1958 Alva Studios Childs Head Sculpture Bust after Renoir's "Head of Coco"

Made in 1958 at Alva Studios - Child's head bust - Composite material with bronze paint overlay - 16" tall x 6" width of pedestal - Great condition with a few paint chips no other issues - Signed on Sculpture
 
The original of this piece was done in bronze with a marble base by Pierre-August Renoir in 1908 and is housed in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This is an AUTHENTIC COPYRIGHTED REPRODUCTION of Renoir's original that was done by Alva Museum Replicas, Inc. NY. My understanding is that Alva Museum Replicas/Alva Studios did copyrighted museum replicas from the 1940's through the 1970's. Their works are considered to be some of the finest reproductions in the industry due to their ability to closely duplicate the colors and textures of the original. Alva Studios is no longer in business and their pieces have become quite collectible as a result.   
 
The statue depicts Renoir's son and is entitled "Head of Coco" as Coco was his nickname for his son.  The head and shoulders are made from Alvastone, a trademarked high-density casting material of Alva Studios, which was able to capture all the details and shadows of the original piece.