French School (late 19th century), Carved Marble Bust of a Beauty

Third quarter 19th century, the life-size maiden with demure gesture, parted hair pulled up in bun with ribbon and flower, unsigned, atop a white marble socle, mounted upon a separate stepped green marble base.

Sculpture 21 3/4 x 9 3/4 x 7 in.; base 5 x 11 x 11 in.

Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina

Yocasta Antiguedades, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Overall good estate condition; small chips to socle edge; some light surface staining.