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18th Century French Louis XVI Plaster Bust Portrait of Nicolas de Condorcet

$5,400
£4,071.62
€4,691.98
CA$7,491.26
A$8,393.92
CHF 4,369.35
MX$102,686.66
NOK 55,460.85
SEK 52,382.11
DKK 35,026.58
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About the Item

An 18th French plaster bust of a young aristocrat with a charming gaze and a wonderful old patina.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780
  • Condition:
    Repaired: There are some old small repairs that were done when we purchased the piece. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU989730887112

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