Bidspirit auction | Virgin in Recollection. Signed A.

Virgin in Recollection. Signed A. Del Perugia. Italian School. 19th Century - Carved marble. Measurements: 20 x 20 x 10 cm. The bust portrays a youthful Virgin with idealized features and a downward gaze, her head delicately framed by a veil that falls gently over her shoulders. The composition conveys a profound sense of serenity and introspection, emphasized by the soft modeling of her facial features and the polished treatment of the surface. The light-toned, uniform marble enhances the purity of the subject, while the oval base provides visual stability and accentuates the sculptural volume of the work. Along the lower edge, a finely carved floral frieze adds a decorative counterpoint that enriches the overall composition. The signature on the reverse, though partially illegible, indicates execution in a professional sculptural workshop, likely associated with Italian ateliers of the 19th century, where the Neoclassical ideal of spiritualized beauty endured. The piece stands out for its technical precision, refined finish, and evocative power—qualities intrinsic to the devotional sentimentality of the 19th century.