Vintage Alva Museum reproduction of Head of a Sleeping Baby, after 19th-century French sculptor Aimé Jules Dalou.

This dark bronze-style bust features a peaceful sleeping child with closed eyes, rounded cheeks, and soft sculptural detail. Produced by Alva Museum Replicas, Inc., the underside is marked © 1968 Alva Museum Replicas Inc., and the piece also bears the Dalou name.

Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with visible surface wear, patina variation, scuffs, small chips, casting marks, and imperfections consistent with age and material. These details add to the character of the piece. Please review photos closely.

Details:

Maker: Alva Museum Replicas, Inc.

Original artist: Aimé Jules Dalou

Title: Head of a Sleeping BabyDate mark: © 1968

Finish: Dark bronze-style patina

Material: Likely cast resin, composition, or Alvastone-style material with a bronze-like finish