses to left eyebrow, nose and lower left edge of bust. Scattered chipping along the base edge. 2nd item: Minor fleabites to right shoulder. Scattered losses to pedestal base, largest measuring 1 3/4" x 1/2"; previous repair to base. 3rd item: Overall good condition; bust is affixed to base with discoloring glue.
- AN ITALIAN MARBLE BUST: PSYCHE OF CAPUA,
AN ITALIAN MARBLE BUST: PSYCHE OF CAPUA, BAZZANTIAn Italian carved marble bust: Psyche of Capua Pietro Bazzanti (1825-1895), Florence late 19th century Inscribed to the reverse P. Bazzanti Florence. height 20 1/2in (52cm)Provenance: Property from a Private Collection, Altadena, California.
- AN ITALIAN MARBLE BUST OF DIANA, 19TH
AN ITALIAN MARBLE BUST OF DIANA, 19TH CENTURYAn Italian carved marble bust of Diana 19th century Raised on a marble socle. height overall 24 1/4in (61.5cm)
- AN ITALIAN MARBLE BUST OF THE APOLLO
AN ITALIAN MARBLE BUST OF THE APOLLO BELVEDEREAn Italian carved marble bust of the Apollo Belvedere after the antique second half 19th century Inscribed to the reverse P. Bazzanti Florence, raised on a marble socle. height overall 30 1/2in (77.5cm)
- 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN MARBLE BUST OF
19TH CENTURY ITALIAN MARBLE BUST OF A WOMAN19th Century Italian marble bust of a woman in headscarf. Incised floral detailing to marble, "Made In Italy" verso, appx 10" T x 9 3/4" W. Very good condition.