Workshop Of Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828), French, Late 18Th Century
A Tinted Plaster Figure Of Voltaire
Found at
Christies,
New York
Sculpture, Lot 66
13. Apr -13. Apr 2016
Sculpture, Lot 66
13. Apr -13. Apr 2016
Estimate: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Description
Inscribed HOUDON 1778 and VOLTAIRE, raised on a self-plaster plinth applied with a red wax seal inscribed ACADEM: ROYALE DE PEINTURE ET SCULPT. HOUDON SC
14 ½ in. (36.5 cm.) high
14 ½ in. (36.5 cm.) high