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19th Century Pair of Bronze Figural Sculptures

$2,992.14
£2,199.50
€2,500
CA$4,093.81
A$4,572.41
CHF 2,375.96
MX$55,682.74
NOK 30,180.03
SEK 28,438.29
DKK 19,026.09
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About the Item

19th century pair of bronze figural sculptures in the manner of Franz Xavier Messerschmidt (1736 – 1793), two character heads depicting infants experiencing the emotions of joy and sadness, two of the 64 canonical grimaces of the human face which encompass representations of the full range of human expressions, raised over circular marble socle.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin 8, IE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 91261stDibs: LU1103212254991

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