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GIOVANNI BESSI "Pensiero d'Amore" Marble Bust

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GIOVANNI BESSI "Pensiero d'Amore" Marble Bust

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Description

Giovanni Bessi
(Italian, 1857-1922)
Pensiero d'Amore (The Thought of Love), early 20th c.
Marble and alabaster
16" x 15" x 8 1/2"

Incised "Prof. G. Bessi" to the back shoulder.

Alternate spellings: Professor Giovanni Besli, Professor Giovanni Besji

Condition

Very good condition, noting some chipping to the plinth.

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GIOVANNI BESSI "Pensiero d'Amore" Marble Bust

Name: GIOVANNI BESSI \"Pensiero d'Amore\" Marble Bust
SKU: 152549688
Price: 950 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $800

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