A French bronze model of a boy, late 19th century
A French bronze model of a boy, late 19th century

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A French bronze model of a boy, late 19th century
Shown standing with arms clasped behind his back, the base marked LOU DE ROME, MIME ANTIQUE
7in. (17.8cm.) high

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COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
Stuart Pivar The Barye Bronzes, Antique Collectors Club, 1974. A similar Roman Jester figure inscribed Petit fou de Rom is illustrated and discussed on page 91, thought to be a Barye cast of a Tanagra figurine.

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