Lot Essay
The original and celebrated model was executed around 1785 by Louis-Simon Boizot, for the Blériot Collection.
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AFTER LOUIS-SIMON BOIZOT, FRENCH, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Details
A CARVED MARBLE BUST OF MARIE ANTOINETTE
AFTER LOUIS-SIMON BOIZOT, FRENCH, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Depicted facing to dexter, wearing a diadem and with pearls in her hair; with drapery about the shoulders; on an integrally carved square spreading base; with inventory label to the base inscribed 'K/I838'; minor chips and restorations
27 in. (69 cm.) high
AFTER LOUIS-SIMON BOIZOT, FRENCH, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Depicted facing to dexter, wearing a diadem and with pearls in her hair; with drapery about the shoulders; on an integrally carved square spreading base; with inventory label to the base inscribed 'K/I838'; minor chips and restorations
27 in. (69 cm.) high
Provenance
Lambert Jagenaur, The Hague.
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