original werewolf head statue
 

Hello,Can anyone tell me anything about this old staue.It is very heavy,old,and appears to be made of wood.or can you direct me to where I might find some information thank you.

It's actually a bust of the 1941 Wolfman starring Lon Chaney Jr.

It was made shortly after the movie came out, by Norman LeClaire who was a respected sculptor and mask maker from France. There are only 5 in existence and the last know bust sold for $15,000 at Sotheby's Auction House in 1998









Nah.......I have no idea about it....it is pretty cool

I'm interested in purchasing said wolf.

werewolf statue
 

What would you offer for said wolf head?

You had me at LeClaire. LOL, had me going. You must watch Antiques Roadshow.

It doesn't look wooden to me- since the base appears to be white. It looks to be a cheap plaster casting painted to look like wood. My guess would be from the 60s monster explosion, though I have no actual facts to back that up.