Large Bust Of Expression In The Taste Of Messerschmidt, 1st Half Of The XIX Eme Century

Large bronze bust in the spirit of Messerschmidt or important mortuary bust. a bronze of very good quality, rare to encounter on the antique market.
this bust speaks for itself! the artist was inspired by the expression heads of Messerschmidt, most of which can only be seen in museums and which, like our bust, are treated in bronze and rest on pedestals. here the representation with the lowered eyelids can also suggest that it could be a mortuary bust of an illustrious personage.
the inscriptions on the pedestal and on the back of the bust are difficult to decipher.
the face is quite extraordinary in its realism and has flaws: the skull is slightly depressed on the top and a round hole is located on the top.
the nose is not only bent but it has small dents take a good look at the photos it's quite disturbing, because are they cast defects, shock on this bronze bust or real blows on the face of this man who could in his lifetime present a broken mouth.
a bust that does not leave indifferent.
it dates from the 19th century.
the patina is superb, deep green and sustained, slightly bronzed in places.
a very beautiful realistic font close to reality.
the Inscriptions in the cartridge on the pedestal as well as on the back of the bust have a worn aspect that is unfortunately difficult to decipher.
a very unusual bronze bust, with a lot of presence and personality.
dimensions:
height 42 cm
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