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La Belle Italienne Mask - Item #744
La Belle Italienne Mask - Item #744
La Belle Italienne Mask - Item #744
La Belle Italienne Mask - Item #744
La Belle Italienne Mask - Item #744
$ 275.00

La Belle Italienne Mask - Item #744

Patina Options

Each piece is custom finished. Depending on a sculpture’s texture and level of detail, the look of a patina can vary. A slight variation in color from order to order is to be expected.

Unless otherwise noted, our reproductions are hand cast in plaster and reinforced with burlap, fiber strands, and/or metal rods for extra strength.

 

FLAT WHITE: A unified, matte white finish. This is the optimum patina for cast drawing as it allows focus on form.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Flat White Patina on a dark gray background     photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Flat White Patina on a dark gray background  

WHITE PATINA: A white finish with a light ivory tone added to the top surfaces.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in White Patina on a dark gray background
   
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in White Patina on a dark gray background
    

LIGHT ANTIQUE PLASTER: A soft mixture of whites, grays, and yellows to replicate the look of an aged plaster cast.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Light Antique Plaster Patina on a dark gray background
   
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Light Antique Plaster Patina on a dark gray background
  

ANTIQUE PLASTER: A dramatic mixture of grays and yellows to replicate the look of an aged plaster cast.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Antique Plaster Patina on a dark gray background
   
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Antique Plaster Patina on a dark gray background
  

BRONZE: A rich brown finish with golden highlights to replicate the look of bronze.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Bronze Patina on a dark gray background
   
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Bronze Patina on a gray background
  

STONE: A mixture of lighter tones to resemble natural stone.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Stone Patina on a dark gray background
 
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Stone Patina on a dark gray background

DARK STONE: A mixture of darker tones to resemble natural stone.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Dark Stone Patina on a dark gray background
 
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Dark Stone Patina on a gray background

SANDSTONE: A soft base color with warm highlights to resemble the look of natural sandstone.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Sandstone Patina on a dark gray background
 
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Sandstone Patina on a dark gray background

TERRA COTTA: A variation of warm tones to resemble terra cotta.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Terra Cotta Patina on a dark gray background
 
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Terra Cotta Patina on a dark gray background

ASSYRIAN STONE (Applies only to item numbers 3, 4, 5, 6 and 738): A two-tone patina augmenting the shallow relief sculpture and its stone texture.

photo of plaster cast of ancient relief of two men in a chariot pulled by three horses and a wounded lion under their legs on a gray background

TANAGRA PATINA (Applies only to item numbers 317, 318, 319, 320, 396 and 813): A finish that replicates the colors of the Tanagra figurines as shown in the product images.

photo of plaster cast statue of female in green robes holding a fan at her side against black background
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12 Inches High x 8.5 Inches Wide x 6 Inches Deep

This mask is also known as the Unknown Woman of the Seine, or L'Inconnue de la Seine in French. The most popular story goes that a woman's body was recovered from the River Seine in Paris in the late 19th century. The pathologist at the morgue found the woman so beautiful, he had a mold-maker come in to create a mold of her face. There are other stories as well, some proposing the mask was not taken from a corpse due to the healthy-looking face and the woman's seemingly posed expression. In any case, around the early 20th century, reproductions of the mask became popular wall-hangings for the home. Her closed eyes and small smile, suggesting a look of peace, and her beauty have captivated people for over a century now. La Belle Italienne has inspired works of art and literature. It also became the face of the first CPR model made around the 1960s that has been used all over the world. Although the identity of the young woman and the origin of the mask may forever be unknown, the woman whose impression was taken has lived on in this mask. On the cast in our collection, we have left intact the seam lines created during the old moldmaking process used in the past.

 

Artist: Unknown

Museum: Unknown

Time Period: Modern, 19th-20th centuries

1911 Catalog ID # - 13525

 

Sources:

Sciolino, Elaine. "At a Family Workshop Near Paris, the 'Drowned Mona Lisa' Lives On." The New York Times, Europe, Arcueil Journal, 20 July 2017. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/20/world/europe/paris-mask-picasso-truffaut.html.

Grange, Jeremy. "Resusci Anne and L'Inconnue: The Mona Lisa of the Seine." BBC News Magazine, 16 Oct. 2013. http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-24534069. 

  • Additional Information
  • View Patina Options
  • Shipping & Returns

Pieces are plaster unless otherwise noted. They are made to order and hand cast. We offer our pieces in a variety of patinas/finishes. Click next tab for more details.

Small and large reliefs (except tabletop pieces as noted) and masks come with one or more embedded hooks for hanging as necessary.

Questions? View the FAQ page for more information and for answers to frequently asked questions. Email us at contact@capronicollection.com or call us at 781-933-2455.

Each piece is custom finished. Depending on a sculpture’s texture and level of detail, the look of a patina can vary. A slight variation in color from order to order is to be expected.

Unless otherwise noted, our reproductions are hand cast in plaster and reinforced with burlap, fiber strands, and/or metal rods for extra strength.

