Bidspirit auction | Carved Stone Bust of a

Carved Stone Bust of a Woman in Lace Bonnet - Origin: Probably Italy Date: Late 19th / early 20th century Period/Style: Italian decorative sculpture Materials: Carved stone, probably alabaster Form: Female bust on circular socle Description: Carved stone bust, probably Italian, late 19th or early 20th century, depicting a young woman with lowered gaze and center-parted, waved hair. Her elaborate bonnet has deeply drilled openwork lace, scalloped borders and ribbon ties descending over the shoulders. A flower spray ornaments the bodice above a draped collar, and the bust rests on a circular molded socle. The cream-colored stone is probably alabaster. Dimensions: 18” H × 13.5” W × 9” D Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Surface soiling and discoloration; small chips and losses to delicate bonnet and lace details; wear at the base. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 18 x 13.5 x 9 in