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Two Orientalist Spelter Busts of Female Figures

$11,688.83per set
£8,500per set
€10,006.52per set
CA$16,005.92per set
A$17,795.53per set
CHF 9,314.88per set
MX$218,256.22per set
NOK 118,602.03per set
SEK 111,974.38per set
DKK 74,671.96per set
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About the Item

This busts in this pair of spelter sculptures take the form of two Orientalist female figures. The figures wear Orientalist clothing and are embellished with Orientalist-style jewelry about their necks and heads. The sculptures are delicately cast to produce works of impressive detail, as is evident in the hair and dress of each figure. The pieces are finished with a patina of warm red tones, especially evident on their faces.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)Depth: 10.63 in (27 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Spelter,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 160241stDibs: LU956316267601

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