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19th C. French Brass Busts of Children - Laugh, Cry

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19th C. French Brass Busts of Children - Laugh, Cry

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**Originally Listed At $250**

After Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828), second half of 19th century. A pair of brass busts depicting children, one laughing and one crying, to represent laughter and sorrow respectively. These busts were created after the work of Jean-Antoine Houdon, a French Neoclassical sculptor best known for busts of famous philosophers, political figures, and inventors during the Age of Enlightenment. Size of each (both are relatively similar): 1.4" W x 2.75" H (3.6 cm x 7 cm)

Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s

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19th C. French Brass Busts of Children - Laugh, Cry

Name: 19th C. French Brass Busts of Children - Laugh, Cry
Brand: Jean-Antoine Houdon
SKU: 170634225
Price: 125 USD
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