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Magnificent bust depicting Emma, heroine of Jane Austen's novel. This neoclassical-style sculpture is made of alabaster and rests on a marble base, bringing refinement and elegance.
The work is signed Arnaldo Giannelli and dated 1972 on the back. It was created by Arnaldo Giannelli, Italian sculptor born in 1907 in Volterra, famous for his alabaster sculptures. He opened his studio in 1944 and served as president of the Guild of Alabaster Craftsmen from 1953 to 1961.
A refined decorative piece, representative of Italian artistic production of the 20th century.
Dimensions :
Height: 25 cm
Width: 17 cm
Weight: 2.067 kg
Condition: very good overall.

Magnifique buste représentant Emma, héroïne du roman de Jane Austen. Cette sculpture de style néoclassique est réalisée en albâtre et repose sur un socle en marbre, apportant finesse et élégance.
L’œuvre est signée Arnaldo Giannelli et datée 1972 au dos. Elle a été réalisée par Arnaldo Giannelli, sculpteur italien né en 1907 à Volterra, célèbre pour ses sculptures en albâtre. Il ouvre son atelier en 1944 et devient président de la guilde des artisans d’albâtre de 1953 à 1961.
Une pièce décorative raffinée, représentative de la production artistique italienne du XXe siècle.
Dimensions :
Hauteur : 25 cm
Largeur : 17 cm
Poids : 2,067 kg
État : très bel état général.


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Arnaldo Giannelli (1907-2005) - Bust, Emma - 25 cm - Alabaster - 1972

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Signed 1972 alabaster bust of Emma by Arnaldo Giannelli, in Art Deco style, with a marble base, measuring 25 × 17 × 17 cm.

Arnaldo Giannelli (1907-2005) - Bust, Emma - 25 cm - Alabaster - 1972

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Signed 1972 alabaster bust of Emma by Arnaldo Giannelli, in Art Deco style, with a marble base, measuring 25 × 17 × 17 cm.

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