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A 20th Century French Female Terracotta Bust Sculpture, Signed C1930s, 32cm
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A 20th Century French Female Terracotta Bust Sculpture, Signed C1930s, 32cm

1920 - 1940
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A 20th Century French Female Terracotta Bust Sculpture, Signed C1930s 32cm.

A 20th century signed terracotta French female bust sculpture, we suspect dates to circa 1930 to 1940s, signed J L Bernherts, tbc.

A mostly life size striking female bust sculpture, head only, displaying convincing features and real-life characteristics, demonstrating a capable hand and skill with a good understanding a subject and technique.

The attractive subject looks straight towards the observer, a compelling and honest piece which sits upon a 3 sided base, the subject has a flat back.

Discovered in Belgium but understood to be French, TBV.

Dimensions

Height 32cm

Width 22cm

Depth 17cm

An elegant female bust sculpture, an attractive art piece of considerable skill and decorative appeal, an interior design sculpture for a classic or contemporary space.

Presented in excellent condition, no cracks or repairs or any other defects, very small corner edge chips which are negligible.

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated this French Terracotta Female Bust to the 1930s.

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SA1169721
Description
A 20th Century French Female Terracotta Bust Sculpture, Signed C1930s 32cm.
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A 20th century signed terracotta French female bust sculpture, we suspect dates to circa 1930 to 1940s, signed J L Bernherts, tbc.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 1. A dark brown 1930s French terracotta bust depicting a female head in profile, resting on an integrated rectangular plinth.
fig 1. A 20th Century French Female Terracotta Bust Sculpture, Signed C1930s, 32cm

A mostly life size striking female bust sculpture, head only, displaying convincing features and real-life characteristics, demonstrating a capable hand and skill with a good understanding a subject and technique.

fig 2. A dark brown 1930s French terracotta bust depicting a female head in profile, resting on an integrated rectangular plinth.
fig 2. A 20th Century French Female Terracotta Bust Sculpture, Signed C1930s, 32cm

The attractive subject looks straight towards the observer, a compelling and honest piece which sits upon a 3 sided base, the subject has a flat back.

Discovered in Belgium but understood to be French, TBV.

fig 3. A dark brown 1930s French terracotta bust depicting a female head in profile, resting on an integrated rectangular plinth.
fig 3. A 20th Century French Female Terracotta Bust Sculpture, Signed C1930s, 32cm

Dimensions

Height 32cm

Width 22cm

Depth 17cm

An elegant female bust sculpture, an attractive art piece of considerable skill and decorative appeal, an interior design sculpture for a classic or contemporary space.

fig 4. A dark brown 1930s French terracotta bust depicting a female head in profile, resting on an integrated rectangular plinth.
fig 4. A 20th Century French Female Terracotta Bust Sculpture, Signed C1930s, 32cm

Presented in excellent condition, no cracks or repairs or any other defects, very small corner edge chips which are negligible.

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this French Terracotta Female Bust to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169721
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Archive I A dark brown 1930s French terracotta bust depicting a female head in profile, resting on an integrated rectangular plinth.

A 20th Century French Female Terracotta Bust Sculpture, Signed C1930s, 32cm

Archive II A dark brown 1930s French terracotta bust depicting a female head in profile, resting on an integrated rectangular plinth. View II
Archive III A dark brown 1930s French terracotta bust depicting a female head in profile, resting on an integrated rectangular plinth. View III
Archive IV A dark brown 1930s French terracotta bust depicting a female head in profile, resting on an integrated rectangular plinth. View IV
Archive V A dark brown 1930s French terracotta bust depicting a female head in profile, resting on an integrated rectangular plinth. View V
Archive VI A dark brown 1930s French terracotta bust depicting a female head in profile, resting on an integrated rectangular plinth. View VI
Archive VII A dark brown 1930s French terracotta bust depicting a female head in profile, resting on an integrated rectangular plinth. View VII
Archive VIII A dark brown 1930s French terracotta bust depicting a female head in profile, resting on an integrated rectangular plinth. View VIII
Archive IX A dark brown 1930s French terracotta bust depicting a female head in profile, resting on an integrated rectangular plinth. View IX
Archive X A dark brown 1930s French terracotta bust depicting a female head in profile, resting on an integrated rectangular plinth. View X
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Archive XIII A dark brown 1930s French terracotta bust depicting a female head in profile, resting on an integrated rectangular plinth. View XIII
Archive XIV A dark brown 1930s French terracotta bust depicting a female head in profile, resting on an integrated rectangular plinth. View XIV
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A dark brown 1930s French terracotta bust depicting a female head in profile, resting on an integrated rectangular plinth.
A 20th Century French Female Terracotta Bust Sculpture, Signed C1930s, 32cm
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Early 20th-century French terracotta busts often feature naturalistic or Art Deco-influenced modelling, capturing human expression with textured clay surfaces and dark patinas or slips applied to highlight sculptural depth.

Sculptors fashioned these pieces by modelling wet terracotta clay by hand around an internal armature, firing the piece in a kiln, and applying tinted washes or patinas to achieve depth.

Authentic 1930s terracotta sculptures typically show hand-tool marks, artist signatures etched into the soft clay prior to firing, and natural surface wear consistent with age along high-relief areas.

A figurative terracotta bust can be styled as a focal point on a console table, bookshelf, or mantelpiece, where directional lighting emphasises its textured form and sculptural silhouette.

Dust terracotta surfaces gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or horsehair brush, avoiding water or chemical cleansers that can penetrate unglazed clay or damage delicate surface patinas.
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