ANTIQUE BUST SCULPTURE

Antique bust sculpture, created in 1906, by Italian sculptor Emilio Marsili.

The bust sculpture of an elderly man will be an intriguing addition to your home or institution. You can hang it on the wall or place it on a shelf/table. The sculpture has been evaluated by the museum in Rome, ensuring that you’ll be bringing top-notch art from the previous century into your spaces. This offers you an excellent opportunity to own a piece by the esteemed sculptor, whose works are otherwise displayed in museums.

Emilio Marsili was born in Venice in 1841. He trained as a sculptor at the Venetian Academy under L. Ferrari, then moved to Paris, where his Venetian education flourished, making him extremely popular. After Paris, he moved to Belgium, inspired by the sculptors there. However, homesickness drew him back to Venice, where he continued to dedicate himself to his craft. During that time, he contributed to the remodeling of Palazze Cavalli Franchetti, created a bust sculpture of Vittorio Emanuele II for the town hall in Pordenone, and crafted a relief for the facade of the Pietà church in Venice, which can still be found there today. In those years, he also received his first recognitions for his work, not only in his native Italy but also receiving awards in Vienna and Paris, with museums beginning to acquire his works. He was described as an “aristocratic artist” endowed with “an instinctive sense of measure, allowing him to be lively without being vulgar and strict without being harsh.” In later years, he became known primarily for crafting prestigious tombstones, including one for Queen Margherita of Savoy. He passed away in 1926 in Venice, and his works remain part of museums today, highlighting his enduring creative energy, which is still appreciated to this day.

Dimensions: 68 x 65 x 40 cm

Weight: 12 kg

The bust sculpture is well-preserved and signed.