Rare bust-length wax portrait of Mozart in relief. ? 18th or early 19th century
$2,500 · Offered by J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians
The composer is depicted facing right and wears a collared jacket, his hair gathered at the back by a ribbon. Yellow patina. Mounted to purple velvet. 3 x 2.25 inches 74 x 57 mm ; frame 6.9 x 5.9 inches 177 x150 mm .ProvenanceAndré Meyer 1884-1974 . The present portrait sold at Sotheby's Paris sale of the Meyer collection, 16 and 17 October 2012, lot 208, for 27,150 euros inclusive of buyer's commission. Some surface soiling.
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