Vanitas-memento mori.

Nineteenth Century, Italy.

Plaster bust with a beautiful modellato , inspired by the important french sculptor Antoine Coysevox ( 1640-1720 ) , who worked in Versailles producing the busts of the most famous personalities of his Century. Wonderful marbles representing Louis XIV, Colbert, Sébastien de Vauban, and himself dressed with magnificence. This original Vanitas symbolizes the filosical idea of the precariouness of the power.

Refined plaster sculture to whom time gave a perfect patina .

Good conservation. Sold.

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