A few examples of appraisal values for
MADAME DU BARRY

• FRENCH TERRACOTTA BUST OF A
  FRENCH TERRACOTTA BUST OF A MADAME DU BARRY 19TH CENTURY incised initials S A underneath the socle base61.5cm highProvenance: A Northumberland Country House
• After Augustin Pajou (French,
  After Augustin Pajou (French, 1730-1809) patinated plaster bust of Madame du Barry, 1773, identified on the tranche "Portrait de Madame la comtesse/du Barry" and signed on the socle "Par/Pajou Sculp./du Roy/Professeur/de Son Academie/Pint et Sculpt.01773", h. 29", w. 19".
• FRENCH PARTIAL-GLAZED BISQUE BUST
  FRENCH PARTIAL-GLAZED BISQUE BUST OF MADAME DU BARRY AFTER AUGUSTIN PAJOU, 19TH CENTURYFrench Partial-Glazed Bisque Bust of Madame du Barry, After Augustin Pajou, 19th Century Verso impressed PORTRAIT DE MADAME LA COMTESSE and inscribed DUBARY. Firing crack in hair. Height: 18-1/2 in (47 cm)Property of Various Owners
• AFTER JEAN-JACQUES CAFFIERI
  AFTER JEAN-JACQUES CAFFIERI (1725-1792), TERRACOTTA BUST OF MADAME DU BARRY Modeled after the original conceived circa 1770, inscribed "Cafieri fecit." to left shoulder verso, with integral socle.
• Sevres hand painted porcelain
  Sevres hand painted porcelain portrait plates; the unfortunate Madame du Barry et La Comtesse de Provence, both 18th C. courtesans, 9 3/8"Diam. Both artist signed. Various factory and retailer marks on back. Very good condition.
• A French Carrara Marble Bust of
  A French Carrara Marble Bust of "Madame du Barry" late 19th/early 20th c. after Augustin Pajou (French 1730-1809) inscribed "D.[sic]Pajou" at back of neck height 28 in. width 18 1/2 in. depth 9 1/2 in.
• Porcelain blanc de chine bust of
  Porcelain blanc de chine bust of French noblewoman, possibly Madame DuBarry or Marie Antoinette, unmarked, 14-1/2" h
• FRENCH MINIATURE ON IVORY "MADAME
  FRENCH MINIATURE ON IVORY "MADAME DUBARRY AS A GIRL", 18TH C., SIGNED "MARECHAL PIEPOL, 1793", GOLD FRAME WITH FILIGREE ORNAMENT AT...French miniature on ivory "Madame DuBarry as a Girl", 18th C., signed "Marechal Piepol, 1793", gold frame with filigree ornament at top, 2" h. [NOTE: International clients are ineligible to bid on this item. It is for sale only within the United States except not to CA, NY, NJ, WA, HI. It is the responsibility of any bidder to be aware of any laws or restrictions that may apply to them. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain any necessary documentation, permits or paperwork necessary including but not limited to such documents as required to comply with any and all requirements and restrictions imposed by Federal trade regulations related to endangered species prior to finalization of any sale. Bidding for this item is not available on LiveAuctioneers.com.] [PROVENANCE: Deaccessioned to benefit the Slater Memorial Museum's acquisition fund.]
• Miniature Painting on Ivory
  Miniature Painting on Ivory portrait of lady flowers in her hair ''Madame Du Barry'' on back signed Salmaize 2 1/4'' diameter in frame 19th century.
• AFTER AUGUSTIN PAJOU, PLASTER
  AFTER AUGUSTIN PAJOU, PLASTER BUST OF MADAME DU BARRY LATE 19TH CENTURY painted to simulate bronze, on a marble socle base73cm highProvenance: Private Collection, Stirlingshire, Scotland
• French School 19th c. "Madame de
  French School 19th c. "Madame de Pompadour" after François Boucher (French 1703-1770) miniature watercolor on ivory 3 1/2 in. x 2 3/4 in. in a fine brass filigree frame.
• French School, 18th Century Lady
  French School, 18th Century Lady Carrying a Basket oil on copper unsigned 13 x 11 inches.
• Sevres Fond Jaune Porcelain Dessert
  Sevres Fond Jaune Porcelain Dessert Plate, 1846, with later portrait decoration of Madame du Barry, fourth quarter 19th century, with full Sevres marks and dates on the reverse, and with the Philadelphia retailer's mark of R. J. Allen, Son and Company, the portrait signed lower right "Achiez", dia. 8-1/4".
