Professor Eugenio Pattarino (Italian, 1885–1971), Two Terracotta Busts

Florence, Italy, hand-painted and gilt ceramic, both signed and numbered in gilt to the bases, each modeled as a bust of the Madonna with ornate nimbus, one featuring bust of the Christ child (12 x 10 x 6 in.), and the other a full length representation of Christ as Salvator Mundi (13 1/2 x 11 x 7 in.). Collection of the Leggett Family, Danville, Virginia Eugenio Pattarino (1885-1971) was an Italian sculptor and ceramicist known for his religious ceramic works. He is particularly known for his terracotta and glazed ceramic statues, often large and highly detailed, depicting religious figures such as saints, angels, and biblical scenes. Pattarino worked mainly in Florence, where he ran a workshop that produced pieces for churches and private collections. His works are appreciated for their artistic quality, fine detail and expressiveness. They are often characterized by bright colors and elaborate finishing. His work is still sought after by collectors of religious art and lovers of Italian ceramics. Source: House of Barcia Paris Some natural glaze anomalies and crazing in the making; figural with Christ bust has a few chips to the nimbus rays.

Estimate:$200

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