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Vintage French Plaster Bust of Voltaire

About the Item

A renowned literary figure and French icon, this plaster bust captures the likeness of Voltaire. With layers built up and revealed by time, the time touched appearance reflects a journey through time– a motif fitting a great thinker. Buff titanium peels to reveal a white and cream, the palette of neutrals gives way to the aged surface of plaster, lightly eroded into a matrix of pits and furrows. The textured surface is a testament to the passage of time and enhances the emotional impact of the artist's sober pose.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.3 in (71.89 cm)Width: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    French Provincial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    High Point, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 331401stDibs: LU5280236764282
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