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A Neoclassical Terracotta Semi-nude Bust of “Jeune Femme Florentine”
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
for sale €3,803     $4,128
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A Neoclassical Terracotta Semi-nude Bust of “Jeune Femme Florentine”

19th century
Description

The near full size ‘Young Florentine Woman’ Inscribed “Faure de Broussé 1776”, with a further written inscription to the base. Inscribed to the rear of the bust “O.F”.

65cm High.

Condition: Wonderful patination with some age-related marks, small chips and one professional repair to a lock of hair.

Provenance: Estate of Peter Kaus, the ex-owner of the "Rossi Bianco Collection" in Aschaffenburg, Germany.

A similar plaster cast bust “Dama con fiori sul capo, da Faure de Broussé “ can be found in the Villa Nichesola-Conforti Museum in Verona

Vincent Désiré Faure De Broussé (1843-1908), was a French sculptor, born in Paris. A student of Jules Salmson, he participated from 1876 to 1883 in the Paris Salon. The artist is renowned for his figurative sculptures influenced by the Florentine Renaissance. His sculptures often featured figures in period costumes.

Physical Dimensions
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65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Neoclassical Terracotta Bust Sculpture to the 1870s.

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SA1214894
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26766
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Description
The near full size ‘Young Florentine Woman’ Inscribed “Faure de Broussé 1776”, with a further written inscription to the base. Inscribed to the rear of the bust “O.F”.

65cm High.

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Condition: Wonderful patination with some age-related marks, small chips and one professional repair to a lock of hair.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
fig 1. A Neoclassical terracotta bust depicting a young woman with a floral hair arrangement and draped semi-nude torso set on an integrated base.
fig 1. A Neoclassical Terracotta Semi-nude Bust of “Jeune Femme Florentine”

Provenance: Estate of Peter Kaus, the ex-owner of the "Rossi Bianco Collection" in Aschaffenburg, Germany.

A similar plaster cast bust “Dama con fiori sul capo, da Faure de Broussé “ can be found in the Villa Nichesola-Conforti Museum in Verona

fig 2. A Neoclassical terracotta bust depicting a young woman with a floral hair arrangement and draped semi-nude torso set on an integrated base.
fig 2. A Neoclassical Terracotta Semi-nude Bust of “Jeune Femme Florentine”

Vincent Désiré Faure De Broussé (1843-1908), was a French sculptor, born in Paris. A student of Jules Salmson, he participated from 1876 to 1883 in the Paris Salon. The artist is renowned for his figurative sculptures influenced by the Florentine Renaissance. His sculptures often featured figures in period costumes.

Height
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Neoclassical Terracotta Bust Sculpture to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214894
Dealers Internal Ref
26766
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
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Kendall house antiques a traditional shop in the north cotswold’s market town of chipping campden.

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Gloucestershire
GL55 6AG 7
United Kingdom
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A Neoclassical terracotta bust depicting a young woman with a floral hair arrangement and draped semi-nude torso set on an integrated base.
A Neoclassical terracotta semi-nude bust of “Jeune Femme Florentine”
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Neoclassical terracotta sculptures originated in the 18th and 19th centuries, drawing inspiration from classical antiquity, Greco-Roman mythology, and idealised human proportions executed in fired clay.

These busts were modelled from fine natural clay, often built around an internal framework, detailed by hand or cast from plaster moulds, and fired in a kiln to fix their structural form.

Authentic period examples often feature incised artist signatures, foundry or studio stamps, minor shrinkage lines from kiln firing, and natural surface patination or subtle surface wear.

A terracotta bust serves as an architectural focal accent when placed on a dark wood sideboard, a marble mantelpiece, or a tall pedestal against a neutral backdrop.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or natural bristle brush, avoiding water, liquid detergents, or chemical solvents that could permeate the porous unglazed clay.
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