Girl reading a book
Sculpture is marble, about 18 inches high. Signature on the back.
unknown
Inherited
Maybe
Dear Randall,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. So that I may best assist you, can you please upload a few better images of the signature.
With kind regards,
Georg
Dear Randall,
Thank you for the additional images/ information and your patience.
The presented object appears to be an alabaster figurine with the measurements of 18 inches high. The figurine depicts a young boy reading a book and such pieces are typical for Northern Italy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This artwork is signed by Giuseppe GAMBOGI (1862-1938).
Artworks of this artist were recently offered and sold on the international and national auction market.
This piece is in medium condition and there are no serious damages visible.
An estimation would be between 200 to 400 USD.
This estimation is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparables. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and vary.
With kind regards,
Georg
Thank you so much,
Randy
Dear Randall,
You are very welcome.
With kind regards,
Georg
uploaded a new image of signature. Best I can do. I think both big toes have been broken off. Not sure.