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PROF BESSI

• ALABASTER BEATRICE Italy, c.
  ALABASTER BEATRICE Italy, c. 1900, titled and signed verso "Prof. G. Bessi", ht. , 14 1/2 in.
• 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**
• GUISEPPE BESSI MARBLE SCULPTURE,
  GUISEPPE BESSI MARBLE SCULPTURE, BEATRICEGuiseppe Bessi (Italy, 1857-1922) marble full-length sculpture of a figure attired in a crown and full habit incised with ornate decoration, walking forward on mosaic pavement holding a book and flowers. Signed "Prof. G. Bessi" on reverse edge of base. 27 1/2" H x 8 1/2" W x 11" D. Italian, Late 19th/early 20th century. Note: This work is probably a depiction of Dante's Alighieri's muse Beatrice Portinari, who the artist often portrayed. The Collection of Griff and Dallas Adams, Johnson City, Tennessee. Property descending from the collection of TN Supreme Court Justice Thaddeus Cox and Pearl Cox, originally housed in "The Oaks", Johnson City, TN. Condition: Overall very good condition. Some light separations and wear to base, one area of repair on base at the front left corner, approximately 2".
• 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".
• 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 (1857 - 1922) "Ruth"
  Giuseppe Bessi (1857 - 1922) "Ruth" alabaster and marble bust with name inscribed on front of base.
• Possibly Giuseppe Bessi (Italian
  Possibly Giuseppe Bessi (Italian 1857 - 1922) "Jean D'arc" alabaster and marble sculpture with name inscribed on front.
• 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.
• Italian bisque porcelain figure
  Italian bisque porcelain figure of children signed G. Bessi 19th century young boy and girl playing on rock formation mounted on marble base; signed: Prof. G. Bessi. H24 1/2'' Provenance: From a South Carolina private collection. Right figure with repaired finger otherwise in good condition.
• Bessier (20th century), Parisian
  Bessier (20th century), Parisian street scene; oil on canvas; 23 1/2" x 19 3/4"; signed lower right.
• 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.
• 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.
• AFTER GIOVANNI BESSI (ITALY, B.1857
  AFTER GIOVANNI BESSI (ITALY, B.1857 - 1922), "MIGNON"DESCRIPTION: An alabaster and marble bust of a young woman, "Mignon" signed "Prof. G. Bessi" on back. CIRCA:Late 19th - Early 20th Ct. ORIGIN:Continental DIMENSIONS: H:14" x W:9" x L:16" 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) 333-4134. 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.
• GIOVANNI BESSI "PENSIERO D'AMORE"
  GIOVANNI BESSI "PENSIERO D'AMORE" MARBLE BUSTGiovanni Bessi (Italian, 1857-1922) Pensiero d'Amore (The Thought of Love) , early 20th c. Marble and alabaster 16" x 15" x 8 1/2" Incised "Prof. G. Bessi" to the back shoulder. Alternate spellings : Professor Giovanni Besli, Professor Giovanni Besji Condition Very good condition, noting some chipping to the plinth.
• GIOVANNI BESSI "PENSIERO D'AMORE"
  GIOVANNI BESSI "PENSIERO D'AMORE" MARBLE BUSTGiovanni Bessi (Italian, 1857-1922) Pensiero d'Amore (The Thought of Love) , early 20th c. Marble and alabaster 16" x 15" x 8 1/2" Incised "Prof. G. Bessi" to the back shoulder. Alternate spellings : Professor Giovanni Besli, Professor Giovanni Besji Condition Very good condition, noting some chipping to the plinth.
• 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.
• *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.
• BESSE, Raymond, (French,
  BESSE, Raymond, (French, 1871-1969): ''Le Chemin Au Bord De La Mer, Bone, Algerie'', OIL/Canvas, 10'' x 12'', signed, titled verso, gilded gesso frame with wear, 12 1/2'' x 15''.
• 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 (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.
• Averardo Bessi silk jersey dress
  Averardo Bessi silk jersey dress 1970s Bright foliate-geometric print on a turquoise ground with violet banding, high round neck with long sleeves and slightly raised waist, skirt falling to below the knee, with a matching chiffon scarf. Size 6, with original "Bessi" hang tag.
• MARIO PRASSINOS (FRENCH, 1916-1985)
  MARIO PRASSINOS (FRENCH, 1916-1985) BESSIE SMITH "L'IMPERATRICE" Painted 1963, oil on canvas. Signed and dated (lower right).Note: Bessie Smith was known as the empress of jazz. Mario Prassinos (French, 1916-1985) Mario Prassinos was a French modernist painter, printmaker, illustrator, stage designer, and writer of Greek-Italian descent. He attended the Sorbonne in Paris beginning in 1932 and briefly trained in the studio of French painter Clement Serveau. Through his father’s literary interests, Prassinos became acquainted with Surrealism, meeting Paul Eluard, Andre Breton, Slvador Dali, Man Ray, Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, and other in 1934. He worked in a Surrealist style, introducing procedures of automatism and formal ambiguities that he retained in his later works.
