PIETRO BAZZANTI — Marble Bust of Minerva Ince and mayhew Extraordinary Pietra Dura craftsmanship

Extraordinary Pietra Dura craftsmanship

converted from a classic vase

Collectors will appreciate the rarity and provenance of this piece

This Maison Jansen black lacquer and brass low table would be an exceptional addition to any setting seeking a statement of style and heritage

ebonised timber with a rich green marble surface is typical of the period’s taste for luxury and exotic materials

PIETRO BAZZANTI — Marble Bust of Minerva Ince and mayhew Extraordinary Pietra Dura craftsmanshipA finely carved marble bust of Minerva by the celebrated Florentine sculptor Professor Pietro Bazzanti, Italy, circa 1900. Executed with exceptional technical refinement, the goddess is depicted wearing a richly detailed Corinthian helmet above flowing drapery and delicately articulated armour, her downcast expression lending the work a contemplative and quietly monumental presence. Carved in luminous pale marble with remarkable sensitivity to surface