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Terracotta Sculpture Representing Paul and Virginia 19th Century

$1,789.49
£1,302.74
€1,500
CA$2,440.87
A$2,732.80
CHF 1,432.89
MX$33,765.40
NOK 18,055.37
SEK 17,043.55
DKK 11,415.67
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Original terracotta sculpture representing the characters of the famous novel Paul et Virginie by Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre Paul et Virginie which powerfully describes the feelings of love and the nostalgia of paradise lost. The author inspired by his disappointed love with Françoise Robin beyond the exotic setting and the description of an idyllic society, Bernardin de Saint-Pierre there exposes a pessimistic vision of existence. Dimension of the sculpture height 17.8 cm for a width of 12 cm for a depth of 9.5 cm. indecipherable signature from the early 19th century. Additional information: Material: Terracotta.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.01 in (17.8 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Marseille, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: n°102381stDibs: LU4057329482502

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