A Good 20thC Plaster Death Mask of a Bearded Gentleman

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A Good 20thC Plaster Death Mask of a Bearded GentlemanOrigin: Probably English Period: Mid 20thC Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1940 60 Height: 10. 75 Depth: 4 Width: 5. 5 (at extremities) The life size thick heavy set plaster moulded death mask, well cast of a bearded gentleman, showing him in the serenity of passing, and of slender proportions and clean lines, surviving from the middle of the twentieth century and probably of English origin. In good original condition the mask remains in one piece

the whole with an exceptional patination and colour

It fell out of favour towards the end of the 18th century

A powerful and dramatic plate showing the power and strength of the fit male form

‘Born 3 June 1865’ and ‘Admiral’

Depth: 10” (all at extremities)

Once a sewing box with a removable top tray

several shades of red and with a white accent

Modelled as a portrait of an accountant to a celebrity singer and made in 1984 by Joelien artist doll maker of New York

‘2’ and ‘3’

The homosexual relationships that William II had as crown prince and as king were reported by journalist Eillert Meeter

and a swirling tempest of outstanding colour and patination

The attractive Regency period giltwood and gesso wall mirror of relatively delicate proportions having the original convex mirror plate and gilded slip

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