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2743 - Bust of a Woman
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Bust of a Woman Cast metal, patinated black, well-proportioned. Unsigned. 58 x 27 x 24 cm. 14.15 kg. Bust of a young woman with curly hair, depicted with her upper body wrapped in an antique-style garment, either as if shivering or out of modesty. Based on the work “La Pudeur” by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741 Versailles – 1828 Paris). Signs of age and wear, scratches and dents, a large hole in the base (2.2 x 0.4 cm). A version of this bust is also available in this auction in ceramic and porcelain. Provenance: Peter Kaus’s museum estate. Bidding opens Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated at 4:33 p.m. (CET) Bust of a Woman Cast metal, black patina, likely filled. Unsigned. 58 x 27 x 24 cm. 14.15 kg. Bust of a young woman with curly hair, depicted with her upper body wrapped in an antique-style garment, either shivering or out of modesty. Based on the work “La Pudeur” by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741 Versailles – 1828 Paris). Signs of age and wear, scratches and dents, a large hole in the base (2.2 x 0.4 cm). A version of this bust is also available in this auction in ceramic and porcelain. Provenance: Peter Kaus’s museum estate. Call time: Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated 4:33 p.m. (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and should be considered only as an aid—not a legally binding statement regarding the lot’s characteristics. Please note that we can only guarantee the accuracy of the description and condition as provided in the German description.
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