Jean-Antoine HOUDON. PLASTER BUST 1900 Antique Madame Récamier End of the 19th Century Period

  
Superb and very elegant bust representing Madame Juliette Récamier. She was born on December 3, 1777 in Lyon and died on May 11, 1849 in Paris, a French writer whose Parisian salon brought together, from the Directory to the July Monarchy, the greatest celebrities of the political, literary and artistic world. The details are striking with a face of great finesse.

The hair and the collar receive a very particular treatment with many details including lace and ribbon. This bust has two old chips on the lace and comb in the hair.

There is also a spot on the right cheek and some lighter earth tones on the left side. Late 19th century period; Plaque at the base of the bust. Diameter: base 15 cm Height: 59 cm. To be picked up in L'Isle Adam 95.