
Duchoiselle Gilt Bronze Bust
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Gilt bronze (dore?) bust on marble base / plinth, signed Duchoiselle on reverse. Late 19th century, French. Executed in a Neoclassical / Academic / Beaux Arts style. Excellent bust of a woman / goddess with a wreath of cat-tails and flowers. Floral motifs on gilt brass base on white marble base / plinth. Some chipping on marble base, and spots of dried glue on base and bust. Possible missing portion to wreath / diadem. Bust seems to have been glued onto base, as the metals do not seem to match. Some patina, oxidation, and areas of dried residue. 12" tall by 5 1/4" wide by 5 1/4" deep.Keywords: fancy, decor, decoration, France, European, Europe, Classical, classic, Greek, Roman.
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Gilt bronze (dore?) bust on marble base / plinth, signed Duchoiselle on reverse. Late 19th century, French. Executed in a Neoclassical / Academic / Beaux Arts style. Excellent bust of a woman / goddess with a wreath of cat-tails and flowers. Floral motifs on gilt brass base on white marble base / plinth. Some chipping on marble base, and spots of dried glue on base and bust. Possible missing portion to wreath / diadem. Bust seems to have been glued onto base, as the metals do not seem to match. Some patina, oxidation, and areas of dried residue. 12" tall by 5 1/4" wide by 5 1/4" deep.Keywords: fancy, decor, decoration, France, European, Europe, Classical, classic, Greek, Roman.
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0019: Duchoiselle Gilt Bronze Bust
Sold for $125
•2 BidsEst. $300 - $400•Starting Price $100
2022 Annual New Year's AuctionJan 02, 2022 1:00 PM ESTBuyer's Premium 23%
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Gilt bronze (dore?) bust on marble base / plinth, signed Duchoiselle on reverse. Late 19th century, French. Executed in a Neoclassical / Academic / Beaux Arts style. Excellent bust of a woman / goddess with a wreath of cat-tails and flowers. Floral motifs on gilt brass base on white marble base / plinth. Some chipping on marble base, and spots of dried glue on base and bust. Possible missing portion to wreath / diadem. Bust seems to have been glued onto base, as the metals do not seem to match. Some patina, oxidation, and areas of dried residue. 12" tall by 5 1/4" wide by 5 1/4" deep.Keywords: fancy, decor, decoration, France, European, Europe, Classical, classic, Greek, Roman.
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Gilt bronze (dore?) bust on marble base / plinth, signed Duchoiselle on reverse. Late 19th century, French. Executed in a Neoclassical / Academic / Beaux Arts style. Excellent bust of a woman / goddess with a wreath of cat-tails and flowers. Floral motifs on gilt brass base on white marble base / plinth. Some chipping on marble base, and spots of dried glue on base and bust. Possible missing portion to wreath / diadem. Bust seems to have been glued onto base, as the metals do not seem to match. Some patina, oxidation, and areas of dried residue. 12" tall by 5 1/4" wide by 5 1/4" deep.Keywords: fancy, decor, decoration, France, European, Europe, Classical, classic, Greek, Roman.
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