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Bust of a girl

In the manner of: Joseph-Charles Marin (French, 1759–1834)
French
early 19th century
Object Place: Europe, France

Medium/Technique Cast plaster with self base
Dimensions 32.39 cm (12 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of Forsyth Wickes—The Forsyth Wickes Collection
Accession Number65.2207
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionPlaster bust of a girl, head turned slightly to right, garment draping right breast, curls falling over shoulders, round pedestal base attached, mounted on simulated marble column made of wood. Marin, signed.
ProvenanceBy 1927, L. Kraemer and Fils, Paris; October 4, 1927, sold by L. Kraemer and Fils to Forsyth Wickes (b. 1876 - d. 1964), New York and Newport, RI; 1965, bequest of Wickes to the MFA. (Accession date: December 24, 1965)