1974 Peggy Mach Signed Patinated Bronze Bust Sculpture - Edition 1/7

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A striking 1974 bronze bust by American sculptor Peggy Mach, featuring an expressive bearded figure with an elaborate headdress adorned … Read more A striking 1974 bronze bust by American sculptor Peggy Mach, featuring an expressive bearded figure with an elaborate headdress adorned with sculptural animal motifs, including camels and other wildlife.

Beautifully executed with contrasting patinas, the sculpture pairs a richly polished golden bronze face with a deeply textured verdigris finish throughout the beard and headdress. The intricate surface detailing and distinctive facial features give the work a commanding presence, balancing classical portraiture with an imaginative, almost mythological quality.

Peggy Mach (1922–2013) was an accomplished American sculptor who lived and worked primarily in New York. Celebrated for her expressive figurative works and sensitive interpretations of the human form, Mach received more than 40 awards throughout her career. Her sculptures were exhibited in galleries, museums, and universities internationally, while her notable commissions included works for St. Mary’s Church in Greenwich, Connecticut, and Villanova University in Pennsylvania. Her work reflects a distinctive combination of technical craftsmanship, emotional depth, and imaginative storytelling.

Mounted on a minimalist black pedestal base, this substantial, limited-edition bronze makes a compelling statement piece for a curated interior or collection of 20th-century American sculpture.

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• Artist: Peggy Mach
• Year: 1974
• Material: Patinated bronze
• Signed and numbered 1/7
• Contrasting golden and verdigris patinas
• Mounted on black pedestal base

Dimensions:

• Height: 17”
• Width: 11”
• Depth: 9”
• Base: 6” x 6” See less