Arrival At The Lavoir Bronze XIX Century Richard

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Object description :

"Arrival At The Lavoir Bronze XIX Century Richard"

"Arrival at the washhouse" large bronze sculpture, signed by the French sculptor Richard for Alfred Pierre Richard 1844-1884.
Young woman going to the wash house carrying her laundry on her head and a wooden box in the other hand, open at the back, used for women to kneel in front of the washboard or sometimes directly at the edge of the washboard. 'water. The washerwoman takes it with her each time, derisively called carriage or crate.

Unusual subject, very beautiful patina and magnificent execution of the artist in the detail of the representation as well as the perfection of the carving.

Price: 1 850 €