Large Italian White Crackle Glaze Porcelain Lady Bust Sculpture, 1970s , 23 Inches Tall

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ENTRYWAY COLLECTION - Grand Tour Style

An impressive 23-inch Italian white crackle glaze porcelain lady bust, beautifully modeled in the … Read more ENTRYWAY COLLECTION - Grand Tour Style

An impressive 23-inch Italian white crackle glaze porcelain lady bust, beautifully modeled in the Romantic Revival tradition with elaborate coiffure, ruffled collar, and richly detailed period costume.

Executed in an off-white porcelain, this substantial sculpture captures the elegance of 19th-century European portrait busts while reflecting the refined decorative style popular in Italian ceramics during the 1970s. The softly modeled facial features, cascading ribboned hairstyle, layered necklaces, and delicately ornamented bodice are enhanced by an all-over craquelure glaze that adds warmth and visual depth. At nearly life-size, it has remarkable decorative presence and works beautifully on a console, pedestal, library cabinet, or entryway chest.

JUNE'S THOUGHTS
One of the things I love most about busts is that they instantly make a room feel curated. They have a way of adding history and personality without competing with everything around them. This one especially caught my eye because of its serene expression—the sculptor resisted overworking the details, letting the graceful silhouette and soft ivory glaze do most of the talking.

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