{"product_id":"mid-century-cast-bronze-bust-signed-e-gallay-with-pastori-foundry-mark","title":"Mid-Century Cast Bronze Bust, Signed E. Gallay with Pastori Foundry Mark","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast bronze bust of a woman, signed by the artist and bearing the foundry mark Cire M. Pastori Perdue. Dating to the mid-20th century, the sculpture rises 19 inches high, its head modeled in profile with stylized hair and quietly expressive features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface carries a deep, mottled patina, enhancing the depth of the contours. Mounted on a solid stone plinth, the form reads as both portrait and study in abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cire perdue (lost-wax) process employed at the Pastori foundry highlights the work’s artisanal tradition—each cast unique in its detail and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pastori Foundry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pastori foundry specialized in cire perdue casting, a centuries-old method prized for its ability to capture fine detail and sculptural nuance. Active in Italy during the mid-20th century, Pastori collaborated with artists to produce limited bronze editions that bridged traditional craft and modernist expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir mark is a testament to the precision and authenticity of the lost-wax process, adding provenance and value to each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Loop Loft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51148331254071,"sku":null,"price":3900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0135\/0967\/files\/e6EIHPz4O0ALIC-fwu-WgWhkxKlWb8VaCWYNLSoMeRI.jpg?v=1761853733","url":"https:\/\/thesouthlooploft.com\/products\/mid-century-cast-bronze-bust-signed-e-gallay-with-pastori-foundry-mark","provider":"South Loop Loft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}