Plaster Bust of a Renaissance Lady by Leon Noel Delagrange C.1900.

Name: Plaster Bust of a Renaissance Lady by Leon Noel Delagrange C.1900.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA575363
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Large Edwardian era painted plaster bust of a Renaissance lady by the French sculptor Leon Noel Delagrange (1872 – 1910). Shoulder length bust of a young woman in 16th.c. dress and cap. Unusually posed with down cast eyes and a slight smile. Clearly signed Delagrange on the rear. One quite large chip to the front and a few smaller knocks, all to the bottom edge. Otherwise excellent condition.

Dimensions: width 22", depth 8", height 17".

As well as being a prolific and successful sculptor Delagrange was also a pioneer of early aviation. He established a new world aviation speed record of 45 miles an hour on 30th December 1909. Sadly he was killed in an aircrash just a few days later.

Physical Dimensions

Height

44cm (17.32")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

21cm (8.27")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA575363

Dealers Internal Reference

32275

Dealers Notes

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