Mid-Century Biographic Bust (Attributed to Marwal) Italian murano glass catch all 4 1/2"H x 2 3/4"D

4 1/2"H x 2 3/4"D

Woodruff’s masterful brushstrokes create a subtle interplay of light and shadow

Cracks throughout leather as shown in photographs

The qualities of gold leaf and the light that is created are part of the dynamic of the reflections both internal and external on the picture plane

Mid-Century Biographic Bust (Attributed to Marwal) Italian murano glass catch all 4 1/2"H x 2 3/4"D5 1 2W x 8H x 5D This captivating mid century biographic bust is an exceptional example of mid 20th century decorative portraiture. Strongly attributed to Marwal Industriesor one of its premium New York contemporaries like the Alexander Backer Co.this piece captures the eras fascination with stylized, global realism. Unlike the more common, heavily accessorized tiki or tropical tropes of the period, this sculpture stands out for its refined