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Lot 140: Attributed to Jean Robert Nicolas Lucas de Montigny, French (1747-1810) A late 18th / early 19th century plaster bust of Montgolfier

Est: £5,000 GBP - £7,000 GBP
BonhamsLondon, United KingdomApril 22, 2009

Item Overview

Description

the tinted plaster head turned slightly to dexter, raised on a terracotta waisted socle, 48cm high 18.5" high)

Notes


Lucas de Montigny was known for his portraiture of famous people; actors, philosophers and revolutionary heroes. This bust is presumed to be a portrait of one of the Montgolfier brothers, one of the first hot air balloonists.

Auction Details

Sculpture and Early Works of Art

by
Bonhams
April 22, 2009, 12:00 PM GMT

101 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1S 1SR, UK