Bust Black Female by Alexander Backer

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Offering a Alexander Backer plaster table sculpture, circa 1950s. The bust has its traditional engraved ABCO signature on the side … Read more Offering a Alexander Backer plaster table sculpture, circa 1950s. The bust has its traditional engraved ABCO signature on the side which stands for the Alexander Backer Company. This sculpture was designed by Alexander Backer himself. It retains its original partial label on bottom with the original felt. Authentic to the period.

EXCELLENT CONDITION. No flaws whatsoever...just perfect!...This sculpture is in such immaculate condition that it may have been restored at some time after the original manufacturing.

A great item for any design project, but especially suited for an Art Deco, Mid Century Modern, or Palm Beach style décor.

SIZE:
11.5" high
8.25" wide
4" deep

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Dimensions
8.25ʺW × 4ʺD × 11.5ʺH


The sculpture presents a striking, contemporary bust rendered with dramatic contrast and stylized restraint. The face and upper torso are finished in a smooth, matte black surface that emphasizes clean planes, sharp contours, and an almost mask‑like serenity. The features are elongated and idealized: arched brows, a straight nose, and closed lips that give the figure a poised, introspective expression. See less