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Porcelain Busts of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette in Style of Sèvres

$11,699.54per set
£8,500per set
€9,963.37per set
CA$15,972.09per set
A$17,768.30per set
CHF 9,314.36per set
MX$217,124.25per set
NOK 118,606.80per set
SEK 111,651.89per set
DKK 74,372.78per set
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About the Item

This pair of busts depicts the former King and Queen of France, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. The busts are crafted from unglazed white porcelain, known as bisque, or biscuit. Each porcelain bust is raised by a gilt bronze base, which supports a porcelain cylindrical podium. The bust of Louis XVI is unadorned and unpainted, while the bust of Marie Antoinette is parcel gilt, her jewellery accented by gold. The busts are exceptionally finely crafted, creating accurate likenesses of the 18th century royals. Measures: Male: Height 35.5cm, width 18.5cm, depth 13cm Female: Height 40cm, width 18cm, depth 13cm.
  • Similar to:
    Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 163111stDibs: LU956317530671

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