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Beautiful white bisque bust of Empress Marie-Louise (1791-1847) second wife of Napoleon I. She was an Austrian forced to marry …
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Beautiful white bisque bust of Empress Marie-Louise (1791-1847) second wife of Napoleon I. She was an Austrian forced to marry Napoleon to appease political tensions with France in 1810. Originally sculpted by François-Nicolas Delaistre in 1813. The original sits in a French Museum. This piece was produced by Sevres as noted by the Sevres mark on the back. Additionally it is marked with the artist’s initials J.G. And the year 1959. A copy of the original signature and date of Delaistre on the side. Comes with a certificate of authenticity from the auction house.
Provenance: private Owen collection, Sussex County, New Jersey; acquired from Berman’s auction, New Jersey 2004; ex-private collection
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- Dimensions
- 5.75ʺW × 8ʺD × 17.5ʺH
- Styles
- French
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Custom metal base is loose and spins around. Doesn’t affect its ability to hold bust securely when set on a … moreCustom metal base is loose and spins around. Doesn’t affect its ability to hold bust securely when set on a surface. The bisque has minor black scuffs in places and slight dirty appearance in areas, but barely noticeable. less
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