Antique Marble Bust

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Small marble bust placed on a circular base, depicting an elderly woman with typical physiognomic features; her shoulders are encircled … Read more Small marble bust placed on a circular base, depicting an elderly woman with typical physiognomic features; her shoulders are encircled by drapery, while her head is covered by a cap. The sculpture can be approached to the inventions of Antonio Bonazza; in particular, the pungent and ironic interpretation, the freshness of the passages, the recurrence of the tense but not grotesque somatic features, as well as the adoption of the engraved eye sockets, are characteristic of the production fired by the artist and his atelier. In particular, interesting comparisons are possible with the famous Fattucchiera (Chick) from Villa Widmann in Bagnoli di Sopra (1742). Minor missing and abrasions are present, particularly at the nose; a recomposition affects the base This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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