Marble Fragment with Bust from the Close Circle of Giovanni Pisano
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Probably Italy, 14th century A.D. A carved marble fragment depicting a bearded male head in profile left, possibly Saint Peter, modelled in three-quarter view with tousled hair and a sturdy neck. Cf. Pisano's famous sculpture Head of a Bearded Man is now in the National Gallery of Denmark, Copenhagen. 1.73 kg total, 18.5 cm high including stand (7 1/4 in.). From the collection of Altounian-Rousset (1890-1954). with Artcurial, 18 September 2019, lot 124. Ex central London gallery. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no 114465-196256. Giovanni Pisano (c.1250- c.1315) was a sculptor, painter and architect, who was active in Pisa, Siena and Pistoia, Italy. He is known for his sculpture which recalls aspects of classical Roman figure-work. [No Reserve]
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Marble Fragment with Bust from the Close Circle of Giovanni Pisano
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