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UnknownBust of a Lady, Madame Comtesse Du Barry, Terracotta Bust, French Antique Schoolcirca 1890
circa 1890
About the Item
A powerful presentation piece, this stunning bust of Jean Bécu - Comtesse du Barry is both beautiful and tragic. Executed in terracotta that has been left natural and shows a complex range of color. It rests over an oval/ round shaped socle.
French noble woman bust, in the style of Houdin/ French School.
Madame du Barry was Louis XV's mistress renowned for her extreme beauty.
Style of c. 1780, this bust seems to be a later impression of the 19th century.
- Creation Year:circa 1890
- Dimensions:Height: 22.45 in (57 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Greven, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU155028128992
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