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pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rouge Griotte marble and Ormolu busts

$5,300per set
£3,996.22per set
€4,605.09per set
CA$7,352.53per set
A$8,238.47per set
CHF 4,288.44per set
MX$100,785.05per set
NOK 54,433.80per set
SEK 51,412.07per set
DKK 34,377.94per set
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A charming and small scale true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rouge Griotte marble and Ormolu busts. These wonderful Ormolu busts depict 'Jean qui rit et Jean qui pleure' Jean who laughs and Jean who cries, wearing helmets and military uniforms. This French phrase depicted in Ormolu describes someone who alternates between being joyful and sorrowful, capturing the duality of human emotions. Each marble pedestal is supported by an Ormolu bottom plate with a square marble base above. The marble base has a mottled and stepped plinth which introduces the statues above.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 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: 140791stDibs: LU949939505852

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