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Description
TITLE: Bronze bust of Beethoven - RESTRIKE
MARKS: H. Muller embossed on back of right shoulder and the number 5 over 25 (five of twenty-five). Nameplate on base: Muller.
CONDITION: Excellent overall condition, no damage. Nice patina.
HISTORY: Purchased at a collectors show in southern California in 1987. Seller represented the bust as a high quality re-strike of H. Muller’s original bronze bust of Beethoven, number five of twenty-five. On the lower back of the bust are the numbers 5 over 25. The bust is mounted on high quality Italian marble (quoted by seller) and a brass name plate on the center of the 1-1/2” base is inscribed “Muller.” The bust stands approximately 16-1/2 inches high and is very heavy, weighing approximately 36 pounds.
WILL CONSIDER SELLING DEPENDING ON APPRASIAL
Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
BRONZE
Distinguishing marks
H. MULLER, RE-STRIKE NUMBER, BEETHOVEN NAME PLATE
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
16-1/2 Inches overall, 1-1/2 inch Italian marble base
Weight
36 POUNDS
History
Purchased at a collectors trade show in 1987
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Re: H. MULLER BRONZE BUST OF BEETHOVEN
03.23.2011
No repiies to date and am still in search for information about this bronze bust.
Any information would be helpful. Was thinking of listing it on eBay but have no idea of the value of a re-cast Muller bust.
Thanks, Bill