Jean Jules B. Salmson (1823-1902) - Statuette, Guerrier amérindien - 64 cm - Régule patinated bronze - 1870

Title:

Indigenous American Statue from 1870/1885
– Jean Jules Salmson (1823–1902)
– patinated spelter – 19th century – 7 kg

Description:

Artist: Jean Jules Salmson (signature visible on the base)

Era: Late 19th century

Subject: Standing Native American warrior, adorned with feathers, holding a spear

Material: Patinated spelter, bronze and gilding, and the garments in polychrome varnished patina, I think

Dimensions: Height 64 cm

Weight: 7 kg

Base: Circular, blackened spelter

Condition: Very good overall with a few minor defects:

Two to three small chips on the base
A slight bronzy mark on the tip of the nose
One earring missing (if there is an original pair?)

Provenance: Private collection, Hauts-de-France