{"product_id":"19th-c-alabaster-bust","title":"Italian Alabaster Bust “Mignon\", Attributed to Giuseppe Bessi","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"628\" data-start=\"185\"\u003eA finely carved alabaster bust depicting “Mignon,” a romantic and widely recognized literary figure of the 19th century. The character originates from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and was later popularized through \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where she is portrayed as a gentle, melancholic young woman—an idealized figure of innocence and longing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1151\" data-start=\"630\"\u003eRendered here with soft, delicate features and subtle polychrome detailing, the bust captures that sense of quiet emotion characteristic of the subject. The figure is dressed in a flowing garment with blush tones and is set atop a contrasting marble base. Pieces of this type are commonly attributed to the Florentine sculptor \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGiuseppe Bessi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, whose work reflects the late 19th-century fascination with literary and operatic heroines, produced for both Grand Tour travelers and decorative interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"811\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eItaly, late 19th to early 20th century.\u003cbr data-end=\"861\" data-start=\"858\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eCarved alabaster with marble base.\u003cbr data-end=\"908\" data-start=\"905\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 8\" L x 4\" W x 8.25\" H.\u003cbr data-end=\"924\" data-start=\"921\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minor surface wear consistent with age; light patina and small marks; overall very good antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gladys Avenue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42651342307415,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/21_40d35317-8e8b-4308-8529-84234cf88952.jpg?v=1774929286","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/19th-c-alabaster-bust","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}