{"product_id":"large-vintage-mozart-bust-30cm-plaster-sculpture-after-p-p-caproni-mode","title":"Large Vintage Mozart Bust – 30cm Plaster Sculpture – After P.P. Caproni Mode","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA superb \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge vintage plaster bust of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, standing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30cm high and 15cm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an exceptionally well-modelled example, depicting Mozart in formal 18th-century dress with his characteristic curled hair, high collar, elaborate cravat and detailed coat. The quality of the sculpting is particularly impressive, with crisp detail throughout the hair, facial features, clothing and intricate cravat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower front of the bust is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eimpressed with the name “MOZART”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, incorporated into the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting piece of sculpture history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring research into this bust, I discovered that it corresponds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every closely to a Mozart model documented by P.P. Caproni \u0026amp; Brother\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The Caproni Collection records this particular Mozart model as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue ID 6264, dating to 1911\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and their present-day collection continues to offer a version of the same model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe similarities in the facial features, hairstyle, clothing, cravat, buttons and overall form are striking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportantly, this particular bust does NOT carry a Caproni hallmark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and therefore it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot being sold as an original P.P. Caproni casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Instead, it appears to be a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every finely executed vintage reproduction of the documented Caproni model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bust is remarkably lightweight and has a pleasing resonant sound when tapped, consistent with a plaster\/lightweight composition construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has acquired a lovely aged surface with areas of natural discolouration and wear, giving it a wonderful old-world character. There is also old mounting\/adhesive residue to the underside from where the bust was previously attached to another support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fantastic decorative and collectible piece for anyone interested in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMozart, classical music, sculpture, historic reproductions or cabinet-of-curiosities collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately 30cm tall, it has a fantastic presence when displayed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 30cm high × 15cm wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition with age-related marks, surface wear and discolouration consistent with its age and previous display. Old mounting residue to the underside. Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While this bust closely follows the historic P.P. Caproni \u0026amp; Brother Mozart model documented in 1911, there is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno Caproni hallmark present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so it is not being represented as an original Caproni casting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56744191230292,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/5246\/3700\/files\/IMG_6547.jpg?v=1786280367","url":"https:\/\/drodditiescabinetofcuriosities.co.uk\/products\/large-vintage-mozart-bust-30cm-plaster-sculpture-after-p-p-caproni-mode","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}