Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) After Pigalle (D.1785) Allegorical Bronze Busts, "Monarchy & The People"
- Price realized
- $369
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $300
- Category
- Fine Art
- Sold
- August 23, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 3-AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES
Lot description
(pair) French allegorical figural patinated bronze sculptures, "Jean qui rit, Jean qui pleure (Laughing John, Crying John)" or "Monarchy and The People," after Jean-Baptiste Pigalle (French, 1714-1785), each unsigned, on integral stepped base, largest: approx 8.75"h, 3.5"w, 3"d, 5.25lbs total
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.