A few examples of appraisal values for
MARBLE AND ALABASTER BUST

• CONTINENTAL GILT-BRONZE-MOUNTED
  CONTINENTAL GILT-BRONZE-MOUNTED MARBLE AND ALABASTER BUST OF A CAESAR10 1/4 in. x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. Condition Minor pitting to the gilt-metal elements with minor nicks along the edges of the marble. Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• A 19th C. carved Italian marble and
  A 19th C. carved Italian marble and alabaster bust of the woman, signed E Battiglia, 20”H x 13” W Condition: some wear and abrasions CT Transfer Fee $30
• 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.
• CARVED MARBLE AND ALABASTER
  CARVED MARBLE AND ALABASTER BUSTCARVED MARBLE AND ALABASTER BUST, depicting Joan of Arc, incised title on rectangular base Jeanne D'Arc. Dimensions: 9.25"H x 9.25" x 7.75".
• CARVED COMPOSITE MARBLE AND
  CARVED COMPOSITE MARBLE AND ALABASTER BUST 'VENUS THE VICTORIOUS' WITH BISQUE AND POLYCHROME PAINTED PORCELAIN 'ARIADNE ON THE PANTHER'Carved Composite Marble and Alabaster Bust 'Venus the Victorious' with Bisque and Polychrome Painted Porcelain 'Ariadne on the Panther',
• MARBLE AND ALABASTER BUST OF A
  MARBLE AND ALABASTER BUST OF A FRENCH COURTIERMARBLE AND ALABASTER BUST OF A FRENCH COURTIER, - h:27in. Provenance: Historic Chelsea Estate, 1709, King William County, Virginia
• A Pair of Continental Marble and
  A Pair of Continental Marble and Alabaster Busts Early 20th Century Height 23 1/2 inches.
• An Italian Carved Marble and
  An Italian Carved Marble and Alabaster "Pensiero D'amore" Bust by Prof. Giuseppe (Professor) Bessi (Italian 1857-1922) Carved marble and alabaster bust of a woman wearing a flower dress. Affixed to a rectangular base signed "Penciero D'Amore" [trans. Thoughts of Love]. Back on the bust inscribed "Prof. G. Bessi"/ "Made in Italy". Measures approx. 9"H x 8-1/4"W x 3-3/4"D.
• A Carved Marble and Alabaster
  A Carved Marble and Alabaster Bust of "Saffo" Most probably 19th century, Italian, carved in white marble and alabaster and assembled, the bust of the poetess wears a classical garment, her hair in a chignon and with a laurel wreath tinted bronze on her head. The name "Saffo" is incised in the base. Overall it measures approx. 9-1/2"H x 9-3/4"W x 5"D. Not signed.
• Marble and Alabaster Bust of Mignon
  Marble and Alabaster Bust of Mignon Estimate:$300-$500