Pair of Louis XVI Style Terracotta Busts of Aristocratic Children, Estate-Sourced

A remarkable pair of Louis XVI-style terracotta busts capturing the romance and elegance of 18th-century French design.

Depicting aristocratic children dressed in the fashion of the Louis XVI era, each bust is rich with exquisite detail—from the elaborate coiffure and cascading curls of the young girl to the gentleman’s queue tied with a sculpted bow, a hallmark of fashionable French society during the late 18th century. The visible modeling marks and warm terracotta surface lend an authenticity and character that only enhance their old-world appeal.

Pieces like these have long been sought after by collectors because they instantly evoke the atmosphere of a grand French château, a Parisian salon, or a country estate layered with generations of art and history. They bring a sense of permanence to a room—a feeling that the home has been thoughtfully collected over time rather than simply decorated.

Sourced while private shopping a distinguished Texas estate known for its collection of European art and decorative objects, they are trully a wonderful addition to French country, European-inspired, traditional, and grandmillennial interiors.

We love bringing you pieces like this—things that aren’t just beautiful, but truly heirloom worthy. Because a collected home is built one exceptional piece at a time.

They are substantial in size and weight with each measuring approximately 19.5” tall and weighing over 12 lbs.

The only other pair I find comparable are in the $3400 range. 

We’re able to offer this pair for 

$897 with INSURED SHIPPING INCLUDED  in the continental US OR they can be picked up at our Liberty Hill, TX collected cottage just outside of Austin.

🩷Vintage and antique items have some wear associated with years of age and use which only adds to their overall charm. Please see all the pics as they are considered part of the description.

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