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Early 20th C, Carved Wood Écorché Study of a Man’s Head, Signed ‘Ap’ (Italian)
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Early 20th C, Carved Wood Écorché Study of a Man’s Head, Signed ‘Ap’ (Italian)

1900 - 1920
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Early 20th C, Carved Écorché Study of a Man’s Head, signed ‘AP’ (Italian).

An écorché is a figure, in drawing, painting, or sculpture, with the skin removed to show the muscles and tendons. The term comes from the French word for "flayed" or "skinned". They serve as a tool for artists and medical students to study the anatomy of the human body and its muscles.

CONDITION:

Excellent overall.

PROVENANCE:

From the Estate of Eddi Van Auken, Danville, California who acquired it from Il Segno del Tempo, Milan, Italy.

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32.5cm (12.80")
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White Space Antiques has dated this Carved Wood Ecorche Head to the 1900s.

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Early 20th C, Carved Écorché Study of a Man’s Head, signed ‘AP’ (Italian).
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An écorché is a figure, in drawing, painting, or sculpture, with the skin removed to show the muscles and tendons.
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The term comes from the French word for "flayed" or "skinned". They serve as a tool for artists and medical students to study the anatomy of the human body and its muscles.

fig 1. A carved wooden bust depicting a male head with visible anatomical facial and neck muscles on an integrated plinth base.
fig 1. Early 20th C, Carved Wood Écorché Study of a Man’s Head, Signed ‘Ap’ (Italian)

CONDITION:

Excellent overall.

PROVENANCE:

From the Estate of Eddi Van Auken, Danville, California who acquired it from Il Segno del Tempo, Milan, Italy.

WEBSITE:

For more information or more detailed images, please, visit our website:

https://www.WhiteSpaceAntiques.com

Height
32.5cm (12.80")
Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this Carved Wood Ecorche Head to the 1900s.

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SA1198698
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Archive I A carved wooden bust depicting a male head with visible anatomical facial and neck muscles on an integrated plinth base.

Early 20th C, Carved Wood Écorché Study of a Man’s Head, Signed ‘Ap’ (Italian)

Archive II A carved wooden bust depicting a male head with visible anatomical facial and neck muscles on an integrated plinth base. View II
Archive III A carved wooden bust depicting a male head with visible anatomical facial and neck muscles on an integrated plinth base. View III
Archive IV A carved wooden bust depicting a male head with visible anatomical facial and neck muscles on an integrated plinth base. View IV
Archive V A carved wooden bust depicting a male head with visible anatomical facial and neck muscles on an integrated plinth base. View V
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A carved wooden bust depicting a male head with visible anatomical facial and neck muscles on an integrated plinth base.
Early 20th C, Carved Wood Écorché Study of a Man’s Head, signed ‘AP’ (Italian)
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A carved wooden bust depicting a male head with visible anatomical facial and neck muscles on an integrated plinth base.
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FAQs

An ecorche study is an artwork depicting a human or animal with the skin removed to display the underlying muscular structure, traditionally created as an anatomical reference for artists and sculptors.

Ecorche figures were historically sculpted from plaster, bronze, terracotta, or carved directly from hardwoods such as walnut, lime, or fruitwood.

Authentic early 20th-century carvings exhibit hand-tool marks, natural timber movement along grain lines, genuine surface patina from handling, and artist signatures or monogram marks.

Display the sculpture as a focal point on a library bookshelf, dark wood sideboard, or desk alongside architectural drawings and vintage brass objects.

Keep carved wood sculptures away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent cracking, and apply a light coating of clear microcrystalline wax periodically with a soft cloth.
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