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Lifesize Plaster Sculpture Representing Jeanne d'Arc

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A life size plaster sculpture representing Jeanne of d'Arc as an androgynous girl dressed as a knight and wearing a fleur-de-lys covered cloak, holding a long sword in her hand. Sculpture by Andre Besqueut (French sculptor born 1850), presented at the 1912 Salon. Measures: 180 cm high. The last picture is a sculpture by Jeanne d'Arc in Versailles.
  • Creator:
    Andre Besqueut (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 70.87 in (180 cm)Diameter: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. The plaster statue has a repaint, also done many years ago. (see picture of the back) There are no cracks or repairs, it has it's normal old appearance. At the bottom of the sculpture is some wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Antwerp, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9504927806

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