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Head of a Young Bulgarian

Artist: Oscar Miestchaninoff, American, born Russia, 1886-1956
Medium: Bronze with stone base
Dates: 1920
Dimensions: 19 3/8 x 7 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. (49.2 x 19.1 x 24.8 cm)
Markings: Stamped on back edge of neck at proper right, rectangular stamp with "CIRE / VALSUNI / PERDUE"
Signature: Inscribed along lower edge of neck at proper left: "O. M. MIESTCHANINOFF"
Collections: American Art
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 58.183
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Oscar Miestchaninoff
Image: Overall, 58.183_acetate_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Head of a young woman facing frontally with almond-shaped eyes and stylized features; hair is pulled back into a bun at nape of neck; mottled surface texture; head bolted to dark brown, highly polished, square stone base. Condition: Good, few nicks in base.

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