Bisque Porcelain Bust – Ginori Manufactory – Signed R. Nannini (20th Century)

Refined bisque porcelain bust produced by the renowned Ginori Manufactory of Doccia, signed on the side by sculptor R. Nannini. The figure depicts a bearded man with neatly combed hair, solemn expression, and intense gaze. Though not clearly identified, the subject appears to reference a 19th-century intellectual or symbolic figure.

At the base, a small architectural element (possibly a column or tower) may allude to the realms of art, science, or culture.

Founded in 1735 near Florence, the Ginori Manufactory of Doccia is one of Europe’s most prestigious producers of artistic porcelain. In the early 20th century, Ginori also developed a refined line of bisque busts and sculptures, admired for their neoclassical grace and fine modeling.

R. Nannini, the sculptor, is known for commemorative busts and classical figures. His works for Ginori are notable for their expressive realism and academic refinement.