Vintage Sir William Osler Medical History Bust Statue Signed Doris Appel

Add a distinguished touch of medical history to your library or office with this striking vintage bust of Sir William Osler, widely revered as one of the founding professors of Johns Hopkins Hospital and the "Father of Modern Medicine." Sculpted by the acclaimed American artist and medical historian Doris Appel, this piece features an expressive, heavily textured, impressionistic style that gives it a wonderfully rugged, monumental presence. The bust is cast from a dense, heavy composite—likely chalkware or synthetic resin—and is finished in a beautifully weathered verdigris grey-green tone that mimics the patina of aged bronze or stone. The base prominently displays "OSLER" in raised block lettering across the front, while the side is deeply incised with the artist's signature, "Doris Appel ©". Based on the styling, material, and Appel's active period producing these medical replicas, this piece dates to the mid-to-late 20th century, likely the 1960s or 1970s. Doris Appel (1904–1995) was uniquely dedicated to the intersection of art and science, famously creating monumental "Hall of Medical History" sculptures that are still displayed in prominent medical universities and institutions across the country today. Remaining in excellent vintage condition with minor wear in the form of deep craquelure consistent with age and material, this substantial bust is an exceptional find for medical professionals, history buffs, or anyone curating a Moody Vintage or Dark Academia aesthetic.

Measurements (approximate - rounded to the nearest quarter inch):
10 inches in height
6.25 inches in width
6 inches in depth

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