A French gilt bronze figure of a seated young woman, last quarter 19th century
A French gilt bronze figure of a seated young woman, last quarter 19th century

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A French gilt bronze figure of a seated young woman, last quarter 19th century
Cast after a model by Eugene Aizelin, depicted seated with head to dexter and wearing a bodice, blouse and skirts, a mandolin at her feet, the breakfront base inscribed MIGNON and signed EUGne AIZELIN, the reverse with foundry signature F BARBEDIENNE Fondeur, Paris, on a conforming marmo verdi antico plinth -- 17.5/8in. (44.8cm.) high overall, 7½in. (19cm.) wide
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