F Barbedienne
A late 19th century, French, bronze figure of ‘Diane a la Biche’ (Chasseresse), cast by Barbedienne after the antique marble in the Louvre museum. Dark brown patination. Signed ‘F Barbedienne’ to reverse, with foundry seal. The Barbedienne catalogue lists this bronze in 6 sizes, this is the smallest size cast.
Height 8″ (20.3cm)
Width 5″ (12.7cm)
Depth 3 ½″ (9cm)
French
Circa 1870