Small Antique French Mischievous Figural Statuette

A small antique French figural statuette, sourced in Paris, cast in a bronze or bronze-alloy metal with an aged gilt finish and verdigris throughout.

The figure has a wonderfully playful presence, showing a woman lifting her dress and glancing back over her shoulder. Her hair is partially pulled back with a bow, while the folds of her dress move around her figure, giving the tiny sculpture a surprising amount of character for its size.

The piece is cold to the touch, heavy for its scale, and has a clear ringing sound when lightly tapped, all consistent with cast metal. The surface shows hand-finished details, with visible casting evidence underneath, softened seam areas, and the point where the figure was attached to the base. The handled areas have a gentle sheen, while the verdigris is heaviest around the base and recessed areas.

A cheeky little French piece for a bookshelf, desk, cabinet of curiosities, mantel, or layered vignette.

Details:

• Origin: Sourced in Paris

• Material: Cast bronze or bronze-alloy metal with aged gilt finish and verdigris

• Size: 4” tall x 1.5” diameter at base

• Subject: Playful female figure lifting her dress and glancing back

• Construction: Cast figure attached to base, with visible hand-finished casting marks underneath

• Estimated age: Early 20th century, circa 1900-1930

Condition:

Good antique condition with visible age, verdigris, surface wear, darkening, and patina throughout. The verdigris is heaviest around the base and in less-handled areas, while raised and handled areas show more sheen. The sides show casting evidence and seam finishing. Any verdigris, patina, darkening, casting marks, and age-related wear are considered part of the antique character of the piece. Sold as is. Please see photos carefully.