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Lot 221

AN 18TH CENTURY FRENCH TERRACOTTA BUST OF A WOMAN
Looking to her left with upswept hair and a ribbon tied around her neck, on a grey turned marble socle.
Height 51cm

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000

Sold for $1,800

Repairs overall to edges of sculpture, losses to jacket edge, repairs to brow, hair on temple, tip of nose and lip, craquelure to breasts, base associated.


The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.


Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney
The Collection of William E Small AM, Sydney (1939-2011)

The Collector's Auction

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8810
2:00pm - 3 March 2026
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra

VIEWING
Fri 27 Feb – Sun 1 Mar, 11am - 5pm
The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra

CONTACT
Madeleine Mackenzie
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au


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