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Large Late C19th French Carved Statuary Marble Bust Study of Madame Juliette Recamier After Joseph Chinard .
M Lees and Sons
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Large Late C19th French Carved Statuary Marble Bust Study of Madame Juliette Recamier After Joseph Chinard .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Large late C19th French carved statuary marble bust study of Madame Juliette Recamier after Joseph Chinard .

Well-sculpted large-scale study after the original by Joseph Chinard ( 1756-1813 ) of the French socialite and acclaimed beauty, Juliette Recamier . The subject is depicted half-length in a coy pose , clutching her garments or shawl across her breast, her hair held in a bandeau with a comb in her tumbling curls.

In excellent original condition, with some minor marks and stains to the surface. One finger of one hand with a minor historic repair. Raised on an integral square socle base .

This large scale marble sculpture having great presence and decorative quality, in addition to the intriguing back-story of the subject.

In fresh to the market condition, having been purchased from a local country-house in Worcestershire.

* Madame Juliette Recamier ( 1777-1849) was considered by many to be the most beautiful and charming woman of her time . She was famed for her manners , conversation , intelligence, kind demeanour and beauty , an invitation to her salon was considered a great honour in French society. The most distinguished and well-educated men of the day frequented her house . Visitors included Lucien Bonaparte, , Moreau and Bernadotte.

**a further example of this marble bust study sold Christie’s London lot no.305 05/12/2019 £2500 .

H 26”

W 14”

D 12”

France c.1870

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated this Statuary Marble Portrait Bust to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174406
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 2510
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Large late C19th French carved statuary marble bust study of Madame Juliette Recamier after Joseph Chinard .
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Well-sculpted large-scale study after the original by Joseph Chinard ( 1756-1813 ) of the French socialite and acclaimed beauty, Juliette Recamier.
M Lees and Sons

. The subject is depicted half-length in a coy pose , clutching her garments or shawl across her breast, her hair held in a bandeau with a comb in her tumbling curls.

fig 1. A late nineteenth-century carved white statuary marble portrait bust depicting a female figure with draped cloth held across her chest and stylized hair.
fig 1. Large Late C19th French Carved Statuary Marble Bust Study of Madame Juliette Recamier After Joseph Chinard .

In excellent original condition, with some minor marks and stains to the surface. One finger of one hand with a minor historic repair. Raised on an integral square socle base .

This large scale marble sculpture having great presence and decorative quality, in addition to the intriguing back-story of the subject.

fig 2. A late nineteenth-century carved white statuary marble portrait bust depicting a female figure with draped cloth held across her chest and stylized hair.
fig 2. Large Late C19th French Carved Statuary Marble Bust Study of Madame Juliette Recamier After Joseph Chinard .

In fresh to the market condition, having been purchased from a local country-house in Worcestershire.

Madame Juliette Recamier ( 1777-1849) was considered by many to be the most beautiful and charming woman of her time . She was famed for her manners , conversation , intelligence, kind demeanour and beauty , an invitation to her salon was considered a great honour in French society. The most distinguished and well-educated men of the day frequented her house . Visitors included Lucien Bonaparte, , Moreau and Bernadotte.

a further example of this marble bust study sold Christie’s London lot no.305 05/12/2019 £2500 .

H 26”

W 14”

D 12”

France c.1870

Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Statuary Marble Portrait Bust to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174406
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 2510
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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Archive I A late nineteenth-century carved white statuary marble portrait bust depicting a female figure with draped cloth held across her chest and stylized hair.

Large Late C19th French Carved Statuary Marble Bust Study of Madame Juliette Recamier After Joseph Chinard .

Archive II A late nineteenth-century carved white statuary marble portrait bust depicting a female figure with draped cloth held across her chest and stylized hair. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century carved white statuary marble portrait bust depicting a female figure with draped cloth held across her chest and stylized hair. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century carved white statuary marble portrait bust depicting a female figure with draped cloth held across her chest and stylized hair. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century carved white statuary marble portrait bust depicting a female figure with draped cloth held across her chest and stylized hair. View V
Archive VI A late nineteenth-century carved white statuary marble portrait bust depicting a female figure with draped cloth held across her chest and stylized hair. View VI
Archive VII A late nineteenth-century carved white statuary marble portrait bust depicting a female figure with draped cloth held across her chest and stylized hair. View VII
Archive VIII A late nineteenth-century carved white statuary marble portrait bust depicting a female figure with draped cloth held across her chest and stylized hair. View VIII
Archive IX A late nineteenth-century carved white statuary marble portrait bust depicting a female figure with draped cloth held across her chest and stylized hair. View IX
Archive X A late nineteenth-century carved white statuary marble portrait bust depicting a female figure with draped cloth held across her chest and stylized hair. View X
Archive XI A late nineteenth-century carved white statuary marble portrait bust depicting a female figure with draped cloth held across her chest and stylized hair. View XI
Archive XII A late nineteenth-century carved white statuary marble portrait bust depicting a female figure with draped cloth held across her chest and stylized hair. View XII
Archive XIII A late nineteenth-century carved white statuary marble portrait bust depicting a female figure with draped cloth held across her chest and stylized hair. View XIII
Archive XIV A late nineteenth-century carved white statuary marble portrait bust depicting a female figure with draped cloth held across her chest and stylized hair. View XIV
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
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Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 350
Items Sold 1,589
M Lees and Sons
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A late nineteenth-century carved white statuary marble portrait bust depicting a female figure with draped cloth held across her chest and stylized hair.
Large late C19th French carved statuary marble bust study of Madame Juliette Recamier after Joseph Chinard .
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Neoclassical portrait busts draw inspiration from classical Greco-Roman art, featuring idealized facial features, elegant classical drapery, and detailed historical hairstyles. Popular during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in Europe, these works emphasized balance, symmetry, and historical artistic references.

Sculptors primarily utilized high-grade statuary marble, such as Carrara marble, valued for its uniform texture and soft luminosity. Artists used hand chisels, drills, and rasps to achieve detailed drapery folds and smooth skin tones.

Period pieces display signs of hand-carving techniques, subtle drill marks within hair curls, and natural age-related patination or faint discolouration in recessed areas. Inscriptions referencing original models or sculptor signatures also assist in verifying production eras.

Positioning a marble sculpture atop a pedestal, dark wood console table, or mantelpiece creates a distinct focal point. Combining classical stone artwork with contemporary furniture creates an architectural contrast within living areas or hallways.

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