Decorative Arts Auction

December 07, 2015

LOT 163

Lot 163

French Patinated Bronze Bust of Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau, early 19th century

French Patinated Bronze Bust of Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau, early 19th century
Lot 163 Details
French Patinated Bronze Bust of Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau, early 19th century

base inscribed: ‘Allez dire a votre maitre que nous sommes ici par la volonte du peuple et que nous n'en sortirons que par la force des bayonnettes’
height 11" — 27.9 cm.

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $660
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

The quote translated: Go tell your master that we are here by the will of the people and we shall not leave in by the force of bayonets.

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition.

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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