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Augustin Pajou, Sculpture Buste Terre Cuite La Comtesse Du Barry
19th century
Superb and Important Terracotta Bust Sculpture, Representing Madame La Comtesse Du Barry from L'Oeuvre Conservée au Louvres.
This Buste Drapé à l'Antique sur l'Epaule Gauche, L'Epaule Droite Dénudée Represent Jeanne Becu Dite Madame La Comtesse du Barry, Dernière Favorite du Roi Louis XV. As a token of his love, Louis XV had the Château de Louveciennes built for her.
Sculpture By Augustin PAJOU, is one of the most important sculptors of the second half of the French 18th century. He worked for the Château de Versailles. Sculptor to the King in 1760, he is recognized as a portraitist, executing busts including that of Madame La Comtesse du Barry. It brought him instant fame.
Very elegant piece, inscribed on the back "Portrait de Madame La Comtesse du Barry par Pajou, Sculpteur du Roy et Professeur de son Académie de Peinture et Sculptutre, 1773.
Bel Elément de Décoration, de Belles Proportions.
Nineteenth-century work.
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Dimensions :
Height: 66 cm
Width: 48 cm
In good condition.
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Ref: 7LZ0V50P9F
Condition | Good |
Style | Louis XV style (Terracotta sculpture of Louis XV style Style) |
Period | 19th century (Terracotta sculpture 19th century) |
Country of origin | France |
Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 15-30 Business Days |
Location | 62217, Achicourt, France |
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