Antique Italian Alabaster & Marble Bust, Signed “Prof. Mantry” (c.1890–1910) A true collector-level centerpiece

A true collector-level centerpiece

capturing light

making it suitable for wall display

and the beautifully rendered dog

Antique Italian Alabaster & Marble Bust, Signed “Prof. Mantry” (c.1890–1910) A true collector-level centerpieceA beautifully carved Italian alabaster and marble bust dating to the late 19thearly 20th century, signed Prof. Mantry. This elegant Grand Tourera sculpture captures a young woman in serene three quarter pose, her features softly modeled with that velvety translucence alabaster is beloved for. Her curled hair peeks from beneath a draped headscarf, and her bodice is gently incised with floral embroideryquiet details that reveal the sculptors attentive