Antique Sevres Bisque Porcelain Bust Marie Antoinette 19th C

This is a fabulous decorative antique Sevres bisque porcelain bust of Marie Antoinette dating from Circa 1880 and bearing the blue painted interlaced L's Sevres mark.

This is an elegant bust of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France and the wife of Louis XVI. The bust in white bisque porcelain contrasts beautifully with the glazed cobalt blue and gilt pedestal.

Here, Marie Antoinette is pictured with ribbons woven into her hair wearing a Fleur de Lys crown.

Bisque porcelain busts of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were highly fashionable during their reign, and continued to be produced in the 19th Century.

This bust depicts one of the most important figures in French history, and will make an elegant addition to any home.

Provenance: from a private Worcestershire collection.

Condition:

In excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or repairs, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 35 cm x Width 18 cm x Depth 14 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 2 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 5 inches

Our reference: A3639

Internal Ref:

A3639

Date of manufacture : 1880