JULES DESBOIS (1851-1935) Female profiles Flat flask with title decoration in reserve on each side. Proof in bronze, possibly originally silvered or gilded. The handle is in the vegetal style. Signed J. DESBOIS on the edge and stamped SIOT-DECAUVILLE Paris on the reverse. H.18cm Also included: ALEXANDRE CLERGET (1856-1931) Elegant woman in a long dress Reading magnifier. Proof in bronze; possibly silvered or gilded originally. The handle is treated in the vegetal style. Signed A. CLERGET on the handle. H.15cm

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