he was flexible enough to adapt himself to Neoclassical monumentality—the relief on the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
The knobs are all original and the cupboard doors have their original working lock and a key is provided
minor margin toning but the specimen examples all remain vibrant
In today's collector world of ventriloquist figures there are a few very rare figures and one is the Alfred LeMare
- Fly Agaric Papier-mâché & Composition Toadstool (Amanita muscaria)
An Exceptional French Patinated Terracotta Portrait Bust of A Gentleman, Probably that of Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827–1875), By Maximilien-Henri Hiolle (1843-1934), Dated to 1896 sub-Beth Carter @ Doe & Hope he was flexible enough toOrigin: French Period: 3rd Republic Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1896 Width: 15 (at extremity) Height: 22 (on socle) Depth: 9 (at extremity) Socle: 7 diameter In original condition, the exceptionally well modeled patinated terracotta bust of a gentleman, almost certainly that of Jean Baptiste Carpeaux (18271875), shown in three quarter length, facing slightly to sinister, with a full head of tousled hair, moustache and beard, wearing a buttoned
