Up for auction or buy-it-now is a highly collectible and rare vintage 3D music wall art relief plaque celebrating the legendary French composer Charles Gounod (1818–1893) and his most famous operatic masterpiece, Faust.
This dramatic, large-scale piece features a beautifully sculpted, metallic gold-and-bronze-toned bust of Gounod emerging directly out of a simulated, deckle-edged antique parchment musical score.
Distinct Elements & Features
- The Score: Completely molded with raised lettering detailing the full orchestral arrangement down the left side, including Clarinette, Bassoon, Violins, Violas, and the main character vocal parts: Faust, Valentine, and Mephistopheles. It even includes the French vocal libretto text underneath the staves (“Terrible et fre-mis…”).
- Composition: Made of exceptionally lightweight yet highly durable molded fiberglass (evident by the authentic woven texture on the hollow back).
- Display Appeal: An absolute statement piece for classical music lovers, opera enthusiasts, music teachers, or collectors of dramatic mid-century Hollywood Regency decor.
Condition Details
- Front Display: The central 3D bust of Gounod and the main faux-parchment musical score area are in beautiful vintage condition, holding their rich colors, sharp textures, and detailed gloss beautifully.
- Frame & Edges: The outer dark brown faux-wood border shows signs of age and wear. There is noticeable chipping, paint peeling, and scuffing along the top outer corners and perimeter edges (see close-up photos). These imperfections can easily be touched up with paint or left alone to preserve its authentic vintage character.
- Backing: The hollow back is intact and includes the original sturdy wire hanger mounted securely into the fiberglass frame.
- Please review all macro close-up photos closely to verify the exact edge condition before purchasing.
Shipping & Packaging
Due to the large footprint and hollow composition of this fiberglass plaque, it will be padded extensively to prevent crushing during transit. It will be encased in thick bubble wrap and shipped in a heavy-duty oversized box. Ships with full tracking.
Professional Packing & Shipping Notice
- Secure Transit: This is a large, fragile, 3D fiberglass piece. To ensure it arrives at your doorstep completely unbroken, it will be professionally packed using premium bubble wrap, foam corner guards, and a heavy-duty oversized box.
- Fair Shipping Costs: Because the shipping box exceeds 1 cubic foot, carriers calculate the rate based on “Dimensional Weight” (box size) rather than physical weight alone. Shipping is calculated automatically by eBay to give you the most accurate rate based strictly on your distance from my zip code. We do not add any handling or hidden fees!
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