A 19th century French bronze figure of a classical maiden, supporting a dish with a raised medallion of the head of Medusa, the circular base inscribed L.V.E. ROBERT -- 21in. (53cm.) high.

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A 19th century French bronze figure of a classical maiden, supporting a dish with a raised medallion of the head of Medusa, the circular base inscribed L.V.E. ROBERT -- 21in. (53cm.) high.

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Louis Valentin Elias Robert, (1821 - 1874).

This French sculptor studied under David d'Angers and Pradier and exhibited at the Salon from 1845. His allegorical groups include France crowning Art and Industry.

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