Enrico Caruso Statue/Bust Plaster Copyright 1921 Signed By Fausto Tasca

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Enrico Caruso Statue/Bust Plaster Copyright 1921 Signed By Fausto Tasca







Description Enrico Caruso Plaster Statue Bust Copyright 1921. Signed by Artist Fausto Tasca. In decent condition as pictured with some wear and a few small chips. Weight is 2 lbs. 10 Oz and height is approx. 10 inches. Shoulder width is five inches.  I researched the artist and found the following (if indeed this is the same man).

Fausto Bellino Tasca, was born in Italy and came to the US as a 27-year-old newlywed. He brought his youth, years of training at the Academy of Fine Art in Venice, limited financial resources but significant ambition. As many immigrants of that era, Fausto and his new bride landed in New York and settled there briefly. Shortly after the birth of their only child, they were lured west, to California, by the promise of balmy climate, golden sunsets, and with luck, fame and wealth. Fausto Tasca’s training in Italy had prepared him for life as a portrait and landscape painter. However, he fully realized that with a small child and a wife to provide for, he had to adapt to the desires of his clients. As a result, much of his early work in California included the decoration of private estates and extensive murals commissioned by churches, banks and libraries. Eventually his work also included stained glass windows, as well as a few high-profile portrait commissions.

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Vinyl album Grading/Condition

The VJM Record Grading System.

N (78) M (LP). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

N- (78) M- (LP). Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

E+ (78) VG+ (LP). Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

E  (78) VG (LP). Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

E- (78) VG- (LP). Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.  LP: Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.

V+ (78) G+ LP. V+ is an average condition 78 in which scuffs and general use has dulled the finish somewhat. Wear is moderate but playing is generally free from distortion. Surface noise not overly pronounced. LP: Below average with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks. No skips or repeat grooves.

V (78) G (LP). Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V- (78) G- (LP). Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy greying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level. LP: Lowest Grade. Audible scratches, etc. on more than half the tracks. Listening uncomfortable.

G+ (78). Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G (78). Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.

G- (78). Music still prominent, but wear and scatch damage extensive.

F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

P (78). Unplayable.

NB: Damage to labels and jackets (LP) should be noted whenever present.

Abbreviations

sfc = surface; lbl = label; nap = not affecting play; scr/scrs = scratch/scratches; lc or lam  = lamination crack; cr = crack; gv/gvs = groove/grooves; hlc/hc = hairline crack; wol = writing on label; sol = sticker on label; fade = faded label; gr/grs = groove/grooves; eb = edge bite; ec = edge chip; ef = edge flake; cvr = cover; s = stereo; rc= rim chip; rf = rough; aud/inaud = audible/inaudible; lt = light.

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