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This is a lovely lady I have had for a while she is signed L.Alliot. a bit warn but so am I . 12 inches high. looks more like bronzed Spelter than bronze .
Alliot - Lucien Charles Edoard.
Born in 1877 he was a pupil of Barrias and Couton. He exhibited at the Salon from 1905 till 1939 and was a member of the Jury from 1934 onwards.
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Hi Scandi... yes all the curves in the right places .
An art nouveau original - sweet!
Very nice, Oz. I suspect one of a pair.
Alas ! I only have the one maiden...