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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)