Bust
late 19th century (made)
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Bust of biscuit porcelain; the Dauphin, son of Louis XVI. Head turned slightly to left, hair hanging down over the shoulders which are swatched in drapery. Supported on a high circular foot rising from a square plinth. Mark, two S's incised
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Brief description | Bust of biscuit porcelain depicting the Dauphin, son of Louis XVI. Samson et cie, France, late 19th century |
Physical description | Bust of biscuit porcelain; the Dauphin, son of Louis XVI. Head turned slightly to left, hair hanging down over the shoulders which are swatched in drapery. Supported on a high circular foot rising from a square plinth. Mark, two S's incised |
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Credit line | Given by J. H. Fitzhenry |
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Bibliographic reference | Chavagnac and Grollier, Histoire des Manufactures Françaises de Porcelaine, p.810 |
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Accession number | C.603-1909 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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