This fascinating alabaster bust, dating back to the end of the nineteenth century, gracefully depicts the figure of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France.
The finely processed sculpture captures the typical delicacy and elegance of the neoclassical and rococo period.
The alabaster, with its characteristic brightness and its soft veins, enhances the delicacy of the strokes of the face, the elaborate hairstyle and the refined draper of the dress.
The artist, although not the author of the original, demonstrates great skill in the reproduction of details:
Face: the serene and slightly dreamy expression of the queen, with the gaze facing the side, instills a sense of intimacy and nobility.
Hair and headdress: the elaborate hairstyle is carved with great care, showing soft curls that frame the face and a graceful bow that stops the hairstyle.
Dress: the bust is elegantly draped with a sinuous folds dress, embellished with a delicate bow motif on the chest that adds a touch of refinement.
This piece represents not only a high -quality decorative work of art, but also a fragment of history, testifying to the persistent fascination for the figure of Marie Antoinette, who continued to inspire artists and sculptors for the whole nineteenth century.
Small imperfections and signs of time visible on the surface are proof of its authenticity.
The bust rests on a column base that enhances the silhouette.
Original and original reference:
This sculpture is a subsequent reproduction of the famous marble bust by Marie Antoinette sculpted by Félix Lecomte (1737-1817).
The original work was created in 1783 and presented at the Salon in Paris, enjoying great success and being praised for its remarkable similarity with the Queen.
The original bust of Félix Lecomte is now preserved in the Royal Palace of Versailles, in the Queen's apartments.
Many subsequent sculptors, during the 19th century, made copies or variants of this model in various materials, including marble, terracotta and alabaster, making it an icon of French art and history.
The dimensions are as follows: height 42 cm. Width 24 cm.
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