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Crying Babies in Gilt Bronze on Fluted Columns after Jean-Antoine Houdon

$1,250per set
£946.20per set
€1,085.29per set
CA$1,757.01per set
A$1,933.58per set
CHF 1,013.94per set
MX$23,465.74per set
NOK 12,674.14per set
SEK 11,998.90per set
DKK 8,102.24per set

About the Item

Pair of parcel-gilt bronze heads of crying babies on fluted bronze doré columns after Jean-Antoine Houdon. They have been placed on custom beveled Lucite columns which are removable. Height-9.5"
  • Attributed to:
    Jean-Antoine Houdon (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Diameter: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Neoclassical Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU838616946882

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