Lot 326: An Italian Ceramic Bust of Nefertiti by Cortese,...
An Italian Ceramic Bust of Nefertiti by Cortese, Mid 20th Century.
A painted ceramic bust depicting the Egyptian queen Nefertiti, shown wearing her characteristic tall blue crown surmounted by a gilt serpent motif. Decorated throughout in polychrome and gilt tones, with stylised geometric collar ornamentation highlighted in red, blue, black and gold. Raised upon a stepped black plinth base with engraved plaque reading “Nefertiti by Cortese”.
H: Approximately 42cm
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