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GIUSEPPE BESSI

• GIUSEPPE BESSI (D.1922) ALABASTER
  GIUSEPPE BESSI (D.1922) ALABASTER JOAN OF ARC BUSTItalian carved multi-color alabaster bust, Jeanne D'Arc, signed Prof Besji (Professor Giuseppe Bessi (Besji), Italy, 1857-1922), on an oval marble base, on base: approx 12.25"h, 14"l, 8"w, 30.8lbs
• ATTRIB. TO GIUSEPPE BESSI (1857)
  ATTRIB. TO GIUSEPPE BESSI (1857) ALABASTER & MARBLE "BE...DESCRIPTION: An attrib. to Giuseppe Bessi (1857-1922) Italian Renaissance style carved alabaster & marble bust depicting "Beatrice" after the character in Dante's Divine Comedy. This delicate bust is carved to show Beatrice wearing a veiled headdress, with slightly downcast eyes gazing and raised on a plinth carved base with an inscription that reads "Beatrice". Dante drew inspiration for the character from his acquaintance with Beatrice di Folco Portinari with whom he fell in love. The character, Beatrice, serves as a guide to the underworld in the Divine Comedy. The head of this bust was executed in alabaster, and the torso is carved from coloured marble. Her delicate, serene features plus the folds of her hair and headscarf convey the mastery of the artist. Giuseppe Bessi (1857-1922) was one of the most important representatives of Italian salon sculpture. In his work he combined forms of Neoclassicism and Art Nouveau . He learned his craft at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence. He founded his own workshop in Volterra, Italy, in 1879, where he worked in alabaster, marble and bronze. CIRCA: 19th Century. ORIGIN: Italy. DIMENSIONS: H: 14 1/4" W: 11 1/4" D: 6 3/4". Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com. CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
• 4 ASSEMBLED SCULPTURES, BUST, BAS
  4 ASSEMBLED SCULPTURES, BUST, BAS RELIEF, & 2 BLANC DE ...1st item: Italian marble and alabaster female bust by Giuseppe Bessi (Italian, 1857-1922) titled "V. Colonna" depicting the Italian noblewoman and poet Vittoria Colonna wearing a laurel wreath atop her head and looking downward. Comprised of two parts, the head and the shoulders. Titled along the lower sculpture edge and signed "G. Bassi" along the lower rear edge. 9 1/4" H x 10" W. First quarter of 20th century. 2nd item: Plaster bas relief sculpture depicting Saint John the Baptist as a youth after the original marble sculpture by Desiderio da Settignano, real name Desiderio de Bartolomeo di Francesco detto Ferro (Italian, c. 1428 or 1430-1464). 9 3/4" H x 6" W. 20th century. 3rd item: Blanc de chine porcelain figural depicting a young woman standing holding a basket and feeding birds, with birds perched atop her head and on the naturalistic ground by her feet. Unsigned; underside of base inscibed E2988. 11 1/4" H x 5 1/2" square. 20th century. 4th item: Blanc de chine porcelain figure depicting a cloaked female with bare feet and downcast gaze. Stamped with blue seal form and numbered to underside. 6 3/8" H x 3" W x 2 1/8" D. 20th century. Condition: 1st item: Losses to one laurel leaf, losses along the lower base edge, repaired break right side edge and hairline to right side of base. 2nd item: Scattered abrasions and scattered chipping along the edges. 3rd item: Old repairs to wings of birds atop female's head, otherwise overall good condition. 4th item: Overall very good condition with minute wear to glaze.
