Antique SIGNED FRENCH Gilt Bronze Bisque Figure Noblewoman Lady W Jewelry Casket
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:47758619 | Medium: Bronze |
Originality: Original | Features: Signed |
Artist: Grisard | Subject: Women |
A French Bisque Porce...lain and Gilt Bronze Figure on a Marble Base, late 19th/early 20th c., depicting a noblewoman in evening garb standing beside circular table with jewel casket while playing with a string of "pearls". The marble base plaque reading "Marquise par Grisard", by D. Grisard, a European sculptor of the period. Pic 8 shows a metal inscription cast that reads " Fabrique Francaise Paris", next to it to the left is embossed "Grisard" . Condition: the head was glued repaired, she is missing a finger, her right arm has a crack, gold paint missing, she is detached from the base, the marble base has some spots and light corner chip. See last pics for flaws descriptions. Despite the flaws it's still a stunning statue.
She is about 15" tall x 7.5" diameter for the base.
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