Pair of busts of young children, grapes around their heads, after clodion terra cotta miniatures.

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Description Pair of busts of young children - one male, one female - wearing grapes around their head. Either made of or painted to resemble white terracotta after Clodion (Jean-Paul Paris France). Incredible detail in the intaglio eyes, dimpled cheeks, every strand of hair etc. Origin - were possibly sold in a museum shop in conjunction with an exhibition by the real Clodion.

Category Ceramics and Porcelains

Medium clay - terra cotta?

Distinguishing marks clodion, made in france impressed

Condition Mint

Size and dimensions of this item 8.25 tall, base 3" diameter

Date Period mid 20th century

Weight Almost 2lbs each

History purchased from an estate auction

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