Benito Mussolini Bust

[thekid]

I got this in a lot i got a few weeks ago and have only seen two pictures of it without any description. Can you guys tell me if it is a period piece and what value might be? Sorry all the posts lately, ill will invest in membership! Don't want to look like a freeloader!!

all the best,
Stefan

[bigmacglenn]

One issue to be aware of about Mussollini-busts specifically is that they are still produced and sold openly in Italy today...His image is not "Taboo" as Hitler's in Germany...
Cheers, Glenn

[thekid]

ok thanks for the heads up, the onlything i can add to this post is that i think it is metal beneath paint or plaster? because i saw an example on the internet almost the same as mine that was rusting.

all the best,
Stefan

[Alan M]

I couldn't tell you the age of the bust , although i suspect it is not over 65 years old , but i think it looks fantastic as a display

[wood]

Yup, I would plump for modern as well.
Pete