1950s Modernist African Female Brass Bust Sculpture on Marble Base

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Mid-century modernist brass bust sculpture depicting a stylized African woman, elegantly mounted on a substantial mottled dark gray and white … Read more Mid-century modernist brass bust sculpture depicting a stylized African woman, elegantly mounted on a substantial mottled dark gray and white marble plinth base. Dating to the 1940s–1950s, this piece channels the Art Deco and Africanist aesthetics popularized by famed European studios like Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien.

Features & Design:
• Materials: Solid heavy cast brass on a natural variegated marble pedestal.
• Details: Stylized facial contours accented with three loose metal loop piercings through the nose and ears. The crown features uniform dimpled circular indentations representing detailed hair work.
• Aesthetic: Bold mid-century modern, minimalist, tribal art, or gallery wall statement accent.

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with a rich, authentically aged golden-brown brass patina. The heavy marble base has a smooth polished finish with old, minor character chips along the lower corner edges on two sides. These small chips are localized to the bottom edges and do not interfere with the structure, stability, or frontal presentation of the piece.

Dimensions & Weight:
• Height: Approximately 5.5" tall
• Weight: 2 lbs 8.4 oz See less