Vintage Brass Figural Building Sign / Plaque Bust Sculpture of hot a Man – Artist Signed Antique

hot Vintage brass figural building sign / plaque bust sculpture of a man

signed by the artist, but I can't read the signature

this piece measures approx. 8.75" wide x 8.5" tall
thickness varies from .25" to .5"

I believe it is made of brass (but it could be bronze)