This stunning bust showcases the remarkable talent of Jean Antoine Houdon, a renowned sculptor during the French Enlightenment. Houdon was widely recognized for his expertise in portraiture, and this particular masterpiece captures the likeness of Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, a multifaceted figure in French history.
Beaumarchais' extraordinary life encompassed diverse roles such as a watchmaker, inventor, playwright, musician, diplomat, spy, publisher, horticulturist, arms dealer, satirist, financier, and revolutionary.
The sculpture, measuring 45 cm, remains in pristine condition and bears Houdon's signature, making it a valuable and captivating French antique.
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