Antique Bronze and Marble Half-Bust Signed Giovanni De Martino, 20th Century

  
Antique Bronze Bust on a Marble Base, Signed Giovanni De Martino, 20th Century

Bronze bust of an ordinary person wearing a headscarf. Signature engraved on the back. Shop safely and with peace of mind.

20th Century / 1901–2000

De Martino was an Italian sculptor active in Paris. A classically trained artist, he was known for his small bronze busts, particularly realistic portrayals of Neapolitan street children (“scugnizzi”), fishermen, and working-class women.

Height: 23
Width: 10
Depth: 9

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