{"product_id":"gentleman-skull-bust-sculpture","title":"Gentleman Skull Bust Sculpture","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDeath Never Looked This Distinguished.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA full classical portrait bust — mounted on a traditional turned pedestal base, cut off at the shoulders and upper chest in the manner of a Victorian memorial sculpture — depicting a complete human skull in formal evening dress: a tall silk top hat with a precisely turned brim, a wide sculpted bow tie at the collar, a tailored frock coat with sharply defined lapels, a waistcoat with individually sculpted buttons running the centre chest, and a small bat with fully detailed wings and a characterful face perched on the left shoulder, gripping the jacket with tiny sculpted claws. Every element of the composition — from the full anatomical skull with its deep orbital cavities, articulated nasal aperture and complete dentition, to the fine hat brim edge and the individual bat wing membrane panels — is sculpted in precise three-dimensional relief in clean white.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is simultaneously a classical sculptural portrait, a gothic memento mori, and the most distinguished object in any room it occupies. Arrives in clean white and takes paint with extraordinary results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassical portrait bust format\u003c\/strong\u003e — A turned pedestal base, shoulder-length bust composition and formal presentation give this skull genuine Victorian memorial-sculpture presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete anatomical skull\u003c\/strong\u003e — Deep orbital cavities, defined nasal aperture, cheekbone structure and individually sculpted upper and lower teeth create a strikingly detailed face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal evening dress\u003c\/strong\u003e — Features a tall top hat with turned brim, bow tie, frock coat lapels, waistcoat and individually defined chest buttons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed bat companion\u003c\/strong\u003e — A small bat perches on the left shoulder with spread wings, membrane panels, claws and a characterful face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean white plastic surface\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lightweight, durable and ready to display as-is or transform with acrylic paints, washes and other painting techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional painter’s canvas\u003c\/strong\u003e — Recessed eye sockets, hat shadows, fabric folds, button relief and bat-wing details reward careful painting and dry-brushing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile gothic display piece\u003c\/strong\u003e — Works beautifully on a mantel, bookshelf, desk, curiosity cabinet, sideboard or Halloween table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned and made in the United Kingdom\u003c\/strong\u003e — Created for distinctive display and lasting enjoyment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gentleman of distinction. The distinction being that he no longer has a face.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Formed Living","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":59454480318809,"sku":"FL-GSBS-WHT-001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray","offer_id":59454480351577,"sku":"FL-GSBS-WHT-002","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":59454480384345,"sku":"FL-GSBS-WHT-003","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/2136\/6361\/files\/1788474515564.png?v=1788951588","url":"https:\/\/formedliving.co.uk\/products\/gentleman-skull-bust-sculpture","provider":"Formed Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}