Hopefully everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable long weekend whether you were celebrating Family Day in Canada or Presidents' Day in the States. We took a little winter break and headed south on Friday morning. We didn't get too far south, but had a fantastic time visiting some very interesting galleries and museums, playing in the snow, and of course searching for great pieces to bring back for the shop. It was a real head trip. It seemed like everywhere we went, we happened upon and were inspired by heads. There was the Roman Bust of a Boy ca. AD 140, a Head of Augustus Caesar from 30 AD, Houdon's Life Mask of the Marquis de Lafayette from 1785, an ancient horse head cast, skulls, and a modern sculpture that needed heads. The coolest head we saw was the one we brought back for the shop. It is a 1970's Neoclassical style head of a young boy. The black resin head is mounted on a square chromed base. The head is beautifully detailed, and while definitely classic, the materials give the piece a very hip, modern feel. American, c. 1970's SOLD
