"Poesia" ("Poetry") | After Antonio Garella Painted Plaster Bust Algona decorated in saturated cobalt transferware

decorated in saturated cobalt transferware with characteristic flow and variation

often sold as tourist art but rooted in cultural celebration of rhythm

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the company was especially influential in medical and nursing education

"Poesia" ("Poetry") | After Antonio Garella Painted Plaster Bust Algona decorated in saturated cobalt transferwareArtist: After Antonio Garella Date: Early 20th century Medium: Painted plaster Style Movement: Neoclassical Academic Dimensions: 14" W x 7" D x 13" H Condition: Shows moderate wear including paint loss and chipping to the gilt hair and leaf details. Visible cracking to the plaster along the cheek and neck area. Surface scuffs and abrasions throughout consistent with age. Additional Details: Painted plaster bust depicting an allegorical female figure