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Late 19th Century Antique Marble Bust Atala Signed A. Piazza Carrara
About the Item
A beautiful marble bust of a young woman Atala, handed carved of white Carrara marble in the 1890s signed A. Piazza, Carrara. Carrara is a city in Italy famous around the would for its white and blue-gray marble quarries used by Michelangelo and many famous artist. In the 19th century, Europeans went crazy for one story: Atala, or the story Two Lovers in the desert, a novel by Rene de Chateaubriand published in 1801. It narrates the story of a mixed-race young couple, a young woman Atala and her lover Chactas, a native American from the Natchez tribe. This story appeared in paintings, sculptures and porcelain a true love story. The bust is in very good condition and a very beautiful piece with a great story.
- Creator:Antonio Piazza (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1890s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Stamford, CT
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