{"product_id":"antique-french-terracotta-beethoven-bust-sculpture-19th-century","title":"Antique French Terracotta Beethoven Bust Sculpture, 19th Century","description":"Terracotta (or patinated plaster) bust depicting Ludwig van Beethoven, late 19th to early 20th century.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bust represents the composer in a classical 19th-century style, with characteristic high forehead, expressive eyes and untamed hair. The base bears the name \"LUDWIG\", identifying the subject as Beethoven.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOn the side of the bust a stamped inscription reading \"OPPONENT\" (partially visible as oppone..t) is present. This is most likely not a maker's mark, but a descriptive or allegorical term, referring to Beethoven's historical role as a musical revolutionary and opponent of classical conventions. Such symbolic inscriptions are known from late-19th-century educational and decorative sculpture.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nProbably produced for academic, musical or bourgeois interiors, such busts were popular in conservatories and private salons. The work appears to be a period reproduction, not a unique portrait sculpture.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: terracotta or patinated plaster\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: circa 1880-1920\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: likely French or German\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFunction: decorative \/ educational bust\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\ntraces of use see pictures\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSee also our other objects on ETSY, new objects are being added weekly:\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\ndolmenantiquetiles.etsy.com                                                                                       the Netherlands, are offering a large, special collection for sale on Etsy: modern and classic art objects, Art Deco, lamps, Asian, Porcelain, collectables, home decoration etc, etc., all with beauty and creativity, ideas that we are happy to share with you!   we are specialized in Dutch 17th century Tiles, which share beauty and a good investment. Please have a look at the different categories in our shop! You will find with us good and fair quality against reasonable prices\n\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Ausema","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56714013311300,"sku":"AUS-2937","price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/2281\/2228\/files\/il_fullxfull.7511766460_mjoy.jpg?v=1777650648","url":"https:\/\/houseofausema.com\/products\/antique-french-terracotta-beethoven-bust-sculpture-19th-century","provider":"Ausema","version":"1.0","type":"link"}