G. Visentin - Bust, Gianni Visentin (1938–2010) – Busto di donna velata – Porcellana biscuit – Firmata – Italia, fine XX - 35 cm - Biscuit porcelain

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G. Visentin biscuit porcelain bust of a veiled young woman, 35 cm high on a wooden base, incised signature on the back, original label 'Sculture in Bisquit – Numerate e Firmate – Made in Italy', late 20th century (ca. 1980s–90s), in white with green and black accents, Italian provenance, Art Nouveau style, excellent condition.

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Elegant female bust in biscuit porcelain (unglazed porcelain with a marble-like finish), depicting a young woman with a textured veil and an upward gaze. The sculpture rests on its original wooden base and stands 35 cm tall overall.
The bust bears the artist's incised signature on the back and the original paper label "Sculture in Bisquit – Numerate e Firmate – Made in Italy".
Gianni Visentin (Veneto, 1938–2010) initially trained as a painter before turning to sculpture. His biscuit porcelain works were produced in limited, numbered and signed editions, in collaboration with the Richelieu Manufactures.
A strikingly present piece, ideal for collectors of 20th-century Italian sculpture and Richelieu biscuit porcelain.
Condition:
Excellent condition. The porcelain is in perfect state, with no damage or restoration. Original label present.
Specifications:
Material: biscuit porcelain, wooden base
Dimensions: 35 cm total height
Period: late 20th century (ca. 1980s–90s)
Signature: incised on the back
Original label: "Sculture in Bisquit – Numerate e Firmate – Made in Italy"
Provenance: Italian private collection

Elegant female bust in biscuit porcelain (unglazed porcelain with a marble-like finish), depicting a young woman with a textured veil and an upward gaze. The sculpture rests on its original wooden base and stands 35 cm tall overall.
The bust bears the artist's incised signature on the back and the original paper label "Sculture in Bisquit – Numerate e Firmate – Made in Italy".
Gianni Visentin (Veneto, 1938–2010) initially trained as a painter before turning to sculpture. His biscuit porcelain works were produced in limited, numbered and signed editions, in collaboration with the Richelieu Manufactures.
A strikingly present piece, ideal for collectors of 20th-century Italian sculpture and Richelieu biscuit porcelain.
Condition:
Excellent condition. The porcelain is in perfect state, with no damage or restoration. Original label present.
Specifications:
Material: biscuit porcelain, wooden base
Dimensions: 35 cm total height
Period: late 20th century (ca. 1980s–90s)
Signature: incised on the back
Original label: "Sculture in Bisquit – Numerate e Firmate – Made in Italy"
Provenance: Italian private collection

Details

Era
1900-2000
Porcelain type
Biscuit porcelain
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Art Nouveau
Material
Porcelain
Artist
G. Visentin
Title of artwork
Gianni Visentin (1938–2010) – Busto di donna velata – Porcellana biscuit – Firmata – Italia, fine XX
Signature
Signed
Colour
Black, Green, White
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
35 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
13 cm
ItalyVerified
58
Objects sold
Private

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