Biscuit Porcelain Sculpture attributed to Raphaël Nannini, 1900s

Description

Statuette in biscuit porcelain representing a nude woman seated on a rock after the Italian sculptor Raphaël Nannini. Engraved on … more Statuette in biscuit porcelain representing a nude woman seated on a rock after the Italian sculptor Raphaël Nannini. Engraved on the back: "Nannini" and numbered "78" and stamped VTM (Victor Mauger et Tessier). Circa: 1900 Raphaël Nannini (19th-20th century) was born in Florence. He worked as a sculptor in his native city, creating bronze and ivory figures for French companies such as Les Neveux de J. Lehman and Edmond Etling in the early 20th century. He also exhibited at the Paris Salon. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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