SEVRES BUST OF “BARRA”.

SEVRES BUST OF “BARRA”. Circa 1885. The bisque figure executed in fine detail depicting the bust of “BARRA”, a young drummer boy in uniform. (One of the myths surrounding the real revolutionary character who in fact was killed in 1793 by royalists. The depiction as a drummer boy was put forward as fictional embodiment of the French Revolution by Robespierre, among others.) His cap inscribed “EGALITE LIBERTE OU LA MORT” on a cobalt blue gilt-decorated circular plinth. Marked on reverse of bust “SEVRES” in rectangular cartouche, above “AB-6-85” in script, above “LV” in block letters. Three marks stamped under base: “A.”, “S.82.”, and “DORE A SEVRES 85″ around edges of circular cartouche centering trademark logo. SIZE: Bust: 11″ h. Overall: 13” h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-95327 (600-900)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1178	$0.00	SEVRES BUST OF “BARRA”. Circa 1885. The bisque figure executed in fine detail depicting the bust of “BARRA”, a young drummer boy in uniform. (One of the myths surrounding the real revolutionary character who in fact was killed in 1793 by royalists. The depiction as a drummer boy was put forward as fictional embodiment of the French Revolution by Robespierre, among others.) His cap inscribed “EGALITE LIBERTE OU LA MORT” on a cobalt blue gilt-decorated circular plinth. Marked on reverse of bust “SEVRES” in rectangular cartouche, above “AB-6-85” in script, above “LV” in block letters. Three marks stamped under base: “A.”, “S.82.”, and “DORE A SEVRES 85″ around edges of circular cartouche centering trademark logo. SIZE: Bust: 11″ h. Overall: 13” h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-95327 (600-900) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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