Wonderful Italian sculpture representing a seated maiden. The artwork rests on a square marble base Signed on the base “Gaetano Martinez Roma” According a written opinion by Prof. Alfonso Panzetta Art Historian - Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna - Sculpture sector, this work that can be placed between the 1920s and 1930s by the great sculptor Gaetano Martinez (Galatina 1892 - Rome 1951). This sculpture, never before on the market, comes from an important Italian private collection. Gaetano Martinez was born in Galatina (Le) in 1892 but was active for most of his life in the capital. He first took part in the Venice International Art Biennale in 1928, exhibiting “Lamp without Light” and then in all subsequent exhibitions until the XXIII in 1942, when he had a personal room. He took part in the 3rd Roman Biennale exhibiting “Fanciulla and Il vinto”and in the 4th Roman Quadrennial and many other official exhibitions. His marble bust of Filippo Turati is preserved in the Chamber of Deputies in Rome. The dimensions are base included I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution