Jean LORMIER (20th century) Sculpture in green patina bronze and nuanced gilding representing a draped naked woman holding an ivory sphere. Rectangular base in Saint Laurent marble. Signed on the bronze "J.Lormier" and marked "Bronze véritable". 29 x 46,5 x 12 cm (restorations to the marble) A gold and green patinated bronze sculpture of a naked woman with a veil holding an ivory sphere, designed by Jean Lormier. Saint Laurent marble base. Signed "J.Lormier" and marked "Bronze véritable" ("True Bronze"). 11,42 x 18,31 x 4,72 inch (marble has been restored)

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