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19th Century, Pair of Terracotta French Busts

$19,565.60
£14,583.58
€16,500
CA$26,849.60
A$30,064.39
CHF 15,686.10
MX$366,312.52
NOK 199,045.39
SEK 189,239.17
DKK 125,624.87
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Pair of terracotta French busts resting on circular marble bases, 19th century, signed on the back. The refined pair of busts depicts a man and a woman who have been paired according to the fashion of the mid-18th century in France. The pretty young woman has her hair gathered according to the taste that is unleashed at the court of King Louis XV. She is wearing a simple dress that rests lightly on the neckline. The man wears his hair tied back in a low tail tied with a bow. He wears an open jacket that shows off the rich Rococo style shirt. The objects are accompanied by a “Certificate of Authenticity”.
  • Similar to:
    Augustin Pajou (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.81 in (63 cm)Width: 16.93 in (43 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Terracotta,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850-1890
  • Condition:
    The two sculptures have different sizes. The woman measures H 60 x W 37 x D 19 cm The man measures H 63 x W 43 x D 24 cm.
  • Seller Location:
    IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4405216496372

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