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  • La Gazette Drouot

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    Washington by Houdon: A Commanding Result

    Carved from life, the founding father’s bust confirmed its reputation as a monument of 18th-century sculpture. Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) and his studio, George Washington (1732-1799), plaster bust with terracotta-like patina, signed, original model created in 1785, h. 65 cm/25.59 in (breccia marble plinth, h. 14 cm/5.51 in). Result: €901,600 While the provenance is…

    Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) and his studio, George Washington (1732-1799), plaster bust with terracotta-like patina, signed, original model created in 1785, h. 65 cm/25.59 in (breccia marble plinth, h. 14 cm/5.51 in). Result: €901,600

  • La Gazette Drouot

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    A Bust of George Washington by Jean-Antoine Houdon

    It took forty-eight days crossing from Le Havre to Philadelphia, yet only few days spent with this important historic figure in Mount Vernon, Virginia... the result Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) became the most important sculptor in the history of the Founding Fathers of the United States. In Jean-Antoine Houdon's obituary, his…

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    Impressionist painting by Frits Thaulow to headline Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers sale

    Impressionist oil on canvas painting by Norwegian artist Frits Thaulow (1847-1906), depicting a young woman by the edge of a river with her home in Norway behind (est. $15,000-$25,000). CRANSTON, RI.- An Impressionist oil on canvas painting by Norwegian artist Frits Thaulow (1847-1906), depicting a young woman by the edge of…

    Impressionist oil on canvas painting by Norwegian artist Frits Thaulow (1847-1906), depicting a young woman by the edge of a river with her home in Norway behind (est. $15,000-$25,000).

  • ArtFixDaily

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    Artworks By Thaulow, Chihuly, Edgar Payne, Maqbool Hussain Are In Bruneau & Co's March 14 Auction

    Impressionist oil on canvas painting by Norwegian artist Frits Thaulow (1847-1906), depicting a young woman by the edge of a river with her home in Norway behind (est. $15,000-$25,000).Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers CRANSTON, R.I. – An Impressionist oil on canvas painting by Norwegian artist Frits Thaulow (1847-1906), depicting a young…

    Impressionist oil on canvas painting by Norwegian artist Frits Thaulow