Large Carrara Marble Bust Of Madame Récamier After Chinard And Houdon

Superb large bust in white Carrara marble representing Madame Julliette Récamier (1777-1849), famous salonière of the high society of the Directory and the Consulate.
This representation of Madame Récamier, naked, covered only by a veil that she holds with her hands crossed on her chest, her head slightly inclined, her gaze lowered, thick curly hair held by a headband wrapped around her head, was originally sculpted by Joseph Chinard (1756-1813) then taken up by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828).

Our bust comes from a French or Italian workshop from the end of the 19th century, the finesse of execution is remarkable. The marble, coming from the Carrara quarries in Italy, is a perfect white, without any stain.

Signed on the base at the back "Houdon"

Very good condition