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Antique French Terracotta Bust of Marie Antoinette

$4,076.25
£2,975
€3,470.18
CA$5,583.44
A$6,210
CHF 3,242.67
MX$75,569.11
NOK 41,413.84
SEK 38,838.88
DKK 25,899.26
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An early 20th century antique French terracotta bust of Marie Antoinette, Queen Consort of France (1775-1792), on an associated white marble socle. This beautiful sculpture exudes elegance and femininity, Antoinette’s soft features captured in delicate detail. Known for her opulent lifestyle, she is carved wearing a luxurious dress of layered frills over her shoulders with her hair extravagantly styled in large curling loops and decorated with a flower headdress. If looking to add beauty and history to your home, this bust is the perfect piece, offering a glimpse into the lavish affluence of 18th century royalty in France. The terracotta is indistinctly signed to the reverse.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.17 in (69 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 11.42 in (29 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910
  • Condition:
    Good structural condition. Traces of paint, more noticeable on the back. Light surface wear. No repairs. Small chips. Small firing cracks. Transports as 2 pieces: bust and socle.
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 365051stDibs: LU2096344640852

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