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Bust of Mephistopheles
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Fictional |
| Material | Brass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 3 ¼” square and 6” tall |
Mephistopheles, also known as Mephisto, is a demon featured in German folklore. He originally appeared in literature as the demon in the Faust legend and has since become a stock character appearing in other works of arts and popular culture.
This depiction of him is in the form of his bust on a tiered plinth. The piece has nice details – his face with long, pointed ears, bushy eyebrows, and a long thin moustache and goatee. His brimmed hat with medallion and feather tilts open to reveal the inkwell.
Sold for $445 in March 2011
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