FRENCH SCHOOL (19th century). Marie Antoinette, Marble. After the original located in the Queen's Bedchamber, Versailles. On a carved and painted wood pedestal, with trailing floral garland - 39 1/2 in. high, bust; 40 in. high, pedestal Estimate $3,000-5,000
PROVENANCE: Property of a European Gentleman of Royal Title, Collaterally Descended from Marie Antoinette.
In overall excellent condition. The bust has some scattered soiling. There are scattered fleabites and small chips along her edges and hair. The socle (probably a later addition) has a large piece that has broken off and is being held in place with tape. The pedestal has scattered losses throughout.
