Sculpture, Manon Lescaut - 27.5 cm - Alabaster

Elegant female bust depicting Manon Lescaut, heroine of the famous novel by Abbé Prévost. This representation is characterized by its delicate face, its finely worked hairstyle and its bodice adorned with ruffles. The bust is made of alabaster, and rests on an substantial stone base. The combination of the light sculpture and the darker base particularly highlights the finesse of the face and the hair. This Manon Lescaut model is notably associated with the Italian decorative production by Arnaldo Giannelli, of which several alabaster examples are catalogued. An elegant decorative piece, particularly suitable for a classical, romantic or vintage decor. Dimensions : Height : 27.5 cm Width : 14 cm Weight : 1.5 kg Condition : good overall condition, with some signs of time visible in the photos.

Estimate:£125.02

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