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Pair of Bronze Infants, French, 19th Century

About the Item

A charming pair of patinated bronze infants cast in the 19th century. One of the babies is happy, while the other one is crying, perhaps corresponding to an 18th century poem by Votaire. "Jean qui rit. Jean qui pleure." At various times the original model for this pair has been attributed to François Duquesnoy (Flemish, 1597-1643), Xavier Messerschmidt (German, 1736-1783), but more convincingly to Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828) who often used his own children as models. This attribution is still speculative and the actual identity of the artist may never be known.
  • Similar to:
    Jean-Antoine Houdon (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU977621433002

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