Anatomical Mask By Caproni Collection

12 Inches High x 8 Inches Wide x 6 Inches Deep

This life-size mask is from neoclassical sculptor Houdon's study in preparation for a marble sculpture of Saint John the Baptist. It was one of his first commissions, and he was only 25 years old. Upon seeing the anatomical study, his friends and colleagues recognized it as an important artwork in its own right and suggested he make a mold of it to produce copies. Houdon's anatomical study became widely popula

$400 - $4,000

Fine Art, Sculpture

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