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GIUSEPPE BESSI (1857-1922) ALABASTER BUST MODESTIA

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Giuseppe Bessi Italian Alabaster Bust Sculpture: Signed alabaster bust sculpture by Giuseppe Bessi (1857-1922 Italy) "Aviation" depicts a female with windswept hair in cream white and beige with grey veining alabaster marble. Artist signature on ver

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Marble & Alabaster Bust "Beatrice" Giuseppe Bessi: Signed verso "Prof. G. Bessi," in two parts. 22"h x 17"w

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After G. Bessi Italian Mignon Alabaster Bust: DESCRIPTION: An Italian "Mignon" alabaster bust after Giuseppe Bessi (Italian, 1857-1922). This is an alabaster bust of a young woman with slightly turned head and upcast eyes, titled "Mignon" on the

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PROFESSOR GIUSEPPE BESLI (BESSI) (ITALIAN 1857-1922), CARVED ALABASTER FEMALE BUST OF 'GIUDITTA': PROFESSOR GIUSEPPE BESLI (BESSI) (ITALIAN 1857-1922), CARVED ALABASTER FEMALE BUST OF 'GIUDITTA' (JUDITH) EARLY 20TH CENTURY Titled to the base, signed to reverse 52.5cm high, base 26.5cm wide Provena

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GIUSEPPE BESSI (ITALIAN, 1857-1922) CARVED MARBLE AND ALABASTER BUST OF A WOMAN,: GIUSEPPE BESSI (ITALIAN, 1857-1922) CARVED MARBLE AND ALABASTER BUST OF A WOMAN, titled on base front "MIGNON", having inset head, hexagonal platform base, signed on the reverse "Prof. G. Bessi". Four

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Giuseppe Besji Bessi Signed Antique Italian Alabaster Marble Bust Woman Renaissance Revival Tri-Colo: Described By:Michelle CNX VX 41A Title: Giuseppe Besji Bessi Signed Antique Italian Alabaster Marble Bust Woman Renaissance Revival Tri-Color Continental Late Victorian Era Description:Giuseppe Besji

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Italian Alabaster Bust of "Beatrice": by Giuseppe Bessi 13" high engraved on back "Made in Italy", "Prof. G. Bessi"

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G. Bessi (1856-1922) Nouveau Alabaster Marble Bust: Giuseppe Bessi (Italian,1857-1922). Art Nouveau carved alabaster and marble female bust sculpture. Salmon pink and gray marble to bust and shoulders, with finely carved white alabaster facial features

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Giuseppe Bessi, marble bust: GIUSEPPE BESSI (Italian, 1857-1922), Girl with laurel wreath, marble bust, overall: 26 x 15 x 10 inches, without base: 18 x 14 x 11 inches, signed verso ''Prof. G. Besji''.

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Giuseppe Bessi marble bust of young woman. 1857Ð1922 Ar: Giuseppe Bessi marble bust of young woman. 1857Ð1922 Art nouveau style SIGNED Dimensions: H: 18.5 inches: W: 13 inches ---

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Giuseppe Bessi Mignon Marble Bust: Aft. Giuseppe Bessi Italy,19- 20th Century Depicts a young woman wearing a headscarf and pink dress gazing to the side. Approx. 15 1/4" t x 15" w x 7 1/2" d..Marble From the collection of a Cranston,

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GIUSEPPE BESSI CARVED MARBLE BUST OF A NYMPH: GIUSEPPE BESSI (ITALIAN, 1857-1922), CARVED MARBLE BUST OF A NYMPH, H 25 1/2", W 14":Carved with laurel wreath about her head. Signed "G. Bessi" (see additional photo). Giuseppe (Professor) Bessi, Ita

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Small Italian Pink Marble Bust of Young Girl, Signed: Attributed to Giuseppe Bessi (Italian, 1857-1922) Marble Bust of a Maiden with base, inscribed annotation on the back of base with inventory number on the bottom {Height 8 1/4 inches, width of base 7

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Marble Bust of Alba Di Pace: A two tone 1890s marble bust of Alba Di Pace. Bust is signed by Professor Giuseppe Bessi (Italian 1857 - 1922) on back. It measures 14" tall X 10" across.

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Marble Bust of Joan of Arc, sgd. Giuseppe Bessi.: The Sculpture is Signed (See Photo). There are quite a few Scratches, small Chips, and areas that could use a Cleaning. Measurements are 18" x 11" x 22". Third-Party Shipping or Personal Pickup Requir

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Super Victorian Marble And Onyx Bust "Mignon" Etched On Base: Super Victorian marble and onyx bust "Mignon" etched on base. Beautifully carved in nice condition. Marked Italy #0697. Paper with it says by Professor Giuseppe Bessi 1857-1922. Estate fresh. 14" wide

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GIUSEPPE BESSI (1857-1922) ALABASTER BUST MODESTIA

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Carved multi-color alabaster bust, "Modestia" (Modesty), signed verso Prof. G. Besji, Italy (Professor Giuseppe Bessi [Besji], Italian, 1857-1922), integral alabaster base, additional marble plinth, approx 10.5"h, 11.25"w, 5"d, 17.5lbs**Provenance: The estate of a Houston Socialite who enjoyed a long career in modeling, both nationally and internationally. She loved and studied interior design and fashion, and was known for her pristine style** Start Price: $150.00

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GIUSEPPE BESSI (1857-1922) ALABASTER BUST MODESTIA

Name: GIUSEPPE BESSI (1857-1922) ALABASTER BUST MODESTIA
SKU: 101198656
Price: 1000 USD
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