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Bust of Marie-Antoinette in Terracotta, after F. Lecomte – 1920

$3,129.75
£2,318.67
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Terracotta bust of Marie-Antoinette after Félix Lecomte (1737-1817), French sculptor, notably winner of the Prix de Rome in 1758, and member of the French Academy. The artist depicts the last queen of France, Marie-Antoinette, with her head turned slightly to the right. Her hairstyle, made of a braid and curls, is complemented by a composition of flowers, leaves, and berries. The young woman is dressed in lace, concealed under an ermine-lined cloak embroidered with fleurs-de-lis, a symbol of royalty, and tied with a cord. Around her neck, she wears a medallion representing her husband, King Louis XVI. This work rests on a square-based pedestal. One will be struck by the representation of this woman with a tragic destiny, who wrote the history of France. ********* Period: 1920 Excellent condition. Shipping available via courier with careful packaging and appropriate protection. Dimensions: Height: 52 cm Width: 29 cm Depth: 16 cm Base: 15 cm x 15 cm Weight: 4.77 kg Reference: 381U
  • Similar to:
    Félix Lecomte (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.48 in (52 cm)Width: 11.42 in (29 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    unknown
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    HÉRIC, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 381U1stDibs: LU10096242850142

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