{"product_id":"vintage-gilded-plaster-bust-of-louise-brongniart-after-jean-antoine-houdon-french-neoclassical-sculpture-classical-bust-44cm","title":"Vintage Gilded Plaster Bust of Louise Brongniart After Jean-Antoine Houdon | French Neoclassical Sculpture | Classical Bust | 44cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully decorative vintage gilded plaster bust after Jean-Antoine Houdon’s celebrated portrait of Louise Brongniart, one of the most iconic child sculptures of the French Neoclassical period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original marble bust was sculpted by Jean-Antoine Houdon in 1777, depicting five-year-old Louise Brongniart, daughter of the architect Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart. This faithful reproduction captures the gentle expression and refined modelling that have made the original a masterpiece of 18th-century French sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished in a warm antique gilt patina, the bust has an elegant classical presence and makes a striking decorative statement. Perfect for traditional, French country, grand millennial or contemporary interiors, it looks equally at home displayed on a console table, mantelpiece, bookcase or pedestal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a vintage gilded plaster reproduction, offering all the beauty of the famous original at an accessible price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Height: 44 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Material: Gilded plaster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear and minor imperfections consistent with age, adding to its character. Please refer to the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA timeless decorative sculpture inspired by one of the finest child portraits ever created, bringing classical elegance to any interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarity Antiques \u0026 Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52661646623002,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/7087\/5674\/files\/IMG_2527.jpg?v=1786187779","url":"https:\/\/rarityantiques.co.uk\/fr\/products\/vintage-gilded-plaster-bust-of-louise-brongniart-after-jean-antoine-houdon-french-neoclassical-sculpture-classical-bust-44cm","provider":"Rarity Antiques \u0026 Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}