Houdon Bust Sabine Terracotta Sèvres Louis XV Style 18th Century Late 19th Century

Houdon Bust Sabine Terracotta Sèvres Louis XV Style 18th Century Late 19th Century -photo-3

Houdon Bust Sabine Terracotta Sèvres Louis XV Style 18th Century Late 19th Century -photo-4

Houdon Bust Sabine Terracotta Sèvres Louis XV Style 18th Century Late 19th Century -photo-1

Houdon Bust Sabine Terracotta Sèvres Louis XV Style 18th Century Late 19th Century -photo-5

Houdon Bust Sabine Terracotta Sèvres Louis XV Style 18th Century Late 19th Century -photo-6

Houdon Bust Sabine Terracotta Sèvres Louis XV Style 18th Century Late 19th Century -photo-7

Object description :

"Houdon Bust Sabine Terracotta Sèvres Louis XV Style 18th Century Late 19th Century "

Based on the model by Jean-Antoine HOUDON (1741-1828)Portrait of Sabine Houdon at the age of ten monthsTerracotta bearing the mark of the Sèvres factory40 cmThe portrait of Sabine HoudonHoudon represents her eldest daughter at the age of 10 months, her head slightly in profile. This sculpture is part of a growing interest in the child as a person in their own right, as illustrated, as early as 1762, by Rousseau, in publishing Émile, ou de l'éducation.Our model is known, the terracotta is kept at the Louvre Museum and it is the preparatory sketch for the marble kept at the Metropolitan Museum.This is a portrait of fine quality from a great factory. The liveliness of the smiling gaze gives a mischievous side to the child representedCondition report: Very good general condition, no accidents or losses to report

Price: 790 €

Artist: D’après Jean-antoine Houdon (1741-1828)
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Terracotta
Height: 40 cm

Reference: 1526718
Availability: In stock