{"product_id":"ceramic-marsala-bust","title":"Mid-Century Biographic Bust (Attributed to Marwal)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e5 1\/2”W x 8”H x 5”D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThis captivating mid-century biographic bust is an exceptional example of mid-20th-century decorative portraiture. Strongly attributed to Marwal Industries—or one of its premium New York contemporaries like the Alexander Backer Co.—this piece captures the era’s fascination with stylized, global realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eUnlike the more common, heavily accessorized tiki or tropical tropes of the period, this sculpture stands out for its refined minimalism. The subject is rendered with a quiet, serene elegance, featuring clean contours, a sleek, swept-back hairstyle, and a singular contrasting cream-colored button earring. The hand-painted finish is remarkable, executing a rich, warm terracotta and bronze patina that catches the light beautifully and gives the plaster casting the substantial presence of fine ceramic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eBecause chalkware and high-density plaster objects from this era are inherently fragile, finding a piece preserved in such crisp, virtually unblemished condition is a rarity. With its smooth lines and poised expression, this sophisticated bust serves as a soulful, sculptural accent—perfect for adding a touch of mid-century character to a contemporary bookshelf, a modernist vignette, or an art-filled mantle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eMid 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ByCloudia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48795094319321,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/6749\/6409\/files\/Mid-Century_Biographic_Bust_Attributed_to_Marwal.jpg?v=1781287280","url":"https:\/\/bycloudia.life\/it\/products\/ceramic-marsala-bust","provider":"ByCloudia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}