A distinguished portrait bust of Alexandre Brongniart, the renowned French chemist, mineralogist, and director of the Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory. This elegant sculpture is modeled after the original work by celebrated French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828), one of the preeminent portraitists of the Enlightenment era.
Perfect for a library, study, office, or gallery wall arrangement, this piece brings scholarly elegance and European charm to any interior.
Details:
Dimensions: 15 1/2" H x 8 1/4" W
Medium: Terracotta finish (likely over plaster) on marble plinth
Age: First half of the 20th century
Origin: Unknown
Signature/mark: Marked "après Houdon" on the back
Condition: Good antique condition with minor flea bites to plaster consistent with age
