Ormolu and marble bust on pedestal by Gory

By Gory, Affortunato (Italian, active 1895-1925)

£15,000

Carved by the prestigious Italian artist, Affortunato Gory, this sculpture creatively combines ormolu and marble to produce a truly beautiful work of art.

 

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Description

The sculpture depicts the bust of a young woman, with her head turned slightly to the right. She gazes upwards into the distance, and has a peaceful expression on her face. The woman’s neck, face and wavy tied-up hair have been finely carved from pure white marble. She wears a bonnet and delicate blouse, crafted from ormolu (gilt bronze).

This sculpture is signed ‘A Gory/ Paris’ for the accomplished Italian-born artist, Affortunato Gory. Gory is famous for his sculptures of young women and children, which were often created from a combination of marble, ormolu, ivory and alabaster. Gory spent most of his artistic career in France, where he established a name for himself as an accomplished sculptor. He was well-respected by his contemporaries, and he regularly exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français.

The bust sculpture is placed on a (later) green-black marble plinth, which tapers towards its base. This is finely decorated with ormolu foliate bands around its top and base, and an ormolu mount depicting a stylised flower vase on its front.

Details

Artist / Maker
By Gory, Affortunato (Italian, active 1895-1925)
Country of Origin
French
Date of Manufacture
c.1900
Period
Early 20th Century
Style
Figurative Art, Neoclassical, Old Master, Portrait
Material
Marble, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze)
Colour
Black, Cream, Gold, White

Dimensions

Height
172 cm / 67.7 inches
Width
31.5 cm / 12.2 inches
Depth
26.5 cm / 10.2 inches

Reference:
15846

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