• Italian White Composition Garden
  Italian White Composition Garden Figure of a Woman 20th century signed Prof. G. Bessi in the mould 45" (height) 114.3cm (height)
• 19TH CENTURY ALABASTER BUST OF A
  19TH CENTURY ALABASTER BUST OF A WOMAN Signed 'Prof G. Besje'.
• 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.
• PROF. G. BESFI ALABASTER AND MARBLE
  PROF. G. BESFI ALABASTER AND MARBLE JOAN OF ARC h:13 w:14 d:7 in. Provenance: Zeboim Cartter Patten and Sarah Key Patten Collection Ashland Farm Chattanooga TN
• PANCRACE BESSA "BOTANICAL
  PANCRACE BESSA "BOTANICAL DRAWINGS IN WATERCOLORS" Pancrace Bessa (French 1772-1835), "Botanical Drawings in Watercolors" late 18th-early 19th century, two watercolors depicting various botanical specimens, top watercolor is signed at lower left, gallery label en verso, framed. Note: Acquired from Vixseboxse Art Galleries, Inc. Cleveland Heights, Ohio in 1985. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Allegra Knight, Brookhaven, Georgia. Approximate dimensions: sight (each) h. 3. 5", w. 5"; overall h. 14. 5", w. 11. 75", d. 1".
• BESSE, Raymond, (France, 1899 -
  BESSE, Raymond, (France, 1899 - 1969): European Village Street with Figure, Oil/Canvas, 19.75'' x 39.5'', signed lower right, illegibly titled, signed verso, framed 24.25'' x 44.5''.
• Bessie Potter Vonnoh New
  Bessie Potter Vonnoh New York/Connecticut (1872-1955) IN GRECIAN DRAPERIES bronze with brown patina signed: on base Bessie Potter Vonnoh and back edge of base incised Roman Bronze Works Inc. N.Y. H15 3/4'' W7 3/4'' D5 3/4'' Provenance: Private collection of Joan Sloppen of Washington DC and Palm Beach purchased in 1950's from Boudin & Vonnoh Gallery Paris. Descended to present owner Roger L. Dowd Atlanta Georgia nephew of Ms. Sloppen. Literature: Aronson Julie. BESSIE POTTER VONNOH: SCULPTOR OF WOMEN. Athens Ohio: Ohio University Press 2008. pp. 162-3 No. 26 illustrated. Condition: Very good condition. Back    Inquiry      Previous Item   Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions.  Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678     © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
• 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.
• BESSE, Raymond, (France, 1899 -
  BESSE, Raymond, (France, 1899 - 1969): Two European Street Paintings, 1) Street Scene, Oil/Masonite, 7'' x 5.5'', monogrammed lower right, framed, 11.5'' x 9.75'', 2) Street Scene with Trolley, Oil/Masonite, 7'' x 5.5'', framed, 11'' x 10''.
• Amedee Besnus French, 1831-1909
  Amedee Besnus French, 1831-1909 Sheep Grazing atop a Cliff Estimate:$3,000-$5,000
• PANCRACE BESSA (FRENCH,
  PANCRACE BESSA (FRENCH, 1772-1835) SALVIA LEONUROIDE TEMPERA AND GRAPHITE ON PAPER: 10 1/8 X 7 7/8 IN.PANCRACE BESSA, (FRENCH, 1772-1835) SALVIA LEONUROIDE, Tempera and graphite on paper: 10 1/8 x 7 7/8 in. Framed; lower left signed: P Bessa;
• Marie-Lucie Nessi-Valtat (French,
  Marie-Lucie Nessi-Valtat (French, 1910-1993) Dans le Lyonnais, signed lower right "Nessi" and titled verso, oil on canvas, 15 x 18 in.; gilt wood frame,
• Two Italian Alabaster Busts Late
  Two Italian Alabaster Busts Late 19th/Early 20th Century the larger example titled Mignon and signed Prof. G. Bessi with additional illegible marks to the reverse; the smaller example inscribed Made in Italy & Castellucsi N 1439 to the reverse. Height of taller example 12 inches. Property from the Estate of Norma and David McIntyre, Los Angeles, California
• CARRIER-BELLEUSE Albert Ernest
  CARRIER-BELLEUSE Albert Ernest (French 1824-1887): ''Liseuse'' 16'' h incised signature also affixed plaque with title Par Carrier-Belleuse Grand Prix Aux Salon.