Head of a bishop in sculpted limestone. This head is topped with a mitre with fretted orphreys enclosing foliage, the upper edges enriched with a frieze of fleurons. The hair is composed of wavy and swollen strands that show the ears. The face is oval, with fine and expressive features showing a great gentleness and quietude; the eyes are tapered with the upper eyelid hemmed, the fine mouth is tight, the chin pointed (some accidents and re-capping). Burgundy, entourage of Antoine LE MOITURIER (1425 - 1497), late 15th century. Height : 26 cm. Height : 26 cm Cubic base of black stone. Provenance : Collection of Mr. Paul A. (1899-1976), former director of the chalcography of the Louvre, founder then president of the Presses Universitaires de France from 1934 to 1968. Accompanied by a declaration on honor of the daughter-in-law of the collector confirming that the object comes from the collection of her father-in-law. Expert : Mr Benoît Bertrand, 06 88 47 62 42, bbertrand0870@gmail.com