"Art Deco Terracotta Bust With Green Patina After François Rude Smiling Child"
terracotta bust with green patina and black marble base from Belgium French work from the art deco period circa 1920 - 1930 after François Rude (1784-1855) famous French sculptor notably known for his sculptures on the triumphal arch in Paris signed intaglio on the reverse Rude model called a smiling child or young girl with a smile beautiful quality of execution and patina work from a good Parisian workshop equivalent to Susse brothers in good condition slight wear from use see the photos total height 28cm bust only 19cm all questions welcome careful shipping