Bust of Sir John Gordon by Edme Bouchardon, 1728.
The sculpture, however, eventually disappeared after being bought by the Highlands Council.
Since the Bouchardon busts original purchase, works by Bouchardon have increased in worth.
Bust of Sir John Gordon by Edmé Bouchardon, 1728. (Photo: Courtesy of the Highland Council)
To stay updated about the Bouchardon bust and its sale, visit theHighlands Council website.
Portrait of Edme Bouchardon by Francois-Hubert Drouais.
The Highlands Council plans to sell the Bouchardon bust to finance local community projects.
Portrait of Edmé Bouchardon by François-Hubert Drouais. (Photo: Paris Musée Collection viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain)