Important Chinese & International Works of Art 2018-03-25
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/24/2018
ANTIQUE ITALIAN TERRACOTTA BUST: After La Belle Florentine
Antique Italian polychrome terracotta bust by Dini e Cellai; after La Belle Florentine, the depiction of Saint Constance rendered by a follower of Desiderio da Settignano (circa 1428-1464); exceptionally modeled and painted, with ornate gilt detailing; the underside stamped Dini / e Cellai / Signa; the verso with U.S. Customs label from the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition; circa 1900; Provenance: Collection of Jim and Carolyn "Penny" Price, Fresno, CA; thence by descent to the present owner; H: 19" (approx.)
$800 - 1,200\n