Delicate carved alabaster portrait bust depicting a young girl with serene, closed eyes and wearing a period bonnet or cap. Hand-carved from white alabaster with refined neoclassical styling, characteristic of 19th-century French or Dutch artisanal work. The soft, luminous stone captures gentle facial features and fabric details with remarkable precision. Just a hair over 5 inches in height, this piece exemplifies the refined taste of European decorative sculpture and serves as an elegant accent for curated collections, library shelves, or period interiors.
Very good condition. Some small nips and it may have been originally mounted on some sort of plinth. Minor surface wear consistent with age and handling. See pictures for all measurements. A distinguished example of classical sculptural craftsmanship.
