Russian Sculptures

Man's Head ("The Old Man")

    Man's Head ("The Old Man")

    Argentina

    1933

    Erzia, Stepan

    Wood (algarrobo or quebracho); carving, mounting

    68.0 x 34.0 x 34.0 cm

    The back of the head is signed and dated S. Erzia, 1933, signature

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    The sculptural representation of a male head is made of subtropical wood (algarrobo or quebracho). The untreated bark imitates hair with two large "curls"-burrs symmetrically placed on the sides, as well as a moustache and beard. The face with a large nose and wide almond-shaped eyes is of smooth texture. Mounted on a smooth high wooden rectangular base.

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    Инв.4724/ИЗО