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Large Terra Cotta Portrait Relief, BRAHMS?, 15" Diameter , 1+1/4" Thick~Antique

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    Posted 11 years ago

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    Budek
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    Hello Friends,
    I picked this up today at a shop in Chatham MA.. It's approximately 15 inches in diameter, 1+1/4 inches thick and a terra cotta relief portrait of Brahms, I believe.
    It's a beautiful piece, weighs a ton, and unfortunately bears no mark.
    My guess is that it's an architectural rondel that was never used.
    Of course it may not be Brahms, but according to images I'm familiar with of him, that's my guess.
    The shop owner was incredibly nice and told me that it came from a local home that had a lot of very interesting antique art pieces.

    Any information would be very welcome,.....I got caught up in the Romance of it.................... HELP!
    Thanks and Warm wishes to you all,
    Tony.

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    Comments

    1. Moonstonelover21 Moonstonelover21, 11 years ago
      I think this is gorgeous!
    2. Budek Budek, 11 years ago
      Thanks for the love and comment, Moonstonelover
      I hope you're very well and are having a beautiful August,
      Best Regards,
      Tony.
    3. SEAN68 SEAN68, 11 years ago
      Stunning tony!!!!
    4. Budek Budek, 11 years ago
      Thanks for the love and comment, Sean
      Have a great week-end!
    5. Budek Budek, 11 years ago
      Thanks for the loves, Kevin and PhilDavidAlexanderMorris,( wonderful name)
      have a great week-end!
    6. Budek Budek, 11 years ago
      Thanks for the love nldionne,
      I hope that you're enjoying a beautiful week-end
      love to you and your kitties,
      Tony.
    7. SEAN68 SEAN68, 11 years ago
      Your very welcome Tony!!! and I hope your having a great weekend:)
    8. davyd286, 11 years ago
      It also looks like Karl Marx in the morning..;)
    9. Budek Budek, 11 years ago
      Thanks for the comment davyd,
      I agree that it looks like Karl Marx as well,
      .......very interesting indeed!:)
      I hope you're having a great week-end,
      Tony.
    10. Budek Budek, 11 years ago
      Thank You for the love, Sarahoff
      it's much appreciated,
      Tony.
    11. tom61375, 11 years ago
      "What We Do I Life, Echoes For Eternity!" Absolutely Beautiful! =)
    12. Budek Budek, 11 years ago
      A beautiful thought, Tom
      Thank You
    13. freiheit freiheit, 10 years ago
      Karl Marx was my first thought, too. But who would want to hang that in his living room? Have you seen the bust in Chemnitz? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Marx_Monument
    14. Budek Budek, 10 years ago
      Dear freiheit, Thanks for the look and interesting comment! Much appreciated!!
    15. cogito cogito, 10 years ago
      In the late 19th and early 20th century MANY people would want that in their living room, particularly someone during that period who was socially and intellectually astute.
    16. freiheit freiheit, 10 years ago
      I didn't think of that, cognito. I guess you are correct.

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