2591 - Half-figure "Modesty."

Half-figure "Modesty." Unmarked. Model No. 256. Light-colored clay body, engobed in earth tones. Height approx. 52 cm. 6.24 kg. A cast of the famous sculpture “La Pudeur” based on a design by the French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741–1828). Surface shows numerous chips and retouching; the right arm has more extensive retouching. A model of this bust is also included in this auction as a sculpture and a porcelain version. Provenance: Estate of Peter Kaus. Bidding opens Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated time: 2:54 p.m. (CET) Half-figure “Modesty.” Unmarked. Model No. 256. Light-colored clay, engobed in earth tones. Height approx. 52 cm. 6.24 kg. A cast of the famous sculpture “La Pudeur” based on a design by the French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741–1828). The surface is chipped and shows numerous retouches; the right arm has more extensive retouching. A model of this bust is also included in this auction as a sculpture and a porcelain version. Provenance: Peter Kaus Museum Estate. Call time: Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated at 2:54 p.m. (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and should be viewed only as an aid—not as a legally binding statement of the lot’s characteristics. Please note that we can only guarantee the accuracy of the description and condition as provided in the German description.