19th Century Italian Grand Tour Marble Bust Silver Plated Mirror allowing a single skull to

allowing a single skull to operate as a singular focal point above a fireplace mantle

Of particular note is the multi-color paint scheme

where fluid washes and rhythmic marks invite the viewer to experience a vast

retaining the original "Memphis Milano / Ettore Sottsass / 1981 / Made in Italy" silver foil label on the underside

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Marble Bust Silver Plated Mirror allowing a single skull to3W x 6H x 2 3 4D This 19th century Italian Grand Tour hand carved marble head of a mansourced from a private collection in Lexington, Tennesseeis an exceptional study in classical form and material contrast. Sculpted in the ancient Roman style, the piece captures a refined, idealized countenance defined by soft facial contours, a serene expression, and the linear, rhythmic hair carvings characteristic of classical antiquity. Over time, the marble has