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18th Century French Marble Sculpture Bust of Dancer Marie-Madeleine Guimard

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This expressive 18th century marble portrait bust is of Marie-Madeleine Guimard (1743-1816), a successful dancer and one of the most famous courtesans of pre-Revolutionary France. The bust is unsigned, but identical to one in the collection of London's V&A museum carved by sculptor Gaetano Merchi, who worked in Paris making portraits of actresses and dancers. As with other popular figures, a number of versions of this bust were made, but mainly in terracotta. Highly detailed and lifelike, the hair, draped cloth and facial features show the hand of a skilled artist. This striking and beautiful neoclassical marble would be eye-catching in any style of interior from traditional to ultra-modern.

Dimensions:

Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 18.9 in (48 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)

Style:

Neoclassical (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Marble,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

Period:

Late 18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1780s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. The bust is in very good overall condition, though some surfaces show dust marks and soiling.

Seller Location:

Madrid, ES

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU3306118692162

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