In 1993, Augusto Brun opened the Il Quadrifoglio gallery in Milan, and later, after accumulating more than 20 years of experience in the field of art, he and his brother Marco decided to launch a new gallery in Florence. Over time the gallery grew, developing integrity and expertise, leading its clients and all enthusiasts through the fascinating world. Today we specialise in antique furniture, bronzes, paintings and objects of absolute beauty and quality and are also very active in acquiring and researching high quality objects from collections all over the world. We recently opened our second Milan branch, located in the heart of the city, on one of the most famous streets of the fashion quadrilateral. The gallery is a member of the Associazione Antiquari d' Italia, the Federazione Italiana Mercanti d' Arte and the French syndicat national des antiquaires and exhibits its works at the most prestigious international art fairs, including TEFAF Maastricht, Nomad, Biennale di Firenze, Arte e Collezionismo in Rome, FAB Paris, Roma Arte in Nuvola and MIA Photo Fair in Milan.
At the first contact, one is struck by the grace of this beautifully proportioned terracotta bust. The face has classic features, the gaze is turned upwards and away from the viewer, and the neck, slender and rounded, adds a further accent of distinction. The hair, rendered with great skill by the sculptor, is ruffled by a slight movement and is gathered behind the head and then descends into a long braid behind the neck, forming one of the most pleasant details.
A frame carved with a wave motif widens at the bottom and top corners to accommodate little panels with bosses; the top edge rises to form two curves that converge into a circle, with a torch and a quiver at the top. Floral festoons fall from the top along the sides and reappear, hanging, at the bottom. Two legs in the form of Greek frets are connected by a crossbar; at its centre stands a vase with handles and a lid. The central panel is covered on both sides with polychrome silk embroidery.