19th century French school (After Jean-Antoine Houdon) Bust of Louise Brongniart (1772-1845), daughter of the architect Alexandre Théodore Brongniart (1739-1813) White marble Height: 35 cm Resting on a grey-veined white marble pedestal Total height: 45 cm From a terracotta model in the Louvre (RF 1197) The auction price includes VAT. VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% is included in the hammer price. This VAT is recoverable for French professionals. It is refundable for a buyer from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for a professional buyer with an intra-Community VAT number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. 19th century French school (After Jean-Antoine Houdon) Based on a terracotta model in the Louvre (RF 1197) The hammer price is VAT included. 5.5% VAT is included to the hammer price. Upon request, this VAT can be refunded to the purchaser on presentation of written proof of exportation outside the EU or to the EU purchaser who will submit his intracommunity VAT number and a proof of shipment of his purchase to his EU country home address.