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18th c. French Signed Yellow Terracotta Bust of an Artist

$7,900
£5,944.23
€6,867.41
CA$11,091.43
A$11,982.37
CHF 6,374.74
MX$144,180.59
NOK 80,717.69
SEK 73,818.52
DKK 51,302.94

About the Item

This 18th century French bust of an artist in yellow terracotta, displaying remarkable attention to detail. This sculpture portrays the artist with a mustache, disheveled hair, and dreamy eyes wearing a ribbon for a tie. The bust is carved on all sides, and sits on a terracotta plinth base. The sculpture is signed on the back of the neck as presented in the photos.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 12.38 in (31.45 cm)Depth: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1780
  • Condition:
    Repaired: There is an old repair to the plinth base. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Wichita, KS
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 23131stDibs: LU979543833412

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