French sculptor (active at the end of the 19th century) Large bust of a young noblewoman, probably Queen Marie Antoinette Terracotta, light red body; black, shiny, gold-rimmed base. Fully sculpted, representative depiction of the lady, whose beauty is expressed with artistic quality: the self-confident gaze in slight profile, the long, wavy hair falling to the shoulders tied back with a bow, the thin dress with erotic breasts emerging from underneath. Total height 60 cm. Provenance: Dissolution of an important German private collection - part II. French sculptor active late 19th century. Large terracotta bust of a noble lady, probably Marie Antoinette, Queen of France.