(French, 1725-1792)Pierre-Laurent Buirette de Belloy (1727-1775), French actor/dramatist, signed and inscribed verso "Buirette de Belloy . par son Amy. J.J. Caffieri 1771.", terracotta with marble socle, 29-1/2 x 22 x 12 in.; octagonal faux marble painted wood pedestal base by La Vitrine, Inc., New York, 46-1/4 x 13 x 13 in.Note: ÿThis lot is accompanied by the original drawing and receipt for the pedestal from La Vitrine, Inc. dated 1968.For a similar example see Christie's Paris: September 28-29, 2015, Lot 2.; Provenance: The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
Condition
repairs to proper left shoulder; pedestal base with surface dirt, abrasions, separationsÿ