I have no idea the story behind this plaster bust, but I think it's wonderful. I love how completely androgynous the figure is, who I take for a young Roman, perhaps Julius Caesar himself, crowned with metal laurel wreath--but really I think it could be anyone one wants, and without the crown reminds me a lot of an old Santos figure. The figure's face itself transforms a little, too, depending on point of view, so he, or she, or they, remain always a bit of an elusive character--the best sort, I think!
Approx 7.5" tall x 5" wide x 4" deep. The crown has a super patina, and the bust in nicely aged, with a few minor dings and paint loss here and there, all to the good I think. Very sound and sturdy, with small pads adhered to the underside of the base.
