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G. Bessi (1856-1922) Nouveau Alabaster Marble Bust

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GIUSEPPE BESSI (1857-1922) ALABASTER BUST MODESTIA: Carved multi-color alabaster bust, "Modestia" (Modesty), signed verso Prof. G. Besji, Italy (Professor Giuseppe Bessi [Besji], Italian, 1857-1922), integral alabaster base, additional marble plinth, a

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Giuseppe Bessi, marble bust: GIUSEPPE BESSI (Italian, 1857-1922), Girl with laurel wreath, marble bust, overall: 26 x 15 x 10 inches, without base: 18 x 14 x 11 inches, signed verso ''Prof. G. Besji''.

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GIUSEPPE BESSI CARVED MARBLE BUST OF A NYMPH: GIUSEPPE BESSI (ITALIAN, 1857-1922), CARVED MARBLE BUST OF A NYMPH, H 25 1/2", W 14":Carved with laurel wreath about her head. Signed "G. Bessi" (see additional photo). Giuseppe (Professor) Bessi, Ita

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A Continental Marble Bust of Ruth and Two Other Small Busts: A Continental Marble Bust of Ruth and Two Other Small Busts Ruth signed Prof G. Bessi to the reverse; the smallest bust after Mignon numbered 103/3 and signed illegibly to the underside; the other uns

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1920'S ALABASTER BUST OF BEATRICE: ALABASTER BUST OF BEATRICE, SIGNED ON REVERSE, G. BESSI. 14" W x 16" H. THIS ITEM EXCEEDS SIZE LIMITATIONS FOR IN HOUSE SHIPPING.

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G. Bessi (1856-1922) Nouveau Alabaster Marble Bust

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Giuseppe Bessi (Italian,1857-1922). Art Nouveau carved alabaster and marble female bust sculpture. Salmon pink and gray marble to bust and shoulders, with finely carved white alabaster facial features. Signed on verso. MIGNON etched into lower front. Good condition with normal age yellowing and surface wear. Measures 11 in. x 12 in. x 6 in. Hill Auction Gallery will not ship. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.

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G. Bessi (1856-1922) Nouveau Alabaster Marble Bust

Name: G. Bessi (1856-1922) Nouveau Alabaster Marble Bust
SKU: 93168773
Price: 275 USD
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