Philippe, Paul - fully sculpted bronze figure of a striding female nude with grapes in her hands and snake bracelet, figure of gilt bronze (verm. to thigh) and onyx marble base, upper side of base with artist's sign. "P. Philippe", the underside of the base marked "No. 67 - P. Philippe -.Paris - 23", visible connecting seam on the left arm, minimally rubbed and minimally scratched, base repaired, hca. 32cm / figure without base approx. 21,5cm Artist's information: Paul Phillipe (1870 - 1930) studied at the Royal Academy of Arts in Berlin and moved to Paris in 1900.

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