July Gallery Auction
Lot 29258:
Description
This solid bronze bust depicts the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in a traditional Neoclassical style. The subject is portrayed in period attire, featuring a high collar, cravat, and buttoned jacket. The front of the sculpture includes the name MOZART cast in relief on a rectangular block. The bust is mounted on a two-part variegated sienna marble pedestal, consisting of a turned socle and a square plinth. One image shows the piece disassembled, revealing the central threaded rod and nut assembly used to secure the bronze to the marble components. No additional artist signatures or foundry marks are visible.
Height: 7.5 inches. Pickup is Friday, July 31, from Noon to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB99
Condition report:
The bronze retains a dark brown to black patina with observable surface wear and light scratching, particularly on the reverse. There are small spots of loss to the patina on high-relief areas where the underlying metal is exposed. The marble base shows minor surface abrasions and small nicks along the edges consistent with age and handling. The mounting hardware is present and functional.
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