
Pair of Busts of a Young Boy and a Young Girl
This pair of terracotta busts by Jean-Baptiste II Lemoyne depicts two idealized young subjects, a boy and a girl, each mounted on separate grey marble bases that elevate their refined neoclassical character. Lemoyne's skilled modeling captures delicate facial features and carefully rendered hair, demonstrating the sculptor's mastery of portraiture during the 18th century. The work exemplifies the period's aesthetic preference for youthful subjects rendered with both naturalistic detail and classical restraint.
- Medium
- terracotta, on grey marble socles
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
The Vision of Aso O. Tavitian | Master Paintings & Sculpture
February 7, 2025
Estimate: $120,000 – $180,000
Lot 1030
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