vintage Pompeian Bronze bust, Dante, Beatrice, circa 1920, 10 lbs. very large

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vintage Pompeian Bronze bust, Dante, Beatrice, circa 1920, 10 lbs. very large:
$325.00

Prior to 1914 just about all high-end sculptural artwork was solid bronze. About that time a company called Kathodian Bronze Works began manufacturing small sculptural artwork such as bookends (back then they were called “book rocks”) and statuary using a process imported from Europe around the turn of the century known as electroplating or electroforming . These bronze and copper-plated sculptural artworks were curtailed during WW1 when the focus shifted from bookends to bullets.

After WW1 Armor Bronze Company began manufacturing similar bronze-clad sculptural work.And in the decade of the 1920s the Pompeian Bronze Company took theses products to another level with their use of vibrant colors on their sculptures and bookends.

By the end of the Roaring Twenties the only “bronze clad” manufacturer left was Armor Bronze.The Great Depression swallowed-up most of “bronze clad” artisans – as the process was deemed to be too expensive and time consuming.

Offered here is a very uncommon and collectable bust by Pompeian Bronze Company: \"Dante\" or \"Dantes\" as is is spelled on this statue.
Circa 1920s
The backside is marked 336 and Pompeian Bronze Co.
The paint had age appropriate wear but looks great.
Great patina.
Note the the two photos of Dante and \"Unknown\" aka Beatrice. She was also made by Pompeian Bronze. Colors are very similar. The \"unknown\" or Beatrice bust is also listed for sale. The two of them would make a great set.
There are no breaks to the cladding.
Dante is very large 9 inches tall and 11 inches wide. He weighs 10 pounds and 2 ounces.
New felt on bottom
Shipping is $20 including insurance.