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pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Onyx and patinated Bronze busts

$5,900per set
£4,486.69per set
€5,175.18per set
CA$8,264.82per set
A$9,249.97per set
CHF 4,829.93per set
MX$112,850.14per set
NOK 61,309.58per set
SEK 58,179.02per set
DKK 38,645.79per set
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A charming and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Onyx and patinated Bronze busts. These wonderful Bronze busts depict 'Jean qui rit et Jean qui pleure' Jean who laughs and Jean who cries. This French phrase depicted in Bronze and Onyx describes someone who alternates between being joyful and sorrowful, capturing the duality of human emotions. The Onyx bases display a mottled and stepped plinth which introduces the statues above. All original patina throughout.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 143481stDibs: LU949943315762

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