"bust Of Voltaire" In Patinated Bronze Signed F. Barbedienne, Publisher's Stamp On Its Base

Exceptional bust of the "Great Philosopher Mr De Voltaire" in a beautiful bronze with a remarkable patina, based on a beautiful red griotte marble with mercury-gilt bronze enhancement. A high-quality ensemble worthy of the great founder of the mid-19th century with the characteristic physiognomy of this eminent figure of the Age of Enlightenment at the age of sixty. A great tribute to the character, in a careful reduction signed below the bust and in perfect condition: the patina, the gilding and the base in this pretty griotte in the shape of a diedestal column with rudentée fluting, like the well-chiseled and mercury-gilt piedouche top, in short a beautiful subject for a cabinet of "curiosity" in a library, taking care of the detail of high-quality objects. In perfect condition and very decorative and of beautiful provenance. For Lovers of the writing and the universe of the great Figure of the Age of Enlightenment...