18th century terracotta fragmentary portrait bust head

€ 150

18th century terracotta fragmentary portrait bust head

€ 150

Head of a man styled with a traditional wig in fired terracotta clay with a natural, darkened earth-toned surface patina
The curled wig was a common fashion indicator among the European nobility and elite of the 18^th century
Age-related wear including structural fragmentation along the neckline and base where it was originally attached to a full bust or larger architectural relief

Dimensions

12 cm wide, 10 cm deep and 15 cm high