"Chinese Crocodile In Bronze, Rare Model By H Galy, 19th Century"
Bronze with brown patina representing an official Asian character, smiling, and holding a crocodile in his arms. Initials under the base which has a little play ..Model of Hyppolite Marius Galy (1847-1929): is a French sculptor and painter who was a student at the School of Fine Arts in Paris under the direction of Auguste Dumont ( in sculpture) and Fernand Cormon (in painting).
He is a member of the Society of French Artists and actively participated in the Universal Exhibitions of Paris