 

FLAT WHITE: A unified, matte white finish. This is the optimum patina for cast drawing as it allows focus on form.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Flat White Patina on a dark gray background     photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Flat White Patina on a dark gray background  

WHITE PATINA: A white finish with a light ivory tone added to the top surfaces.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in White Patina on a dark gray background
   
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in White Patina on a dark gray background
    

LIGHT ANTIQUE PLASTER: A soft mixture of whites, grays, and yellows to replicate the look of an aged plaster cast.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Light Antique Plaster Patina on a dark gray background
   
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Light Antique Plaster Patina on a dark gray background
  

ANTIQUE PLASTER: A dramatic mixture of grays and yellows to replicate the look of an aged plaster cast.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Antique Plaster Patina on a dark gray background
   
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Antique Plaster Patina on a dark gray background
  

BRONZE: A rich brown finish with golden highlights to replicate the look of bronze.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Bronze Patina on a dark gray background
   
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Bronze Patina on a gray background
  

STONE: A mixture of lighter tones to resemble natural stone.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Stone Patina on a dark gray background
 
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Stone Patina on a dark gray background

DARK STONE: A mixture of darker tones to resemble natural stone.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Dark Stone Patina on a dark gray background
 
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Dark Stone Patina on a gray background

SANDSTONE: A soft base color with warm highlights to resemble the look of natural sandstone.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Sandstone Patina on a dark gray background
 
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Sandstone Patina on a dark gray background

TERRA COTTA: A variation of warm tones to resemble terra cotta.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Terra Cotta Patina on a dark gray background
 
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Terra Cotta Patina on a dark gray background

ASSYRIAN STONE (Applies only to item numbers 3, 4, 5, 6 and 738): A two-tone patina augmenting the shallow relief sculpture and its stone texture.

photo of plaster cast of ancient relief of two men in a chariot pulled by three horses and a wounded lion under their legs on a gray background

TANAGRA PATINA (Applies only to item numbers 317, 318, 319, 320, 396 and 813): A finish that replicates the colors of the Tanagra figurines as shown in the product images.

photo of plaster cast statue of female in green robes holding a fan at her side against black background

Most pieces ship within a few days to 3 weeks as they are made to order and hand cast.

Customers in the contiguous United States receive free ground shipping automatically at checkout. Customers located elsewhere can find shipping options in the checkout process.

Pieces must be opened and inspected within 48 hours of delivery to report any damage.

Returns are not accepted; all sales are final as pieces are made to order and hand cast.

View the FAQ page for more information and for answers to frequently asked questions.

Additional Information

Pieces are plaster unless otherwise noted. They are made to order and hand cast. We offer our pieces in a variety of patinas/finishes. Click next tab for more details.

Small and large reliefs (except tabletop pieces as noted) and masks come with one or more embedded hooks for hanging as necessary.

Questions? View the FAQ page for more information and for answers to frequently asked questions. Email us at contact@capronicollection.com or call us at 781-933-2455.

View Patina Options

Each piece is custom finished. Depending on a sculpture’s texture and level of detail, the look of a patina can vary. A slight variation in color from order to order is to be expected.

Unless otherwise noted, our reproductions are hand cast in plaster and reinforced with burlap, fiber strands, and/or metal rods for extra strength.

 

FLAT WHITE: A unified, matte white finish. This is the optimum patina for cast drawing as it allows focus on form.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Flat White Patina on a dark gray background     photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Flat White Patina on a dark gray background  

WHITE PATINA: A white finish with a light ivory tone added to the top surfaces.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in White Patina on a dark gray background
   
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in White Patina on a dark gray background
    

LIGHT ANTIQUE PLASTER: A soft mixture of whites, grays, and yellows to replicate the look of an aged plaster cast.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Light Antique Plaster Patina on a dark gray background
   
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Light Antique Plaster Patina on a dark gray background
  

ANTIQUE PLASTER: A dramatic mixture of grays and yellows to replicate the look of an aged plaster cast.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Antique Plaster Patina on a dark gray background
   
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Antique Plaster Patina on a dark gray background
  

BRONZE: A rich brown finish with golden highlights to replicate the look of bronze.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Bronze Patina on a dark gray background
   
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Bronze Patina on a gray background
  

STONE: A mixture of lighter tones to resemble natural stone.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Stone Patina on a dark gray background
 
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Stone Patina on a dark gray background

DARK STONE: A mixture of darker tones to resemble natural stone.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Dark Stone Patina on a dark gray background
 
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Dark Stone Patina on a gray background

SANDSTONE: A soft base color with warm highlights to resemble the look of natural sandstone.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Sandstone Patina on a dark gray background
 
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Sandstone Patina on a dark gray background

TERRA COTTA: A variation of warm tones to resemble terra cotta.

photo of cast of sculpture relief of robed figure, head now missing, reaching for her sandal in Terra Cotta Patina on a dark gray background
 
photo of plaster cast sculpture bust of man, namely Niccolo da Uzzano, in Terra Cotta Patina on a dark gray background

ASSYRIAN STONE (Applies only to item numbers 3, 4, 5, 6 and 738): A two-tone patina augmenting the shallow relief sculpture and its stone texture.

photo of plaster cast of ancient relief of two men in a chariot pulled by three horses and a wounded lion under their legs on a gray background

TANAGRA PATINA (Applies only to item numbers 317, 318, 319, 320, 396 and 813): A finish that replicates the colors of the Tanagra figurines as shown in the product images.

photo of plaster cast statue of female in green robes holding a fan at her side against black background

Shipping & Returns

Most pieces ship within a few days to 3 weeks as they are made to order and hand cast.

Customers in the contiguous United States receive free ground shipping automatically at checkout. Customers located elsewhere can find shipping options in the checkout process.

Pieces must be opened and inspected within 48 hours of delivery to report any damage.

Returns are not accepted; all sales are final as pieces are made to order and hand cast.

View the FAQ page for more information and for answers to frequently asked questions.

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