Plaster sculpture bust of a child, the sulky one

A guaranteed ❤️ hit Antique bust “La Boudeuse” – after Jacques-François-Joseph Saly, circa 1750 A sculpture full of sweetness and character This decorative piece is an antique plaster bust, made in the 1970s, after the famous model “La Boudeuse” by Jacques-François-Joseph Saly (with a “Y”, it’s important), an 18th-century sculptor renowned for his sensitive and delicate portraits. We find all the melancholic grace of the original work, in a decorative version of great finesse. ⸻ Technical details: • Height: 53 cm • Width: 26 cm • Depth: 30 cm • Weight: approximately 4 kg • Material: molded plaster, light patina • Period: circa 1970 ⸻ Condition: This piece is in good general condition, with no major defects or visible chips. Of course, this is not a new piece: it has a light patina, some traces of time which give it all its charm. ⸻ Why we love it: ✔️ Because it evokes the 18th century without overdoing it ✔️ Because it is full of softness, restraint, poetry ✔️ Because a bust is immediately a style statement ✔️ And because its price is right, for a piece of this quality ⸻ Secure delivery via Selency, carefully protected package. An ideal piece to dress a console, a bookcase or a fireplace with a hint of classic elegance.