European Sculpture and Works of Art

European Sculpture and Works of Art

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French, late 18th century

Bust of a man

UK: Greenford Park Warehouse

Lot Closed

July 4, 12:12 PM GMT

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

French, late 18th century

Bust of a man


painted plaster

bust: 44cm., 17 1/4 in.

base: 12cm., 4 3/4 in.

This charming bust of a man, with stylish coiffure and loose open collar, compares to several busts by Augustin Pajou (1730-1809), including the terracotta bust of Jacques-André-Joseph Aved (Draper, op. cit., no. 91).


RELATED LITERATURE

J. D. Draper, Augustin Pajou: Royal Sculptor 1730-1809, p.229, no. 91