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Bust of Voltaire

Modeler Paul-Louis Cyfflé French
1769–77
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bust of Voltaire
  • Modeler: Paul-Louis Cyfflé (French, Bruges 1724–1806 Brussels)
  • Date: 1769–77
  • Culture: French, Lunéville
  • Medium: Terre de Lorraine
  • Dimensions: Height: 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm);
    Diam. of base: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
  • Credit Line: Gift of Joseph F. McCrindle, 1968
  • Object Number: 68.82
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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