European Furniture and Decorative Arts

Sturdy and ready to place condition. Scattered chips and losses to the marble, most notably the figure's nose, but largely intact and attractive in presentation. There are several scattered black drips to the surface; the substance and its origin are unknown but will likely require professional restoration to remove. The socle is later and in good condition, with the bust firmly affixed to it. The end of an iron rod or other internal support mechanism is visible to the crest of the figure's head.

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