Well Cast Patinated Bronze Example of a Bronze Bust of Italian Poet Dante Alighieri complete with its original creamy gold alabaster rectangular base, modelled as a hardback book. Early Nineteenth Century, Grand Tour period and possibly if Italian origin.
Condition: Good condition with nice patination, the original base is well carved and in very good condition. No visible foundry markings.
Height entire as image one) 4.5" (11.5cm) Width (at base) 4.5” (11.5cm) Depth (at base) 2.75” (7cm).