BARRIAS Louis-Ernest (1841-1905)

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BARRIAS Louis-Ernest (1841-1905)
Bust of Victor Hugo (1802-1885). In varnished plaster, resting on a pedestal base, decorated with the inscription on the front "Victor Hugo", signed by the artist on the right side: "E. Barrias, sculpt" on the back "Jules Rouff et Cie, éditeur, Paris". Print made for Jules Rouff (1846-1927), publisher of Victor Hugo's works. On the back appears an oval gilt bronze plate engraved with the inscription "Union des sculpteurs mouleurs à Paris, Carlier Directeur". Wear of time, some small accidents, but good general condition. French work, dating from 1890. H. : 45,5 cm - L. : 35,5 cm - D. : 23 cm. History : this bust was offered by the publisher for the purchase of the 288 volumes constituting the complete works of Victor Hugo. Reference : a copy of this bust is in the House of Victor Hugo-Hauteville House, bequeathed in 1903 and kept under the inventory number : 1977.
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