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BUST OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Estimate6 000 - 8 000
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Carved white marble.
Italy, probably Northern Italy, early 18th century.
Height: 38 cm – Width: 38.5 cm – Depth: 15 cm
(A few minor imperfections)
. On a black marble pedestal. 

Our bust bears some resemblance to the work of the sculptors Giuseppe (1675–1735) and Paolo Groppelli (1677–1751), who were active in northern Italy.