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A French bronze figure of a Tunisian water carrier, second half 19th century
probably after J.D.Début (1824-1893); the youth modelled as if walking, carrying a rope-tied water pot in each hand, naturalistic base inscribed Debut, foundry stamp, integral spreading base with plaque engraved PORTEUR D'EAU TUNISIEN PAR DEBUT 1er PRIX DE ROME, polychrome patination -- 24¼in. (61.8cm.) high
probably after J.D.Début (1824-1893); the youth modelled as if walking, carrying a rope-tied water pot in each hand, naturalistic base inscribed Debut, foundry stamp, integral spreading base with plaque engraved PORTEUR D'EAU TUNISIEN PAR DEBUT 1er PRIX DE ROME, polychrome patination -- 24¼in. (61.8cm.) high