Cesare Scheggi (Lucca, 1833 – Firenze, 1876) - Bust, Maria de Medici Regina di Francia • Museo Peter Kaus - 75 cm - Carrara marble
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EXCLUSIVE BUST OF MARIA de' MEDICI, QUEEN OF FRANCE, (from the Peter Kaus Museum).
The author of this miracle is the Italian sculptor CESARE SCHEGGI (Lucca, 1833 – Florence, 1876).
A monumental work that makes every other creation pale: here the marble does not appear as cold stone, but as a living material that seems to breathe and speak. The immortal words of Michelangelo come to mind, who knew the secret soul of stone: "No excellent artist has any concept / that a single block of marble does not inflame / with his superhuman force, and only to that comes / the hand that obeys the intellect."
• Iconography: Nobility in the details. The dress, the luxurious rigid collar embroidered with lace and the hairstyle with braided pearls faithfully reproduce the famous portraits of Maria de' Medici (1575-1642) made by masters such as Frans Pourbus the Younger and Peter Paul Rubens. Maria was known for having launched throughout Europe the fashion of this sumptuous ruff, worn at the nape of the neck. For a Toscan sculptor of the 19th century like Cesare Scheggi, celebrating the greatness of the Medici dynasty through its most illustrious members was a classic theme, much loved by collectors of the era.
• Jewelry detail: The pendant she wears around her neck is a finely worked eight-pointed star. In noble iconography, this jewel is a recognition of the Order of Saint Stephen (knightly order founded by Cosimo I de' Medici). The decoration consists of an eight-pointed (or octagonal) cross, usually red on a white field, identical in form to that of the Knights of Malta but with inverted colors. The eight points of the cross symbolically represent the eight Beatitudes; the insignia of Saint Stephen was typically a male honorific, both military and religious, but in the case of this bust, it was adapted for Queen Maria de' Medici.
This masterpiece has been entirely hand-carved from a single, precious block of Carrara White Statutory Marble, an impeccably pure raw material that weighs 80 kg of pure and absolute enthusiasm.
• Dimensions: 75 cm Height x 50 cm Width x 27 cm Depth (80 kg)
• Condition: EXCELLENT (museum-grade)
• The packaging will be prepared directly by the Cenzi ArtGallery on a wooden EpAL platform fully clad in wood, with professional and specific materials inside! The shipment will be fast, traceable, and insured.
CENZI ArtGallery certifies with Invoice and Expertise all the artworks you decide to purchase, free of charge upon request."
Seller's Story
From simple passion and collecting to a full-time activity!
The ultimate proof that life changes overnight is us!
In 2022, CENZI was born... The world's first art gallery dedicated exclusively to sculptural artifacts made of marble or alabaster from the 16th to the 19th century.
We are constantly traveling in Italy, France, and various European countries in search of unique artworks!
We visit the most famous cities, auction houses, international antique fairs, and historic noble villas!
In our selection, you will find the best among Italian sculptors who have forged the Liberty style.
Adolfo Cipriani, Ugo Cipriani, Guglielmo Pugi, Marthurin Moreau, Alessandro del Perugia, Antonio Frilli, Emilio Fiaschi, Ferdinando Vichi, Giuseppe Gambogi, Luca Madrassi, Dante Zoi, Eugenio Battiglia, Montoni, Pietro Bazzanti, Del Colombi, Cesare Zocchi... and many others!
Contact CENZI ArtGallery to invest in and live through art.
Translated by Google TranslateEXCLUSIVE BUST OF MARIA de' MEDICI, QUEEN OF FRANCE, (from the Peter Kaus Museum).
The author of this miracle is the Italian sculptor CESARE SCHEGGI (Lucca, 1833 – Florence, 1876).
A monumental work that makes every other creation pale: here the marble does not appear as cold stone, but as a living material that seems to breathe and speak. The immortal words of Michelangelo come to mind, who knew the secret soul of stone: "No excellent artist has any concept / that a single block of marble does not inflame / with his superhuman force, and only to that comes / the hand that obeys the intellect."
• Iconography: Nobility in the details. The dress, the luxurious rigid collar embroidered with lace and the hairstyle with braided pearls faithfully reproduce the famous portraits of Maria de' Medici (1575-1642) made by masters such as Frans Pourbus the Younger and Peter Paul Rubens. Maria was known for having launched throughout Europe the fashion of this sumptuous ruff, worn at the nape of the neck. For a Toscan sculptor of the 19th century like Cesare Scheggi, celebrating the greatness of the Medici dynasty through its most illustrious members was a classic theme, much loved by collectors of the era.
• Jewelry detail: The pendant she wears around her neck is a finely worked eight-pointed star. In noble iconography, this jewel is a recognition of the Order of Saint Stephen (knightly order founded by Cosimo I de' Medici). The decoration consists of an eight-pointed (or octagonal) cross, usually red on a white field, identical in form to that of the Knights of Malta but with inverted colors. The eight points of the cross symbolically represent the eight Beatitudes; the insignia of Saint Stephen was typically a male honorific, both military and religious, but in the case of this bust, it was adapted for Queen Maria de' Medici.
This masterpiece has been entirely hand-carved from a single, precious block of Carrara White Statutory Marble, an impeccably pure raw material that weighs 80 kg of pure and absolute enthusiasm.
• Dimensions: 75 cm Height x 50 cm Width x 27 cm Depth (80 kg)
• Condition: EXCELLENT (museum-grade)
• The packaging will be prepared directly by the Cenzi ArtGallery on a wooden EpAL platform fully clad in wood, with professional and specific materials inside! The shipment will be fast, traceable, and insured.
CENZI ArtGallery certifies with Invoice and Expertise all the artworks you decide to purchase, free of charge upon request."
Seller's Story
From simple passion and collecting to a full-time activity!
The ultimate proof that life changes overnight is us!
In 2022, CENZI was born... The world's first art gallery dedicated exclusively to sculptural artifacts made of marble or alabaster from the 16th to the 19th century.
We are constantly traveling in Italy, France, and various European countries in search of unique artworks!
We visit the most famous cities, auction houses, international antique fairs, and historic noble villas!
In our selection, you will find the best among Italian sculptors who have forged the Liberty style.
Adolfo Cipriani, Ugo Cipriani, Guglielmo Pugi, Marthurin Moreau, Alessandro del Perugia, Antonio Frilli, Emilio Fiaschi, Ferdinando Vichi, Giuseppe Gambogi, Luca Madrassi, Dante Zoi, Eugenio Battiglia, Montoni, Pietro Bazzanti, Del Colombi, Cesare Zocchi... and many others!
Contact CENZI ArtGallery to invest in and live through art.
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Era
1400-1900
Marble type
Carrara marble
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Antique
Material
Marble
Artist
Cesare Scheggi (Lucca, 1833 – Firenze, 1876)
Title of artwork
Maria de Medici Regina di Francia • Museo Peter Kaus
Signature
Signed
Colour
White
Condition
Good condition
Height
75 cm
Width
50 cm
Depth
27 cm
Weight
80 g
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