Cristoforo Vicari - Cristoforo Vicari - Bust, Bust of a Woman - 30 cm - Alabaster, Marble

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Art Nouveau alabaster bust of a Woman by Cristoforo Vicari, carved in Switzerland on an orange marble base with the sculpture signed “C. Vicari”; dimensions 30 cm high, 24 cm wide, 10.4 cm deep, weight 8.5 kg, in good condition.

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DUE TO TRUMPS TARIFFS, ITEM WILL NOT BE SHIPPED TO USA!

Here for sale is a very rare and beautiful 19th century art nouveau alabaster bust of a young woman on a marble base by renowned Swiss/Italian sculptor Cristoforo Vicari.

The bust depicts a beautiful young woman in classical clothing with a distant expression made from alabaster atop an orange marble base. The front left side of the base is signed "C. Vicari" (Cristoforo Vicari - Caslano, Switzerland 1846 - 1913). Cristoforo Vicari, who designed this bust, is considered one of the top sculptors of the Art Nouveau period.

The busts dimensions are H: 30 CM, W: 24 CM, D: 10.4 CM and it weighs roughly 8.5 KG. The bust is in good condition though there are signs of ancient repairs with the condition and wear being consistent with the age of the bust(please see photos for further information).

This is an incredibly rare and beautiful piece and a must have for any collector.

Item will be shipped well packed.

DUE TO TRUMPS TARIFFS, ITEM WILL NOT BE SHIPPED TO USA!

Here for sale is a very rare and beautiful 19th century art nouveau alabaster bust of a young woman on a marble base by renowned Swiss/Italian sculptor Cristoforo Vicari.

The bust depicts a beautiful young woman in classical clothing with a distant expression made from alabaster atop an orange marble base. The front left side of the base is signed "C. Vicari" (Cristoforo Vicari - Caslano, Switzerland 1846 - 1913). Cristoforo Vicari, who designed this bust, is considered one of the top sculptors of the Art Nouveau period.

The busts dimensions are H: 30 CM, W: 24 CM, D: 10.4 CM and it weighs roughly 8.5 KG. The bust is in good condition though there are signs of ancient repairs with the condition and wear being consistent with the age of the bust(please see photos for further information).

This is an incredibly rare and beautiful piece and a must have for any collector.

Item will be shipped well packed.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
Cristoforo Vicari
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
Switzerland
Style
Art Nouveau
Material
Alabaster, Marble
Artist
Cristoforo Vicari
Title of artwork
Bust of a Woman
Signature
Hand signed
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Good condition
Height
30 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
10.4 cm
Weight
8.5 kg
FranceVerified
135
Objects sold
93.75%
Private

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