Bidspirit auction | Workshop Of Barsanti Marble Figure

Workshop Of Barsanti Marble Figure Of A Young Stone Carver - Workshop Of Barsanti Marble Figure Of A Young Stone Carver Italy, first half 20th century. Carrara marble figure of a young stone carver, signed to the back by Barsanti, Pietrasanta. The figure is modeled nude, seated against a block of stone, holding a hammer and chisel. Naturalistic carving with subtle angular stylization, particularly in the hair and facial treatment, reflecting Art Deco influence. The Barsanti workshop was founded in Pietrasanta, near the Carrara marble quarries, in 1882 by Martino Barsanti. 30 1/2 in. H x 20 in. D x 17 in. W.