Terracotta bust of The Mischievous One or The Laughing One with vine tendrils signed with a point JBt CARPEAUX Carpeau property stamp, eagle stamp, numbered 1801. This model representing Anna Foucart, the eldest daughter of Jean-Baptiste Foucart, a faithful friend of the artist, was created in 1865. Carpeaux himself ensured its distribution in his studio on rue Boileau in Auteuil from 1868, his heirs continued the edition.
Related bibliography: Michel Poletti and Alain Richarme, Jean Baptiste Carpeaux sculpteur, catalogue of the published work, Paris, 2003, model listed under number BU29 page 130 Jean-Baptiste CARPEAUX (Valenciennes, 1827 - Courbevoie, 1875)
Condition report: very good condition with a slight loss to one leaf
Delivery
Europe: €200
US/Canada/HK: €350
Rest of the world: Price upon request
- Reference :
- 3484
- Width :
- 25 (cm)
- Height :
- 49 (cm)
- Depth :
- 27 (cm)
- Era:
- 19th century
- Style:
- Napoleon III
- Materials:
- Terracotta