Bust Of Woman In Terracotta Signed Edmond Noël And Dated January 1850

Beautiful bust of a woman in terracotta dating from January 1850 and signed on the edge hollow in the terracotta Edmond Noël.
this bust is of a high quality of execution and great finesse, the sculptor has mastered the assertive character of this woman and a certain old-fashioned beauty.
this is not an edition terracotta but a real terracotta sculpture born by the hand of the sculptor, a probably unique piece, not intended to be edited, look at the sculpture details on the back from the bust, the additions of material and the traces of tools, we are on a work sketched and finished by the artist himself. the way the hair is treated is very original and the spiral bun is the most beautiful effect.
the sculptor even took care of sculpting the rebellious little locks at the start of the hair in the neck. a very realistic work, which is reminiscent of the hair work of certain ancient busts.
besides it is amusing to note that this woman wears a closed dress in the manner of the ancient chlamyds, moreover apparently on our bust it lacks a clip on the right shoulder.
the terracotta presented beautiful nuances of differences in patina due to time, as well as a slight crack without impact on the back of the bust.
it rests on a beautiful portor marble pedestal. this sculptor does not seem to have any relation with Edmond Tony Noël, quite important sculptor of the XIXth century, however their work of sculpture has common points.
Is there a family relationship or something else ??? there is an inventory number 310 noted in pencil on the back of the bust.
height 48 cm and diameter of the pedestal 17 cm a beautiful imposing terracotta bust of very beautiful craftsmanship giving us the portrait of a woman of character whose ingenious author remains to be discovered.
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