Large Bust Of Marie Antoinette In Biscuit Circa Late 19th Century

Félix Lecomte (1737-1817) here represents Marie Antoinette in majesty. The queen is young, she wears a coat with fleur-de-lys, a medallion representing Louis XVI at her neck. Her hairstyle is a clever assembly of braids decorated with roses. Every detail highlights its royal port. Kept in the apartments of Marie Antoinette in Versailles, this representation of the sovereign is one of the most famous. This exceptionally large biscuit was made by the Samson factory at the end of the 19th century. This factory strives to reproduce old pieces with accomplished art. If porcelain is a major area of production, the factory also had painters and bronze workers to create the decorations and mounts.