zouave bust

[abbo]

My wife bought this bust at a boot fair in Kent for £1.50
i dont know the maker as it was in just a plastic bag
painted in oils over acrylic
martin

 

[Sambaman]

Martin,
that's a Bonaparte's piece. Been on my wish list for a couple years now, I'm jealous, lucky you! Out of production for a while now. Keep us posted, would like to see your version as it comes together!

Jay H.
OKC

Martin,
my mistake, is this your painted version? I'm sorry, I guess I originally thought it was posted just for identification. If this is yours, the fleshtones are great and I really like the colors you achieved on the beard!

 

[phc35]

what the heck is in his mouth? very nice work

i see the pipe now,when I first looked at the pic, all I saw was the stem. I did not see the pipe bowl against the
uniform.

 

[vergilius]

a pipe I guess?!
very lucky to find this one

 

[mikec55]

Great painting & a good choice of colors. I'll bet he probably carried an extra scabbard for that pipe.

Mike

 

[abbo]

thanks for the comments gents
its is a pipe! it was a third longer than that originally until i cut it down .
i dont really like the bust that much he seem to have a strange neck
that looks even stranger form the side.i doubt its one i would choose myself.
martin