After Augustin Pajou (French, 1730-1809) Portrait de La Comtesse du Barry Patinated terracotta 26 inches (66.0 cm) h...
Auction amount: $525.00
Sold: Jul 16, 2020
Augustin Pajou (French, 1730-1809)
Also known as: Augustin Pajou le Père
Birth Place: Paris (Ville de Paris department, île-de-France, France)Biography:
Pajou came from a family of sculptors and was among the most successful artists of his generation. He received many royal and public commissions as a favorite of Louis XVI's mistress, Madame du Barry. He was also a famed portraitist, which allowed him to continue to find clientele after the Revolution.
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