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Important Terracotta Bust of Madame du Barry

$9,800
£7,450.70
€8,598.39
CA$13,717.37
A$15,359.79
CHF 8,013.97
MX$187,147.81
NOK 101,691.61
SEK 96,681.64
DKK 64,181.32
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Important terracotta bust of Madame du Barry resting on a Rouge de Languedoc marble base, beautiful patination, inscribed on back: "Feceit 1777." Madame du Barry was Louis XV's mistress renowned for her extreme beauty.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful aged patina acquired over time.
  • Seller Location:
    Montreal, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU87515297193

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