Late 19th or early 20th century school.
Bust of a young woman.
White marble engraved RAPHAEL on the back.
Height Height : 50 cm

Our sculpture is related to a wax and terracotta bust of a woman in the Lille museum, known as the Wicar head, once attributed to Raphaël. The Wicar head was a great success at the end of the 19th century, thanks to its smile, as enigmatic as that of the Mona Lisa.
Live Thursday 4 April 2024・09:30 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 152

Late 19th or early 20th century school. Bust of a young woman. White marble engraved RAPHAEL on the back. Height Height : 50 cm Our sculpture is related to a wax and terracotta bust of a woman in the Lille museum, known as the Wicar head, once attributed to Raphaël. The Wicar head was a great success at the end of the 19th century, thanks to its smile, as enigmatic as that of the Mona Lisa.

Estimate
€300 - €500
Result
€1,800
Buyer's premium
27%
Late 19th or early 20th century school. Bust of a young woman. White marble engraved RAPHAEL on the back. Height Height : 50 cm Our sculpture is related to a wax and terracotta bust of a woman in the Lille museum, known as the Wicar head, once attributed to Raphaël. The Wicar head was a great success at the end of the 19th century, thanks to its smile, as enigmatic as that of the Mona Lisa.
Sale Thursday 4 April 2024・09:30 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 1 ter, boulevard de la République 92210 Saint-Cloud