Aurelio Bossi white marble bust of a woman

Bust of a woman in white marble by Aurelio Bossi, signed at the base with a modern stone plinth. The face is modelled, and the hair is barely outlined. Italy, circa 1930-1940. 

Aurelio Bossi (Monticelli Pavese, 20 July 1884 - Bergamo, 21 October 1948) studied at the Brera Academy and specialised in sculpture using various materials (wood, marble, bronze casts). His works are exhibited in the Pinacoteca di Brera, the monument to Cardinal Borromeo is located in the Cathedral of Milan, and two busts adorn the façade of the Niguarda Hospital chapel. He conducted his activities in Milan mainly during the interwar years. He exhibited his works at the Venice Biennale from 1919 to 1939.

Exclusive antique furniture and accessories can be an excellent idea for furnishing our interiors. There is an increasing number of enthusiasts of high-quality old products that have a specific character and soul. It is a nod to the history, creation, and design of classic and timeless furniture. There are many different styles in antique furniture, each with its distinctive features.

There are many different styles characterising antique furniture, but we can distinguish a few of the most important. Eclectic furniture belongs to the 19th century, which is dominated by the Biedermeier style. Its variations in the early years of this century include Neo-Gothic, Gothic, Rococo, Louis Philippe style, and finally the English Victorian style. By the end of the century, these styles transition into pseudo styles of Classicism, Renaissance, and Baroque.

Empire style furniture dates from the end of the 18th to the beginning of the 19th century. It originated during the reign of Napoleon, where there was a significant resemblance and reference to Roman and Greek decorations.

Classicist furniture is in the Louis XVI style, which also strongly references ancient architecture. Interesting and noteworthy are all antique products in the Rococo and Louis XV styles. Next is Baroque, whose name comes from the Portuguese 'barocco' – which translates to an irregularly developed pearl. These were very representative pieces of furniture, meant to literally drip with glamour and play a significant role in luxury. Exceptional, selectively used materials were employed to further emphasise the lofty tone of these items.

Today, we can observe the significant influence that the Baroque style had on today's classic furniture, which is designed with great similarity to the past era. Another significant style is the Renaissance, which flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries and also had a great impact on the art of furniture making. Renaissance style was quite heavy and massive. Brown stains were used, as well as cornices, strong plinths, and bas-reliefs. It can certainly be said that these were quite specific products, but they offered many new possibilities such as the construction of sideboards and generally broadly understood chest furniture. Here, there was also an interest in mythology and ancient times, so supports or legs took on animal forms.

Lion's paws, eagle's heads – these are common sights in the Renaissance style. Currently, many global brands recreate such furniture, taking examples from Italian or French creators. It is a manifestation of admiration and care for the history of the most beautiful Renaissance antiques. It is important to remember that in each country, furniture making was perceived differently, so each style in a given country had its own distinct character. This is very important, especially when searching for the right luxury antique for your interior.

The most important aspect of prestigious antique furniture is originality. This is ultimately crucial from the buyer's perspective, as there are many counterfeits circulating on the market. Luxury Products provides a document confirming the product's compliance with the actual description and photo. At your disposal, we have art appraisers, historians, and experts from around the world.