Marie Antoinette, Dauphine Of France, Biscuit Bust After Boizot, 63.5 Cm High
Artist: D'après Boizot
Large biscuit porcelain bust representing Marie Antoinette as Dauphine of France, therefore before 1774. This is a large bust after the work of Louis Simon Boizot and currently in the Petit Trianon in Versailles. The young sovereign is represented wearing an ermine-trimmed cape on her left shoulder, and a small tiara pinned in her hair. No apparent signature but this bust was made in Sèvres and Limoges too. For your information, it once adorned the office of a proxy at Haviland in Limoges. The base is in white enameled porcelain (some defects on this one). Some firing cracks on the face. Very decorative bust. Period late 19th century. Delivery in a wooden crate on a pallet, 150 euros in France, 300 euros in the EU and 1000 euros rest of the world.
2 800 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Biscuit
Width: aux épaules 40 cm
Height: 63.5 cm
Depth: 29 cm
Reference (ID): 1461028
Availability: In stock
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