A Bust of François-André Danican Philidor
AU$2,800.00
Reference No: ALF100
An 18th century plaster bust of François-André Danican Philidor (1726-1795), a French composer of Opéra Comique and a famous chess player. To this day, the 'Philidor defence' is still used in chess openings. Signed and dated at the rear of the plinth by Augustin Pajou (Paris 1730 – 1809). Pajou was a renown sculptor at the French court of Louis XVI and who made busts of Marie Antoinette and of Madame Dubarry. Area of Paris, dated 1783.
Condition report: In good and original, unrestored condition, showing surface dirt from centuries of being displayed indoors.
Dimensions: Height 52 cm, width 40 cm.
Status: Available