AFTER JOSEPH CHINARD, A SCULPTED MARBLE BUST OF MADAME RECAMIER (1777-1849)

AFTER JOSEPH CHINARD, A SCULPTED MARBLE BUST OF MADAME RECAMIER (1777-1849) EARLY 20TH CENTURY After the 1802 original, the socialite modelled with head wrapped and body draped with one breast exposed 64cm highProvenance: Purchased by the vendor from Bonhams, Lot 134, 22/10/97Please note: The medium for this lot is Marble, and not Alabaster as previously catalogued. Condition Report: The marble has a mottled appearance which lead to the original mis-cataloguing of this lot as alabaster, it is hard and heavy and is certainly marble - please see the additional images for reference to the appearance of the stone surfaceWith some chips, knocks, marks, scratches, abrasions, especially around the square base from movement and handling Some dirt and deposits to the recesses, overall may benefit from a sympathetic and light clean Please see additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer