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Circa 1950's Gesso Bust of Napoleon

$2,200
£1,653.82
€1,917.30
CA$3,071.54
A$3,440.29
CHF 1,790.10
MX$41,782.08
NOK 22,693.88
SEK 21,413.37
DKK 14,305.79
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About the Item

A cast gesso bust of Napolean from an Italian foundry
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Gesso,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some very light chips around outer body.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU853943949872

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