Signed “Pugi” Italian Alabaster Bust of a Young Woman on Marble Plinth Vintage

Signed “Pugi” Italian Alabaster Bust of a Young Woman on Marble Plinth VintageAdditional Description: An elegant and finely sculpted Italian alabaster bust of a young woman, signed Pugi to the reverse, and raised on a contrasting marble plinth. The figure is depicted with a gently bowed head and closed eyes, embodying a serene, introspective beauty characteristic of late 19th century neoclassical revival sculpture. Her hair is arranged in a refined braided chignon, intricately carved with soft, naturalistic movement, while the

The lower edge of the plaque bears a painted signature that appears to read “Bridel” (likely the porcelain painter)

Tours in 1891

fully finished interior—suggesting use as a table coffer for documents

documenting the sale of a residential property in Villers-Cotterêts

it was one of the most popular Catholic prayer books of its time

established 1747

Château de Veauce I (Allier)

storing them in specially produced photographic albums

suggesting a scholarly or professional setting

Paris 1808-1818

followed by Jan Mallin until 1913

Fishing boats gather along the beach while figures walk along a path leading to a village of towered buildings overlooking the sea