Antique 19th Century Italian Carved Alabaster & Patinated Figure of Dante by G. Forti

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Artist: G. Forti (19th/early 20th-century Italian sculptor known for finely hand-carved alabaster and mixed-media literary/historical portrait figures, typically working out … Read more Artist: G. Forti (19th/early 20th-century Italian sculptor known for finely hand-carved alabaster and mixed-media literary/historical portrait figures, typically working out of Florence or Volterra, Italy).

Dante Alighieri, the celebrated medieval Italian poet and author of The Divine Comedy, depicted in his characteristic scholar's robes and cap while holding a book.

Description: A finely detailed, hand-carved piece featuring a patinated/tinted dark robe with subtle gilt highlights, a carved alabaster face and hands, and mounted on a matching turned alabaster round base with the signature " Forti" inscribed underneath.

Offered is a fine antique Italian sculpture depicting the iconic poet Dante Alighieri, expertly crafted by listed artist G. Forti. Hand-carved from natural alabaster with contrasting dark patinated and gilt-accented robes, the figure captures Dante in a pensive, scholarly stance holding a volume. The piece stands on a stepped, turned alabaster base and is signed in script on the underside. A wonderful cabinet-sized decorative antique for collectors of classical Italian art and literature.

Good antique condition with minor age-appropriate wear to the patination and natural stone. Please review all photos for exact details. See less