Sculpture, Maschera Beethoven - 33 cm - Earthenware

Large and expressive wall-mounted sculptural mask depicting the famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven, made in dense plaster/scagliola or patinated terracotta with a bronze-like/gilded terracotta finish. The work is characterized by a vigorous and expressive modeling that highlights the hair and the intense facial features. On the back there are two important marks imprinted directly into the material: 1. Signature and Title: the inscription "Beethoven" is engraved in italics, accompanied by the author's/manufacture's monogram. 2. Deposit Mark: Rectangular stamp bearing the inscriptions "DÉPOSÉ - REPRODUCTION INTERDITE - MADE IN ITALY" (Registered mark, reproduction prohibited, Product of Italy). Subject: Ludwig van Beethoven Type: Wall mask / bas-relief sculpture Material: Patinated plaster / Scagliola / Terracotta (patinated bronze/gold-toned finish) Era: 1950s / 1960s (Mid-Century) Origin: Italy (Made in Italy - Déposé mark) Height: 33 cm Width: 30 cm Depth: 12.5 cm Conditions: Generally good vintage condition. It shows small and physiological nicks/patina losses on the surface (especially on the forehead and along the upper edges, as highlighted in the close-up photos), which attest to the object's originality and age. Not

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