This Art Nouveau Italian bust embodies the movement's hallmark features and also incorporating elements influenced by Italian art and culture. Their historical and artistic value makes them not just sculptures but artifacts that capture the essence of a significant period in art history. It's in very good conditions overall, with a patina which makes it similar to stone. The choice of portraying young people aligns with Art Nouveau's fascination with the fleeting beauty of youth and nature. The faces exhibit a sense of innocence and serenity, capturing a moment in time and evoking a connection with the natural world, the bust incorporates elements inspired by Italian art and culture, the facial features, expressions and even in the clothing and accessories worn by the young figures.