• A moving autograph letter signed by
  A moving autograph letter signed by French novelist and politician Victor Hugo (1802-1885), dated September 16, 1843, to Madame de Courbonne on the death of his daughter. Leopoldine Hugo Vacquerie (1824-1843) and her husband drowned when their boat overturned in the River Seine on September 4th. According to an old catalog entry affixed to the accompanying collector's folder, the letter translates in part as "Your soul, Madame, is a treasure of charity. You have the fine and high intelligence that can touch our wounds without causing pain. A tear of yours comes so profoundly from the heart. Alas, Madam, I am overwhelmed. I have lost a child who was an angel. I thank you. You lean over me, you weep with me. May you be blessed and happy in all the ways you love..." Madame de Courbonne (1786-1863), born Antoinette-Camille Le Pescheux, was one of the most prominent society figures of Restoration France. After becoming Madame de Courbonne in 1830, she maintained a famous Paris salon where she entertained many prominent figures, including not only Victor Hugo but Madame Recamier, Talleyrand and Lafayette. A contemporary described her hospitality: "This salon is the last refuge of talkers, men and women of spirit or those who claim to have one or who pass for one."
• BUST OF MADAME LA CONTESSA DU
  BUST OF MADAME LA CONTESSA DU BARY AFTER AUGUSTIN PAJOUAugustin Pajou (after) (French, 1730-1809) Madame la Contessa du Bary Terracotta with painted finish 20 1/2" x 16" x 9" A 20th c. terracotta sculpture after Pajou's original 1773 bust, identified in text to the back base. Condition Very good condition, with no chips.
• LARGE F. BARBEDIENNE BRONZE BUST OF
  LARGE F. BARBEDIENNE BRONZE BUST OF A NUDE WOMAN France,1810-1892Neoclassical bust of a nude Romanesque woman with wavy hair. Ferdinand Barbedienne was a highly skilled metal worker casting many Greek statues in bronze and founded one of the most important bronze foundries in France.
• French School, 18th Century
  French School, 18th Century Portrait of a Lady pastel 12 7/8 x 10 inches. Property from the Collection of Steven Huffines, San Francisco, California
• French School, 18th or 19th Century
  French School, 18th or 19th Century Portrait of a Lady 28 1/2 x 22 3/4 inches Property from the Collection of Mr. Randall P. Merhar
• MINIATURE: TWO IDENTIFIED VERSO
  MINIATURE: TWO IDENTIFIED VERSO AS "DUCHESSE DE BARRY" AND "JEROME BONAPARTE", BOTH INDISTINCTLY SIGNED, ROUND SUPPORTS, LIKELY IVOR...MINIATURE: Two identified verso as "Duchesse de Barry" and "Jerome Bonaparte", both indistinctly signed, round supports, likely ivory; woman with jewel in long powdered hair, pink gown; Gentleman in green military jacket with blue sash, silver epaulets and medals; both in wooden frames, concave centers, worn finish, ss: 2" diam. and 1 7/8" diam.; wear on both consistent with age. [NOTE: International clients are ineligible to bid on this item. It is for sale only within the United States except not to CA, NY, NJ, WA, HI. It is the responsibility of any bidder to be aware of any laws or restrictions that may apply to them. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain any necessary documentation, permits or paperwork necessary including but not limited to such documents as required to comply with any and all requirements and restrictions imposed by Federal trade regulations related to endangered species prior to finalization of any sale. Bidding for this item is not available on LiveAuctioneers.com.]
• French School, 19th
  French School, 19th Century/Portrait of a Lady/oval/oil on canvas, 58.5cm x 48cm
• ROYALE DE LIMOGES COMTESSE DU BARRY
  ROYALE DE LIMOGES COMTESSE DU BARRY PLATES (2)1737 Ancienne Manufacture Royale de LIMOGES(France) - Comtesse Du Barry - Dessert and Dinner Plate Description: Blue Ribbon W/Multicolor Flowers Pattern: Comtesse Du Barry by Royale (France) Status: Discontinued. Actual: 1997 - 2007 The back of the plate says: Fabrique' en 1769 par la Manufacture Royale de Sevres, Service a rebans bleu celeste " Decor: La Comtesse du Barry". Like new condition DIMENSIONS: DESSERT: 8 1/2" DINNER: 10 3/8"
• PAINTING OF MADAME LE BRUN oil on
  PAINTING OF MADAME LE BRUN oil on paperboard.
• French School, late 17th/early 18th
  French School, late 17th/early 18th c - Portrait of a Lady of Title, three-quarter length, sitting by a marble plinth, the background with drapery, plumbago on vellum, with some colouring, 31 x 23.5cm More Information The limited colouring somewhat faded. Lower- and right-margin with some stains. The vellum with slight ripple, but displaying well behind glass. Unexamined out of frame.
