Grigori - Sculpture, Enfant à l'oiseau - 22 cm - Gilt bronze, Patinated bronze

Sculpture representing a 'putto' lying down, holding a bird's nest in hand, leaning on a terrace adorned with carved vegetal motifs. The modeling is soft, the casting of good quality, the rendering very academic. Neoclassical academic / Second Empire style, late 19th century, of antique inspiration. The signature "Grigori"? has not allowed confirming the author with certainty. The size (33 cm) and the subject make this little bronze a tender, decorative, and charming object. The casting is good, the brown patina with golden reflections gives depth and ages well. The chasing of the terrace with its vegetal motifs shows real care in execution. The drapery on which the child lies, the curls of the child’s hair are treated with great technical meticulousness. These details mark a workshop piece. dimensions: L:33cm, H:22cm P:18cm weight: 4,3kg Very good condition despite a few slight scratches on the top of the thigh. the object will be packed and shipped with care