Bust Depicting "laura" By Master Sculptor Pietro Bazzanti, Marble And Gold Leaf

CENZI’s recommendation for you is: A magnificent bust depicting “Laura” by the master Florentine sculptor Pietro Bazzanti (1823–1874), crafted in marble and gilded with 24-karat gold leaf. A work of sublime sculptural refinement, this 19th-century bust depicts Laura, the legendary muse who inspired the immortal verses of the poet Francesco Petrarca. The bust depicts Laura de Noves, the noblewoman who enchanted Petrarch in 1327 in Avignon and to whom the famous *Canzoniere* is dedicated. The Artist: Pietro Bazzanti was a central figure in 19th-century Florentine sculpture. His famous studio, located on the Lungarno Corsini in the heart of Florence, was a favorite destination for European and American travelers during the Grand Tour. The works from the Bazzanti Gallery are now celebrated and held in prestigious private collections around the world, renowned for their masterful craftsmanship in marble and the ability to imbue the stone with softness and realism. • Dimensions: height 55 cm • width 36 cm • depth 22 cm • 20 kg • Condition: EXCELLENT! • Packaging will be handled directly by the art gallery, using a fully wood-lined EPAL wooden crate with professional, specialized packing materials inside! Shipping will be fast and trackable. CENZI ArtGallery provides invoices and appraisals for all the artworks you decide to purchase.