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Terracotta or Plaster Head
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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Terracotta or Plaster Head

19th century
Description

Well Modelled Terracotta or Plaster Grotesque Head Interesting Image. There is a £20 charge for postage and packing

1880 to 1940 Europe

Very good condition. International Shipping A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
35.6cm (14.02")
Width
20.3cm (7.99")
Depth
20.3cm (7.99")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Modernist Plaster Head Sculpture to the 1880s.

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SA631471
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938
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Description
Well Modelled Terracotta or Plaster Grotesque Head Interesting Image. There is a £20 charge for postage and packing

1880 to 1940 Europe

Very good condition.

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International Shipping A shipping quote is available on request.
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Height
35.6cm (14.02")
Width
20.3cm (7.99")
Depth
20.3cm (7.99")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Modernist Plaster Head Sculpture to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA631471
Dealers Internal Ref
938
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A dark patinated modernist sculpture of a head with stylised facial features mounted on a square wooden plinth.
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Archive I A dark patinated modernist sculpture of a head with stylised facial features mounted on a square wooden plinth.

Terracotta or Plaster Head

Archive II A dark patinated modernist sculpture of a head with stylised facial features mounted on a square wooden plinth. View II
Archive III A dark patinated modernist sculpture of a head with stylised facial features mounted on a square wooden plinth. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated modernist sculpture of a head with stylised facial features mounted on a square wooden plinth. View IV
Archive V A dark patinated modernist sculpture of a head with stylised facial features mounted on a square wooden plinth. View V
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A dark patinated modernist sculpture of a head with stylised facial features mounted on a square wooden plinth.
Terracotta or Plaster Head
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A dark patinated modernist sculpture of a head with stylised facial features mounted on a square wooden plinth.
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Modernist head sculptures focus on stylized forms, simplified contours, and emotional expression rather than exact literal representation. Emerging in the early 20th century, these works often draw inspiration from African, Cycladic, or Expressionist art traditions.

Sculptors commonly worked with earthenware terracotta clay or gypsum plaster cast from clay originals. These pieces were often finished with hand-painted patinas, waxes, or metallic bronzing powders to mimic heavier materials like cast bronze.

Authentic period busts typically display organic surface wear, hand-applied patinas, original foundry or studio marks, and mounting details consistent with historic joining methods, such as original wooden bases or square-cut fixings.

A sculptural head functions as a prominent focal point when set against neutral backgrounds, situated on a dark wood sideboard, within a curated bookshelf, or alongside architectural lighting to highlight its physical contours.

Dust gently using a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush. Avoid using water, liquid chemical cleaners, or solvents, as these can strip delicate surface patinas, alter painted finishes, or damage porous plaster bases.
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