• FRENCH SCHOOL WOMAN PORTRAIT
  FRENCH SCHOOL WOMAN PORTRAIT PAINTING France,19th CenturyDepicts a voluptuous lady draped in white and blue fabric with a bowl full of red and pink flowers.
• FRENCH SCHOOL WOMAN PORTRAIT
  FRENCH SCHOOL WOMAN PORTRAIT PAINTING France,19th CenturyDepicts a voluptuous lady draped in white and blue fabric with a bowl full of red and pink flowers.
• Perhaps Edouard Corbet (French, fl.
  Perhaps Edouard Corbet (French, fl. ca. 1750-1820), Fine Circular Portrait Miniature of a Lady, depicted in a lace and ribbon cap, signed "Corbe" and dated 1808, presented in a period conforming gilt-brass frame and glazed, sight dia. 2-1/2".
• SOPHIE DE BOURTZOFF PORTRAIT OF A
  SOPHIE DE BOURTZOFF PORTRAIT OF A LADY PAINTING BelgiumLate 19th- Early 20th CenturyDepicts a dignified woman with thick dark hair piled high and pinned with flowers dressed in a high neck pink ensemble with white ruffle. Bourtzoff exhibited her work at the World's Columbian Exposition 1893 in Chicago and the World Exhibition of 1894 in Antwerp.
• 18TH C. FRENCH SCHOOL PORTRAIT OF A
  18TH C. FRENCH SCHOOL PORTRAIT OF A LADY, OIL French School, untitled, 18th century, oil on canvas, bust length portrait depicting a lady in a blue embroidered dress with white bow, apparently unsigned, framed. Note: A possible attribution of the sitter is Antoinette-Jourdaine de Pelleve de Flers, Countess of Flers, Baroness of Larchant (French 1699-1738). Canvas approx. h. 22.5", w. 17.25"; Overall h. 29.75", w. 24.5".
• 18TH C. FRENCH SCHOOL PORTRAIT OF A
  18TH C. FRENCH SCHOOL PORTRAIT OF A LADY, OIL French School, follower of Jean-Marc Nattier (French 1734-1782), untitled, 18th century, oil on canvas, bust length portrait depicting a lady in a blue embroidered dress with a white bow, apparently unsigned, framed. Note: A possible attribution of the sitter is Antoinette-Jourdaine de Pelleve de Flers, Countess of Flers, Baroness of Larchant (French 1699-1738). Approximate dimensions: Canvas approx. h. 22. 5", w. 17. 25"; Overall h. 29. 75", w. 24. 5".
• MADAME DE POMPADOUR, AFTER
  MADAME DE POMPADOUR, AFTER BOUCHER Large oil on canvas of Madame de Pompadour, after the 1756 work by Francois Boucher; 42"H 53"W
• Desire Honore Berard (French,
  Desire Honore Berard (French, b.1845), portrait of a young woman, oil on canvas; 12 1/4" x 9 1/4"; signed upper right. Canvas stamped verso and also framer's paper label reading 'L. Bredontiot, Doreur Sur Bois, 14 Rue Leonie 14, Paris'. Heavily carved gilt frame.
• Émilie Lachaud de Loqueyssie
  Émilie Lachaud de Loqueyssie (French, 1793–1863) PORTRIAIT MINIATURE OF MADAME TALLIEN PORTRIAIT MINIATURE OF MADAME TALLIEN
• French School (Second Quarter19th
  French School (Second Quarter19th Century) "Bust Portrait of a Lady in a Burgundy Empire-Style Dress and Gold Wrap", oval oil on canvas, 26" x 21-1/2", unsigned. Presented in an early 20th-century giltwood frame.
• European School (19th century),
  European School (19th century), Marie Louise, Mme de Pompadour (2), Marie Louise: miniature portrait watercolor on ivory[?], set in a round tortoise box with gilt silver bezel, 1 x 3 in. diameter, box with split, glue r
• French School (19th Century)
  French School (19th Century) \"Portrait of a Noblewoman\", hand-colored engraving, image 11\" x 9\". Glazed and presented in an antique giltwood frame.
• MADAME DE POMPADOUR, AFTER
  MADAME DE POMPADOUR, AFTER BOUCHER Large oil on canvas of Madame de Pompadour, after the famous 1759 work by Francois Boucher, as seen in the Wallace Collection, London, signed George Little lower right; 66"H 51"W