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Large expressionist sculpture female plaster bust c.1930/40s (1 of 19)
W&W Antiques
Flag of United KingdomMoray (Elginshire), UK
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Large expressionist sculpture female plaster bust c.1930/40s

REF: 2078 - 011220 / LA325273
£595
€695
$748
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Description
For sale is a beautiful and thoughtful expressionist female plaster bust from the first half of the 20th Century circa 1930-50. - Large and heavy white plaster in a renaissance / classical form. A female bust with eyes closed in a calming manner. Her hair styled in a chignon, a knot at the nape of the neck. - A hand sculptured bust in a form evocative of the 1930s. Austrian and German plaster sculptures by artists such as this were prominent in the pre-war European period. - Her hair and light skin tone are the two subtle contrasting colours used. - Some wear or marks to the plaster/paint in places (as shown in the comprehensive images) but remains very solid with no cracks, the patina providing a striking piece. - The female bust is unsigned but very heavy, stable and the base has a baize covering. - Some age-related marks and wear due to tactility but in great vintage condition. - A lovely interior decorating sculpture from an era of simple classical style.
measurements
Height:
38 cm
Width:
21 cm
Depth:
20 cm
declaration
W&W Antiques has clarified that the Large expressionist sculpture female plaster bust c.1930/40s (LA325273) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1935
condition
Please consider the photographs and description as a great record of the condition of this antique item.
location
This Large expressionist sculpture female plaster bust c.1930/40s is located in Moray (Elginshire), United Kingdom