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French Antique (Late 19thc/early 20thc) Marble Bust of Louise Brongniart After Jean-antoine Houdon.
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French Antique (Late 19thc/early 20thc) Marble Bust of Louise Brongniart After Jean-antoine Houdon.

19th century
Description

French antique marble bust of Louise Brongniart on a black marble base, after Jean-Antoine Houdon. Ca. 27cmhigh x 16cm wide x 8cm deep, weight 3.4 kg (including detachable stand).

Excellent condition.

Jean-Antoine (1741-1828), chevalier Houdon was a French neoclassical sculptor. Houdon is famous for his portrait busts and statues of philosophers, inventors and political figures of the Enlightenment.225

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Marble Bust Louise Brongniart to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243880
Dealers Internal Reference
AD905
Description
French antique marble bust of Louise Brongniart on a black marble base, after Jean-Antoine Houdon. Ca. 27cmhigh x 16cm wide x 8cm deep, weight 3.4 kg (including detachable stand).

Excellent condition.

Jean-Antoine (1741-1828), chevalier Houdon was a French neoclassical sculptor.

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Houdon is famous for his portrait busts and statues of philosophers, inventors and political figures of the Enlightenment.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

225

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Marble Bust Louise Brongniart to the 19th Century.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243880
Dealers Internal Ref
AD905
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A white marble portrait bust depicting a young girl with her hair styled in an updo, mounted on a turned black and gold veined marble base.
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Archive I A white marble portrait bust depicting a young girl with her hair styled in an updo, mounted on a turned black and gold veined marble base.

French Antique (Late 19thc/early 20thc) Marble Bust of Louise Brongniart After Jean-antoine Houdon.

Archive II A white marble portrait bust depicting a young girl with her hair styled in an updo, mounted on a turned black and gold veined marble base. View II
Archive III A white marble portrait bust depicting a young girl with her hair styled in an updo, mounted on a turned black and gold veined marble base. View III
Archive IV A white marble portrait bust depicting a young girl with her hair styled in an updo, mounted on a turned black and gold veined marble base. View IV
Archive V A white marble portrait bust depicting a young girl with her hair styled in an updo, mounted on a turned black and gold veined marble base. View V
Archive VI A white marble portrait bust depicting a young girl with her hair styled in an updo, mounted on a turned black and gold veined marble base. View VI
Archive VII A white marble portrait bust depicting a young girl with her hair styled in an updo, mounted on a turned black and gold veined marble base. View VII
Archive VIII A white marble portrait bust depicting a young girl with her hair styled in an updo, mounted on a turned black and gold veined marble base. View VIII
Archive IX A white marble portrait bust depicting a young girl with her hair styled in an updo, mounted on a turned black and gold veined marble base. View IX
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A white marble portrait bust depicting a young girl with her hair styled in an updo, mounted on a turned black and gold veined marble base.
French Antique (late 19thC/early 20thC) Marble Bust of Louise Brongniart after Jean-Antoine Houdon.
Ref: SA1243880
A white marble portrait bust depicting a young girl with her hair styled in an updo, mounted on a turned black and gold veined marble base.
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  • ObjectBusts
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Neoclassical
  • MaterialWhite Marble, Veined Black Marble
  • ColourWhite and Black
  • MotifsGathered updo hairstyle, Turned marble socle, Chest portrait truncation
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This French Neoclassical marble bust depicts the child Louise Brongniart after the sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon, dating from the late nineteenth or early twentieth century. The sculpture is carved from bright white marble, capturing the subject with a gathered updo hairstyle and chest portrait truncation, and it is mounted upon a turned black and gold veined marble socle base. The piece measures 27 cm high, 16 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. In a modern home, this bust suits placement upon a mantelpiece or a side table within a traditional interior scheme. The smooth finish of the white marble contrasts with the dark, patterned veining of the pedestal stand below, presenting a classic portrait format for display.

FAQs

French Neoclassical sculpture from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries emphasizes clarity of form, balanced proportions, and idealised naturalism inspired by classical Greco-Roman antiquity. Artists focused on capturing realistic facial expressions and detailed hairstyles, often mounting busts on turned marble pedestals known as socles.

Sculptors and workshops typically used white Carrara marble, alabaster, or biscuit porcelain for the portrait head, pairing the white figure with a contrasting dark or variegated marble socle base. The connection between base and bust was typically secured using an internal metal pin or rod.

Authentic period busts feature hand-carving marks in less visible areas, sharp definition in textured hair details, and original threaded iron or brass rods securing the bust to the socle. Later reproductions often display machine-smooth surfaces, uniform cast seams, or modern epoxy adhesives at the joints.

Positioning a marble bust on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or sideboard creates a grounding architectural focal point. Pairing classic stone forms with modern minimalist backgrounds or contemporary artwork adds depth and historical contrast to modern living spaces.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or clean microfibre cloth, taking care around raised details. Avoid liquid detergents, acids, and chemical cleaners, as marble is porous and susceptible to permanent surface etching and discolouration.
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