Prior Lake, MN
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14"w x 15"h. This piece demonstrates the use of multiple colors in alabaster. Very impressive. When you get right up close, you can notice an older professional repair on a couple laurels. Harder to notice from front. Nice piece, though.
Giuseppe (Professor) Bessi was an Italian sculptor famed for his lifelike busts and sculptures, such as prominent figures Ludwig van Beethoven, Joan of Arc, and Dante Alighieri’s muse Béatrice. To create his highly detailed sculptures, Bessi predominantly utilized alabaster and marble and combined Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles. Born in 1857 in Volterra, Italy, he went on to study at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence. He then returned to his hometown in 1872 to establish his workshop, and also became the director of the Art School of Volterra. The university is the only art school for alabaster works in the world. During his life, Bessi’s works were included in the World’s Fair in Paris, Turin, and St. Louis. His sculptures and busts are in the collections of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg and the Ecomuseo dell’Alabastro in Volterra, among other worldwide museums. Bessi died in 1922 in Volterra, Italy.
It is said that Vittoria Colonna, a renowned poet of the 1500s, was a mentor and possibly muse for Michelangelo. Theirs was a deep friendship, producing much correspondence and several works of art.
Bessi is considered one of the most important representatives of the Italian Salon sculpture. This particular piece is very difficult to find.
Contact Mark at (612)298-8901 with any questions or for further information. We can also be reached by email at sevenin10@ssmnet.net.
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| Bid Range | Minimum Increment | ||
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| $0.01 | - | $75.00 | $1.00 |
| $75.01 | - | $150.00 | $5.00 |
| $150.01 | - | $250.00 | $10.00 |
| $250.01 | - | $500.00 | $25.00 |
| $500.01 | - | $1,000.00 | $50.00 |
| $1,000.01 | - | $5,000.00 | $75.00 |
| $5,000.01 | - | $50,000.00 | $100.00 |
| $50,000.01 | - | $75,000.00 | $250.00 |
| $75,000.01 | - | $100,000.00 | $500.00 |
| $100,000.01 | - | $2,500,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Hammer Price Tier | Buyer's Premium | Cap | |
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| $0.00 - $4,999.99 | 13.00% | ||
| $5,000.00 - infinity | 10.00% | $1,000.00 | |
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| Bidder | Placed | High Bid |
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226157
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Mar 31 04:13pm
| $240.10 |
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208432
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Mar 31 11:46am
| $230.10 |
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16635
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Mar 31 07:25am
| $220.10 |
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226157
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Mar 28 12:11am
| $195.00 |
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302248 ^
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Mar 28 12:10am
| $149.10 |
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226157
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Mar 28 12:10am
| $144.10 |
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302248
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Mar 25 05:37pm
| $112.00 |
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306961
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Mar 24 07:13am
| $107.00 |
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16635
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Mar 23 09:35am
| $102.00 |
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302248
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Mar 22 11:50am
| $46.00 |
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16635
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Mar 21 08:11pm
| $43.00 |
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302248
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Mar 21 06:40pm
| $26.00 |
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23002
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Mar 20 07:08pm
| $23.00 |
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94111
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Mar 19 09:54pm
| $16.22 |
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300569 ^
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Mar 18 05:31pm
| $11.00 |
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252425
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Mar 18 05:31pm
| $10.00 |
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300569
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Mar 18 04:17pm
| $5.00 |