Beautiful antique gilt bronze dancing nude lady signed Felix Charpentier, also inscribed E. Colin & Cie. She is dancing on some sheets of music, under the sheets is a tambourine and a puppet jester. This is an important bronze that the artist made in 3 sizes. This is the smallest version. There are two larger sizes. She wears an armband of bells and a shawl over her left shoulder that is blowing off her body just barely covering her. The bronze is an exquisite sculpture by a very important artist French 18th century sculptor Felix Charpentier. She measures 15-1/2 inches high. From her right to left hand she measures 8-1/2 inches. Weight 7.5 lbs. This is an exquisite sculpture in superb condition guaranteed to please the most particular collector or connoisseur. (Item #72799)
Decorative Interior Antique Bronze
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