Lot: 3258
(French, 1741-1828),
Ruth,
bronze,
(approximate dimensions - overall: 18 H x 7 W x 6 D inches)
unsigned
at verso: stamped with mecanique reduction and inscribed Barbedienne Fondeur.
Condition: Surface dust/dirt especially at crevasses, handling wear, overall in good condition.
Bio: The artist is known for his portrait busts of philosophers, inventors and political figures of the enlightenment. The artist studies at The Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture. While in Rome he won the Prix de Rome in 1761. During this time he produced his corch, an anatomical model which has served as a guide for artists for centuries. His sculpture of George Washington was the direct result of an invitation from Benjamin Franklin to travel to Mt. Vernon to create the models for the work. The artists work can be found in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Frick, The National Gallery of Art, The Smithsonian American Museum of Art, among others.
Artist: Houdon, After Jean Antoine
Auction Date: February 14, 2025
Estimate: $400 - 600