Pocket Art Messerschmidt Beaked Man Character Portrait Statue Miniature 4.1H

Pocket Art Messerschmidt Beaked Man Character Portrait Statue Miniature 4.1H Messerschmidt left behind 55 character heads; 17 in alabaster, 36 in metal (usually a tin-copper alloy), one in wood and one in limestone. Her never named them himself and just referred to them as ‘heads’. The name they are known by now and the indication of the moods and characters they portray originated in an anonymous publication that appeared some ten years after his death. The statue head illustrates a Beaked Man . He scrunches up his face and juts his lips and chin out in an exaggerated expression. The pose gives him the look of having a bird’s beak. The tight tight facial expression demonstrates Messerschmidt’s profound talent at capturing a human gesture. This statue reproduction is part of the Parastone Mouseion 3D Collection of highly collectible museum reproductions. Material: resin with brown yellow finish. Miniature pocket art measures: 4.1 in H x 3 in W x 2.75 in D. Weight 10 ounces. Gift Box Included. (PN PA26ME) Franz Xaver Messerschmidt (1736-1783) Messerschmidt, who was born in Wiesinsteig in the Swabian Alps, learned the basics of Sculpture in Munich from his uncle Johann Baptist Straub, a prominent Rococo Sculpturer. Messerschmidt continued his education at the Academy of the Arts in Vienna. His exceptional talent soon attracted Empress Maria Teresa’s attention and, initially, he had plenty of commissions. After a study trip to Rome in 1765, he started working in an increasingly Classicist style based on ancient Roman busts. Four years later, he accepted a post as a teacher at the art academy. However, his proud, somewhat difficult character led to him being at odds with school’s conservative directors. Soon rumors abounded that his politically incorrect , erratic behavior is due to lead poisoning. After the death of his patron Martin van Maytens he became disillusioned and isolated within the narrow minded Viennese art world which was deeply intertwined with the court. He started his series of character heads which would later become famous, but there was a dearth of commissions and this led to financial problems for him. He traveled to Munich via his home town and waited there in vain for an appointment at court for two years. In 1777 he left for Bratislave. His brother – who was also a sculptor – lived there and moreover it was the seat of Hungary’s Hapsburg government. He accepted a number of commissions, but spent most of his time working on his large series of character heads. He was admired by all, but led a reclusive life until his sudden death aged 47. eMuseumStore is a leading retailer of Museum Store Gifts | Historical Reproductions | Cultural Artifact Replicas About our listing, service expectations, and business philosophy: Item is NEW . Many of our items based on ancient originals — but you are buying a reproduction / replica. We carefully package our items for safe transport adding sufficient peanuts, bubble wrap, styrofoam, and box support as required by each item. We ship quickly . Item will leave our warehouse in Southern California usually same day or the next business day. We ship via the best method for the weight and dimensions of the item including USPS and Fedex. Each box will have a tracking number . We have been online since 1997 and provide outstanding customer support . We are a small business who want to make you satisfied. If you have any issues, please let us help resolve them through your good communication. We are happy to help you!!! In the event you want to return the item which rarely occurs, we accept returns for 30 days providing you assist us with these requirements: Item is in new condition and in its original packaging. Item is returned without any damage . Please carefully wrap your item and send it back via a trackable method.We cannot issues refunds if the item is broken in transit back to us. Because of transaction costs, shipping is not refundable. If the auction listing has free shipping, we will deduct the amount we spent shipping the item to you from your refund. You give us a chance to respond before any negative feedback is posted! We will help you and want to resolve any issues!!! We pride ourselves on our fine quality items, timely shipping and good communication. Thank you for looking at our listing… And also, please drop by our eBay store called eMuseumStore at http://stores.ebay.com/emuseumstore