Antique Portrait Bust, English, Plaster Head, Francis Derwent Wood c.1920

This is an antique portrait bust. An English, plaster head, signed by Francis Derwent Wood (1871-1926), dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Francis Derwent Wood Ra was a British sculptor. Elected to the Royal Academy in London in 1920, he also held a position as head of sculpture at the Royal College of Art between 1918 and 1923. Fascinating bust, personalised by a renowned British sculptor. Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order. Quality plaster form with lightly glossed finish over caramel hues. A rambunctious self portrait of the artist in his latter years, with overt character. Personal inscription to front reads 'To R.E.K. from Derwent Wood' - signed to rear also This is a fascinating antique portrait bust, gifted from the sculptor to the inscribed recipient. Highly distinctive and of copious charm. Delivered polished and ready to display.