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French 19th Century Carved Marble Sculpture of a Young Boy Prince on a Pillow

$6,450
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NOK 66,471.35
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A very fine and charming French 19th century carved white marble sculpture of a young prince seated on a pillow with tassels. In the manner of Jean-Baptiste Pigalle (French, 1714-1785.) circa Paris, 1880. Measures: Heigth: 19 3/4 inches (50.2 cm.) Width: 13 3/4 inches (34.9 cm.) Depth: 16 inches (40.6 cm.) Jean-Baptiste Pigalle (26 January 1714-20 August 1785) was a French sculptor. Pigalle was born in Paris, the seventh child of a carpenter. Although he failed to obtain the Grand Prix, after a severe struggle he entered the Acade´mie Royale and became one of the most popular sculptors of his day. His earlier work, such as child with cage (model at Se`vres) and Mercury Fastening his Sandals (Berlin, and lead cast in Louvre), is less commonplace than that of his more mature years, but his nude statue of Voltaire, dated 1776 (initially in the Institut de France, purchased by the Louvre in 1962), and his tombs of Comte d'Harcourt (c. 1764) (Notre Dame de Paris) and of Marshal Saxe, completed in 1777 (Saint-Thomas Lutheran church, Strasbourg), are good examples of French sculpture in the 18th century. Pigalle taught the sculptor Louis-Philippe Mouchy, who married his niece, and who closely copied Pigalle's style. His name is most commonly known today because of the Pigalle red-light district in Paris, located around the square of the same name. Pigalle died in Paris on 20 August 1785.
  • Similar to:
    Jean-Baptiste Pigalle (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Marble,Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. A finely carved and charming sculpture with a beautiful antique indoor patina. In great original condition with no visible damage or restorations. The right index and middle finger have a very minor and superficial scratch (See images).
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A20691stDibs: LU179624636893

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