Stanga Francesco, Bust of a Child, 1837, Marble

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Francesco stanga, bust of a child in carrara marble, 1837, signed and dated on the back of the bust. The … Read more Francesco stanga, bust of a child in carrara marble, 1837, signed and dated on the back of the bust. The sculpture portrays a cheerful child aged four years and nine months, as per the engraved and gilded inscription at the base of the bust: i am five times less three moons – m’e’ il smile. Il gioir. Vezzo common. The child wears a handkerchief tied around his neck over a shirt with a wide collar.

the identity of the child is unknown, except for that of the artist, francesco stanga, engraved on the back of the sculpture along with the date. He was a sculptor active in the brescia area in the first half of the 19th century. The work is carved from white carrara marble, is a lombard sculpture with neoclassical influence, is in good condition, and comes from a private collection in milan.
period: 1837.
height: 54 cm
width: 35 cm
depth: 21 cm
stands on a circular base with a diameter of 16 cm. This piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
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