Veiled Girl" By The Italian Sculptor Cesare Lapini, Carrara Marble

CENZI's offering for you is: "Veiled Girl" by the Italian sculptor Cesare Lapini (1848-1890) in Carrara White Statuary Marble.Our longstanding commitment and deep dedication to the world of sculptural art allow us today to present to you, exclusively at CENZI ArtGallery, this exceptional Bust of a Veiled Lady.• Details: A sublime work of art of the highest quality. Only a sculptor of this caliber has succeeded in conveying the softness of the folds of draped fabrics through the hardness of marble, in this case Carrara White Statuary Marble (a single block carved).• Details of the work: This young girl sculpted by Lapini has her face hidden by a veil, which she holds tightly under her neck with one hand, as if the wind were about to blow it away.The drapery falls over her shoulders, lending harmony and movement to the entire figure.Beneath the folds of the light fabric, the girl's facial features are clearly visible.Another Lapini masterpiece is the hand, with extraordinarily slender fingers, holding the stem of a rose, resting on her shoulder.A detail that captures the viewer's full attention.• Biography: Lapini was born in Florence in 1848, and his works seem to combine the formal legacy of Neoclassicism, enriched with emotion, with a greater attention to the psychological representation of his subjects, akin to modern sensibilities.Lapini sculpted both small marble sculptures and large-scale works.His works are found in major world-renowned museums and the most important private collections.• Dimensions: 92cm high • 40cm wide • 35cm deep • 50kgThe Green Marble Capital on which it rests is also available, bringing the total height to 190cm. • Condition: VERY GOOD(No missing parts)In its wonderful original condition with minor signs of aging and patina.• References: Sotheby's in July 2021, in the "19th and 20th Century Sculptures" section, Lot 104, London.Since 2000, the record price for this artist at auction is $300,000 for Cupid and Psyche, sold by Christie's in New York in 2021.Packaging will be handled directly by Cenzi ArtGallery on a fully wood-lined EPAL pallet, using professional and specific materials! Shipping will be fast, tracked, and insured.Works sold by CENZI ArtGallery will be accompanied by a regular invoice and expertise.