The near full size ‘Young Florentine Woman’ Inscribed “Faure de Broussé 1776”, with a further written inscription to the base. Inscribed to the rear of the bust “O.F”.

65cm High.

Ref: 26766

Condition: Wonderful patination with some age-related marks, small chips and one professional repair to a lock of hair.

Provenance: Estate of Peter Kaus, the ex-owner of the “Rossi Bianco Collection” in Aschaffenburg, Germany.

A similar plaster cast bust “Dama con fiori sul capo, da Faure de Broussé “ can be found in the Villa Nichesola-Conforti Museum in Verona

Vincent Désiré Faure De Broussé (1843-1908), was a French sculptor, born in Paris. A student of Jules Salmson, he participated from 1876 to 1883 in the Paris Salon. The artist is renowned for his figurative sculptures influenced by the Florentine Renaissance. His sculptures often featured figures in period costumes.