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Original Art Nouveau Alabaster Bust “Iris” signed by Angiolo Malatovi

$ 184.8

  • Artist: Angiolo Malatovi
  • Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
  • Culture: Italian
  • Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
  • Format: Bust
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Item Height: 18.5 inches
  • Item Width: 10 in
  • Material: Alabaster
  • Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
  • Period: Art Nouveau (1880-1920)
  • Production Technique: Carving
  • Region of Origin: Germany
  • Signed: Yes
  • Signed By: A Malatovi
  • Size: Medium
  • Style: Art Nouveau
  • Subject: Busts, Women
  • Theme: Art, Floral, People
  • Time Period Produced: 1900-1924
  • Type: Sculpture
  • Unit of Sale: Single Piece
  • Year of Production: 1900

Description

Alabaster marble bust from the Art Nouveau time period signed by the sculptor Angiolo Malatovi (1876-1947) entitled “Iris.” The bust depicts an allegory of the iris flower, which is considered one of the most iconic symbols of art nouveau because of it was so widely used, beloved in the time for its grace and sensuousness. A must for the true art nouveau lover! Stamped with foundry mark on the underside of Schumacher & Co. (Osterode am Harz, Germany). Base has a repaired crack on the backside, it is not visible from front.