{"product_id":"graceful-marble-bust-of-a-young-girl-signed-giuseppe-bessi-103-4-x-101-4","title":"Graceful Marble Bust of a Young Girl Signed Giuseppe Bessi - 10¾\" x 10¼\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA graceful petite two-tone bust of a young girl, circa 1900, carved in contrasting marbles and signed G. Bessi (Giuseppe Bessi, 1857–1922), raised on its waisted wooden socle. The face, carved in a pale, fine-grained stone, is delicately modeled with a soft, introspective expression, the gaze calm and slightly wistful. The garment is rendered in a warmer honey-toned marble with subtle grey veining, creating a gentle contrast in tone and texture. Condition is very good, with minor traces of aged adhesive visible at the join between the two materials, light surface marks, and a timeworn patina to the base, including a few old wormholes.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGiuseppe Bessi achieved international recognition for his refined portrait busts, which combine classical naturalism with a Belle Époque sensibility. He frequently juxtaposed Carrara marble with local colored marbles or alabaster, a Tuscan tradition that heightens the contrast between flesh and drapery. His work was exhibited and awarded in the late 19th century and entered both museum and private collections.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis refined bust brings a quiet, composed presence to a mantel, writing desk, or console. Its delicate modeling and nuanced tonal contrasts exemplify the high standard of Bessi’s work, long appreciated by collectors. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall incl. base 10¾\" high x 10¼\" wide x 4¾\" deep  \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall incl. base 27cm high x 26cm wide x 12cm deep \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53313055686994,"sku":"24389","price":6695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC00926_db1f1935-ebef-43c0-bd53-b0b37190954e.jpg?v=1777453881","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/graceful-marble-bust-of-a-young-girl-signed-giuseppe-bessi-103-4-x-101-4","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}