Art Deco Style Female Bust in Swimming Attire

This item is a tabletop bust of a female figure, life-sized or near life-sized, depicting a woman wearing a cloche-style swim cap and a simple tank-style swimsuit or chemise. The piece is crafted in an Art Deco aesthetic, characterized by smooth, streamlined contours and stylized facial features including heavy-lidded downcast eyes and a subtle, serene expression. The material appears to be a cast plaster or possibly a heavy composite resin, finished with a dark charcoal or matte black patina that mimics the look of patinated bronze or cast iron. Physically, the bust shows some signs of age and handling; there is a notable chip on the tip of the nose, scuffing along the neckline and shoulders, and some light white surface residue or 'blooming' commonly seen on older cast materials. The flat base suggests it was designed as a decorative mantle or shelf piece. Based on the stylistic cues and surface wear, this piece likely dates from the mid-20th century, though it could be a later 20th-century revival of the 1920s-30s Art Deco movement. The craftsmanship is high, evidenced by the symmetrical fluid lines and the elegant transition from the head to the shoulders.