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Charles de Secondat, Baron de la Brède et de Montesquieu (1689-1755) was a French philosopher and jurist.
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J.J. de Gault, 1791, after Houdon 1778
Charles Montesquieu, in profile to right, head and shoulders
signed, inscribed and dated 'houdon f 1778 JJ De Gault. p. 1791.', mounted on the lid of a tortoiseshell-lined bonbonnière with blue enamel surround inscribed VITAM IMPENDRERE VERO
1 7/8 in. (47 mm.) diam.
See Front Cover Illustration
Charles Montesquieu, in profile to right, head and shoulders
signed, inscribed and dated 'houdon f 1778 JJ De Gault. p. 1791.', mounted on the lid of a tortoiseshell-lined bonbonnière with blue enamel surround inscribed VITAM IMPENDRERE VERO
1 7/8 in. (47 mm.) diam.
See Front Cover Illustration
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