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Fine Quality Early 19th Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl Signed ‘Houdon’
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Fine Quality Early 19th Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl Signed ‘Houdon’

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A fine quality early 19th century (circa 1800) carrara marble bust of a young girl signed ‘Houdon’.

This marble bust consisting of a young girl with her head to the side with leaves and flowers in her hair, signed ‘Houdon’ to rear shoulder, supported on a circular base.

Jean-Antoine Houdon was a French Neoclassical portrait sculptor born in Versailles in 1741 and died in Paris in 1828, famous for realistic contemporary cultural and political figures of the French Enlightenment.

He spent around 10 years in Italy winning the Prie de Rome in 1761 and was influenced by Classical masters such as Michelangelo often working directly from life or casting the model’s face.

He returned to Paris and submitted ‘Morpheus’ to the Salon of 1771 and subsequently produced many portrait busts including one for the Palace of Versailles.

He was also invited to USA by Benjamin Franklin in 1785 for Washington to sit for him, thereafter producing various sculptures and busts of the President.

This marble bust is in very good original condition for age and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 18.5'' / 47cm

Width: 14'' / 35.5cm

Depth: 10'' / 25.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Carrara Marble Child Bust to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225678
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LVS1253
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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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Description
A fine quality early 19th century (circa 1800) carrara marble bust of a young girl signed ‘Houdon’.
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This marble bust consisting of a young girl with her head to the side with leaves and flowers in her hair, signed ‘Houdon’ to rear shoulder, supported on a circular base.
LVS Decorative Arts
fig 1. A white Carrara marble portrait bust depicting a young child with a floral wreath in curly hair, mounted on a turned circular pedestal base.
fig 1. Fine Quality Early 19th Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl Signed ‘Houdon’

Jean-Antoine Houdon was a French Neoclassical portrait sculptor born in Versailles in 1741 and died in Paris in 1828, famous for realistic contemporary cultural and political figures of the French Enlightenment.

fig 2. A white Carrara marble portrait bust depicting a young child with a floral wreath in curly hair, mounted on a turned circular pedestal base.
fig 2. Fine Quality Early 19th Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl Signed ‘Houdon’

He spent around 10 years in Italy winning the Prie de Rome in 1761 and was influenced by Classical masters such as Michelangelo often working directly from life or casting the model’s face.

He returned to Paris and submitted ‘Morpheus’ to the Salon of 1771 and subsequently produced many portrait busts including one for the Palace of Versailles.

fig 3. A white Carrara marble portrait bust depicting a young child with a floral wreath in curly hair, mounted on a turned circular pedestal base.
fig 3. Fine Quality Early 19th Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl Signed ‘Houdon’

He was also invited to USA by Benjamin Franklin in 1785 for Washington to sit for him, thereafter producing various sculptures and busts of the President.

This marble bust is in very good original condition for age and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 18.5'' / 47cm

Width: 14'' / 35.5cm

Depth: 10'' / 25.5cm

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Carrara Marble Child Bust to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225678
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS1253
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
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Archive I A white Carrara marble portrait bust depicting a young child with a floral wreath in curly hair, mounted on a turned circular pedestal base.

Fine Quality Early 19th Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl Signed ‘Houdon’

Archive II A white Carrara marble portrait bust depicting a young child with a floral wreath in curly hair, mounted on a turned circular pedestal base. View II
Archive III A white Carrara marble portrait bust depicting a young child with a floral wreath in curly hair, mounted on a turned circular pedestal base. View III
Archive IV A white Carrara marble portrait bust depicting a young child with a floral wreath in curly hair, mounted on a turned circular pedestal base. View IV
Archive V A white Carrara marble portrait bust depicting a young child with a floral wreath in curly hair, mounted on a turned circular pedestal base. View V
Archive VI A white Carrara marble portrait bust depicting a young child with a floral wreath in curly hair, mounted on a turned circular pedestal base. View VI
Archive VII A white Carrara marble portrait bust depicting a young child with a floral wreath in curly hair, mounted on a turned circular pedestal base. View VII
Archive VIII A white Carrara marble portrait bust depicting a young child with a floral wreath in curly hair, mounted on a turned circular pedestal base. View VIII
Archive IX A white Carrara marble portrait bust depicting a young child with a floral wreath in curly hair, mounted on a turned circular pedestal base. View IX
Archive X A white Carrara marble portrait bust depicting a young child with a floral wreath in curly hair, mounted on a turned circular pedestal base. View X
Archive XI A white Carrara marble portrait bust depicting a young child with a floral wreath in curly hair, mounted on a turned circular pedestal base. View XI
Archive XII A white Carrara marble portrait bust depicting a young child with a floral wreath in curly hair, mounted on a turned circular pedestal base. View XII
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A white Carrara marble portrait bust depicting a young child with a floral wreath in curly hair, mounted on a turned circular pedestal base.
Fine quality early 19th century carrara marble bust of a young girl signed ‘Houdon’
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A white Carrara marble portrait bust depicting a young child with a floral wreath in curly hair, mounted on a turned circular pedestal base.
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Neoclassical marble busts emerged during the 18th and early 19th centuries, strongly inspired by classical Roman and Greek portraiture. Sculptors focused on naturalism, delicate drapery, and capturing idealized human expressions directly in natural stone.

Sculptors primarily used fine-grained white marble, such as Carrara marble from Italy. The forms were hand-carved using iron chisels, drills, and rasps, followed by polishing with pumice and abrasives to create realistic skin textures and drapery.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-tooling marks in deep recesses, gentle edge wear, and subtle surface oxidation from age. Signatures or foundry marks are typically incised into the socle base or the lower reverse of the carving.

Positioning a marble bust on a mantelpiece, sideboard top, or tall pedestal creates an immediate focal point. The neutral pale stone contrasts effectively against dark wood furniture, modern artwork, or deep wall colours.

Dust the stone regularly using a soft microfibre cloth or a clean bristle brush. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, liquids, or acidic solutions, as marble is porous and prone to permanent etching and discoloration.
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