Bust

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Bust

Entry/Object ID

MP.88.247

Description

Bust of young woman, bust-length, face turned to her left, gaze upwards; cream colored marble; hair pulled back into braided bun, hair band circles head; loose classical robe surrounds shoulders, crosses chest, drapes over a gathered bodice; bust attached to oval, stepped base; on back side of finished edge of bust: "L.BIENAIME, F.ROMA."

Artwork Details

Medium

Marble

Subject Person or Organization

Mrs. Sylvie (Mortimer) Livingston

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Luigi Bienaime

Attribution

Artist

Date made

circa 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Base

Height

1-1/2 in

Width

15 in

Depth

11-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 1/2 x 15 x 11 1/4 in. (3.8 x 38.1 x 28.6 cm)

Dimension Description

Bust

Height

22 in

Width

18 in

Depth

8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 22 x 18 x 8 in. (55.9 x 45.7 x 20.3 cm)

Condition

Notes

Overall Analysis: See treatment report in object file.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Mrs. Sylvie (Mortimer) Livingston

Notes

Subject

Related Entries

Notes

MP.87.236 - Pedestal - Used together

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Value includes plaster column.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Administrative Office, Conference Room (First Floor)