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A Fine Mid-20th Century Miniature Bronze Bust by Harold Pfeiffer, Circa 1960

$1,200
£914.66
€1,054.97
CA$1,704.36
A$1,831.51
CHF 982.71
MX$21,574.10
NOK 12,356.52
SEK 11,287.61
DKK 7,884.40

About the Item

A finely sculpted limited edition miniature bronze bust of a Bahamian man exhibiting a fine brown/green patina overall, signed numbered on the reverse H. Pfeiffer 3/6, and raised upon a striated green marble base. Harold Sampson Pfeiffer (1908-1997) is a listed member of the Sculptors Society of Canada (SSC) whose works are in several public collections including Alberta House in London England, The Canadian Museum of Civilization in Hull Quebec, The Sculptor’s Society of Canada in Toronto Ontario. Ref: ‘The Man Who Makes Heads with His Hands'
  • Creator:
    Harold Sampson Pfeiffer (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.88 in (14.94 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In fine overall condition and exhibiting a fine brown/green patina. In order to preserve what has taken decades sometimes years to develop, it is our policy not to disturb the natural surface patina on our bronzes.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU272839249373

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