Aurelio Bossi white marble bust of a woman

Bust of a woman made of white marble by Aurelio Bossi, signed at the base with a modern stone pedestal. The face is modeled, and the hair is barely outlined. Italy, circa 1930-1940. 

Aurelio Bossi (Monticelli Pavese, July 20, 1884 – Bergamo, October 21, 1948) studied at the Brera Academy and specialized in sculpture using various materials (wood, marble, bronze castings). His works are exhibited at the Pinacoteca di Brera, the monument to Cardinal Borromeo is located in Milan Cathedral, and two busts adorn the façade of the Niguarda hospital chapel. He was active mainly in Milan during the interwar years. His works were displayed at the Venice Biennale from 1919 to 1939.

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