• GIUSEPPE BESSI (ITALIAN
  GIUSEPPE BESSI (ITALIAN 1857-1922) A SCULPTURE, "BEATRI...GIUSEPPE BESSI (Italian 1857-1922) A SCULPTURE, "Beatrice," CIRCA 1900, a rose pink and white variegated marble and alabaster bust of Dante Alighieri's muse, with a downcast gaze surrounded by her tightly wrapped head and neck revealing a tiara and modest sections of hair, tucked in the Renaissance style dress, verso incised "Made in Italy" and signed "Prof. G. Bessi," raised on a flared rectangular base centering gilt engraved "Beatrice." Height: 17 1/2" Width: 14" Depth: 6" Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas Condition: Some gilt loss, minor losses, stains, expected surface wear and buildup, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• GIUSEPPE BESSI (1857-1922)
  GIUSEPPE BESSI (1857-1922) ALABASTER BUST MODESTIACarved multi-color alabaster bust, "Modestia" (Modesty), signed verso Prof. G. Besji, Italy (Professor Giuseppe Bessi [Besji], Italian, 1857-1922), integral alabaster base, additional marble plinth, approx 10.5"h, 11.25"w, 5"d, 17.5lbs**Provenance: The estate of a Houston Socialite who enjoyed a long career in modeling, both nationally and internationally. She loved and studied interior design and fashion, and was known for her pristine style**
• AFTER GIUSEPPE BESSI BASALT
  AFTER GIUSEPPE BESSI BASALT SCULPTURE OF AUGUSTUS After Giuseppe Bessi (Italian, 1857-1922) basalt portrait bust after the antique of Caesar Augustus (Roman, 63 BCE-14 CE), signed in cast "Prof G. Bessi" above a soapstone socle. 20" H x 12" W x 6" D.
• GIUSEPPE BESSI ITALIAN CARVED
  GIUSEPPE BESSI ITALIAN CARVED MARBLE BUST. An Italian Art Nouveau marble carving, the bust of a beautiful woman, signed G. Bessi Made in Italy, 15”H x 17”L x 6”D.
• AFTER GIUSEPPE BESSI: BUST OF
  AFTER GIUSEPPE BESSI: BUST OF JULIETTEcarved marble; incised signature to rear "Prof. G. Besji", titled to front; affixed to a rectangular marble base Dimensions: 15 x 15 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (38.1 x 38.7 x 18.4 cm.) Condition:
• GIUSEPPE BESSI CHILDREN MARBLE
  GIUSEPPE BESSI CHILDREN MARBLE ITALIAN SCULPTURE Italy,1857-1922Marble bust depicting a young boy and girl with large grins and feathered wings. Bessi studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, later opening a studio in Volterra in 1879.
• Giuseppe Bessi (Italian, 1857-1922)
  Giuseppe Bessi (Italian, 1857-1922) Bust of Joan of Arc alabaster signed G. Bessi Height 13 3/4 x width 14 x depth 8 inches.
• After Giuseppe Bessi (Italian,
  After Giuseppe Bessi (Italian, 1857-1922) Joan of Arc carved alabaster and marble signed Prof. G. Besji to reverse Height 10 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of the Sisters of Charity, Mount Saint Joseph, Ohio
• GIUSEPPE BESSI MIGNON MARBLE BUST
  GIUSEPPE BESSI MIGNON MARBLE BUST Italy,19- 20th CenturyDepicts a young woman wearing a headscarf and pink dress gazing to the side.
• GIUSEPPE BESSI "JOAN OF ARC"
  GIUSEPPE BESSI "JOAN OF ARC" ALABASTER BUST Professor Giuseppe Bessi (Italian 1857-1922), "Joan of Arc" (Jeanne D'Arc), carved alabaster sculptural bust with multi-colored clothing, signed en verso Prof. G. Besji. Approx. h. 12.75", w. 12.5", d. 6".
• *An Italian Marble Bust of a Maiden
  *An Italian Marble Bust of a Maiden Modestia after Professor Giuseppe Bessi (1857-1922) depicting a crowned maiden her clothing executed in variegated marble the collar centered with a relief carved rosette rising on a rectangular titled plinth. Height 16 inches.
• Possibly Giuseppe Bessi (Italian
  Possibly Giuseppe Bessi (Italian 1857 - 1922) "Jean D'arc" alabaster and marble sculpture with name inscribed on front.
• Giuseppe Bessi (1857 - 1922) "Ruth"
  Giuseppe Bessi (1857 - 1922) "Ruth" alabaster and marble bust with name inscribed on front of base.
• Giuseppe Bessi (1857 - 1922) The
  Giuseppe Bessi (1857 - 1922) The Champion. Cream color alabaster bust with base in two parts. Signed by the artists as well as "Volterra" near the bottom of the front. Measures overall 25"T.