Vintage Hand Sculpted Head Unglazed Terracotta Face Sculpture, 1940s Harvard Art For Sale

This vintage terracotta head sculpture was handcrafted at the Harvard art school in the late 1940s as a live-model studio practice piece. Modeled from a warm, unglazed reddish clay, it has a simple, raw texture that captures the classic expressionist style of mid-century university workshops.It has a minimal metal rod hook for mounting. Note the rustic condition, including dings and scuffs that appear more prominent up close and in brighter light.This gentleman’s bust is a quiet, soulful little piece of 20th-century academic history that will add a layer of interest and character to a bookshelf, desk, or art display. Unsigned, but provenance is available.3.5” x 2.5”