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"Pharaoh with Winged Scarab, " Art Deco Painted Plaster Head in Red, Black
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Beautifully sculpted and finished, this wall-mounted sculpture depicts the head of a Pharaoh, handsomely depicted with full lips and wide eyes, surmounted by a Classic Egyptian headdress with a winged scarab. The sculpture is molded plaster painted in rich tones of deep red, black and taupe, layered with a patina gained over the last 90 years. The sculptor was Raffaello Scali, an Italian sculptor who was born in Livorno and later did much of his artistic work in Belgium.
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1930s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Overall excellent, with a minimal number of scuffs or losses.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU865128454752
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