Lot Essay
The bust is cast after the original marble of Louis XV's mistress, which Pajou exhibited in the Salon of 1773, and which is now housed in the Louvre.
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AFTER AUGUSTIN PAJOU
Details
A French bronze bust of Madame Du Barry, mid 19th century
After Augustin Pajou
The bronze inscribed to the reverse Rtion Sauvage, on integral socle, lacking plinth
19¼in. (49cm.) high
After Augustin Pajou
The bronze inscribed to the reverse Rtion Sauvage, on integral socle, lacking plinth
19¼in. (49cm.) high
Special notice
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