Lot 319 , G. Pineschi (Italian c.1900). A carved alabaster and rose quartz bust of an Italian woman,

G. Pineschi (Italian c.1900). A carved alabaster and rose quartz bust of an Italian woman, signed, with variegated alabaster plinth, height 59cm

Condition: Overall dirty and discoloured, particularly to the white of the alabaster but much of this is in the actual colour of the stone, such as the veining running through her face. The pink quartz area shows one or two shallow bruises, notably one near the top of her right shoulder and possibly one to the front of her left upper arm. Otherwise minor chipping around the plinth and a small chip to the rose quartz at the back with further fritting to one side. Signed on the back, a little light surface scratching to the back of her headscarf. Overall fair to good condition.
Estimate £200-300


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Sold for £240