Gold Clay Head – Mysterious Provenance, Bold Presence

Origin: Switzerland 

Artist / Attribution: Unknown 

Year / Period: Unknown – likely mid to late 20th century

Materials: Painted clay (terracotta), mounted on solid wood plinth

Features:
Striking clay head sculpture with expressive, almost haunting features, painted in metallic gold.
Mounted on a sturdy wooden base, this piece has both weight and presence – visually and physically.
According to the dealer, the sculpture once belonged to a woman who claimed it was a portrait of her father and somehow linked to the Guggenheim Museum in New York. There’s no documentation, just this strange, unverified story. Still, the piece carries a certain mystery.

Marks / Signatures: Unsigned

Condition: Solid structure, no cracks.

Measurements:
Height: approx. 43 cm (including plinth)