19th Century Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Portrait Bust of a Gentleman by Insom Fece 1839

Description

Italian neoclassical Alabaster portrait bust of a gentleman, by Insom Fece, 1839
Finely detailed portrait bust of young man with wavy hair. Inscribed signature on back right shoulder "Insom Fece, 1839". Raised on a later 3.5" diameter wood plinth base.

Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: CONDITION
Good
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CONDITION DETAILS
Ready to place
WEAR
Wear consistent with age and use.

Materials & Techniques:
Alabaster, Wood

Details:
Art Subjects: Figure
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Condition

Unknown; Some Imperfections; CONDITION
Good
See Condition Descriptions
CONDITION DETAILS
Ready to place
WEAR
Wear consistent with age and use.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

11 x 5 x 3.5 in

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Portrait Bust of a Gentleman by Insom Fece 1839

Lot 0332

Estimate $1,800-$4,430

Sep 27, 2026, 5:22 PM EDT

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$900

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