Plaster bust of a child circa 1870, antique sculpture of a young boy 19th century

Magnificent bust of a child dating from the late 19th century, around 1870. It is made of plaster and depicts a young boy with curly hair. It was created in an artist's studio. It is unsigned but beautifully crafted: the detail of the curls in the hair, the delicacy of the facial features, it is a beautiful work. It is literally in its original condition considering its age (over 150 years old!!). Note: marks and signs of age throughout, lack of color on the nose and at the corner of the eye. Please take a close look at the photos; they are part of the product description! Remember that this is an antique object; it may contain signs of use and imperfections that make it a unique piece with a story! Dimensions: 34 cm high / 27 cm long / 16 cm deep. Weight: 2.117 kg. This antique piece will delight lovers of studio sculptures! It will look great in a living room or office, or next to antique books in a library! Your visitors won't be able to take their eyes off this touching work! Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions; I'll be happy to answer them!.