{"product_id":"vintage-french-cavalier-bust-bronze-effect-plaster-sculpture","title":"Vintage French Cavalier Bust, Bronze-Effect Plaster Sculpture","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ehe surface is worked in black with green and gold highlights to imitate patinated bronze, and from a few feet away it reads exactly like a foundry piece. It is the kind of face that anchors a bookshelf or a mantel in a study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 10 in. W x 16 in. H x 7 in. D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Painted finish over plaster, black with green and gold worked up to imitate bronze, the green appears to be a later painted layer over the black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Plaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | 20th century, no dating evidence present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style or Movement | Renaissance Revival, romantic cavalier subject\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | cavalier bust, musketeer bust\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Maker, Mark, or Attribution | Unmarked, no maker identified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Marks | None present, including under the base felt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction or Technique | Cast plaster with visible mold seams at the shoulders, turned socle base, green felt to the underside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a decorative piece and it shows honest handling. The painted surface is largely intact and does the visual work well, with the highlights still crisp across the hat, collar, and cloak. The green coloring across the back and shoulders appears to be a later painted layer worked over the original black finish rather than an original patina. It sits slightly proud of the black surface in places and is uneven where the two meet, visible in the close-up photographs. There is a chip to the plaster at the lower back of the bust where it meets the socle, with the white plaster body showing through, visible in the close-up photograph. Expect minor rubbing and small surface losses to the paint at the high points from age and handling. The turned base shows wear to the gilt edges. The green felt to the underside is worn and slightly frayed at the edge. No cracks through the body. It stands solidly and displays well from all sides.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51715382182166,"sku":"AMD-13637","price":400.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceContainerInventory-10294.jpg?v=1787090086","url":"https:\/\/austyn-marie.myshopify.com\/products\/vintage-french-cavalier-bust-bronze-effect-plaster-sculpture","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}