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Vintage Ancient Style Female Classical Bust - Greece - 20th Century
A beautiful old vintage copy of a small, ancient marble bust of a female, possibly Aphrodite. An old reproduction, dating from the 1950\'s and probably from a fine museum gift shop. Cast stone (probably marble dust) and \"aged\" by a talented artist. Signed on the rear base \"Alva Studios\", who were known for their quality reproductions of antiquities (see last photo). Purchased years ago at sale, this is part of my personal collection that I am selling to downsize. A convincing copy!
\"Founded in 1948 in Long Island, New York, Alva Studios existed until the 90s. Its founder, Alfred Wolkenberg (born in Vienna in 1911) immigrated to the United States in 1939. He had many artists and designers, whom he ordered to produce reproductions of ancient jewelry and sculptures stored in various museums around the world. For example, in the collection of the American Museum of Natural History, as well as other museum collections\".
Overall on Base 7 Inches Tall Head is 4.75 Inches TallWood Block Base 2.25 Inches Square
Ex: Chait Galleries, Beverly Hills
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