Giovanni BastianiniItalian, 1830–1868A Young Man
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Not on view at present
Where is “A Young Man” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.
London, United Kingdom
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- The museum
About the sculpture
This bust is made by Giovanni Bastianini, in Florence in the 19th century in the style of a 15th century bust. Giovanni Bastianini (1830 – 1868) was an Italian sculptor who started as a stonecutter in the quarries at Fiesole. Bastianini's name became famous in relation to his skillfull art forgery.
Bastianini loved Renaissance sculpture and took this for his main inspiration. Working with a Florentine art and antique dealer where he produced numerous neo-Renaissance works, most often busts and bas-reliefs in the style of Donatello, Verrocchio, Mino de Fiesole and other Italian masters.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Details
- Accession number
- 7621-1861
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
In the life of Giovanni Bastianini
The whole life17 September 1830
Born
1848–1867 · Workplace
Florence
29 June 1868
Died
