Carved Marble and Onyx Bust, c. 1900, of a country woman, on a sloping stepped base, on a highly figured stepped burled walnut plinth, Bust- H.- 18 in., W.- 12 in., D.- 6 1/2 in., Plinth- H.- 3 in., W.- 11 3/4 in., D.- 11 7/8 in.

Condition consistent with age and use. Heavy scratching is observed the top of the wooden base, especially in the center. Some cracking to veneer is noted in one corner. Moderate scuffs and scratches are observed throughout. Marble bust and base are not secured to wooden base. Losses are noted to all corners of the marble base, top and bottom, with the largest seen in the front bottom left corner. Bust does not sit flush on marble base. A flea-sized loss is noted to the top of the figure’s blouse on her torso, with a slightly larger loss noted to the back of the cap tie, hanging down the figure’s neck. Some white marks are observed along the shoulders. Some flea-sized brown flecks are noted along the cap. Light brown discoloration is seen along the figure’s neck and cheek. Dust debris is observed throughout. An elegant example. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.