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Terracotta Sculpture; Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun.

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12 years ago
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This terracotta bust on a marble base resembles a work by Augustin Pajou which is on display at the Louvre dated 1783. I believe it represents the famous French potraitist Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun. The bust with base is roughly 25 inches tall by 16 inches wide. I purchased the bust at auction in Washington D.C for $400 in 2009. The auctioneer had no substantiating documentation about the piece. I was able to link it to the work by Pajou through style comparisons from Sotheby's Janury 29, 2010 catalog of Important European Tarracotta and Bronze Sculpture. 

I am interested in any history of this piece along with value at auction as well as replacement/insurace. Thank you in advance!!

Category Fine Art
Medium Terracotta with marble base.
Distinguishing marks No signature noted.
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item about 25 inches tall x 16 inches wide x 9 inches deep
Date Period Possibly late 18th Century.
Weight about 75 pounds.
Price Paid (If known) $400 at auction.
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