"Jean Antoine Houdon Terracotta Bust Of Louise Brongniart XIXth Century"
Terracotta sculpture signed (inscription "Houdon"), probably reproduced around 1900. Represents an identified model of the famous sculptor Jean Antoine Houdon (1741-1828): the bust of Louise Brongniart (1772-1845), daughter of Alexandre Théodore Brongniart ( 1739-1813). Date of creation of the original: 1777. Very beautiful execution of this model in terracotta. Light gray patinated sculpture reported on turned marble shower foot (Height: 12 cm). Good condition, some lack of color on the patina.