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French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bust Signed Houdon and Frères

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A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze bust of Diana the Huntress, signed Houdon and Susse Frères. The bust is raised by a striking circular base with a richly chased wrap around berried laurel band and a patinated bronze socle pedestal, with decorative ormolu flutes. The beautiful Diana wears the patinated bronze strap of her quiver across her chest and displays a lovely facial expression. Her hair is tied in an updo accented with a patinated bronze half crescent moon. Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) A prominent French Neoclassical sculptor born in Versailles. Houdon is famous for his portrait busts and statues of philosophers, inventors and political figures. He was made a Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur in 1804. The Susse Frères firm is a renowned 19th century Parisian foundry. The company is well known for their fine bronze castings with superb chasing. After the death of Pierre-Jules Mène in 1879, the Susse Frères foundry acquired the rights to reproduce his models marked "Susse foundeur éditeur, Paris"
  • Creator:
    Susse Freres (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Ormolu,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 107521stDibs: LU949925981282

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