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Antique Marble Bust Signed Houdon. A white statutory marble bust of a gentleman, after Jean Antoine Houdon (1741–1828). Houdon was the preeminent sculptor of the French Enlightenment, who was primarily known for his portraiture. His work focussed heavily on intense naturalism and the art of antiquity.
Depth: 22cm8.66in
Width: 37cm14.57in
Height: 56cm22.05in
Weight: 36kg79.37lbs
Good structural condition. The bust is in two pieces. There are no obvious losses. Marked Houdon.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.
Circa 1850
Jean Antoine Houdon, Unknown
Marble, White Statuary Marble
England
Mid 19th Century
Georgian, Louis, Neoclassical, Regency
Antique Marble Bust Signed Houdon. A white statutory marble bust of a gentleman, after Jean Antoine Houdon (1741–1828). Houdon was the preeminent sculptor of the French Enlightenment, who was primarily known for his portraiture. His work focussed heavily on intense naturalism and the art of antiquity.
| Weight | 36 kg |
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| Dimensions | 22 × 37 × 56 cm |
| Date of Manufacture | Circa 1850 |
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| Origin | England |
| Period | Mid 19th Century |