HELP IDENTIFY a black clay signed bust of a woman

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Bigfoot, Dec 22, 2024 at 9:51 PM.

  1. Bigfoot

    Bigfoot Active Member

    DSCF9288.JPG DSCF9289.JPG DSCF9291.JPG DSCF9292.JPG DSCF9294.JPG DSCF9297.JPG DSCF9298.JPG DSCF9302.JPG DSCF9306.JPG DSCF9308.JPG HELLO EVERY ONE AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS...this one is a real challenge....the clay is black as seen on the base...the face looks like a fabric was pressed in to give it a texture..sides and back are smoothed out..bottom is signed with 3 marks..the clay almost has the smoothness of native american or south american..i bought it years ago at an antique show..i was told the artist was important and was given some info but that paper work was destroyed in hurricane sandy..very unusual piece...thanks for your help...andy
     
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    Bigfoot, Dec 22, 2024 at 9:51 PM
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  2. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    I like her . But I just cant make out that signature.
     
    johnnycb09, Dec 23, 2024 at 11:56 AM
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  3. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    Not intending to be punny, but is that Greek writing?
     
    kentworld, Dec 23, 2024 at 12:58 PM
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