Lot 651: Terracotta Portrait Bust Of Woman
April Vintage Estate Auction: Murano, Roseville & Silver Age Comics · Sold
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- April Vintage Estate Auction: Murano, Roseville & Silver Age Comics
- Lot Number
- 651
- Status
- Sold
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 21
- Closed
- 4/23/26 7:47 PM PT
Description
A terracotta portrait bust of an older woman, in a style of sculpture that was particularly prominent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is likely made of terracotta (baked clay), a material favored by sculptors for its ability to capture fine, realistic details such as wrinkles and hair texture. The piece exhibits the expressive, naturalistic qualities often associated with Impressionist or early Modernist sculpture. Similar works from this period were created by artists such as Paolo Troubetzkoy or Luna Drexler, who focused on capturing the psychological depth and life-like presence of their subjects. Sculptures of this type were frequently created as individual portrait commissions or "artist studies". 13.5"H x 5.75"W x 5"L Good condition