Lot Essay
Lecomte's 1783 bust of Marie-Antoinette is in the Muse National du Chteau de Versailles.
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An Italian sculpted and parcel-gilt alabaster bust of Marie Antoinette, second half 19th century
After Felix Lecomte, her hair caught in a chignon tied with flowers, her robes sculpted with fleurs-de-lys, wearing a brooch with profile portrait of Louis XVI, on waisted socle
29in. (75cm.) high overall
After Felix Lecomte, her hair caught in a chignon tied with flowers, her robes sculpted with fleurs-de-lys, wearing a brooch with profile portrait of Louis XVI, on waisted socle
29in. (75cm.) high overall