Small Bust of Alexandre Brongniart in Biscuit Porcelain in the style of J.A. Houdon

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Small bust in Limoges cookie representing the young Alexandre Brongniart (1770 - 1847), French Scientist. The work was made after … Read more Small bust in Limoges cookie representing the young Alexandre Brongniart (1770 - 1847), French Scientist. The work was made after the sculpture executed in 1777 by the renowned artist Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741 - 1828), and currently preserved in the Louvre Museum.
The child is here wearing a shirt with an open collar. His wavy hair surrounds his childlike face, which is enhanced by his benevolent smile.
He is placed on a midnight blue pedestal with gold fillets.
One will appreciate the delicacy and the softness which emanates from this small cookie manufactured with the famous manufacture of Limoges.

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Period : Middle XXth century
Excellent condition.

Dimensions :
Height : 20 cm
Width : 11 cm
Depth : 9 cm This piece has an attribution mark,
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