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Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

The bust represents Marie Antoinette. Her hair dressed with a ribbon and flowers on top and two long curls to shoulders. Head turnd slightly to the left. Ribbons around neck with oval medallion containing man's head in profile to right, probably Louis XVI. Dress very decollete, edged in lace. Over it a robe with fur collar, tassel and fleur de lis in low relief. Pedestal foot on ormolu base.

Made from:
Biscuit
Made in:
France
Date made:
20th c.
Size:
7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
24.180
Signature marks:
MARK Marks on the back: crossed L's and letter G incised; Name incised: Lecomte
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973