A PAIR OF BRONZE BUSTS OF MARIE DE MEDICI AND HENRI IV , AFTER BARTHLEMY PRIEUR, 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 6229

Sculpture

London

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14 December 1999

Browse Sale

Lot 69

A PAIR OF BRONZE BUSTS OF MARIE DE MEDICI AND HENRI IV

AFTER BARTHLEMY PRIEUR, 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY

Price realised

GBP 1,150

Estimate

GBP 1,200 - GBP 1,800

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A PAIR OF BRONZE BUSTS OF MARIE DE MEDICI AND HENRI IV
AFTER BARTHLEMY PRIEUR, 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY
Each on a later circular gilt-bronze socle.
Dark brown patina.
7.5/8 and 7 in. (19.5 and 19 cm.) high
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