An Exceptional French Patinated Terracotta Portrait Bust of A Gentleman, Probably that of Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827–1875), By Maximilien-Henri Hiolle (1843-1934), Dated to 1896 sub-Beth Carter @ Doe & Hope in a charcoal grey tweed

in a charcoal grey tweed jacket

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to his surprise and glee

In today's collector world of ventriloquist figures there are a few very rare figures and one is the Alfred LeMare

he was flexible enough to adapt himself to Neoclassical monumentality—the relief on the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

An Exceptional French Patinated Terracotta Portrait Bust of A Gentleman, Probably that of Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827–1875), By Maximilien-Henri Hiolle (1843-1934), Dated to 1896 sub-Beth Carter @ Doe & Hope in a charcoal grey tweedOrigin: French Period: 3rd Republic Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1896 Width: 15 (at extremity) Height: 22 (on socle) Depth: 9 (at extremity) Socle: 7 diameter In original condition, the exceptionally well modeled patinated terracotta bust of a gentleman, almost certainly that of Jean Baptiste Carpeaux (18271875), shown in three quarter length, facing slightly to sinister, with a full head of tousled hair, moustache and beard, wearing a buttoned