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Attractive alabaster Buste in very good condition  France about 1910-1920

Made from alabaster, a fine-grained, translucent stone highly valued by sculptors for its smooth, velvety finish.
The face and neck are smoothly polished, while the scarf or drapery features a contrasting rough texture — a common stylistic device of the time to showcase technical skill.
Depiction:

A young woman with a gentle smile, portrayed with natural expression and soft facial features.
Her hair is elegantly swept back, simple yet carefully rendered.
The shoulders are covered in richly detailed, textured fabric.
The pedestal base features an engraved decorative band of butterfly motifs, possibly symbolizing beauty, lightness, or transience.
Style and Technique:

The combination of realistic anatomy, decorative textile carving, and geometric detailing on the base suggests influence from the Art Nouveau or late Neoclassical styles.
The lifelike facial expression and level of detail indicate this is high-quality atelier work, likely of Italian or French origin.

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Art Nouveau - Bust, Carved Bust - 55 cm - Alabaster

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