{"product_id":"small-antique-french-mischievous-figural-statuette","title":"Small Antique French Mischievous Figural Statuette","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small antique French figural statuette, sourced in Paris, cast in a bronze or bronze-alloy metal with an aged gilt finish and verdigris throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cheeky little French piece for a bookshelf, desk, cabinet of curiosities, mantel, or layered vignette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Origin: \u003c\/em\u003eSourced in Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Material: \u003c\/em\u003eCast bronze or bronze-alloy metal with aged gilt finish and verdigris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Size:\u003c\/em\u003e 4” tall x 1.5” diameter at base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Subject:\u003c\/em\u003e Playful female figure lifting her dress and glancing back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Construction:\u003c\/em\u003e Cast figure attached to base, with visible hand-finished casting marks underneath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e• Estimated age:\u003c\/em\u003e Early 20th century, circa 1900-1930\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rue \u0026 Relique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47216103948459,"sku":"ART-014","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9172\/8811\/files\/ASeasoninParis-1.jpg?v=1781117648","url":"https:\/\/rueandrelique.com\/products\/small-antique-french-mischievous-figural-statuette","provider":"Rue \u0026 Relique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}