Bust of Beethoven by Alfredo Pina

Alfredo Pina, 1883-1966, Bust of Beethoven, bronze, signed 'A.…
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Alfredo Pina, 1883-1966, Bust of Beethoven, bronze, signed 'A. Pina' on base, 44 cm high. Provenance: Gaston de Pawlowski. Private Collection, 19th & 20th Century European Sculpture, Sotheby's, London, 12 June 2006, lot 136, illustrated, Mr John Schaeffer Ao, Sydney, acquired from the above. Important Art From The John Schaeffer Ao Collection, Sotheby's Australia, Sydney, 29 April 2018, lot 46, illustrated. Private Collection, Perth, acquired from the above

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  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.

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