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Painted Plaster Bust of Ludwig Van Beethoven, C.1930.
Harrington Antiques
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Painted Plaster Bust of Ludwig Van Beethoven, C.1930.

1920 - 1940
Description

A painted plaster bust of Ludwig Van Beethoven, by Ugo Cipriani (1880-1960). Signed.

The colour, cast and scale of this bust make an excellent display piece, whether it be tucked on a bookshelf or pride of place on mantle.

There is some wear and knocks commensurate with age throughout, most notably to the back right corner (please see photographs).

Dimensions:-

Height (approx): 40cm

Width: 22cm

Depth: 19cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this Beethoven Plaster Bust Sculpture to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219950
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8010
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Description
A painted plaster bust of Ludwig Van Beethoven, by Ugo Cipriani (1880-1960). Signed.
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The colour, cast and scale of this bust make an excellent display piece, whether it be tucked on a bookshelf or pride of place on mantle.
Harrington Antiques
fig 1. A dark bronze-coloured painted plaster bust depicting composer Ludwig van Beethoven with detailed hair and a dramatic collar on a square base.
fig 1. Painted Plaster Bust of Ludwig Van Beethoven, C.1930.

There is some wear and knocks commensurate with age throughout, most notably to the back right corner (please see photographs).

Dimensions:-

Height (approx): 40cm

Width: 22cm

Depth: 19cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Beethoven Plaster Bust Sculpture to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219950
Dealers Internal Ref
8010
Harrington Antiques
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Archive I A dark bronze-coloured painted plaster bust depicting composer Ludwig van Beethoven with detailed hair and a dramatic collar on a square base.

Painted Plaster Bust of Ludwig Van Beethoven, c.1930.

Archive II A dark bronze-coloured painted plaster bust depicting composer Ludwig van Beethoven with detailed hair and a dramatic collar on a square base. View II
Archive III A dark bronze-coloured painted plaster bust depicting composer Ludwig van Beethoven with detailed hair and a dramatic collar on a square base. View III
Archive IV A dark bronze-coloured painted plaster bust depicting composer Ludwig van Beethoven with detailed hair and a dramatic collar on a square base. View IV
Archive V A dark bronze-coloured painted plaster bust depicting composer Ludwig van Beethoven with detailed hair and a dramatic collar on a square base. View V
Archive VI A dark bronze-coloured painted plaster bust depicting composer Ludwig van Beethoven with detailed hair and a dramatic collar on a square base. View VI
Archive VII A dark bronze-coloured painted plaster bust depicting composer Ludwig van Beethoven with detailed hair and a dramatic collar on a square base. View VII
Archive VIII A dark bronze-coloured painted plaster bust depicting composer Ludwig van Beethoven with detailed hair and a dramatic collar on a square base. View VIII
Archive IX A dark bronze-coloured painted plaster bust depicting composer Ludwig van Beethoven with detailed hair and a dramatic collar on a square base. View IX
Archive X A dark bronze-coloured painted plaster bust depicting composer Ludwig van Beethoven with detailed hair and a dramatic collar on a square base. View X
Archive XI A dark bronze-coloured painted plaster bust depicting composer Ludwig van Beethoven with detailed hair and a dramatic collar on a square base. View XI
Archive XII A dark bronze-coloured painted plaster bust depicting composer Ludwig van Beethoven with detailed hair and a dramatic collar on a square base. View XII
Archive XIII A dark bronze-coloured painted plaster bust depicting composer Ludwig van Beethoven with detailed hair and a dramatic collar on a square base. View XIII
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A dark bronze-coloured painted plaster bust depicting composer Ludwig van Beethoven with detailed hair and a dramatic collar on a square base.
Painted Plaster Bust of Ludwig Van Beethoven, c.1930.
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A dark bronze-coloured painted plaster bust depicting composer Ludwig van Beethoven with detailed hair and a dramatic collar on a square base.
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Portrait busts of classical composers became widely popular during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, positioned in music rooms, libraries, and educational spaces as symbols of cultural appreciation and artistic inspiration.

Plaster busts were created by pouring liquid plaster of Paris into moulds taken from an original clay model. Once cured, the surface was painted, lacquered, or treated with metallic powders to imitate patinated bronze or carved stone.

Authentic vintage plaster sculptures often show age-related wear to the painted surface, small chips revealing the pale plaster beneath, cast seam lines, and occasionally sculpted signatures or dates around the plinth.

A portrait bust can be styled on a bookshelf, piano top, or mantelpiece, providing tactile interest and a sense of historic depth within classic, dark academia, or modern eclectic rooms.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth. Avoid damp cloths, solvents, or abrasive cleaners, as moisture can soften the underlying plaster and strip the delicate painted finish.
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