A STONE BUST DEPICTS KING FAISAL I OF IRAQ, EARLY 20TH CENTURY ROYAL PORTRAIT SCULPTURE
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A STONE BUST DEPICTS KING FAISAL I OF IRAQ – EARLY 20TH CENTURY ROYAL PORTRAIT SCULPTURE
An antique stone sculptural bust attributed to King Faisal I of Iraq. The subject’s facial features, hairstyle, moustache, and formal Western attire closely correspond with known historical photographs of King Ghazi. While no signature or documentation is present, the likeness strongly supports this attribution.
The bust is carved in a realistic academic style, with fine attention to facial expression, hair texture, and the drapery of the suit and tie. The quality of execution suggests a skilled sculptor and a possible commemorative or official portrait created during or shortly after King Ghazi’s reign.
