Polychrome alabaster sculpture of a woman's bust by A. Gory, late 19th century

Bust in polychrome alabaster, representing a young woman, signed "Gory". The young woman wears a hairstyle braided with flowers and looks down in an expression close to that of the busts in Antique. Her bust is carved in a slightly darker alabaster allowing a very nice contrast between the skin and the draped bustier that dresses her. The garment is adorned with chiselled vegetal frieze and flower motifs in an Art Nouveau taste. À At the back, a bun separates the hair into two braids. The visible veining of the alabaster gives a unique character to this charming sculpture of a woman. The whole rests on a pedestal with cut sides, itself carved in front of flowers, leaves and branches. This sculpture is signed by the Italian sculptor Affortunato Gory, active between 1895 and 1925.

Circa: 1900

Dim: W: 36cm, D: 15cm, H: 63cm.
Dim: W: 14,2in, D: 5,9in, H: 24,8in.

Condition report: Good condition. Some light chips, natural veins apparent under the eyes.

Affortunato Gory (active between 1895 and 1925)

Originally from Florence, he settled in Paris until the end of his life in 1925. He is known for his sculptures combining several materials such as marble and alabaster or ivory and bronze.