"Terracotta Bust After Augustin Pajou, Countess Of Barry"
Elegant terracotta bust depicting the Countess du Barry, mistress of King Louis XV, after the work of the famous sculptor Augustin Pajou (1730-1809). The sculptural work highlights the delicacy of the features and the elegance of the hairstyle, typical of female representations of the period. The finely sculpted drapery adds a touch of movement and realism, while the trompe l'oeil marble base gives the whole a remarkable presence.