Pugi Brothers, Large Female Bust In White Carrara Marble, Art Nouveau Period

Superb large bust in white Carrara marble representing a very elegant young woman. It is a major work by the Pugi Brothers from the Art Nouveau period. This sculpture is close to reality with an accuracy in the proportions and a great finesse of the lines. This young woman is dressed in a dress with a deep neckline with a nice work of the sculptor in the drape, her hair is done in a bun and the features of her face are fine. It emerges from this bust a solar aura. Signature on the back F and G Pugi Firenze. Art Nouveau period around 1900. Significant weight, between 15 and 20 kg. Very good house condition, some impurities in the stone at the level of the neckline and a red spot on the back of the left shoulder. Delivery by carrier 100 euros in France, 250 euros in the EU and 500 euros rest of the world. according to Wikipedia: Guglielmo Pugi (1865-1950), born in Fiesole, Italy, was an Italian sculptor whose studio was in Florence. He and his sons, Gino and Fiorenzo worked as Guglielmo Pugi et Fils, and the sons later worked as Fratelli G. and F. Pugi (also known as the Pugi Brothers). They mainly served the export market.