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THB19th C. Italian Parian Porcelain Bust of Lucia Mondella
Lot 69
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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After Enrico Lapini (Italian, 1846-1908). Parian bust of Lucia Mondella, ca. 1893 to 1900. An oversized parian porcelain bust of Lucia Mondella after the original carved marble bust by Italian sculptor Enrico Lapini, titled on the front edge of the base and inscribed "Enrico Lapini/Fell/Firenze/1893" on the verso. Lucia Mondella was a fictional character in Alessandro Manzoni's 1827 novel entitled "I Promessi Sposi" (The Betrothed) and this bust sits upon a rendering of the novel with a partial inscription of the title and author visible on the spine. The emotional quality emanating from this piece is palpable, as Lucia bows her head in a graceful manner, presenting a pensive gaze with her beautiful visage. Size: 13" L x 17.5" W x 30.75" H (33 cm x 44.4 cm x 78.1 cm)
Furthermore, the attention to detail is impressive; the fabric of her dress, which is embellished with a floral pattern, ripples over her curvaceous body; roses, ribbons, and bows modeled in high relief further adorn her garment, and she is bedecked with a double strand of pearls and an elaborate fanned comb crowning her billowing updo.
"The Betrothed" (1827) is a wonderful romantic piece of literature. This brief synopsis captures its essence: "The novel is set in medieval Italy where two lovers (Renzo and Lucia) are prevented from marrying by a cowardly priest. From this flows all sorts of misunderstandings and advances from corrupt regimes as the two lovers are trying to overcome numerous obstacles and go through life trials (including a war, a plague and famine) on their path to a reunion." (Thoughts on Papyrus - Review: The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni)
Popular in the late 18th century at the Sevres factory in France and in Derby, England, Parian busts and figural forms were made from an unglazed white bisque porcelain that resembled marble.
Provenance: private Eagle, Colorado, USA collection, acquired in the 1990s
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#168917Areas of surface wear with abrasions and nicks commensurate with age. Some areas of staining. Inscribed with title on the front edge of the base and "Enrico Lapini/Fell/Firenze/1893" on the verso.Condition
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