Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Arturo Balseiro's Houdini bust is breathtaking

Renowned Spanish makeup artist Arturo Balseiro has revealed his amazing life-like Houdini bust made of silicone. This is quite a work of art. Arturo will produce a limited edition of 10. Pictured here is bust #1 which is available now.


Details:
  • Silicone bust (last at least 20 years in a good condition showcase).
  • Punched man hair in head, brows and eyelashes.
  • Leather and canvas straitjacket (can be done in synthetic leather in case of vegan collector).
  • Plastic chain and padlock (for lightweight shipping costs), can choose real metal chains and padlock.
  • Acrylic resin eyes.
  • Polychromed Fiberglass base.


The price is $4,800 plus shipping. If interested, you can message Arturo via his Instagram or his official website. (I can also put you in direct contact.) Please mention that you saw it here on Wild About Harry. If I help Arturo sell a few, it will go toward reducing the price of a bust for myself. Thanks!

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9 comments:

  1. Leo HeviaAugust 14, 2019 at 8:51 AM

    I think one of these should go straight to Copperfield's museum. Perched somewhere in his Houdini exhibit.

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    1. John CoxAugust 14, 2019 at 1:24 PM

      I actually wouldn't put this in the Houdini exhibit as I think that's sacred space for authentic Houdini memorabilia only. I like when David says if Houdini walked into that area "he would recognize his whole life around him." This might actually be a distraction. But I do think it would look fantastic in some regular area, like an office or somewhere where you could take a photo with it.

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    2. Leo HeviaAugust 14, 2019 at 5:21 PM

      That makes sense. I think the most realistic aspect of this bust is the mouth. The lips match Harry's to a tee

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    3. John CoxAugust 16, 2019 at 9:26 AM

      Good observation about the mouth. You're right.

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  2. Tom and JohanAugust 15, 2019 at 8:44 AM

    The eyes seem to be the right shade (bluish-brown from what I've read). This bust is so stunning and lifelike, I almost expect it to start wriggling! (But I hope it doesn't.)

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  3. Jack CAugust 15, 2019 at 5:56 PM

    Fine work. Such attention to detail except for the machine welded chain and modern day pin tumbler padlock. Hopefully the artist will invest in some hardware that is period correct or just forego the chain and lock.

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    1. John CoxAugust 16, 2019 at 9:25 AM

      I love the chains but, yes, a period padlock would be nice. I'm sure you could snap one on yourself.

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    2. Henry RiccioAugust 17, 2019 at 1:08 AM

      I agree John, that ABUS brand "diskus" padlock is very cool, however it wasn't invented until the mid 1970's.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2024 at 7:43 AM

    Absolutely stunning.

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