French school of the end of the XIXth century after Augustin Pajou (1730-1809) The Countess du Barry Bust in white marble Traces of illegible signature under the left shoulder H. 36,5 cm Related works : -Augustin Pajou, The Countess du Barry, 1773, white marble, on the edge on the reverse " PORTRAIT OF MADAME LA CONTESSE / DVBARY ", signed " PAR / PAJOU. SECVL / DV ROY / E PROFESSOR / OF HIS ACADEM. DE / PINT. E SCVL. / H. 56 x W. 48.5 x D. 26 cm, Paris, Musée du Louvre, inv. MR 2651; -Augustin Pajou, Madame du Barry, 1770, soft porcelain cookie, H. 26 x W. 21 x D. 12 cm, Versailles. (Expert: Cabinet LACROIX - JEANNEST)***** ATTENTION **FREE GUARDIANING AFTER 15 DAYS *** WE DO NOT DO SHIPPING OR SHIPPING - YOU MUST CONTACT EXTERNAL PROVIDERS - WE NO LONGER ACCEPT CHEQUES AS A MEANS OF PAYMENT ****

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