Grand Tour Alabaster Sculpture of Young Mozart Playing The, 1850, Alabaster

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An exceptional and beautifully executed 19th-century italian grand tour alabaster sculpture depicting wolfgang amadeus mozart as a young child playing … Read more An exceptional and beautifully executed 19th-century italian grand tour alabaster sculpture depicting wolfgang amadeus mozart as a young child playing the violin, signed “a. Plieri, florence.” this remarkable sculpture is distinguished by its superb quality of carving, refined naturalism and extraordinary attention to detail, reflecting the finest traditions of florentine decorative sculpture during the 19th century. The composition portrays the young musical prodigy wolfgang amadeus mozart (1756–1791), one of the greatest composers in the history of western classical music, during his childhood years. Holding his violin, the young mozart is represented with an engaging sense of innocence and concentration, capturing both the charm of childhood and the extraordinary musical talent that would establish his enduring legacy. Exceptional florentine craftsmanship carved from alabaster, the sculpture demonstrates remarkable technical accomplishment. The delicate modeling of the child's features, the carefully rendered clothing and the intricate treatment of the violin reveal the sculptor's exceptional command of the material. Particularly impressive is the artist's ability to create subtle transitions between polished surfaces and finely articulated details, giving the figure a remarkable sense of softness, movement and vitality. The natural translucency and warm luminosity of alabaster further enhance the sculpture's refined appearance, creating an almost lifelike quality. The italian grand tour tradition during the 19th century, florence became an important center for the production of high-quality marble and alabaster sculptures intended for distinguished european and international collectors. Florentine workshops were particularly admired for their technical precision and their interpretations of historical, musical, literary and classical subjects. The present sculpture belongs to this distinguished italian grand tour tradition, combining a celebrated cultural subject with the exceptional craftsmanship associated with florentine sculpture. Signature and condition the sculpture is signed “a. Plieri, florence,” identifying its association with a florentine sculptor or workshop. The precise identity of the artist has not been independently established. The work is preserved in perfect condition, an especially desirable characteristic for an antique alabaster sculpture of this complexity and age. Standing 75 cm (29.5 inches) high, it possesses an impressive sculptural presence, making it particularly suitable for an important collection, music room, library or elegant classical interior. An outstanding and highly decorative 19th-century florentine alabaster sculpture, combining the timeless appeal of mozart, the elegance of italian grand tour art and exceptional sculptural craftsmanship. Origin florence, italy period 19th century artist / signature signed “a. Plieri, florence.” artist not independently identified. Style grand tour / romanticism / naturalism subject young wolfgang amadeus mozart playing the violin materials carved alabaster dimensions height: 29.5 in. (75 cm) width: 11.4 in. (29 cm) depth: 7.9 in. (20 cm) condition excellent condition. According to the owner, the sculpture is in perfect condition, with no reported damage or restorations. Keywords: young mozart, wolfgang amadeus mozart, mozart playing violin, italian grand tour, florentine alabaster, 19th century italian sculpture, a. Plieri florence, antique alabaster sculpture, child musician sculpture, classical music sculpture, romantic sculpture, See less