Bidspirit auction | Italian Art Nouveau Carved Maiden

Italian Art Nouveau Carved Maiden Bust - Item/Description: Antique Italian salon-style bust sculpture hand-carved from Italian marble and alabaster, depicting a young woman wearing a laurel crown nestled in her hair. Crafted during the Belle Epoque era, this multi-material configuration was typical of the Florentine and Volterran schools of Neoclassical and Art Nouveau salon sculpture, capturing the late Victorian fascination with classical Greco-Roman allegory and literary muses. Material: Alabaster Dimensions: Length: 9 1/2”; Width: 5”; Height: 10 1/2” Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include surface wear and markings, cracking, dirt residue. Crack on neck. Age: c. 1900 Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $55 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. 581