Posted 11 years ago
AmberRose
(364 items)
It always amazes me what you can find at the thrift. Today I found a ton of vintage hankies (oh yeah, so there) and this beauty.
This is an Italian reproduction in Carrara marble (some say 90%?) of the Veiled Lady or Veiled bride. The original is by Raffaelle Moni (1818-1881) and is in Chatsworth House.
She has a couple of small chips on some flowers but that doesn't effect her beauty.
It is signed Filli Firenze Made in Italy Which I didn't see as she was super dirty. Scrubbing her down, revealed the signature.
She is about 14 inches high, and on a six inch pedestal....which I just realized that I didn't get a picture of...
Stunning!
Thanks Geo and south cop! That was quick! She is a beauty
Could the statue is signed Frilli Firenze? Frilli work is valuable....Very nice piece.
Did I miss an "r"????
Yep today
Added bonus...25% off color! So...$10. Hahahahaha!
Yes that was my crazy laugh...thrift high
How do I do that?
Gosh!..how beautiful is that!...well done AmberRose!...:-)
OMG!
I wanted just to write OMG as an immediate reaction but IT won't let me!
Thanks ICOLLECT - now i get it!
Is there an A before the "Filli"?
Sorry was putting the kiddos to bed...
Yes there is an "A"
Perhaps marble dust that is molded?
WHAAA? SO GORGEOUS. Sorry for the all caps. Couldn't help myself. This is why we THRIFT!!! :)
So here's a Frilli company based in Florence (aka Firenze) - http://www.frilligallery.com/about-us.php
Hmm. Check out "A. Frilli" on google images and you will see versions of the signature. Hasten Slowly!
You are both right! I have a project due so I haven't done my super research.
You should have seen my face when I looked up and saw her sitting on the shelf at a thrift. Price? Good...yellow tag...25% off that day! Why it was there still...
Carried her filthy filthy self around cradled like a baby. Smelly baby. Totally worth it!
What a great find Amber ! I had a chance to pick one of these up last Summer at Volunteers, but passed on it because it was a "made in China" or some such thing. Not Italian or I would have bought it. There was something about it that wasn't as nice as it should have been. This on the other hand was a really diamond in the rough ! These are the finds that makes our little addiction all worth it !
What a find and what a beauty, congratulations!
Oh this was a thrift high for sure Mike! But when I found her wasn't as sure...she was kind of gross and smelly.
Agram, thank you. Now I have to find the perfect credenza to put her and all my ladies on. Bought one, approved by hubby, but he didn't like it when I got it home. It's sitting in the garage!
Dining room.
Can read FILLI, not FRilli... so, certainly a copy of... a copy! But for $10, it doesn't detract! ;-) So beautiful!
saw this one:
http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Veiled-Lady-marble-bust-sculpture_526678077.html
Marble is cold, gritty under the tooth (like real pearls!), if you examine the chips under jeweller magnifier the material is microcristalline like a piece of white sugar.
Hope this will help :-)
Beautiful, Amber!
OMG! Beautiful!! Simon Sez!! MGO!!!! figure that one out?? ToraKitty!!
stunning !!! Amber!! very very well done !!
Oh you bet Hunter , this is why we do thrift , you know me im big on thrifting!!! :)
It is a perfect example of a thrift high.
Thanks for the info Kyratango! Will examine after I get kiddos to bed tonight.
Think there is an r there but I do not believe that this is the high end piece. Copy of a copy makes sense. Still pretty.
In case case of what the...hubby not overly keen. Just meh. I might have to take him in for repairs.
Dear god is she amazing!!!
Did you find out if it is marble?? or the man made marble....it's beautiful
Guessing a man made marble. Maybe dust and a polymer? A good piece, pretty as heck but not a zillion dollar buy a beach house piece.
She really is a stunner though.
Sister already putting her hat in the ring.
She does say made in Italy. So don't think a Chinese knock off. Quality just a bit too high for that. Plus doesn't feel right...but I have been wrong before.
Just like her and her pretty self.
I so agree with you icollect!! I really do love this!!!
be it a beach home or zillion dollar estate, looks great and would display her proudly :-)
I like the research. I like having fun to see which side of the blanket she was born on. She's around my kids so...hahaha. Sorry I just cracked myself up there.
I get what you are saying Eye. I grew up with treasures coming and going (high end stuff, as Dad was an antique dealer) so not bothered too much. I do feel that sentiment though. I do feel protective of the treasures too.
Currently she is on the mantle...in the center!
nicely said AmberRose.... the excitement of the search is part too I'd bet
But then again, I'm the fred Stanford ofr timepieces and love just about anything lol
Right Kerry! Right Eye! However, I think she was still there because she was so filthy...and smelled pretty bad. Put her in the way back of the car instead of seat belted next to me. She was a tan color. Now much brighter. I used an old tooth brush to scrub...yuck flashback. So my first impression is also mixed with hosing her down. Taking CW pictures. The thrill of finding the signature. Everyone's amazing reactions...the total package!
she would always be welcomed into my home!!! ;)
It's not just the treasures, it's the journey too.
My big picture: I love the hunt and the research and it all. I can't keep it all. Plus hubby won't let me. So I have a couple of flea markets. 1/3 goes to family vacation. 1/3 I put back to the the hunt and 1/3 I donate to charity. Usually the Red Cross. This year it goes to our friends daughters surgery bill. It's massive.
Hopefully the world balances.
Love your outlook Amber, keep on keeping on! :)
I saw her in the movie with Kiera Knightley....pride and prejudice ...love the movie!
Out of the park, Amber!
What a knock out, if I wasn't sitting down I'd fall down,
beauty attracts beauty! Congratulations!
Again so sweet Budek! I do think it's a real one, especially after seeing Moonhill's recent post.
Moon Jr, you are so right.
Gorgeous!
Mozzafiato!
Mille grazie Melanie!
I think that piece is Stunning! Envious!
I am impressed by this sculpture since I was a kid.
What an amazing sculpture, I'd never seen this before. The talent of an artist to create the illusion of a veil over a face, incredible. Now I want this sculpture, lol. I see they carry the sculpture at Wal-Mart!