Bidspirit auction | Bust of “Moretta” in polychrome

Bust of “Moretta” in polychrome marble, Italy, late 19th century - Height x width x depth: 66 x 46 x 22 cm a sculpture depicting a young African figure wearing a lavish turban, carved from red stone. The robe is made of yellow marble, while the face and neck are carved from black marble. It rests on a small white marble pedestal that is slightly chipped on the front and back.