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A Patinated Bronze Bust Depicting Moliere by the Barbedienne Foundry

About the Item

Houdin’s expressive yet classically poised bust of the 17th-century French playwright, originally in marble, has been finely cast and worked by the the Parisian bronze foundry Barbedienne. The cast probably dates from the late 19th century. It’s signed “Houdin,” and bears the Barbedienne mark as well.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    263-0031, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9609238820272
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