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This bust was found at a local Northern California estate auction. I believe it is 19th century & made of spelter. Someone did some "artistic modification" that should probably be reversed. There are signs of age (oxidization to the mounting hardware on base, & a few corner chips.. & the worst part is the missing earrings, the gilding & the diamond or zircon eyes!. in any case this is still a wonderful sculpture by a prolific 19th century French Sculptor. From my looking around, I noticed this bust appears with various bases in white metal (without the diamond eyes & gilding) around 1890 or so. Please see all photos & thanks for looking! FREE SHIPPING TO LOWER 48 STATES (Includes careful packaging & shipping insurance) Thanks for visiting Dougie's Treasures! :) 19Th Century Signed Emmanuel Villanis Spelter Bust On Marble Base Antique Needs Some Restoration Art Nouveau
