Large Bust Of King Umberto I Of Italy – White Glazed Ceramic – Late 19th Century

An important bust depicting Umberto I of Savoy, King of Italy, who reigned from 1878 to 1900.

The figure is immediately recognizable by his characteristic and imposing handlebars mustache, a distinctive feature of the king’s official iconography.

Umberto I is depicted in full military dress uniform, richly decorated with medals, insignia, braided cords, and ceremonial ornaments. A large draped cloak, finely sculpted and decorated, falls over his left shoulder.

The sculpture features a meticulous rendering of the details of the face, the uniform, and the military decorations, with particular attention to the monumentality and solemnity of the official portrait.

The bust rests on a shaped pedestal, also covered in a light glaze, which gives the entire piece an elegant and uniform appearance.

The work appears to be made of white glazed ceramic, with a glossy finish that highlights the reliefs and sculptural details.

A piece of remarkable decorative and collectible value, particularly of interest to collectors of the House of Savoy, Italian history, militaria, commemorative sculpture, and antique ceramics.

Subject: King Umberto I of Italy
Period: late 19th century / early 20th century
Material: white glazed ceramic
Type: commemorative bust
Height: approximately 66 cm
Width: approximately 54 cm