Collinge Antiques

Description

Fine quality terracotta bust of the famous great French socialite and Neo-Classical beauty Madame Récamier (1777-1849) c.1900. A copy of the celebrated original marble bust by Joseph Chinard (1756-1813). Portrait bust of Récamier shown with her hair tied with a headscarf and clutching fabric across her partially exposed breast. In terracotta with a grey painted finish. Signed Lecomte on the rear. Some minor wear, exposing the terracotta in a few spots, all away from the face. Generally very good condition.
Width: 13" (33 cm)
Height: 24" (61 cm)
Depth: 7.5" (19 cm)
Please contact us for more images, delivery and shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. 01492 580022.