Unknown, Bust of Marie Antoinette, Carrara Marble

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Amazing Bust of Marie Antoinette. Late 18th Century, Carrara Marble Sculpture carved in marble. Measures 94 x 50 x 32 … Read more Amazing Bust of Marie Antoinette. Late 18th Century, Carrara Marble Sculpture carved in marble. Measures 94 x 50 x 32 cm. The life-size bust depicts Marie Antoinette with an elegant turn of her head and a serene expression, highlighting the fineness of the facial modeling and the delicacy of her features. The elaborate hairstyle, meticulously detailed with curls and floral ornaments, reflects the courtly fashion of the period. She wears a wide draped neckline that falls in soft folds over her chest, adorned with a relief medallion that adds iconographic refinement. The polished surface of the marble enhances the softness of the flesh tones and the overall nobility. The work belongs to the Neoclassical aesthetic of the late 18th century, where formal idealization and compositional balance reflect the values ​​of elegance and distinction characteristic of the European court. Very good condition. See less