Antique Warrior Bust By Otto Petri & Goldscheider, Patinated Terracotta

A large terracotta bust with a nuanced bronze patina, created by the sculptor Otto Petri for the prestigious Austro-Viennese manufacturer Goldscheider. This powerful work depicts a warrior with a martial and haughty expression, wearing a helmet adorned with a spread-winged eagle and side masks featuring the head of a Gorgon. The bust rests on a sculpted base reminiscent of the volute of an ancient capital. A testament to great craftsmanship, this work of art captivates with the finesse of its details and the expressive intensity of the figure. The helmet bears the artist’s engraved signature , while the inner back reveals the stamped mark of the Goldscheider manufactory, the inscription , and the original model number 2579.

Art Nouveau period

One wing of the helmet has been restored (barely noticeable and not fragile); the helmet is in very good condition

Shipping within France: 50 euros