Collinge Antiques

Description

Unusual Neo-Classical bust of a woman with a laurel leaf crown c.1900. Head and shoulders length bust of a young woman with her gaze cast downwards, wearing a crown of laurel leaves in her hair and a Classical Greek or Roman style tunic (note the naturalistic asymmetrical neckline) with carved detail and a clasp at the shoulder. Beautifully carved head in a pale alabaster whilst her tunic is a pale slightly translucent grey veined marble. Signed P Fattorini on the rear of the tunic. Presented on a slim shaped marble plinth. A hairline crack across the top if one of the leaves and couple of small scratches to the tunic on the left shoulder. Otherwise very good condition.
Dimensions: Width 12" Height 14" Depth 6½".
Please contact us for more images, delivery and shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. 01492 580022.