Augustin Pajou, Important Terracotta Bust Sculpture Of The Countess Du Barry, 19th Century

Augustin Pajou, Terracotta Bust Sculpture The Countess Du Barry 19th Century Sublime and Important Terracotta Bust Sculpture, Representing Madame La Comtesse Du Barry After the Work Conserved at the Louvre. This Bust Draped in the Antique Style on the Left Shoulder, the Bare Right Shoulder Represents Jeanne Becu Known as Madame La Comtesse du Barry, Last Favorite of King Louis XV. As a token of his love, Louis XV had the Château de Louveciennes built for her. The Face Reflecting Softness, the Finely Sculpted Hair. Piece Resting on a Square Base. Sculpture by Augustin PAJOU, is one of the Most Important Sculptors of the Second Half of the 18th Century in France. He Works for the Château de Versailles. Sculptor of the King in 1760. He is recognized as a portraitist and executes busts including that of Madame La Comtesse du Barry. It earned him an immediate fame. Very elegant piece, bearing inscription on the back "Portrait of Madame La Comtesse du Barry by Pajou, Sculptor of the King and Professor of his Academy of Painting and Sculpture, 1773. Beautiful decorative element with refined and elegant lines that will enhance your interior and bring prestige and refinement. You can highlight it by presenting it on a piece of your furniture, chest of drawers, console, column... Piece of very beautiful dimensions. Work of the 19th century. Dimensions: Height: 66 cm Width: 46 cm In beautiful state of conservation. We are at your disposal, for any additional information. WWW.DANTAN.STORE