* Bronze allegory after Houdon, made around 1875 by Barbedienne founder
* Jean Antoine Houdon was born in Versailles in 1741/1828 and was one of the greatest French sculptors of the Enlightenment. In addition to his numerous allegories, he is also known for his busts of the greatest personalities of his time.
* A wonderful bronze figure of a woman – representing “Winter”, with a shawl wrapped around her shoulders and head, although she wears no clothes from the waist down
* The bronze is engraved on the base with F. “Barbedienne Fondeur Paris
* Mechanical reduction stamp by Collas
* Number 866 engraved
Material: Bronze, patinated bronze
Dimensions: 72.5 cm height
27.5 cm base diameter
Condition: Very good historical condition, see pictures
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About This Piece
* Bronze allegory after Houdon, made around 1875 by Barbedienne founder
* Jean Antoine Houdon was born in Versailles in 1741/1828 and was one of the greatest French sculptors of the Enlightenment. In addition to his numerous allegories, he is also known for his busts of the greatest personalities of his time.
* A wonderful bronze figure of a woman – representing “Winter”, with a shawl wrapped around her shoulders and head, although she wears no clothes from the waist down
* The bronze is engraved on the base with F. “Barbedienne Fondeur Paris
* Mechanical reduction stamp by Collas
* Number 866 engraved
Material: Bronze, patinated bronze
Dimensions: 72.5 cm height
27.5 cm base diameter
Condition: Very good historical condition, see pictures
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| Period | Before 1890 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1875 |
| Production Period | Before 1890 |
| Country of Manufacture | France |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | Classical |
| Detailed Condition | Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations. |
| Product Code | CZ-1898145 |
| Restoration and Damage Details | Sehr guter historischer Zustand, siehe Bilder |
| Materials | Bronze |
| Color | Brown |
| Height | 73 cm 28.5 inch |
| Diameter | 10.8 inch |
| Weight Range | Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg |




































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