Figurine - Madonna velata di Guglielmo Pugi (firmata) - Alabaster

Alabaster bust depicting the Madonna with a veil, signed Pugi. Work by the Italian sculptor Guglielmo Pugi (Fiesole 1850 - Florence 1915), active in Florence between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, specializing in female busts and devotional subjects. Delicate face with lowered gaze in a contemplative pose, veil sculpted with soft, natural folds, floral brooch on the chest. On the front of the base, the inscription MADONNA is incised. On the back, on the right shoulder, the hand-incised signature Pugi, as shown in the photo. Small format, suitable for collecting and desk display, particularly refined in the fine details despite its compact size. Height 23, width 12, depth 8. The statue is in good condition. Damage to the pedestal in 2 places. See photos. Patina and slight natural stains on the marble, as shown in the photos. Signature legible. Family provenance: belonged to the owner's great-grandmother in San Frediano, Florence, and has always been kept in the family at Via dell'Anconella. VERY CAREFUL PACKAGING!!! --- TITLE - ENGLISH White marble bust of the Madonna, signed Pugi, Guglielmo Pugi (1850-1915), height 23 cm DESCRIPTION - ENGLISH Alabaster marble bust depicting the Madonna, signed Pugi. Work by the Italian sculptor Guglielmo Pugi (Fiesole 1850 - Florence 1915), active in Florence between the late 19th and early 20th century, specialized in female busts and devotional subjects. Delicate face with lowered gaze in a contemplative attitude, veil sculpted with soft and natural folds, floral brooch on the chest. On the front of the base, incised inscription MADONNA. On the back, on the right shoulder, hand-incised signature Pugi, as shown in the photo. Small format, for collection and desk display, particularly refined for the fineness of the details despite the small dimensions. Height 23 cm. Warm marble with natural veins and period patina. Good condition. 2 breaks on the base but the statue is in good conditions. Patina and slight natural marble stains, as shown in the photos. Signature legible.*Family provenance: belonged to the owner's great-grandmother* *in San Frediano, Florence,* *always kept in the family* *in Via dell'Anconella.* *Extremely careful packaging* ---

Estimation:190€

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