ITALIAN CARRARA MARBLE FIGURE OF A YOUNG GIRL WITH A DOVE BY EMANUELE CARONI
$33,500.00
The charm of a 19th-century carved Carrara marble figure emerges in the form of a young girl depicted gracefully waving her right hand while a dove alights on her dress. This endearing sculpture, by Emanuele Caroni, captures a moment of serene beauty and innocence.
The figure stands beside a basket containing a ball of string and a garment, adding subtle yet symbolic elements to the scene. Carved with delicate precision, this Carrara marble sculpture embodies the artist's skill in conveying both the youthful spirit of the girl and the gentle interaction with the dove. It's a testament to Caroni's craftsmanship and ability to infuse emotion and narrative into stone, creating a piece that radiates both elegance and narrative depth.
Signed: E. Caroni, Firenze
Dated 1875
Height: 40" (101 cm)
Width: 16" (40 cm)
Depth: 14" (35 cm)
Emanuele Caroni was born in 1826 in Roncate, Como, and went to the Brera Academy, Milan, completing his studies under Lorenzo Bartolini. His work tended to be funerary or of a genre nature. His works appear to have been retailed by the Barzanti or Bazzanti galleries in Florence. He became politically active, joining the movement for the independence of Italy and took part in the famous 'Five Days of Milan'. He subsequently established himself in Florence, when he became hugely productive, his works being shown in Italy, France and America. For instance his Ophelia took a gold medal at the Paris Salon of 1887, and he exhibited La Prima Gioventu at the Philadelphia Exhibition of 1876, subsequently acquired by the National Gallery, Washington, D.C.
