Object Detail
Description
bust, pair, on pedestal, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Louis XVI is of a round faced man with double chin, strong nose, and in formal dress, with typical pierced lace work style cravat. Bust, Marie Antoinette, has long curling hair adorned with roses.
Maker and role
in the style of: Capodimonte porcelain factory
Production place
Naples, Italy
Production date
Post 1850
circa 1880-circa 1890
circa 1880-circa 1890
Media description
porcelain, clear glazed
Measurements
height 357 mm
Inscriptions
Wearing an underglaze blue crown mark and 'N' of the Napoli new factory, post 1850
Credit line
donated through the Tax Incentive for Arts Scheme by Mrs Peter Chance, Melbourne
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection and Christine Bell
Accession number
A1177
TJC reference number
1506